Fur 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
Source: Low fur prices discourage WV trappers | Hunting & Fishing | wvgazettemail.com The post Low fur prices discourage WV trappers | Hunting & Fishing | wvgazettemail.com appeared first on...
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 ArticleWelcome to Trapping Today!
Hello, and welcome to trappingtoday.com! I decided to start this site after realizing that most trapping related information on the web is currently disseminated via message boards or forums, and I...
View ArticleFisher Reintroduction to Washington’s Olympic National Park
Washington is considering reintroducing 100 fishers into Olympic National Park, in an effort to re-establish a viable fisher population. See the story here The post Fisher Reintroduction to...
View ArticleJewish Trapper
I just read a really cool article about a Jewish girl from central Massachusets who dropped out of the rat race to become a trapper in the wilds of British Columbia. Check out the story from Lauren...
View ArticleState Trappers Associations Added
Hey Folks, Things are just getting started here at TrappingToday.com, and I hope to update you with plenty of new content as it arrives. Today, I added a new page listing all of the state trappers...
View ArticleDo Water Trappers Ever Stay Dry?
I fell in again today. Getting wet seems to be a common occurrence in water trapping, and at times it’s as comical as it is frustrating. Today’s episode would have been an amusing one viewed from the...
View ArticleNew York Extends Emergency Trapping Regulations
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation announced last week that it would extend the emergency trapping regulations put in place at the beginning of the 2007 season. The regulations were...
View ArticleBeaver and Raccoon Can Make Great Table Fare
They might not sound like the tastiest of treats, but a small number of people do eat the meat of certain furbearers, which can taste really great if prepared correctly. This might not be surprising,...
View ArticleFur Market Info Added
I added a fur market page to the site today. The page currently only contains a few links to fur buyer / auction sites, but will serve as a place to post related fur market information in the future....
View ArticleFur is Eco-Friendly
The thought of wearing fur incites a negative reaction from a portion of the public, but is such a reaction really justified? After all, fur is a renewable natural resource. When managed wisely,...
View ArticleMink Page Added
Check out the new mink species page recently added to the site. The page highlights some general mink biology and habits, as well as some mink trapping information. Access the page by clicking on the...
View ArticleTrapping is An Important Part of Northwest Territories Economy
Demand for high quality fur plays an important role in the economy of Canada’s Northwest Territories, where many people supplement their income by running a trapline. For some, trapping is their sole...
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