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, I will read anything I can get my hands on about it. Trapping books vary widely … Read 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 not for doing school work. But fast forward to modern times. For us trappers, the summer is our … Read more
Name Lawrence “Larry” D. Sills Occupation Retired: Nuclear physicist, Mechnaical &Electrical Engineer—Current: Profesional Predator Trapper and Caller Hometown Cedar Rapids, Iowa & Halsey Nebraska How did you get started in trapping? Being a Farm Kid. What is your favorite animal to target? Yotes, Cats What do you enjoy most about the sport of trapping? The … Read 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 hunting permits. The surveys are anonymous and the responses provide valuable information to our wildlife biologists. Using this information, they can … Read 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. Native Americans knew it for it’s warm fur and meat. Today the beaver has lost some of it’s luster but still remains a staple furbearer … Read 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 in Nebraska comes to an end on February 28th. For muskrat and beaver, however, the season extends another month to March … Read more
Minnesota Trapline Products (320)-599-4176 Minnesota Trapline Products, Inc. was founded in October of 1978 by Tim and Nancy Caven. MTP has grown over the past 37 years to be the single largest direct retail trapping supply company in the world. Minnesota Trapline Products branched out into the manufacturing of specialized heavy duty (“MB – … Read more
Gary Macke Hide and Fur (NAFA Receiving Agent) (402) 358-5478 Gary is the Nebraska receiving agent for NAFA and also a fur buyer. Gary also sponsors the Kid’s Fur Raffle every year in conjunction with the Nebraska Fur Harvesters.
Jones Fur Buying and Groenewold Fur (402) 432-4448 Kevin Jones is a fur buyer and receiver for Groenewold Fur. He is located in Palmyra, Nebraska. Click above to go to Groenewolds site to find out information on fur routes and pickup schedules in your area.
Top Lot Stretchers (507) 372-5588 Top Lot Stretcher Co. is family-owned and operated in Worthington, MN. We started manufacturing and selling stretchers in 2010. We started the company to spread the word on proper fur handling and the correct sizing on fur forms. Leon is well known for his fur handling skills especially for … Read more
