A mountain lion has been spotted near the northwestern Wisconsin community of Spooner. The sighting has been confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, who are now pursuing the male estimated at 130 pounds. They will try to tranquilize … [Read More]
Trap Line Blog
New Record Bobcat?
Retired conservation warden Dave Arendt of Antigo, Wis., shot this 52-pound bobcat in Langlade County on the final day of the 2008 season (Story in the Antigo Daily Journal). The massive ‘cat is the new state record (eclipsing the verified … [Read More]
Coyote Bites Woman, Attacks Dog in Denver
Here’s the story from the Denver Post: Coyote bites woman, attacks dog in SE Denver By Kieran Nicholson The Denver Post A 51-year-old woman was attacked by coyotes Saturday night as she walked her dog in southeast Denver, wildlife officials … [Read More]
NHL Player Grew Up in Family of Trappers
Jonathan Cheechoo, who plays Right Wing for the San Jose Sharks, grew up in Moose Factory, Ontario and is the first member of the Cree First Nation to play in the NHL. Gare Joyce of ESPN recently did a story … [Read More]
Pennsylvania Trapper Gets 37-Pound ‘Cat
Kevin Gallagher, of Dorrance Township, Penn., trapped a 37-pound, 40-inch long male bobcat last week in the White Haven area. It’s paws were more than 3 inches long and wide. A story on the dedicated trapper’s pursuit of the big … [Read More]
Colorado ‘Cat — Predator Hunting With Hunters Specialties
I was out in beautiful southeastern Colorado last week with some folks from Hunter’s Specialties and Cabelas. On the final day of the hunt, Steve Criner of Hunter’s Specialties National Pro Staff called in this bobcat with the Johnny Stewart … [Read More]
Window to the World — January 2009 Fur Market Report
Fur trade reflects economies around the world, good and bad. [Read More]
World Predator & Hunting Expo to Return in 2010
The World Predator & Hunting Expo will return from March 19-21, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio. The show will join the Ohio Deer & Turkey Expo at the Ohio Expo Center. Up to 25,000 people are expected to attend the events, … [Read More]
USA Today Runs Article on Nutria
An article about the spread of nutria ran today in the USA Today. It was entitled, “Rat-like nutria gnaw away at states’ wetlands.” It was written by Rick Jervis. The article focuses on the nutria outbreak in Louisiana, where the … [Read More]
Fur Prices Should Come Into Focus Soon
Trappers continue to wait for the cloudy fur market to take shape in the face of tough economic times. The wait will soon be over as prices will start to come into focus as January sales take place.Reg Clayton touched … [Read More]