Pennsylvania trapper is looking forward to getting back out on the trapline with his dad My name is Isaac Kocher. I am 13 years old. I live in Pennsylvania where there are lots of beautiful woods and farms. My … [Read More]
Tag Archives: Pennsylvania
Passing: William Ned Weston
WILLIAM NED WESTON On Saturday, 19 April, 2014, William Ned Weston went to be with his Savior. Our sincere condolences go out to Ned’s wife Sandy, and his family. We offer a heartfelt thank you to them for permitting Ned … [Read More]
Trapping Convention Season Nears
The FTA Convention hits Pennsylvania and the NTA Convention Visits Upper Michigan By Jared Blohm Winter held on as long as it could, but we’re finally seeing signs of summer. And that means we’re closing in on convention season … [Read More]
School Days: Boy Traps Three Foxes in First Season
Randall Martin, 11, Pennsylvania A young Pennsylvania trapper enjoys trapping and going to conventions with his dad My name is Randall Martin. I am 11 years old, and last year was my first year trapping on my own. I … [Read More]
Trapping Raccoons With Randy Smith
By T.R. Hendrick The clock was ticking by the time I caught up with Randy Smith at his home in western Pennsylvania. It was late February, and there were only a few days left in the Pennsylvania trapping season. Randy … [Read More]
School Days: First Year Down
Abby Jo Stull, New Alexandria, Pa. Girl has successful rookie trapping season My first trapping season was a success! I knew that if I wanted to become a good trapper, I would have to learn from my dad. In Pennsylvania, … [Read More]
School Days: A Trapper’s First Trapping Trip
Austin Kolb, 13, Oley, Pa. Pennsylvania boy caught a red fox and a gray fox in an exciting weekend My name is Austin Kolb. I am 13 years old, and this is my second year of trapping. My first trapping … [Read More]
High School Students Build Bear Trap for Pennsylvania Game Commission
The York County, Pa., Game Office does not have a bear trap so local high school students are building one for them. About a dozen students in the Agricultural Mechanics class at the Dover Area High School are building the … [Read More]
Bear Enters Pittsburgh Mall
A young, female black bear was caught inside a Sears store at a Pittsburgh mall Saturday night. And she wasn’t alone. A second, much larger bear was also seen near the mall later. “The bear just walked up to … [Read More]
School Days: Education Specialist is a Trapping Teacher
Education Specialist is a Trapping Teacher James Howe Oley, Pennsylvania, Age 14 Why would a 14-year-old high-school freshman want to get up an hour early for school? To check traps, of course! This season was my first trapping experience. Since … [Read More]
