White Mountain Trappers: The Lynx of the Notch

May 3, 2020

Antique Traps, Cultural Heritage, General Trapping, Hunting & Trapping, New England, New Hampshire

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.

Eric P. Orff

October 30, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Cultural Heritage, General Trapping, Hunting & Trapping, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Featured Article

A Biologist's Perspective on Trappers: You Can Always Count On 'em!

Eric P. Orff

October 30, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Cultural Heritage, General Trapping, Hunting & Trapping, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Featured Article

New Hampshire is fortunate to have a group of sportsmen and women who are passionate about wildlife, conservation and their sport like no other group I have known in three decades as a wildlife biologist in the Granite State. They are this state’s trappers.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

September 30, 2019

Cultural Heritage, General Trapping, Headlines, New England, New Hampshire

Bidding farewell to New Hampshire's renowned "Skinner"

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

September 30, 2019

Cultural Heritage, General Trapping, Headlines, New England, New Hampshire

When it came to the embodiment of the rural New England yankee persona - ol’ Harris Ilsley, of Weare, New Hampshire, was pure quill. Given that he rarely ventured far from the family property, Harris managed many accomplishments around his fur handling and local lore.