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RSS feedTrapper Education Courses Serve as Great Introduction to Trapping in Wisconsin
Anyone interested in trapping or in need of trapper education certification is encouraged to check out the online schedule for trapper education courses.
Wisconsin Trapping Certifications
The new licensing system Go Wild is successfully operating with few to no problems in the trapping department. However…..
Trapping and Predator Calling Workshop at Tuttle Creek State Park
Tuttle Creek State Park will host a trapping and predator calling workshop on January 9, 2016.
Last Chance to Sign up for Hunter-Trapper Education Classes in Pennsylvania
Hunting season officially is underway, and for those planning to purchase their first hunting license this year, time is of the essence.
West Virginia Small Game Hunting and Trapping Opportunities for 2015-2016
Several small game seasons are about to open for West Virginia hunters and trappers.
California Bans Bobcat Trapping, Despite Evidence
With a contentious 3-2 vote, the California Fish and Game Commission approved a statewide ban on trapping of bobcats.
DNREC Announces Arrival of 2015/16 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is excited to announce publication of the 2015-2016 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide.
Board OKs Release of Names For Trapping Survey
John Dunn, the director of the Game Commission’s Bureau of Wildlife Management, said the results of the survey will provide valuable information on trapping equipment and success rates.
USSA Foundation Joins Lynx Lawsuit to Protect Maine Trappers
On Friday, April 3 2015, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and the Maine Trappers Association filed to intervene in a lawsuit in Maine brought by the animal rights group, Friends of Animals…
Voluntary Trapper Education Class Conducted By Montana Trappers Association
The Montana Trappers Association will conduct a free voluntary Trapper Education class on Saturday March 7, 2015…
2015 Vermont Hunting, Fishing, Trapping Lawbook is Available
If you are going ice fishing soon, planning a family fishing trip next summer, or expect to go rabbit hunting this winter…
New Jersey Democrats Introduce Bill Attacking Basic Wildlife Management Tool
The bill, if passed, would outlaw the use of snares as one of the last legal methods of trapping and animal management in New Jersey. NJOA opposes S2538…
Montana Wolf Trapping Certification Class Set for Superior
MFWP will offer a wolf trapping certification class in Superior on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the 4H Building on the Mineral County Fairgrounds.
Predator Trapping: The Lost Component of Conservation
The increase in predator populations such as coyote, bobcat, raccoon, skunk and fox can be attributed to several factors, but primarily the “boogie man” associated with ethical & effective trapping…
Hog Trappers Find Corral Types Are the Most Efficient
Plans for making corral traps are online on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s website, traps can be altered from the plans to fit a user’s needs and terrain.
Fawn Predation by Austin Delano
You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t agree with this point…Coyotes are plentiful and their numbers are up almost everywhere.
Hunters and Trappers in Delaware Encouraged to Use Online Registration System
The DNREC is proud to announce that its upgraded and improved Hunter and Trapper Registration (HTR) system has hit a bull’s eye with its targeted users since it was introduced last year.
DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s 2014-2015 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide
The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is excited to announce that the 2014-2015 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide is available online and in print.
Trapper Education Class Set for Feb. 15 2014 in Missoula, MT
A trapper education class is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks office in Missoula…
Joe Namath Responds to PETA’s Anger Over Fur Coat: ‘Not the End of the World’
PETA’s coming after you–they’re pretty annoyed with you. Do you have response to them?” Namath smiled and asked, “Who?”…
Open Letter Regarding Montana Proposed Trapping Ban Initiative Unconstitutionality
This communication is to provide comment concerning the proposed initiative to ban trapping on public lands. We believe that major parts of this initiative are in conflict with the Montana Constitution…
Make Plans for the 2014 Alberta Trappers Association Annual Rendezvous & Outdoorsman Show
The Alberta Trappers Association is proud to announce their 41st Annual 2014 Rendezvous and Outdoorsman Show…
Extremist Group Publishes Manual Encouraging Illegal Sabotage of Wolf Hunting & Trapping
The 12-page manual also refers to trappers as “slob hunters” and “amateurs, a##holes, and part-timers whose techniques are crude.”…
Trapping – Our Oldest Outdoor Tradition Constantly Under Attack
Even more disturbing, is the fact that some sportsmen have developed the attitude that trapping is a disposable part of our outdoor heritage…
Youth Trapper Takes First Wisconsin Wolf
Before my dad could turn the truck off, I was already out the door. I was so excited! I harvested a wolf…
Jim River Supplies: Collector Bear Traps – Made in the USA Series
Jim River Supplies limited production Collector Bear Traps, are humongous steel wonders that will be coveted by sportsmen and hunters for years to come and the center peace of any cabin or man cave…
Trapping Setbacks to be Required on Montana’s Lake Como Ski Trails
Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King will sign an order to require 150 foot setbacks from cross-country ski trails around Lake Como…
Montana FWP Offers Reminders For Wolf Trapping Season
With Saturday’s opening of Montana’s first wolf trapping season Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers important reminders for trappers and all winter recreationists…
Court Strikes Down Lawsuit Challenging Trapping In NM Wolf Country
A U.S. Magistrate ruled that the environmental activist organization WildEarth Guardians failed to present facts showing the defendants’ actions directly or indirectly caused trappings or taking of wolves…
America’s Top 10 Threats to Trapping
There are many forces in America working to end trapping and wise wildlife management.Here are a few of those anti-trapping groups…
Sierra Club Sets Anti-Trapping Policy
In a May 19th written statement from the Sierra Club’s Board of Directors, the group has officially gone on record as opposing nearly any and all forms of trapping—period…
Connecticut Anti-Trapping Bill Claims Trapping is Danger to Children
It is titled “An Act Concerning Child Safety by Restricting the Placement of Leghold Traps” and is being pushed by anti-trapping groups, like the Connecticut Humane Society and Born Free USA….
Nebraska Game & Parks Releases Unintentionally Trapped Mountain Lion
A mountain lion unintentionally caught in a foothold trap in Dawes County was tranquilized and released by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on Jan. 27…
Trapping Seasons End Soon for Mink, Raccoon, Fox, Muskrat – Git-R-Done
West Virginia trappers are reminded that the various trapping seasons for affected species will be ending soon, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources…
How to Avoid the Capture of Bobcats while Trapping Other Furbearers
There is no open hunting or trapping season for bobcat, and it is illegal to intentionally take, kill or attempt to take or kill one in the State…
Ready, Set, Trap – Trapping is Here to Stay
The robust fur markets in some regions of the country today are proof that trapping is here to stay for a long, long time…
Public Invited To Open-House On Incidental Trapping Of Canada Lynx
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a permit to authorize incidental take of Canada lynx resulting from the state-regulated trapping program…
Pennsylvania Hunting And Trapping Opportunities For Winter
They include seasons for deer, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, squirrel, cottontail, pheasant, coyote, fisher, bobcat, beaver and other furbearers, crows, doves and waterfowl…
On Heels of Anti’s Lawsuit Maine Seeks Trapping Protection for State & Trappers
This is the latest step in a long battle against anti-trapping groups who have attempted to use the Canada lynx’s status as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to ban trapping in the state…
