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In Passing…Glen Sterling
Glenn Ray Sterling of Hulett, Wyoming March 3, 1942 – October 2, 2019

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Nebraska’s own Joe Jack was featured in an article that appeared in the Grand Island Independent by author Jeff … More…

I just read a sad article.  This story in the Sudbury … More…

Please offer your condolences to Roy Greenfield who lost his wife Jenny. Roy is a long standing member of the Nebraska Fur Harvesters Association.

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Jessica Power

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Josh Kushen

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There are various reasons why people do not “join up” for organizations.  Most of these reasons I understand and some I do not.  Some organizations will blast you with email constantly.  Now that … More…

If you have been going to the conventions for a while you know Donna and Ray Trompke.  Donna handles all the membership info, whether it comes from online, mail, or at the conventions.  Her husband … More…

Trapping in Nebraska lost a good friend recently.  Roger Belohlavy operated Turkey Creek Furs in Crete for many years.  Roger bought furs and sold trapping and hunting supplies as well as bait and … More…

It’s opening day for trapping most furbearers in Nebraska.  We at the Nebraska Fur Harvesters Association wish you a season filled with success, pride, enjoyment and education.  We also hope you end … More…

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In the last article I talked about some of my favorite trapping dvds.  Now I would like to talk about some of my favorite books.  I am a self proclaimed bookworm, and if I am interested in a topic, … More…

When I was a kid the thought of having to go to summer school was enough to make me do my math homework.  After all, summer was time for swimming, baseball and catching bullheads.  It was definitely … More…

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Lawrence “Larry” D. Sills

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Retired: Nuclear physicist, Mechnaical … More…

Annually, the Nebraska Game and Parks commission will mail out (or email) surveys to permit holders.  These are sent out to holders of fur harvest permits as well as hunting, big game and waterfowl … More…

The largest rodent found in North America is also the animal that started the North American fur trade.  Countless entrepreneurs have made and lost fortunes on it’s pelt  throughout history. … More…

For some trappers, when the winter is winding down and the coon and coyote pelts are starting to show their wear, it means only one thing…beaver and muskrat trapping!

The season on most furbearers … More…

Minnesota Trapline Products   (320)-599-4176

Minnesota Trapline Products, Inc. was founded in October of 1978 by … More…

Gary Macke Hide and Fur (NAFA Receiving Agent)   (402) 358-5478

Gary is the Nebraska … More…

Jones Fur Buying and Groenewold Fur   (402) 432-4448

Kevin Jones is a fur buyer and receiver for Groenewold Fur.  He is … More…

Top Lot Stretchers    (507) 372-5588

Top Lot Stretcher Co. is family-owned and operated in Worthington, MN. … More…

Schneider Wild Furs    (308) 436-7265

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Peterson Furs   (605) 482-8131

Peterson Furs was founded in 1994 by Steve (Pete) Peterson. … More…

Reuwsaat’s Bait and Lure   (605) 877-6911

I am from Western South Dakota and I am a full time trapper.  I left the Corporate world in 2011 to make the … More…

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Keg Creek Baits and Lures  (712)-366-1356

I have been making baits and … More…

Kansas Trapline Products   (660)-641-3682

Since the conception of this business, I have strived to not … More…

Hilltop Outdoor Supply   (641)-757-0211

Or shop is located in Iowa and has a diverse selection of Trapping … More…

(308)-750-0700

Petska Fur   buys raw fur, antlers, deer and elk hides at hundred of locations throughout the middle and … More…

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Papio Creek Trapping Supply is owned by Shane and Nancy Claeys of … More…

The famous line used by ESPN College Football analyst Lee Corso could be applied to fur season, “Not so fast, my friend”.

Even though the Nebraska fur harvest season officially starts November 1st … More…

Name
Tim Huntington

Occupation
University Professor

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If you are not a landowner or have a close relative that is a landowner, you probably rely on other people’s ground or public ground to do your trapping.  One of the hardest things for a lot of … More…

Name
Mark Hajny

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Computer Programmer

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Bob Miers

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Steve Zagozda Jr

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Field Manager

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Dave Hastings

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Secondary Teacher (retired!)/Trapping magazines editor … More…