(402)-278-8131 Visit our website Papio Creek Trapping Supply is owned by Shane and Nancy Claeys of Blair, Nebraska. Shane developed a love for hunting and trapping at a young age, skills that were passed down to him by his father Jim, his dear friend Joe, as well as a few old time hunters and trappers … Read 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 for most furbearers, the experts are saying hold off and use some restraint. In a facebook post from October 27th, 2016, Greg … Read more
Name Tim Huntington Occupation University Professor Hometown Seward, Nebraska. Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. How did you get started in trapping? My grandpa was a trapper, but he died before I was old enough to get to learn from him. I’d hear stories from my relatives about him, and sometimes I’d get Fur, Fish, and Game … Read more
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 trappers is contacting a landowner and asking for permission to trap. This is especially hard if you … Read more
Name Mark Hajny Occupation Computer Programmer Hometown Clay Center, Nebraska How did you get started in trapping? As a kid I remembered hearing my dad talk about he and his brothers catching muskrats in the marshes around where we lived. My grandpa Tyler was also a big outdoorsman and I loved listening to his stories. … Read more
Name Bob Miers Occupation Street Foreman, City of Seward Hometown Seward, Nebraska How did you get started in trapping? My 7th Grade math teacher was talking to 3 other boys and I overheard and asked how I could join the fun. He invited all 4 of us to his garage that evening and told us … Read more
Name Steve Zagozda Jr Occupation Field Manager Hometown Ralston, Nebraska How did you get started in trapping? My son (Eli) heard my dad and uncle talking about snaring rabbits with copper wire when they were young. I remember being a young boy and overhearing them tell the same stories. Similar to when a fisherman tells … Read more
Name Dave Hastings Occupation Secondary Teacher (retired!)/Trapping magazines editor Hometown Ord, NE How did you get started in trapping? Found some #1 longsprings in our old garage…just knew I could be like Jim Bridger. Caught a muskrat and a mink in 1963. Saw the mink go into a hole. Put a 110 over it, and … Read more
