Fur experts advise when to target ‘prime’ furbearers
Site Staff
November 9, 2023
Beaver, with a nearly 500-year history of use in North America, is the primary star again this year.
Trapping
Iowa DNR looking for gray fox as part of a research project and is asking for help from trappers
DNR Report
October 31, 2023
The Iowa DNR is asking trappers for help with a study on Iowa’s gray fox population.
“We’re asking trappers who happen to catch a gray fox alive to contact me or wildlife technician Dave
Former Wisconsin DNR secretary George Meyer outlines needed changes to wolf plan
George Meyer
October 31, 2023
I am submitting these comments on my own behalf, not representing any organization. I believe that I have a fairly unique history and involvement with wolf management in Wisconsin over the last 30 years. The
Junior trappers develop techniques at New York Trappers Association youth camps
Dan Ladd
October 31, 2023
When Columbus Day weekend rolls around, it’s not just about deer hunting for New York’s youth sports kids. The New York State Trappers Association annually organizes two weekend-long trapping camps for youth ages 12-14, allowing
Reason for optimism heading into Minnesota’s 2023 trapping season?
Brian Mozey
October 27, 2023
During the past couple of months, the focus has been on hunting seasons across Minnesota. But at the end of October, most of the trapping seasons kick off with many factors influencing success.
Iowa DNR offering program on Nov. 20 to teach skills needed to trap furbearers
DNR Report
October 24, 2023
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to trap furbearers to anyone who has little to no trapping experience.
The workshop features several knowledge and skill
Trapping tips: Here’s how to catch the crafty raccoon
Andrew Zysek
October 24, 2023
Almost every New York State trapper has an ample raccoon population available to trap. That said, the raccoon often becomes the staple of the trapline or a trapper’s first catch. Here are a few techniques
Illinois Mixed Bag: Illinois Conservation Foundation to host ‘Director’s Hunt’ in Cass County
Staff and News Reports
October 18, 2023
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is welcoming hunters and other supporters to participate in the 2023 ICF Director’s Hunt at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in Cass County.
Iowa’s fur-harvester seasons just around the corner
Steve Weisman
October 17, 2023
Fur trappers and hunters in Iowa are making final preparations for the 2023 fur-harvester seasons that open Saturday, Nov. 4.
What will this year bring? To gain a true picture of fur-harvester data and
