Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

August 23, 2020

Conservation, General Trapping, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

That Smell: The 5 species of skunks you didn't know existed!

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

August 23, 2020

Conservation, General Trapping, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Although closely related to polecats and other members of the weasel family, skunks have recently been re-categorized into their own niche subfamily in the world of North and South American mammals. Those descendants have since evolved into 12 species, most of which may be a common visitor in your backyard depending on where you live.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

March 31, 2020

Headlines, National, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Coyotes, rats, others, adapt amid human isolation trends in urban areas

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

March 31, 2020

Headlines, National, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

How are abundant and urbanized wildlife adapting to shifts in human presence? Some species feel the strain while others thrive.

Jeff Traynor / At Large

February 27, 2020

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Discussion, Headlines, Legislation, National, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Politics & Wildlife Mgmt, Predator Management, Public Relations, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Recent coyote conflict highlights coexistence conundrum with charismatic canines

Jeff Traynor / At Large

February 27, 2020

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Discussion, Headlines, Legislation, National, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Politics & Wildlife Mgmt, Predator Management, Public Relations, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

This dichotomy of differing levels with regard for the coyote further polarizes the debate. There’s a lot of people who truly love coyotes, and a lot of people who truly hate ‘em. This makes for quite the balancing act for impartial wildlife professionals when the topics of management, regulated cull, and public safety-driven pest control begin to swirl in the same social cauldron.

Furbearer Conservation

February 10, 2020

A World Without Trapping, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, New England, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Rash of fox attacks in Maine prompts trapping program

Furbearer Conservation

February 10, 2020

A World Without Trapping, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, New England, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

There have been more than half a dozen fox attacks in the area in just six months, with one unfortunate Bath resident being attacked on two separate occasions. The rash of fox attacks in the mid-coast of Maine has prompted formal action from at least one town, according to reports.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

February 6, 2020

Discussion, Headlines, Nature's Ways, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Management

Coyote and badger "cahoots" a concept of commensal hunting?

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

February 6, 2020

Discussion, Headlines, Nature's Ways, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Management

Amid the controversy of half-time Super Bowl dazzle and speech-tearing political pandering plaguing the ‘net this week, an unlikely pair of furbearers are the most recent internet celebrities thanks to their upbeat behest to accompany each other on a suburban hunt for a meal.