Fur use - Perspective from a retired forester and wildlife manager

Jeff Traynor / At Large

May 28, 2020

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Cultural Heritage, Discussion, General Trapping, Hunting & Trapping, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management

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.

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.