The Nebraska Fur Harvesters was recently invited to attend in their R3 summit meeting. I was fortunate to represent our organization for the day. The event was hosted at Mahoney State Park between Lincoln and Omaha. In addition to NG&P there were over 40 outdoor use groups represented. The R3 program was established to introduce … Read more
Every indication is we are in for a tremendous Fall Convention this year! Mark Ross has spent hundreds of hours and miles organizing and promoting the event. The last I heard persons from at least eight states were going to be attending. The vendor list continues to grow, and the demos are as good or … Read more
Another fur season is almost over with the beaver and muskrat season left here in Nebraska. I hope everyone was able to get out and have fun trapping. Our spring meeting will be April 12th at my house at noon for lunch and our meeting. The address is 978 K Rd Palmyra, NE 68148. We have a lot to … Read more
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
