Trap Modification and Adjustment (An excerpt from T&PC Executive Editor Jim Spencer’s “Guide to Trapping”) Some trap manufacturers have made the advertising claim that their traps were ready for the trapline “right out of the box.” Don’t believe it. Every … [Read More]
Trapping Advice
Trapline Preparation: How to Make Your Own Raccoon Bait
It’s an Offseason Obligation By Charlie Harder About a half hour before the sun made its daily appearance, I had already finished my second mug of coffee and was heading to the barn to grab a couple of fishing poles … [Read More]
Trapline Preparation: How to Dye, Wax and Dip Your Traps
You Must Prepare Traps if You Want Them to Last By Mike Schoonveld Brand new traps come with only a coating of oil or light grease applied by the manufacturer to keep the steel from rusting before it’s sold. Thousands … [Read More]
Is There Beaver in Your Gum?
Castoreum, the fluid from the castor sacs of beavers, is “used as a strawberry, raspberry or vanilla flavoring in some candy, gum, gelatin and pudding.” [Read More]
Muskrat Bites Miniature Dachshund
A tangle with a muskrat nearly cost Nathan, a miniature dachshund, his life. The dog, who is owned by Robert and Michele Bashore, of Pittsburgh, suffered a severe bite wound close to the jugular from the encounter with the ‘rat. … [Read More]
Beaver for Dinner?
Duane Fronek, of the Wild Wisconsin blog, has a fantastic post up today about eating beaver meat, complete with very detailed instructions on how to prepare the meat. You can read the post by clicking HERE. “Anything you can do … [Read More]
70-Pound Beaver Trapped in New York
An 18-year-old New York trapper caught a massive 70-pound beaver on the Susquehanna River in Tioga County, New York, on the second day he ever trapped. Here are some details from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Bryan Lockman had snagged a … [Read More]
Officials Confirm First Bobcat in Northwest Ohio Since 1800s
Ohio wildlife officials have confirmed the first verified report of a bobcat in northwest Ohio since the mid-1800s. Here are the details from Steve Pollick’s story on toledoBlade.com: The wild cat, a young male, was caught in a raccoon snare … [Read More]
Review: Kishels Cable Stakes
T&PC knows keeping a trap in place while a coyote or other larger catch is pulling can be a perennial challenge. The solution can be found in Kishels Cable Stakes. T&PC likes these stakes for three main reasons: * Fast … [Read More]
Edge Quiver Critter Predator Decoy
The Edge Quiver Critter Predator Decoy is one of the best-selling products of its kind on the market. That’s because it’s simple to use, affordable and effective at bringing in coyotes. Lure coyotes in with the number one selling predator … [Read More]