Ancient Trapping Techniques
C.J. Williams over at Trapping Supplies Review has an interesting post on some really ancient techniques for trapping animals. C.J. has been doing a great job building this site and has posted some...
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Mountain Lions Moving East?
Photo from prairiestateoutdoors.com The Trapper and Predator Caller blog has an interesting recent post about mountain lion sightings increasing in areas where the species was thought not to exist....
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Trapping Magazines: A Review
Like much of the outdoor sporting world, trapping has its fair share of trade publications. A large percentage of trappers subscribe to trapping magazines to keep up with the latest news, techniques...
View ArticleFur Market Article from NAFA
Fur pelts command record-high prices, The Star Article John Goddard-Business Reporter Fur prices continue to hit last year’s record-high prices at this season’s first European auctions — good news for...
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Ancient Hudson’s Bay Company Film to be Restored
The Hudson’s Bay Company is, undoubtedly, the most historic and influential company in the history of the fur trade. Through the remarkable effort of a few dedicated folks, a historic film of some of...
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What’s Right About Trapping
C.J. Williams over at Trapping Supplies Review has written a great essay on his thoughts about trapping. If you haven’t visited his site, you should check it out (www.trappingsupplies.blogspot.com)....
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New Beaver Trapping Page
Check out the new Beaver page on the Furbearer section of Trapping Today. The page provides some basic information on beaver biology, habitat, and trapping methods. I’ll be adding more beaver...
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Arkansas Fur Auction Results
The Arkansas Trappers Association held a fur auction on February 13, 2014. Below are some highlights from the auction: Beaver – $14.03 average, with 472 sold. Wild Mink – $19.15 average, with 17...
View ArticleNAFA Fur Market Update: January 2015
Here’s the latest fur market update from NAFA. They just concluded their first sale of the season. Perhaps at some point I’ll provide my real-world interpretation of the spin, but for now, here it...
View ArticleFur Harvesters Auction Results: January 2015
From Fur Harvesters Auction, January 2015: (click here for detailed fur price results) As has been the case for countless years, North Bay once again opened the wild fur market this 2015 season. Fur...
View ArticlePennsylvania Trappers Association Fur Auction Results – Jan 31st, 2015
The Pennsylvania Trappers Association held a fur auction on January 31st, 2015. Below are some highlights from the auction: Wild Mink – $9.45 average, with 37 sold. Red Fox – $18.81 average, with 192...
View ArticleBeaver Fur Handling Videos
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View ArticleTrapping Today’s 2015-2016 Fur Market Update
Looking for more detailed information on fur prices and alternatives for marketing your fur? Click here to learn more about Trapping Today’s new Fur Guide eBook. All is quiet. That’s the story thus...
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Trapping Today News Roundup, January 2016
Ups, downs, highs and lows abound in the trapping world today. Let’s take a look at some recent trapping news stories. New York Fisher Trapping Changes Trappers in western and central New York will...
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“The Fur Trade” in Outdoor Life
Toby Walrath penned a great article on trapping and the fur trade for Outdoor Life Magazine. He takes the reader through the fur pelt supply chain, all the way from trap to garment, interviewing folks...
View ArticleWhy Am I Trapping This Year?
Passion and education. That’s why I’m trapping this year. Fur prices are in the tank. If you’re in it for the money, there’s really no reason to trap this year. But I can’t stand the idea of...
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New Trapper Pics
Trapper Keith and family have had a pretty good season so far! Here are some of their pics from the line. The post New Trapper Pics appeared first on Trapping Today.
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Trapper Pics
Trevor is a fellow trapper from the far northern reaches of Maine. He and his family operate a successful trapline each year in the North Maine Woods. Here are a few pics he shared for the site....
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Professional Fur Trapping Today
Reprinted from the January 2017 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal Like many other trappers, a big part of my early trapping education came from the Fur-Fish-Game video library series on...
View ArticleWarm weather, low snow levels impact NWT trapping season – North – CBC News
Warmer temperatures and low snow levels are making it hard for trappers in the Delta to reach their traplines. Source: Warm weather, low snow levels impact NWT trapping season – North – CBC News The...
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Ed Wimberley story by John Bradshaw
Eddie Wimberley is one of the legendary predator trappers of the West, and he developed the High Plains Plow, an innovative trap drag that works in open country. Here’s a recent article on Wimberley...
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Consumption of fur products up in Korea despite economic downturn – Pulse by...
With all of the recent bad news in the fur market, it’s nice to see some good news from Korea. Fur consumption is on the rise. The Korean market is a major user of muskrat and marten pelts, so this...
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Black bobcat snared in N.B., only 12th ever recorded in North America – New...
A New Brunswick trapper snared a black, melanistic, bobcat on Christmas Day. Source: Black bobcat snared in N.B., only 12th ever recorded in North America – New Brunswick – CBC News The post Black...
View ArticleHorace Goudie, Labradorian who trapped for 70 years, dies at 94 –...
Horace Goudie was an old time trapper who would canoe 200 miles into the Labrador wilderness to spend months on the winter trapline and take the long snowshoe journey back home. He was featured in a...
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Fur Trappers Keep Old Traditions Going
Lebanon’s Clarence Dies is among the ranks of professional fur trappers striving to keep an 18th-century enterprise alive in the 21st century. Source: Fur trappers keep old traditions going The post...
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NAFA’s January 2017 Update – Ranch Mink Prices Decline
The 2017 selling season for ranch raised mink opened in Kopenhagen this past week with an offering of 2.3 million mink. After a strong September 2016 sale, we were all optimistic that we would see an...
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Warm weather leading to worst Yukon trapping season in years – North – CBC News
In addition to low fur prices, weather in the northern latitudes may keep fur supplies low this year. Yukon trappers are having the worst season in years, because of warm weather. The Yukon Trappers...
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Urban Alaska Considers Trapping Restrictions Due to Pet Conflicts – Alaska...
As responsible trappers, we should always do our best to avoid conflicts with hikers and pets. This sometimes means not trapping an area or changing our methods, even if not required by law. Pets...
View ArticleTrapping Today is All About Predator Management: Buckmasters Article
Here’s a neat article about how trapping is becoming more popular among those interested in managing predators to benefit wildlife like deer game birds. Source: Trapping today is all about predator...
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In Belarus, wolf-hunters lay traps at edge of Chernobyl zone | Reuters
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View ArticleAlaska Game Board Rejects Bear Snaring Measure
A proposal to allow bear snaring in remote central Alaska failed to pass a vote by the state’s Board of Game recently. The proposal was aimed at giving another tool to villagers to control the...
View ArticleKaatz Bros. Lures Unboxing Video
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View ArticleFur managers call for vigilance in opposing trapping bans
MINDEMOYA—A representative of the Ontario Fur Managers Federation (OFMF) cautioned Manitoulin Island trappers/hunters to not ignore or shrug off the issue involving the Ministry of Natural Resources...
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O.A.K. Scholarship and Grant Opportunity for Young Trappers
You don’t see tons of scholarship opportunities out there for young trappers, but this one could be a really great boost for you or a young trapper you may know. In memory of their late grandfather...
View ArticleTagging along with a beaver trapper – The Boston Globe
Here’s a great story from a non-trapper beginning to understand why trappers do what we do. It’s a great example of the benefits of responsible trappers taking others out with them on the line. Herb...
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World fur trade remains strong, despite China slowdown | Apparel Industry...
Driven by resurgent interest from catwalks, the international fur trade has remained strong despite a predicted slow down in the Chinese luxury sector, new figures reveal. Source: World fur trade...
View ArticlePrepping for the Fall Trapline
It’s getting to be that time of year. Late summer is here, the days are getting noticeably shorter in the north, and morning starts with a slight chill in the air. Trapping season is starting to...
View ArticleLow fur prices discourage WV trappers | Hunting & Fishing | wvgazettemail.com
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View ArticleFur Coats Are Coming Back. Don’t Hate Until You Try One. – Willamette Week
Fur was made by nature to keep the elements away, and even in a rainy climate that occasionally drops two feet of snow, it will keep you toasty. Source: Fur Coats Are Coming Back. Don’t Hate Until You...
View ArticleTrapping Today Podcast: Episode 7
This is a random episode with no real show topic! I discuss some trapping news, the latest Idaho fur auction results, Kris Pope from Coyote Trapping School, and a short plug for my new book: Fur...
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Colorado Trappers Fur Sale Price Report: February 2018
The Colorado Trappers and Predator Hunters Association held its annual fur auction recently, and moved a LOT of fur. This auction has become very popular and has grown immensely. Its proximity to...
View ArticleAward-winning trapper from Fort Smith dies | CBC News
Karl Hoffman, German immigrant who went to the Canadian bush, fit right in and trapped amongst the natives, seemed like a pretty cool guy. Here’s an article about his life. Source: ‘I’m heartbroken’:...
View ArticleThe Ethical Case for Wearing Fur (Quartzy)
Here’s an interesting article that examines the environmental impacts of saying ‘no’ to natural renewable products like fur. Source: The ethical case for wearing leather, fur, and silk — Quartzy The...
View ArticleKaatz Bros. Discount!
Hey guys, I forgot to mention this in the podcast this week – Kaatz Bros. Lures is offering a limited time discount on your next order! Just enter the code WOOD5 at checkout and you’ll get $5 off any...
View ArticleA Fall Fur Hunt in Maine – It’s Here!!!
In this episode I go over my newly published book, Manly Hardy’s “A Fall Fur Hunt in Maine“, which tells a tale of an 1859 trapping expedition in the north woods. I read some excerpts from the book...
View ArticleSpring Beaver, Fur, and the Irbis, with Billy Thompson
Billy Thompson and I talk spring beaver trapping, marketing fur, the Irbis snowmobile and more on this week’s episode. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code ‘TRAP’ for 20%...
View ArticleCalifornia Bobcat Trapping and More with Jim Comstock
In this episode I talk with Jim Comstock about how he got started trapping, his experiences with Johnny Thorpe, trapping out of state and designing cage traps. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros....
View ArticleThe Future of the Trapping Today Podcast
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View ArticleThe Second 100
In this episode we recap the second 100 episodes of the podcast and go over some of the highlights, big events, trappers (famous and unknown) and topics covered over the past couple of years. Enjoy!...
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What’s the Best Trap for Beaver?
The beaver is an abundant furbearer throughout most of North America, and trapping is an enjoyable and rewarding activity that can produce high quality fur pelts for mittens or hats, and meat that...
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