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Program opens registration for beginner furharvesting workshops
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to trap furbearers to anyone who has little to no trapping experience. The five workshops will feature several knowledge and skill building sessions with instructors that will teach the basics of trapping in Iowa. “For those interested…
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Mandatory trapper education field day set for Billings area
HELENA – A trapper education certification field day will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Billings office, 2300 Lake Elmo Drive, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The prerequisite online education course is available for people looking to get into trapping. The mandatory course is free and can be accessed…
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Ethical Trapping: And Why It’s Important
Trapping is an ethical and essential tool in wildlife management in North America and has a long history in this nation. It’s one of the most effective ways to mitigate animal damage to property and crops, preventing even more significant losses. Trapping also has a variety of other benefits: It’s a valuable way to study animals. The management of…
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Top 5 Best Raccoon Baits of 2022
Raccoons being the omnivores that they are will eat just about anything you can think of. this list below will show our pick of the top 5 best raccoon baits of 2022. These will help you bring in those coons! want tips for using a live trap? check out our guide! 5. AuSable Brand Dog…
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Trapping Raccoons Using Live Traps
Trapping raccoons using a live trap is a humane way to remove these pesky destructive rascals from your residence. The best size of live traps for raccoons is around 32-42 inches in length. These traps can come in multiple configurations, like one or 2-door models. If you are in search of traps check out Animal Control…
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Wolf Trapper Education courses in Idaho
Wolf trapper education courses are now available across the state of Idaho as per the Idaho Fish and Game. Classes are available in all regions between now and December. Anyone wanting to trap wolves in Idaho must attend a wolf trapping education course. Pre-registration is required. If you or someone you know is interested in…
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Fur in its Prime
Trappers and those who handle fur use a term called “prime.” It’s called prime when an animal grows a dense underfur and long guard hairs, and this fur insulates and protects the animal during the winter months. The animal fur is at its peak primeness when the underfur is thickest and the guard hairs at…
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Wisconsin Bobcat And Fisher Permit Deadline
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin trappers that Aug. 1 is the deadline for bobcat and fisher permit applications. You can submit your application in the way that’s most convenient for you: Online through Go Wild In person at a DNR service center or In person at an authorized license agent. How…
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Advanced wolf trapping workshop
KALISPELL — Registration is open for an advanced wolf trapping workshop in Kalispell on July 23. The free workshop is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the pavilion at Pine Grove Pond off Rose Crossing Road. The workshop will be taught by instructors from the Montana Fur Harvesters. This workshop is voluntary and…
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Trapping in Early America
The fur trade was one of the first major industries in the United States. Fur trappers were responsible for exploring and mapping much of what is now known as the American West. The untamed lands of the west were rich with abundant natural resources and held great opportunities for trappers. Also, the fur trade benefitted…
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