The Furbearer Conservation project is proud to support the efforts of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and other conservation-minded partners in encouraging individuals and families to enjoy the outdoors while practicing #ResponsibleRecreation. Conservation funding streams and associated economic benefits are immensely dependent on the public’s willingness and ability to use recreational resources in a responsible manner to ensure these resources are preserved and available in the future.
Wildlife Professionals say Oregon beaver trapping ban Misses The Mark
A proposed ban on regulated beaver trapping in (of all places) “the beaver state” has pitted wildlife officials against animal activists, and science against social discourse. Beavers have long been associated with the early history of Oregon’s settlement, bringing commerce and trade to the region during settlement, and their pelts today still hold value to a determined sector of the state’s citizenry.
Fur use - Perspective from a retired forester and wildlife manager
Trapping especially has a tendency to be heavily criticized. In contrast, its also an activity that is heavily supported by professionals as an integral tool in the wildlife management playbook. While licensed trappers are often the primary focal point of criticism and scorn, what is NOT often recognized is the working relationship between state agencies, wildlife professionals, licensed trappers, and the general public.
White Mountain Trappers: The Lynx of the Notch
Meandering through the notches and scenic byways in the shadow of the White Mountains gives one time to reflect, ponder, and envision what life would be like in such a remote area. Its hard to imagine that the once pristine and vast wilderness of the Whites (now heavily laden with tourists and recreationalists of all stripes) was once home to many a die-hard yankee - living off the land and its self-reliant spoils.
Hunters, hold those hides! A quick-tip guide for predator pelts
For hunters across the north, deer hunting seasons are wrapping up. But That doesn’t necessarily Signify an end to the pursuits afield. Fur handling is the process of removing a hunted animal’s hide for the usage of the fur pelt. For those species that aren’t commonly hunted for human consumption, the usage of the animal’s hide and other remnants are recognized as an acceptable practice when properly regulated.