Editorial

March 17, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, General Trapping, Legislation, Hunting, List, National, North America, Public Relations, Predator Management, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

A future up for grabs: Have you taken the Hunting Pledge?

Editorial

March 17, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, General Trapping, Legislation, Hunting, List, National, North America, Public Relations, Predator Management, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

A future up for grabs: Have you taken the Hunting Pledge?

The reality is that decisions on the direction of regulated hunting activities are being increasingly dominated by those with a hands-off approach to conservation. Luckily, we have national organizations like the Sportsmen’s Alliance here to help.

Furbearer Conservation

March 7, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Headlines

Teen attacked by coyote in Massachusetts neighborhood.

Furbearer Conservation

March 7, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Headlines

A 16-year-old girl says she’s “fortunate to be alive” after reportedly being attacked by a coyote outside her Massachusetts home on Sunday evening. The attack occured as debates about coyote management in the Northeast are intensifying.

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.”

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.

Editorial

January 28, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, Public Relations, Politics & Wildlife Mgmt

CT lawmakers seek to end trapping, hunting; thwart conservation work.

Editorial

January 28, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, Public Relations, Politics & Wildlife Mgmt

Connecticut House Bills 6014 and 6013 seek to effective trapping methods and “prohibit the expansion of hunting” in the Constitution State. 6014 is introduced as the Connecticut trapping community is in the midst of assisting with ongoing bobcat conservation projects across the state. (Read more).