By Josh Boyd When water trapping, few catches bring as much excitement to your day as that of a river otter. These magnificent creatures can be utterly difficult to catch at times due to their transient ways. Otters are known…
The Human Factor: How To Gain Land Access For Trapping
By Josh Boyd For centuries, man has been trapping extensive spans of wilderness and rural lands in their bid to maximize their annual fur harvest. Today, though trapping is still prominent in many areas, our ability to cover vast expanses…
Trap Sets For Catching Bobcats With Consistency
By Josh Boyd Few sights will bring such a level of jovial excitement to a trapper’s morning as that of a bobcat laying in wait as you crest the next rise. For most, the successful catch of a bobcat…
The Lowly Opossum
By Mark Fike As a child I recall the first possum I saw. The dogs had run it off the porch where it was trying to get to the cat food and the rat faced creature bared its fangs on…
Coyote Trap Sets That Get The Job Done
By Josh Boyd Whether you are a dyed in the wool trapper, or a concerned land manager that strives to minimize fawn predation, coyotes have long since been a favored species of pursuit for those who trap. As coyote numbers…
Top Sets For Raccoon Trapping
By Josh Boyd Raccoons are about as outwardly curious of an animal as has ever existed. From trash cans to creek banks, a raccoon will scavenge for food virtually anywhere that sustenance can be found. They also have a…
3 Preseason Tasks That Equate To Trapping Success
By Josh Boyd As the first feeble rays of light illuminate the rural landscape, you methodically traverse the terrain ahead, eager for a glance at what awaits. As you crest the next ridge, you observe that all is not how…
Predator Control 101
By Jill J Easton Are there more raccoons in your trash cans? Do coyotes howl just up the road from your property? Is there a skunk tunneling under your house? It’s all Russia, China and Korea’s fault. Right now, you…