This is a portion of Jim Spencer’s story “’Clean’ Trapping,” which appeared in the December 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Jim Spencer I can’t help but come to the conclusion that, in most cases, the concept of “clean” trapping … [Read More]
Coyote Trapping
You Can’t Catch What Isn’t There
Choosing where to trap is important to a longliner’s success This is an excerpt from Serge Lariviére’s article “5 Lessons of the Longliner,” which appeared in the April-May 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Serge Lariviére Some guys … [Read More]
Lure Tips for Trapping Coyotes
I break down lures into six categories. The categories are bait, urine, food lure, gland lure, curiosity and long-distance call. By Paul Antczak So when and where do I use these attractants for coyotes? For starters, there is gland lure. … [Read More]
Is the Set Location or the Bait More Important in Trapping?
By Jack Spencer Jr. There are two common theories I often hear from trappers when trying to explain trapping success. Is it the magical location or the tempting bait we trappers purchase or make on our own that produces catches? … [Read More]
Utah and West Virginia to Offer Coyote Bounties
As coyote populations rise in many areas, the predators can become a threat to farm animals and pets. And as that threat increases, some wildlife agencies find that they don’t have the resources to control the growing problem themselves. Outdoor … [Read More]
Video: Coyotes Take Down Healthy 6-Point Buck
If you’re looking to gain access to some new trapping or predator hunting ground this winter, try showing the landowners in your area this video. The footage from a South Carolina trail cam shows a seemingly healthy 6-point buck being … [Read More]
Is Birth Control the Future of Coyote Management?
A research team from the University of Wyoming is studying the possibility of using chemical contraception to help control coyote populations. The group, led by zoology doctoral candidate Marjie MacGregor, has been experimenting with deslorelin, a hormone that makes coyotes sterile. … [Read More]
Fur Handling 101: Skinning Your Catch
By Jim Spencer Well-prepared, properly stretched and dried fur pelts are usually worth more than green fur, but a poorly handled pelt is worth far less because there aren’t any do-overs. Here’s a step-by-step guide for getting it right.
How to Modify and Adjust Your Traps
Trap Modification and Adjustment (An excerpt from T&PC Executive Editor Jim Spencer’s “Guide to Trapping”) Some trap manufacturers have made the advertising claim that their traps were ready for the trapline “right out of the box.” Don’t believe it. Every … [Read More]
Trapline Preparation: How to Dye, Wax and Dip Your Traps
You Must Prepare Traps if You Want Them to Last By Mike Schoonveld Brand new traps come with only a coating of oil or light grease applied by the manufacturer to keep the steel from rusting before it’s sold. Thousands … [Read More]
