The Trapper

The ultimate guide for those who enjoy hunting and trapping, Trapper & Predator Caller covers the entire sport, from the most sophisticated devices to the simplest, time-tested techniques. Each issue contains news, in-depth features and how-to tips on trapping, the art of predator calling, and animal damage control. Contributors include the top names in the business. Regular columns and departments include "School Days," "The Market Report," "Furbearer Behavior," "Make This Set," "End of the Line," and news from state trapping associations nationwide.

THE TRAPPER

THE SKUNKAS HERO?

DEER AREN’T ALWAYS CUTE • WHITETAILS MAY BE BEAUTIFUL, BUT THEY’RE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR MILLIONS IN DAMAGE AND CONFLICT.

WHEN BEAVERS BAIL • NOT EVERY FIRED TRAP MEANS A LOST BEAVER – SOMETIMES IT MEANS YOU’VE BEEN PLAYING THE WRONG GAME ENTIRELY.

THE TRAPPER COMMUNITY

FUR MARKET REPORT

TOP 5 FISHER LOCATIONS

HARD LES SONS • SETTING STEEL IN ROCK-STREWN TERRAIN TAKES MORE THAN GRIT – IT TAKES KNOW-HOW. THIS ARTICLE DIGS INTO THE CHALLENGES OF TRAPPING IN ROCKY GROUND AND THE TRICKS THAT WILL HELP YOU MAKE SOLID SETS IN SOLID GROUND.

TO CARRY A CAT

THE SMART SET • NOT ALL TRAPS ARE CREATED EQUAL—ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO TARGETING GRAY FOX. FROM LOCATION TO EQUIP-MENT TYPE, WE BREAK DOWN WHAT WORKS, WHAT DOESN’T, AND HOW SEASONED TRAPPERS MAKE THE SMARTEST SETS FOR THIS CAGEY CRITTER.

BACK IN THE GAME • RETURNING TO THE TRADE NEEDS PREPARATION AND PATIENCE.

COYOTE HOTSPOTS • FINDING FUR STARTS WITH FINDING THE RIGHTGROUND. FROM FIELD EDGES TO FENCE LINES, WE BREAK DOWN PROVEN COYOTE LOCATIONS AND THE SUBTLE SIGN THAT TIPS OFF A HIGH-TRAFFIC SET.

THE VERSATILITY OF A PVC FLESHING BEAM

ASSOCIATION NEWS • REPORTS DUE THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH | EMAIL REPORTS TO THETRAPPER@MEDIA360LLC.COM

THE TRAPPER TRAP • MANAGE • EXPLORE

THE DIFFERENCE OF A CENTURY

NEXT GENERATION

HOLE IN ON • BRAND-NEW BOOTS, A TRIP, AND A PERFECT PUNCTURE.

THE TRAPPER TRAP • MANAGE • EXPLORE