What has changed in 100 years of trapping? Today, we think we have troubles with foul weather, wary critters and anti-trapping crowds. Turns out, we have a lot in common with our predecessors. [Read More]
Trap Line Blog
Harness Tough Terrain
Understanding the geography, the watersheds and the vegetation of a potential trapline all can add to a successful season. Too often trappers work against the terrain instead of harnessing its conditions. Take the time to study a few maps and aerial photos, and thoroughly scout on foot. Pretty soon you`ll find plenty of potential on your trapline terrain. [Read More]
Trappers Saving the World, One Endangered Species at a Time
Trappers have their own reasons for doing what they do. Many do it for the love of the sport, some do it to help control furbearer populations and maybe even some do it for the money they receive from it. How many can say that they do it to help endangered species? [Read More]
Trapping Lessons – Take Notes
How to introduce newcomers to the basics of trapping in a positive, informational way. [Read More]
The Trapper Returns
The changes in this issue of the magazine have been a long time coming, as we have heard from many loyal readers over the years how much the trapping lifestyle means to us all. We’re proud to continue to improve and publish the best trapping magazine in the country, and carry on the tradition that began 45 years ago. [Read More]
How to Treat Your Steel Traps
Dipper, painter or naturalist? Preparing your traps is a big job and there are many methods that work. This is how one experienced north woods trapper does the job. [Read More]
Idaho Wolves: Coping With Canis Lupus
Learn how this state is facing its wolf management head on, with trappers and hunters leading the way. [Read More]
Huge Feral Hogs Creating ‘Pigloos’ Throughout Canada
Feral hogs are spreading throughout Canada, surviving in areas many did not think possible. From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, Canadian farmers imported European wild boars for meat. The problem was, some of them escaped or were set … [Read More]
A Decoy Dimensional Trapline
Decoys have been used by hunters successfully for centuries. But do they work for trapping? [Read More]
Lure Sense
With all of the lure and bait choices available today, how do you choose one? The author breaks down what you should look for to make sense of all those scents. [Read More]