Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

April 24, 2019

North America, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, Science & Biology, Discussion, Predator Management, National

The Sharks of Suburbia: An urban coyote diet

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

April 24, 2019

North America, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, Science & Biology, Discussion, Predator Management, National

Collectively, we don’t seem to be shocked by the presence of other wild species such as raccoons, skunks, and opossums roaming the back alleys of concrete and brick - but the coyote’s presence seems to catch the attention of the public and professionals in far greater numbers; and far greater curiosity.

Furbearer Conservation

April 22, 2019

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

Baby Opossums Get New Lease on New England Life

Furbearer Conservation

April 22, 2019

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

Thanks to my experience as a licensed trapper, I know that this time of year the odds are particularly good for Virginia Opossums (Didelphis virginiana) to be carrying around a litter of newborn young in their pouches.

Furbearer Conservation

April 20, 2019

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

Bobcat involved in attacks on CT golfer, horse, confirmed rabid

Furbearer Conservation

April 20, 2019

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

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) officers tracked down the animal and euthanized it after they were called to a Mohegan Sun Golf Course in Sprague, Connecticut, after a bobcat attacked the unidentified golfer that morning.

Furbearer Conservation

April 10, 2019

General Trapping, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, Hunting & Trapping

Fur Institute updates "Certified Trap List" for 2019

Furbearer Conservation

April 10, 2019

General Trapping, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, Hunting & Trapping

The Fur Institute of Canada announced updates to their list of certified traps this week. The list of approved traps was updated by the Trap Research and Development Committee (TRDC). To meet the needed requirements for AIHTS trap certification, trap manufacturers must test any trapping device they intend to market for use in Canada. This includes mechanically powered, trigger activated lethal devices, as well as live capture foot-hold and cage traps.

Furbearer Conservation

April 8, 2019

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

"Tube-man hazing" fails to thwart Oregon wolf pack depredation

Furbearer Conservation

April 8, 2019

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

A pair of wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube men are out of a job after they failed to deter gray wolf depredation at a cattle ranch in Butte Falls.