VIDEO: Trapping in Alaska
Rarely do people see lynx in the wild, even in Alaska where their numbers are booming. That’s one of the...

Rarely do people see lynx in the wild, even in Alaska where their numbers are booming. That’s one of the reasons I love trapping: the chance to get up close and personal with these ghosts of the woods (see the video here).
High lynx numbers, places to trap and a strong fur market are all privileges of living in Alaska. Here’s a little glimpse of my world, on the trap line.