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Is Trapping in America on the Brink of Extinction, or at the Beginning of a Comeback?
Low fur prices, anti-trapping laws, and an increase in participation? We take a deep dive into the state of trapping in the U.S.
DOI Settles with Animal Advocates to Maintain Protections for Canada Lynx in Lower 48
After attempts to delist the Canada lynx in the lower 48, the Department of the Interior has settled a court case with animal advocacy organizations
This Release Shield Calms Critters on My Traplines, and Helps Educate the Public
A homemade shield helps keep trappers safe when releasing out-of-season critters. It also pulls double-duty by helping educate the public about trapping
Hunting for Meat Is Widely Accepted. Wearing Fur from the Predators You Hunt and Trap Should Be, Too
Trapping and predator hunting get a bad rap. That bias is frequently arbitrary among folks who have no problem eating meat
The Fur Trade: The Journey from Trap to Market
The path for wild furs from trap to market is surprisingly complicated.
Why You Should Use a PVC Fleshing Beam for Hides, and How to Make One
It is my firm belief that every hunter and trapper should own and know how to use a fleshing beam....
A Handy (and Free) Tip for Stretching the Legs of Furbearer Hides
If you’re having any luck with trapping or predator hunting this winter, you’re probably stretching and air drying your hides....
How to Properly Care for and Skin a Wolf Hide
If you are lucky enough to live in an area where you can hunt or trap wolves, you have the...
How to Clean Blood Out of Predator and Furbearer Pelts
With the onset of winter, it’s officially fur season now, and I hope skinning sheds everywhere are filling up. Whether...
How to Get Rid of Fleas When Skinning Coyotes and Other Furbearers
Whether you’re a novice trying to skin your first coyote or a seasoned expert, there are always new methods to...
