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 / At Large

September 24, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, Legislation, National, North America, Predator Management, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Rough Cuts

In absence of trappers, Arkansas issues cull permits

Jeff Traynor / At Large

September 24, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, Legislation, National, North America, Predator Management, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Rough Cuts

For many in the hunting/conservation worlds, the announcement of Arkansas’ predator permit is a double edged sword. While the permit allows for a restoration of conservation balance, it also raises concerns with the socially perceived wanton waste of natural resources - the furbearers themselves.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

July 22, 2019

New England, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Suburbanization

Of Pools and Private Wells: Young skunks are on the move this summer

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

July 22, 2019

New England, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Suburbanization

Now that breeding and birthing seasons have passed, youngsters are on the move learning to forage independently. The curiosity factor is at peak to say the least with those infamous little stripped stinkers.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

March 10, 2019

Discussion, Conservation, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Love, musk is in the air for New England furbearers!

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

March 10, 2019

Discussion, Conservation, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

More than a “Halmark Holiday”? Even after Valentine’s Day has come and gone for folks in the Northeast, its safe to say romance, and in this case, gland secretions, still linger in the air for many of the region’s wildlife populations.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

December 8, 2018

Conservation, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Headlines

USDA, state agencies, bite back at rabies in Northeast

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

December 8, 2018

Conservation, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Headlines

USDA, state agencies, bite back at rabies in Northeast

With the assistance of state agencies, licensed trappers, and vigilant citizens, USDA’s professional wildlife managers seek to drive raccoon rabies to the Atlantic Ocean.