Fur sale sparks memories made on the trapline
Mike Raykovicz
January 30, 2018
Effort a half-century ago was a labor of love.
Trapping
Idaho won’t have to alter trap rules to protect Canada lynx
Associated Press
January 29, 2018
Judge reconsidering his prior decision based on new evidence put forward by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service making clear the agency allows the incidental capture of lynx that are released unharmed.
Group wants lethal traps banned in Idaho wolverine habitat
Associated Press
January 19, 2018
BOISE, Idaho — An environmental group is asking Idaho officials to prosecute a trapper who killed a wolverine and ban lethal traps in areas inhabited by wolverines, but state officials say they will do neither.
Proposals to trapping and small game, migratory bird hunting seasons include minimal changes
Ohio DNR Reports
January 11, 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2018-2019 small game and migratory bird hunting seasons and the trapping seasons were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, Jan. 10, according to the Ohio DNR. The hunting season
Thankful for hunting, trapping and fishing in Pennsylvania
Tyler Frantz
December 1, 2017
In this holiday season, hunters and anglers should give thanks.
Trappers ask court to throw out lawsuit over U.S. fur exports
Associated Press
November 27, 2017
Allege that the government’s export program doesn’t protect against the accidental trapping of imperiled species such as Canada lynx.
Trapping tradition alive and well in Michigan
Michigan DNR
November 10, 2017
Roughly 30,000 people buy fur harvester licenses in Michigan every year, about half of whom are trappers.
Nebraska joins Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact
Nebraska Game and Parks Reports
November 9, 2017
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska has joined the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, an agreement that recognizes the suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in states that are members of the compact. Any person whose license
Growing wolf population brings challenges for federal trappers
Associated Press
October 26, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Federal trappers are struggling to keep up with Minnesota’s growing wolf population, according to a Minnesota Public Radio report. Only U.S. Department of Agriculture trappers can kill problem wolves – those
