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.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

November 20, 2018

Conservation, Discussion, Featured Article, General Trapping, Legislation, National, New England, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, A World Without Trapping, Hunting & Trapping

Bash those “lowly” trappers, at your own peril.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

November 20, 2018

Conservation, Discussion, Featured Article, General Trapping, Legislation, National, New England, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, A World Without Trapping, Hunting & Trapping

Bash those “lowly” trappers, at your own peril.

Take a look at recent headlines across the country. In the wake of a reported “decline” in hunting and trapping activities, one need not wait long to catch a report of nuisance wildlife issues, disease outbreaks, or worse yet - attacks on people. Hey, maybe it’s all just a conspiracy put out by the “fur industry”. Or maybe it’s time critics of trapping start reformulating their arguments.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 28, 2018

Legislation, Public Relations, Conservation, National, Discussion, North America, Hunting, Featured Article, Wildlife Management, Predator Management, Nature's Ways

Raw Predators: A Bear-Eat-Bear World.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 28, 2018

Legislation, Public Relations, Conservation, National, Discussion, North America, Hunting, Featured Article, Wildlife Management, Predator Management, Nature's Ways

Nature’s raw fury: A grizzly bear in Alberta locates and tears open a black bear den; attacks female bear with cubs. Warning: Potentially graphic content.

Furbearer Conservation

October 8, 2018

National, Legislation, Public Relations, Conservation, Hunting, Discussion, Wildlife Management, North America, Hunting & Trapping

Discussion: A Right To Hunt?

Furbearer Conservation

October 8, 2018

National, Legislation, Public Relations, Conservation, Hunting, Discussion, Wildlife Management, North America, Hunting & Trapping

Today, most of our human society "hunts" in the frozen food aisle rather than the woods. The food comes to us, instead of us "killing" the food. Personally, "killed by mine own hand" trumps "USDA choice".