A good fleshing beam ought to be standard equipment in any fur shed. No matter what you’re trapping, hides still need to be fleshed clean before they’re put up for market or sent off for tanning or mounting. If you’re … [Read More]

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Gray fox trapping BMP recommendations are worth paying attention to if you want to hold fox clean and avoid using more trap than you need. A lot of gray fox still get caught in oversized traps built for coyotes, but … [Read More]

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Guide sticking trapping is one of the most overlooked skills on the trapline. When done right, subtle guides quietly direct animals into position without making a set look unnatural. When I come across another trapper’s set on public land, I … [Read More]

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Beaver trapping tips are valuable for anyone running a serious line. Trapping beaver is physically demanding and often dangerous work, whether you’re dealing with open water or under-ice conditions. The right beaver trapping tips can make the difference between a … [Read More]

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On my line, all scents are called “stink.” This started because the lady managing the operation got in the habit of telling me how rank I was after a day of setting. Consequently, my trapping duds now live in the … [Read More]

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A 500-Yard “Calling Card” for the Deep Woods In the world of professional trapping and wildlife management, few names carry the weight of Forsyth Lure. Stan Forsyth, an active Alberta trapper, continues a 50-year family tradition of producing time-tested lures … [Read More]

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The quarry in canine trapping is notoriously intelligent, cautious, and constantly moving. Therefore, knowledge isn’t just power; it’s the most critical piece of equipment a trapper possesses. This reality makes the release of the John Chagnon Trapping DVD essential this … [Read More]

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A recent coyote attack in a suburban backyard has once again drawn attention to how close these adaptable predators live to our homes — and why trappers remain vital to public safety. It began like any other afternoon. A family’s … [Read More]

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A 41-year-old crop farmer and his son are facing heavy fines and possible jail time for shooting and killing a neighbor’s dog that wandered onto their property. The Trapper is not naming the men, as all charges have not been … [Read More]

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Colorado rabbits Shope papillomavirus is turning heads in northern Colorado, as locals spot rabbits with unusual horn-like growths. At first, people thought they were seeing jackalopes or photo edits—but these strange protrusions are very real and caused by a naturally … [Read More]

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