Coyotes, foxes and beavers will make the headlines this season, and the best advice continues to be the same as before — catch fur when it is prime, handle it well and strive for quality. [Read More]
Tag Archives: red foxes
Suburban Foxes Still Pay the Bills
Coyotes and bobcats are not backyard commodities for me. But, living in the suburbs the fox, in particular, suits my needs. It has adapted well to a suburban lifestyle. To trap foxes by the dozens I’ve adapted my own tactics and homemade bait for suburban trapping success. Here’s how. [Read More]
School Days: Boy’s Rookie Season Full of Firsts
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]
Sounds to Use for Calling Red Foxes
This is an excerpt from Andrew Lewand’s article “Seeing Red,” which appeared in the January 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Andrew Lewand Most red fox hunters rely on prey distress sounds for their calling efforts. The truth is that certain sounds are more … [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: Trapping in Wyoming
Gage Schlager, 7, Laramie, Wyo. Boy enjoys spending time outdoors with his father My name is Gage Schlager. I am 7 years old. I live in Wyoming, where I trap, fish and hunt with my mom and dad. Last year, … [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]
Why Bother With Urine for Trapping Predators?
Correct application will increase your trapping success for upland predators [Read More]
FHA Reports “One of the Best Opening Auctions” Ever
Fur Harvesters Auction held their first auction of the season this past weekend, and the results are very encouraging for furtakers. A news release from FHA calls the sale “one of the most successful January auctions in our company`s history.” … [Read More]
