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
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 they got you, they try to get you to the next level or to purchase additional products or services. They collect your … Read 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 was Ray. He worked the registration booth with Donna. Ray passed away this week. Read his obituary here: https://www.kearneyhub.com/obituaries/raymond-trompke/article_90ea8ebb-ba15-539a-8177-e6b628ca1afe.html
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 tackle. You can read the full obituary here: http://www.kunclfh.com/obituary/roger-belohlavy
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 up making a little money on top of it, although with prices the way they are, do not set your expectations out of … Read more
If you follow wildlife in the news, you can’t escape the stories. Cities in California are struggling trying to manage the problem of cohabitating with wild canines. Coyotes spotted in the park, coyote grabs dog, coyote bites Hastings, Nebraska boy…wait…what? In a recent story in The Hastings Tribune talks about a 1 year old boy … Read more
