Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

February 13, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, Featured Article, Hunting, Legislation, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Reference Article, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management

Northeast Coyote Management: NH H.B. 442 Revisited

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

February 13, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, Featured Article, Hunting, Legislation, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Reference Article, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management

While most folks are discussing the rise in problems with coyotes, lawmakers in one Northeast state are calling for more protections. House Bill 442 is currently floating around in New Hampshire’s state house. The bill mandates a closing to coyote hunting from April 1st through August 31st.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

January 30, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, National, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping

Leucisitic Fisher: Diamonds in the Rough

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

January 30, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, National, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping

A newly released study in the American Midland Naturalist focuses on the recent discovery of leucism traits found in a traveling male fisher, captured on a trail camera image from Price County, Wisconsin in 2017. The report states its the first scientifically documented case of leucism in pekania pennanti. Although, as we found out, its clearly not the first documented case on the World Wide Web!

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

January 12, 2019

New England, North America, Wildlife Control, Conservation, Science & Biology, Public Relations, Headlines

Unusual bat species found in Connecticut home, says DEEP

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

January 12, 2019

New England, North America, Wildlife Control, Conservation, Science & Biology, Public Relations, Headlines

An uncommon bat species is discovered clinging in the basement of a home in eastern Connecticut, according to state wildlife officials.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

January 3, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, National, New England, New Hampshire, Predator Management, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Headlines

America's Rabid Bears: cases rare - a concern nonetheless?

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

January 3, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, National, New England, New Hampshire, Predator Management, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Headlines

America's Rabid Bears: cases rare - a concern nonetheless?

The confirmation of a black bear infected with the rabies virus is the first in North Carolina’s recorded history. Only four cases of rabies in wild black bears has been documented in the continental U.S. since 1999. The discovery comes as bears seem to be popular in headlines Nationwide, and as their populations swell in the Northeast.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

December 17, 2018

Conservation, Discussion, How-To, Hunting, Legislation, National, North America, Public Relations, List, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

10 Ways To Protect The Future of Hunting & Trapping

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

December 17, 2018

Conservation, Discussion, How-To, Hunting, Legislation, National, North America, Public Relations, List, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

10 Ways To Protect The Future of Hunting & Trapping

Here at Furbearer Conservation headquarters, we tend to discuss the politics, legislation, scientific study and other aspects that surround these outdoor pursuits. While this is all good and well, I must admit we haven’t done our due diligence explaining how YOU can help. So here goes our Top Ten Ways you can protect (and promote) the future of hunting and trapping.