Furbearer Conservation

November 20, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Headlines, National, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Colorado is the latest state to declare Canine Distemper issues in raccoons

Furbearer Conservation

November 20, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Headlines, National, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Colorado has become the latest state with noticeable reports of Canine Distemper in the local raccoon population. Colorado officials have confirmed the presence of canine distemper in raccoons - the most recent of which in Weld County.

Eric P. Orff

October 30, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Cultural Heritage, General Trapping, Hunting & Trapping, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Featured Article

A Biologist's Perspective on Trappers: You Can Always Count On 'em!

Eric P. Orff

October 30, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Cultural Heritage, General Trapping, Hunting & Trapping, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Featured Article

New Hampshire is fortunate to have a group of sportsmen and women who are passionate about wildlife, conservation and their sport like no other group I have known in three decades as a wildlife biologist in the Granite State. They are this state’s trappers.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 9, 2019

Conservation, Headlines, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Louisiana: Report your sightings of Eastern Spotted Skunk!

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 9, 2019

Conservation, Headlines, Predator Management, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is asking for the public’s help in gathering information on the eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius). Anyone who sees the unique species is asked to report the sighting to LDWF. The sightings can be from roadkill, game cameras or inadvertent catch from fur trapping, according to the agency’s press release.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 6, 2019

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

Conservancy curbs coyote abundance with bid to save sea turtles

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 6, 2019

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

Staff members with the Bald Head Island Conservancy worked through the summer to ward off hungry coyotes on sea turtle nests with non-lethal hazing techniques unsuccessfully. The Conservancy now turns to trappers to assist with managing abundant predator populations to conserve endangered species.

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.