As coyote populations rise in many areas, the predators can become a threat to farm animals and pets. And as that threat increases, some wildlife agencies find that they don’t have the resources to control the growing problem themselves. Outdoor … [Read More]
Trapping Advice
Raccoons Make Home at Top of 150-Foot Crane
A crane operator in Ballard, Wash., found unexpected visitors when he climbed up to the cab of his 150-foot tower crane earlier this week — two raccoons. The construction company called an animal damage control business in to trap the … [Read More]
Editor’s Call: How to Freeze Fur
A few extra steps can help bring in more money on sale day One of the most satisfying things about trapping, for me, is standing in the middle of the fur shed toward the end of January and looking at … [Read More]
Otters Thriving in Indiana Two Decades After Reintroduction
With otters thought to be completely gone from Indiana by 1942, the state began a reintroduction program in 1995. The program has been a great success. “The population has grown so much, in fact, that some private pond owners have … [Read More]
Otter Trapping Season Open in Illinois for First Time Since 1929
An otter trapping season opened this week in Illinois. It’s the first otter season in the state since 1929. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources released 346 otters in the state in 1994, when the population was estimated at less than 100. … [Read More]
Why Bother With Urine for Trapping Predators?
Correct application will increase your trapping success for upland predators [Read More]
Video: Coyotes Take Down Healthy 6-Point Buck
If you’re looking to gain access to some new trapping or predator hunting ground this winter, try showing the landowners in your area this video. The footage from a South Carolina trail cam shows a seemingly healthy 6-point buck being … [Read More]
Trapping Tips: Scouting for Bobcats
Finding bobcats isn’t easy. The Trapper contributor Dave Morelli reveals tips on how to scout for ‘cats and make effective sets to trap them. [Read More]
Is Birth Control the Future of Coyote Management?
A research team from the University of Wyoming is studying the possibility of using chemical contraception to help control coyote populations. The group, led by zoology doctoral candidate Marjie MacGregor, has been experimenting with deslorelin, a hormone that makes coyotes sterile. … [Read More]
Fur Handling 101: Skinning Your Catch
By Jim Spencer Well-prepared, properly stretched and dried fur pelts are usually worth more than green fur, but a poorly handled pelt is worth far less because there aren’t any do-overs. Here’s a step-by-step guide for getting it right.