As fur season comes to an end this is the time I evaluate the season. Going through my notebooks shows the subjects I thought need attention and those rambling thoughts that needed to be entered. This season was fair but could have used more moisture. My personal catch was down slightly but the memories are … Read more
Sent by Christina M. Jones, Business Executive, Fur Takers of America: 2025 Chapter & Affiliate Renewal forms will be going out in late December/Early January. It is important to make sure the correct contact information is listed. Review both the website and the magazine and update accordingly. If the contact information has changed, please advise. The Sweepstakes Committee … Read more
As the year closes it is time to reflect on the past and look to the future. Our association has made great strides in supporting fur harvesting. At the same time, we have many ventures to partake in the future. In the near future many will represent the association at the Deer Expo. in Lincoln. … Read more
Communications and exposure lead to success of any endeavor. The Nebraska Fur Harvesters is dedicated to presenting fur harvesting as the sound, scientific tool it is. Several times each year associations members are given the opportunity to share their knowledge to the public. Once again, the NFH has reserved space at the Deer Expo this … Read more
In Passing…Glen Sterling Glenn Ray Sterling of Hulett, Wyoming March 3, 1942 – October 2, 2019 Glen Sterling, 77 of Hulett, Wyoming, was born on March 3, 1942 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Joe and Dorothy (Austin) Sterling and he went home to be with his Lord, October 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Glen crammed … Read more
Nebraska’s own Joe Jack was featured in an article that appeared in the Grand Island Independent by author Jeff Bahr. Here is a link to the story. I have also reprinted the story below (with permission). Jeff Bahr can be reached at Jeff.Bahr@theindependent.com. Joe is a lifetime member of The Nebraska Fur Harvesters. Wood River … Read more
I just read a sad article. This story in the Sudbury (Ontario) Star reports on a coyote who had to be euthanized because it was “missing both back legs” from being caught in a trap that was “set improperly and not checked”. Before you go accusing me of caving in and being a softie, the … Read 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. Jenny’s obituary can be found here: https://www.hlmkfuneral.com/obituaries/Genevive-Greenfield/#!/Obituary
Name Jessica Power Occupation College Student – Land Surveying/Civil Engineering, Waitress, and Mother of three teenage boys 😁 Hometown Born and raised in North Platte, NE. I currently reside in Seward, NE How did you get started in trapping? I started trapping all on my own in 2014 on the South Platte River. The reason … Read more
Name Josh Kushen Occupation Active Guard (Army National Guard), Hastings, NE Hometown Campbell, NE How did you get started in trapping? When I was about 12 years old I would go check trap lines with my Uncle Todd and was always fascinated with his ability to track animals, lure, and trap. In high school I … Read more
