It has probably been more than 40 years since I released my first mountain lion from a bobcat trap. Hard-earned lesson: If you run traps long enough, you will catch something you didn’t plan on. Being ready to safely release … [Read More]

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Did you know a parasite once considered rare in North America is now showing up in West Coast coyotes? Researchers have confirmed that Echinococcus multilocularis—commonly called the fox tapeworm—has been detected in wildlife along the U.S. West Coast for the … [Read More]

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Russell Frank Carman, 83, of New Milford, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of contributions to the trapping community few can match. Born July 24, 1942, in Hallstead, Pennsylvania, Carman grew up working hard—from his … [Read More]

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Now is a perfect time to get out and prepare for next season. Whether you have new traps that need work or used traps that need cleaned and repaired, getting them ready now pays off when the season rolls around. … [Read More]

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As I stepped on the last trap to close out the season, I was glad it fired. The weather had been doing the freeze-thaw cycle, and I couldn’t help but think back. Every trap had worked. I’ve seen plenty of … [Read More]

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Off season trapping scouting is one of the most important steps if you want to catch numbers. Scouting for furbearers, or prospecting as it’s often called, takes time but pays off when the season opens. Hopefully, the following will help. … [Read More]

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Beaver damage control is a full‑time job that takes the right combination of gear, sets, and skill to combat nuisance beavers effectively. Follow along with one of the best in the business to see firsthand how professional beaver damage control … [Read More]

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How to Catch Bobcats Without Bait Bobcat blind trail sets are one of the most overlooked ways to catch cats without relying on bait, flagging or cubbies. When a bobcat is already using a trail, crossing or narrow travel corridor, … [Read More]

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Farmland red fox trapping is seeing a quiet resurgence in parts of the country where fox numbers are climbing again. As coyotes shift and human activity increases, red fox are finding new opportunities in agricultural landscapes. This article follows one … [Read More]

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Indiana wildlife officials want to expand the state’s bobcat harvest in 2026. The proposal would raise the statewide quota and allow hunting as well as trapping. What Indiana DNR is proposing According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the … [Read More]

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