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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Most trappers have probably dreamed about full-time coyote trapping and running a long line. Life usually gets in the way—careers, family, responsibilities—but sometimes the path circles back if you’re willing to chase it. For me, it did. From Fireline to … [Read More]

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The last few years have been stable or slightly upward for fur prices, and 2026 could, hopefully, be the first big step up. [Read More]

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DIY muskrat sets are a smart off-season project for trappers who want to save money, stay productive during the summer, and head into next season with proven equipment already built. If the trapping blues start setting in once the steel … [Read More]

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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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