The Fur Institute of Canada announced updates to their list of certified traps this week. The list of approved traps was updated by the Trap Research and Development Committee (TRDC). To meet the needed requirements for AIHTS trap certification, trap manufacturers must test any trapping device they intend to market for use in Canada. This includes mechanically powered, trigger activated lethal devices, as well as live capture foot-hold and cage traps.

Furbearer Conservation

March 5, 2019

Public Relations, Wildlife Management, North America, Conservation, Legislation

Ontario trappers receive 1 million for training, education.

Furbearer Conservation

March 5, 2019

Public Relations, Wildlife Management, North America, Conservation, Legislation

Minister Yakabuski announced via social media Friday that Ontario’s “government recognizes the important role trappers play in managing furbearer populations and reducing human-wildlife conflicts.”

Furbearer Conservation

December 13, 2018

Bobcat Season Proposal, Conservation, Discussion, New England, New Hampshire, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Headlines

Bobcat responsible for three attacks confirmed rabid: says VTF&W

Furbearer Conservation

December 13, 2018

Bobcat Season Proposal, Conservation, Discussion, New England, New Hampshire, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Headlines

Bobcat responsible for three attacks confirmed rabid: says VTF&W

A bobcat that went on a two-day rampage in the Upper Valley region of Vermont was rabid. Vermont Fish & Wildlife confirmed the testing of the animal’s remains on Thursday came back positive for the rabies virus.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

December 9, 2018

Conservation, General Trapping, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Science & Biology, NH Distemper Study, Headlines

New Hampshire Trappers: Turn in your tissue!

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

December 9, 2018

Conservation, General Trapping, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Science & Biology, NH Distemper Study, Headlines

New Hampshire Trappers: Turn in your tissue!

New Hampshire’s trappers are once again being called upon to assist with wildlife conservation in the region. The state’s trapping community intends to fully answer the call. Multiple conservation-oriented projects are being administered by different agencies, and they’re all requesting tissue and carcass samples from legally trapped furbearing wildlife for scientific testing and research.