The challenging conditions of trapping beavers as winter turns to spring keep the author heading back out to the creeks, sloughs and ponds every year. Learn the sets that collect the castor despite the weather. [Read More]
Trapping Advice
All About Trap Setters
Over the past few years, rather than not trapping, the author has started to rely on trap setters to get sets in the ground. It’s hell to get old, but supposedly we should get wiser, so setting tools are now a vital part of his set bucket. [Read More]
The Evolution of a Wolf Trapper
In the rugged mountains of western Montana, the author has found the secret to wolf trapping success. Follow along on his adventures. [Read More]
Off-Season Scouting for Success
Now is the time to get a jump on next year’s trapline. Here’s how to find your next best spots. [Read More]
Don’t Rule Out Cage Traps
There is a cage trap for just about everything from chipmunks to coyotes. They are easy to set and bait, and they help trappers be selective with what they keep. In today’s crazy fur market, it doesn’t hurt to be able to keep only the best fur, and release the rest. [Read More]
Patient Trapping
How to use low-maintenance sets on travel routes and wait for fur to pile up. [Read More]
Snares That Care
Fence snares placed in the right locations are undoubtedly one of the most effective means of protecting valuable protein that needs protecting — domestic or wild. [Read More]
The Management Trapper: Starting Out on the Right Foot
For those just breaking into trapping for any reason, but particularly those with the ultimate goal of managing the furbearers on their property, learning from seasoned trappers should be priority number one. [Read More]
Tag Team Trapping
Taking on a trapline partner might be just the ticket during these difficult days and a way to energize lagging spirits. Sharing the success or frustration, exchanging methods and time in the pelting shed are all great. [Read More]
Find Unique Ways to Sell Your Fur
Not sure what to do with this season’s catch? The author discusses a few clever ways to still make some cash. [Read More]