Team Fur News
The 24-pound Coon
By FUR-FISH-GAME Editor, John D. Taylor
Raccoons were a big part of Taylor’s trapline, and this is the story of a 24-pounder he caught. Photo: Tim Umphreys/Unsplash
In high school, when I could drive, I was given permission to trap a farm too far away from home to reach by foot. Previously, my other traplines were always walkable. I’d start out from home – R. D. (that’s 1970s U.S. Postal Service nomenclature for rural delivery) No. 1, Blymire Rd., Dallastown, Pennsylvania – and hoof it to Emmerson Knaper’s farm and woodlot a mile or so behind our place to check my traps.
Mr. Knaper was a township commissioner. He farmed corn, beans and hay and raised black Angus cattle on his property. I’d guess his place encompassed some 300 or more acres, a large farm for York County, Pennsylvania. It included a large, wooded area – called the “Boy Scout woods,” because Troop 43, from Christ Lutheran church in Dallastown, met there occasionally in summer. A gravel road ran past the Knaper homestead, a log cabin with additions of stone and modern construction, and a creek flowed through the middle of the woods. Those woods were the heart of my trapline. I caught some possums and a trio of weasels there, but not much else.
There was a good reason for having a trapline I could walk to. It had to do with the onerous chore of rousting my poor father from his well-deserved sleep at 5 a.m. to haul my rump to check traps.
I’d knock on the bedroom door, whispering, “Dad, it’s time.”
There’d be a groan, and then a quiet “All right.”
A few minutes later, groggy, yawning Dad would appear, dressed, and stumble out to the kitchen. Then we’d load up in his bright yellow early 1970s AMC Javelin – a swanky car, for the time – and he’d drive down to the place I had permission to trap.
Dad did that for the first season I trapped, fomenting my desire to be a trapper. He usually stayed in the car – probably catching 40 winks – while I ran my trapline, all four (usually empty) traps. As a trapper, I had much to learn. To be brutally honest, at the time, I really didn’t appreciate what it took for Dad to do this. I mean, what kid does? Every morning, for a couple of months? Losing sleep. Its impact on his job and the other elements of his life. But that was my wonderful father. His family was the most important thing to him, even his ne’er-do-well son.
Exactly when the transition from Dad driving me to me to walking my trapline took place, I don’t recall, but it did. I do recall walking that trapline before school to the beat of the Blackbirds’, “Walking in Rhythm,” in 1974. I’m certain many mornings Led Zeppelin, Bachman Tuner Overdrive, Deep Purple and Three Dog Night were also the soundtrack.
When I turned 16, however, an automobile entered the picture. After the learner’s permit and passing my driver’s test, I was permitted to drive Dad’s blue and white 1975 Ford Bronco to check traps. He probably breathed a huge sigh of relief knowing he wouldn’t have to haul my keister around anymore.
The farm I had permission to drive to trap was adjacent to the East Branch of Codorus Creek. Dad and I trout fished for stocked rainbows and some browns in the undercut banks of the cow pastures across the road from the farm in the spring. I caught muskrats from that creek later on. I would catch my first and only red fox from a hayfield on the back end of the farm, up on a big, oak-wooded hill. A gravel road bisected the farm and ran around behind the property. Over that hill where I caught the fox, was a feeder creek of the East Branch snaking its way towards the larger waters.
By that time, I was running maybe 20 traps. Most were No. 1-1/2 jump and No. 2 coilspring footholds, with some No.1 longsprings and a couple of No. 110 bodygrips in the mix for muskrats. After spending most of the fall focused on trying to catch more foxes on this property and others (and only catching possums and some coons), also open water muskrat trapping, by late December, I began looking harder at the property, especially the part I had ignored.
The back end of the big oaken hill drew my attention. It was covered by 75-year-old oaks with lots of knot hole den places. Seeing how they connected to the feeder creek, I couldn’t help but think this would be a raccoon haven. Coon pelts were going for like $15 - $20 back then, big money, and I wouldn’t mind catching some more.
Another trickle of water that ran through a culvert under the gravel road was connected to the feeder creek. Along that trickle were coon tracks, a human foot-like back foot pressed into the mud in front of a hand-like front foot similarly recorded.
Searching for a place to make a set, I found a perfect anchor point, a big tree’s exposed roots in the trickle, and reasoned a No. 2 coilspring positioned in middle of that flow might just result in a coon or two. I wired the No. 2 to the biggest root, concealed the chain in the mud and gravel of the trickle and set the trap under a couple inches of water. I anticipated catching a coon the next day.
The next morning, that set was empty. And for the next couple of days, the results were the same, despite fresh coon sign along the trickle. On New Year’s Eve, looking the set over, I realized the problem. I needed to funnel coon movement along the flank of the trickle over the pan. I stuck some twigs in the mud to form fencing to direct coon feet to the trap.
While revelers were celebrating the coming year, it snowed. This was a big snow, a good 10 inches. With no need to check traps before school, it wasn’t until late morning that I told Dad I should be heading out to check traps. He offered to drive, more to play with the four-wheel-drive Bronco in the snow than an innate desire to haul me around. So, we went.
The snow was deep and Dad was having a ball driving through it with four-wheel-drive. My father had an adventurous streak. One time in the Bronco, he drove it up a woods road, on a steeply sloped hillside. I was in the passenger seat, looking straight down the flank of the hill, which appeared to very cliff-like. All I could think of was if the road narrowed any more, we’d be going over. I said I was worried. Dad just laughed and drove on.
We were pretty much the only vehicle on the snowy roads, other than township and state snowplows. The last set to visit – my land sets were frozen and snowed in – was the trickle set. Approaching the set, I heard a chain rattle and knew I’d connected with something. Approaching the trap, I saw a great big coon eyeballing me. I dispatched the coon and brought it back to the truck, where Dad was waiting.
“That’s a big one,” he noted.
I proudly shook my head in agreement.
When we got back to the house, we weighed the coon on the mottled green household scales. It tipped a little past 24-pounds, the biggest coon I ever caught.
I caught no more coons from that set thanks to the nasty winter weather. My traps were pulled because it was too cold to keep land sets open, and even the trickle froze over. But I’ll never forget the excitement of that rattling trap chain, the pride of having solved a mystery, and that 24-pound coon.
Heat, Drought Impacts Midwest Fisheries
Summer’s heat and drought are impacting fisheries across the Midwest. Photo: Adrien/Unsplash
This summer’s heat and drought across most of the nation is impacting fisheries in particular. With lower-than-normal rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures across most of the summer, persistent drought and lower lake levels became common.
In Minnesota, for example, hot summer weather created stressful conditions for fish in lakes, rivers and streams across the state, says Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). Officials recorded surface water temperatures of 86 degrees and higher in several Minnesota lakes and the Mississippi River this summer. Cold water fish like lake cisco and salmonids become stressed when water temperatures exceed 75 degrees. Cool water species like northern pike can handle temperatures up to 84 degrees.
As a result of the heat, some 212 fish mortality reports (as of early August) were recorded in 102 Minnesota waters. These ranged from Lake of the Woods in the north to as far south as Albert Lea. MDNR says two "pulses" of this occurred this summer. The first took place in June, following high temperatures after a cold winter and primarily impacted Twin Cities lakes. The other pulse took place in July, with consistently high temperatures and little rainfall. This pulse affected a wider distribution of lakes across the state.
On average, according to climatology data, Minnesota lakes are 3 to 4 degrees warmer and have lost an average of 10 to 14 days of ice cover in the last 50 years. The continued warming trends accelerate decomposition and algae growth, which removes dissolved oxygen from the water. Research indicates summer fish kills are likely to increase with climate forecasts. MDNR urges anglers to report fish kills at mndnr.gov/fishkills or by calling (800) 422-0798 or (651) 649-5451.
Also, northcentral Minnesota is experiencing a “storage drought.” In years of significant drought, long-term water storage is depleted in lakes, soil and groundwater to a degree that typically takes years to reverse. A few heavy rains aren’t enough to pull an area out of storage drought, MDNR says. During the last four years, northcentral Minnesota has received 12 to 16 inches less than normal precipitation. As a result, it would take months of precipitation far above normal amounts to bring lake levels and soil moisture back to typical levels.
While lower lake levels can be frustrating to anglers and others, MDNR says this is a natural thing, essential to many important plant and animal species. For example, some aquatic plants that can’t germinate underwater provide habitat for fish and insects and help reduce shoreline erosion. MDNR urges the public to have patience and understand how nature operates.
Further south, in Nebraska, the story is similar. Due to the excessive heat this summer, Nebraska Game and Parks (NGP) is urging anglers to handle fish to be released with extra care. Any fish anglers don’t intend to keep should be minimally handled and returned to the water immediately to minimize stress. Avoid playing the fish to exhaustion or touching a fish’s eyes or putting fingers in a fish’s gill flaps. Protect the fish’s slime coating, which protects the fish from diseases and parasites. The more a fish is handled, the more its slime coat could be compromised.
The best way to release fish without damage is to remove the hook with a needle-nosed pliers or forceps and release the fish while it is in the water. Bending down a hook’s barbs beforehand makes for easier release. If you want a photo, hoist the fish out of the water quickly snap the photo, then return it. Be especially careful fishing for pike, muskellunge and walleye.
Also in Nebraska, drought has dropped Lake McConaughy’s water levels, due to the need for irrigation water, to 2006’s level. By early August, Spillway Bay’s single-lane boat ramp was the only one still in the water. NGP expects that by September even this will be below the ramp’s 3,202 elevation. NGP is urging angler and boaters to schedule launching services in advance at three vendors, Van’s Lakeview, (308) 287-8267; Ski Patrol, (308) 726-7368; and Big Mac Marina, (308) 355-5555. Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov or call (308) 284-8800.
Rehabilitated Black Bears Thriving
California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife has successfully rehabilitated juvenile black bears into the wild. Photo: NPS
Five orphaned black bear cubs that were rehabilitated and released into northern California in November 2025 successfully hibernated through the winter and returned to the landscape this spring healthy and active, according to California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). The bears were part of an experimental effort, led by the CDFW’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Program, to test the viability of releasing rehabilitated juvenile black bears back in the wild in the fall versus the typical spring release. This practice – which can be helpful in mitigating human-wildlife conflict – has been successful in other states but had not been tested in California. All five bears were ear-tagged, microchipped and fitted with GPS collars. Based on collar data, all five bears successfully established dens, hibernated during the winter, and reemerged this spring back on the landscape.
Electric Fencing Thwarts Egg-Stealing Bears
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says keeping chickens behind electric fencing, particularly electric netting is a good way to keep the egg layers and meat chickens from predators, including bears. Photo: J. Hall/VFWD
Keeping a small flock of chickens for eggs and meat has become increasingly popular, but many small-scale poultry farmers are discovering that several species of wildlife – like bears, foxes, raccoons, fishers, coyotes, skunks and bobcats – also like the taste of chicken. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VFWD) urges poultry owners to use electric fencing and follow other precautions to protect the birds from predation. Jaclyn Comeau, Vermont’s bear biologist, says bears require a significant amount of effort to deter after they learn to feed on chickens or their food. When used properly, electric net fencing is extremely effective at protecting chickens from bears – especially if people don’t wait until they have a problem to set the fence up. Also, quarter-inch hardware cloth, especially along the bottom of an enclosure will block most smaller predators. Comeau urges people to keep their chickens contained inside and to make sure any wire fencing is secure. Several types of portable electric net fencing are available. Baiting the fence with bacon grease or peanut butter is necessary to guarantee bears touch the fence with a sensitive part of their body. Motion-activated lights and alarms will also discourage some predators. Store poultry feed in a secure indoor location in tight containers and only feed an amount that can be consumed in one feeding.
Elk Killing Spree Nets Longest Big Game Jail Sentence In Washington
A Washington state man was sentenced to 116 months in jail for spree-killing five cow elk, the longest jail sentence in state wildlife history. Photo: Frank Fichtmueller/Shutterstock
This spring, a Washington state judge resentenced a Grays Harbor County resident for the spree-killing of at least five cow elk, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Superior Court Judge Katherine Svoboda sentenced Richard Loren Pratt to serve 116 months concurrently in prison, pay $10,000 in fines, and forfeit two firearms. Pratt, a convicted felon, plead guilty to unlawful big game hunting (class C felony), unlawful possession of a firearm (class B felony), and waste of wildlife (gross misdemeanor). In January of 2023, WDFW Police received a report from a private timber company employee who observed five dead cow elk on a hillside south of Cosmopolis. WDFW Officers responded and began investigating. WDFW Police collected evidence and worked with witnesses and the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office.
Send Us A Pic
Are you enjoying our new F-F-G Work Shirt or Ceramic Mug? If so, send us a picture to emailme@furfishgame.com and we might share it on our Facebook or Instagram page. If you are interested in purchasing these or any other FUR-FISH-GAME items you can find them at www.furfishgame.com/store/new_products.html
Angler Catches Missouri Record Redhorse Sucker
Missouri angler Memphis Nelson caught a state-record river redhorse sucker in May. Mr. Memphis' standing as a fireworks expert, as his shirt claims, has not been confirmed.
Grovespring, Missouri, angler Memphis Nelson caught a state-record river redhorse sucker in May. Nelson was fishing during the early evening of May 16 on the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River in Laclede County. He caught the 10-pound, 3-ounce fish using a pole and line. It measured 28.5 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. Missouri Department of Conservation staff verified the state-record catch on a certified scale in Camdenton. Memphis’s father, Derek Nelson, said his 14-year-old son has been fishing “since he could hold a pole,” and Memphis’s reaction to catching the record fish was “the best thing he’d ever seen.” The family is having the sucker mounted for a lifetime memory. Missouri state record fish are recognized in two categories: pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include trotline, throwline, limb line, bank line, jug line, gig, bow, crossbow, underwater spearfishing, snagging, snaring, grabbing, or atlatl. Visit mdc.mo.gov/fishing/trophies-certificates/state-record-fish.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Virus In Arizona, Montana
Outbreaks of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV-2) have appeared in Arizona and Montana. Hunters should be prepared to take precautions to prevent its spread. Photo: Mike Lewinski/Unsplash
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and Montana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department (MFWP) have reported outbreaks of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV-2). RHDV-2 was first observed in Arizona in the spring of 2020. Native cottontails and black-tailed and antelope jackrabbits suffered large population declines due to the virus, particularly in 2020 and 2021. Although cottontail numbers appear to be increasing in several locations, jackrabbit numbers, particularly for antelope jacks, still appear to be significantly depressed when compared to pre-virus numbers. Low numbers of surviving jackrabbits in some areas, coupled with persistent drought across Arizona during the last several years, have slowed jackrabbit recovery.
In Montana, some Yellowstone County rabbits tested positive for RHDV-2. The rabbits were part of a population on the campus of Rocky Mountain College in Billings. RHDV-2 was first detected in Yellowstone County in 2021. Since that time, the virus has been detected in rabbits in several additional counties in the state.
RHDV-2 is highly contagious for rabbits, hares and pikas. It is spread by physical contact with bodily fluids, fecal material and even remains. RHDV-2 is very persistent in the environment and is resistant to extreme temperatures. The virus can survive up to 15 weeks in dry conditions and can survive freezing.
While the meat is safe for human consumption, AZGFD encourages hunters to remove carcasses from the field for proper disposal to minimize the spread of the virus. RHDV-2 is not known to affect other animals, but predators, scavengers and unsuspecting animals who investigate carcasses can easily spread the virus and infect unexposed rabbits, hares and pikas.
AZGFD continues to investigate unusual mortalities of wildlife and asks that reports be made to the Wildlife Health Program (cwd@AZGFD.gov) and Radio Room (623) 236-7201. Visit www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/wildlife-diseases/. MFWP is asking the public to report any rabbit carcasses discovered in an area to local MFWP offices or the MFWP Wildlife Health Lab (406) 577-7880 or (406) 577-7882.
Ohio DNR Honored With National Boating Safety Award
Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources was honored by the National Safe Boating Council with a boating and water safety award for its popular Paddling Knowledge Clinic inside the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft was recently recognized by the National Safe Boating Council with a 2026 International Boating and Water Safety Summit Communication Award for Community Impact. The award honors the popular Paddling Knowledge Clinic, inside the Natural Resources Park, at the Ohio State Fair. Fairgoers can experience the award-winning paddling program and the kayak pond inside ODNR’s beautiful Natural Resources Park. The award-winning kayak pond is one of the most visited attractions at the fair, providing hands-on paddling instruction and safety guidance to fairgoers. Families, first-time paddlers, and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts alike can enjoy safe, guided kayaking and learn practical skills that encourage confidence on the water. The Paddling Knowledge Clinic is a cornerstone of ODNR’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to outdoor recreation and promoting safe, responsible boating practices across the state. Visit ohiodnr.gov/boating.
North Dakota Fall Duck Flight Forecast
North Dakota duck brood numbers are up 55%, with 76% more pintails counted than in 2025’s count. Photo: aleksandar/Unsplash
Duck brood numbers are up 55% from 2025, and North Dakota Game and Fish Department (NGFD) migratory game bird biologists expect a fall flight of ducks about 9% higher than last year. The fall flight forecast is based on information collected during May’s annual breeding duck survey and July’s brood survey, which together estimate the number of adult ducks and ducklings expected to enter the fall population. Rainfall was partially responsible for the increase NGFD says. The mid-July water index was up 36% from last year, creating favorable habitat during much of the nesting and brood-rearing period. Northwestern North Dakota received considerable rainfall and was noticeably wetter than last year, and additional precipitation in the Devils Lake area created excellent wetland conditions in northeastern North Dakota. Blue-winged teal and gadwall were the most common broods recorded during the survey, accounting for nearly 53% of all identified broods. Most duck species showed increases in brood numbers compared to 2025, with notable increases in gadwall (97%), northern pintail (76%), and redheads (76%). The redhead brood count was the highest recorded during the survey's 62-year history.
High School Trapshooters Honored
Top high school trapshooters were honored at the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship held in July at the Michigan Trapshooting Association’s grounds.
Top high school trapshooters were honored at the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship held in July at the Michigan Trapshooting Association’s Mason, Michigan grounds. Athletes and teams representing 469 high schools from across the nation participated. More than 40,000 student athletes competed on more than 2,000 high school teams in the USA High School Clay Target League this spring. Only the teams and athletes with the highest final season averages at the completion of the spring season qualified for the National Championship. Nevyn Hengel, of Sibley East High School, in Minnesota, won the crown in the final round. Hengel qualified 26th on Saturday with a 99, then returned Sunday and fired a perfect 100-straight – one of 16 athletes to shoot perfect scores in the Individual Championship Round. In the shoot-off that followed, Hengel outlasted the entire field to claim the title of National Champion. Alexis Stupi, of Aquinas High School, in Wisconsin, earned top female honors. After qualifying 128th on Saturday, Stupi posted a 99 in Sunday's final and edged out Nina Slingsby of Richfield High School – Academy of Holy Angels, in Minnesota, in the tiebreaker. The Fall River High School (Wisconsin) captured the Team National Championship with a 485 out of 500. Fall River won by just a single target, ahead of a four-way tie at 484 that included Fort LeBoeuf High School (Pennsylvania), Beaver River Central High School (New York), North Ridgeville High School (Ohio), and Dodgeville High School (Wisconsin).
Creek Kings YouTubers Plead Guilty To Poaching Charges
Ohio game wardens busted William Bethel and Justin Booth, known to YouTubers as the Creek Kings Outdoors crew, for a combined 40 counts of deer poaching in Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks.
An Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife poaching investigation, conducted in collaboration with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, resulted in a combined 40 guilty pleas from William I. Bethel, 28, of Columbus and Justin A. Booth, 23, of Columbus – known on YouTube as Creek Kings Outdoors. The investigation spanned more than a year, and uncovered evidence of poaching by Booth and Bethel from 2019 through 2024 in Three Creeks Metro Park and on other properties where the pair didn’t have permission to hunt. Their YouTube channel featured videos of poached whitetails. Bethel and Booth were charged in September 2025. In May, each pleaded guilty to 20 counts of poaching and were ordered to pay a combined $29,219 in restitution. Their total financial penalties reached $37,051.32 after fines, fees, and court costs. Both men were ordered to serve nine days in jail during the upcoming 2026-27 hunting season, with an additional 531 days suspended. They were each placed on five years of reporting probation, during which time they are barred from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks properties. Finally, their hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges were revoked for five years. Anyone who?witnesses?a wildlife violation in Ohio can call the "Turn in a Poacher" hotline at 1-800-POACHER (1-800-762-2437). Reports are kept anonymous. Information that results in conviction of a wildlife crime may result in a reward.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pennsylvania Trappers’ Association - The Pennsylvania Trappers’ Association, District No. 10, will hold their fall convention September 11 and 12, at West End Fairgrounds, located at 570 Fairground Road, in Gilbert, Pennsylvania. For more information call Bob Counterman (610) 759-9203.
West Virginia Trappers’ Association - The West Virginia Trappers’ Association will hold their annual convention September 18 - 20, at the Gilmer County Recreation Center, 1365 Sycamore Run Road, Glenville, West Virginia. Gates open at 9 a.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. Saturday. The event includes demonstrations and seminars at various times both days, food and vendors. Free Trappers Education Classes begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, with registration at 8:30 a.m. Primitive camping is available. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Visit www.wvtrappers.com, the WVTA Facebook page, or contact Jeremiah at (304) 916-3329.
Vermont Trappers’ Association -The Vermont Trappers’ Association will hold its annual rendezvous September 19 and 20 at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, in Barton, Vermont. Visit www.vttrappers.com or call Ben Vicere, (802) 779-7021, for more information.
North Carolina Trappers’ Association - The North Carolina Trappers’ Association convention will be held September 25 and 26 at the Johnston County Livestock Arena, located at 520 County Home Road, in Smithfield, North Carolina. The event features trapping and fur handling demos, a trappers’ auction Friday afternoon followed by a fellowship meal that night and kids’ contests Saturday morning. There’s a one-time admission fee of $5 for those older than 15. Call Tommy Bryant (252) 915-0627 or Matt Bishop (910) 545-7760.
South Carolina Trapper’s Association -The South Carolina Trappers’ Association will hold its trappers’ convention October 2 -3 at Camp Woodie, 8444 Old River Road, in Pinewood, South Carolina. The event features trapping classes, youth events, demos, games for the kids and a live trapline set Friday and checked Saturday. The event opens at noon Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday. Vendors and tailgaters are welcome. Contact Eddie Jackson (803) 235-5787 or Joe Leonard (803) 507-4940.
Connecticut Trappers’ Association - Connecticut Trappers’ Association will hold their Fall Rendezvous October 10, at the Tolland County Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Ave, in Vernon, Connecticut. Gate opens at 8 a.m. The event features vendors, demonstrations, a trap setting contest, raffles and more. Contact Cameron Kelsey (619) 997-2345 or Scott Kneeland (860) 234-3192.
The Texas Trappers’ and Fur Hunters’ Association -The Texas Trappers and Fur Hunters Association will hold their Fall Rendezvous October 16 and 17 at the JLK Event Center, 2200 W. Ranch Road 152, in Llano. Contact Phillip Woods at woodscattlecompany@gmail.com, (713) 208-3517.
Maine Trappers’ Association -The Central Maine Chapter will hold its annual Fall Fur Auction, December 13 at the Palmyra Community Center, 4 Madawaska Rd., Palmyra, Maine. Doors open at 7 a.m., auction begins at 8 a.m. Wardens will be on site to tag fur, 3% commission charged. Call Ted Perkins (207) 570-6243.
Coming in our October 2026 Issue
Features
• Still Hunting Tips And Tricks - Jake Mowry tells how to leave the blind behind and stalk whitetails on their terms in their own environment.
• Green Bay Divers - Kevin Dunse experienced hunting diving ducks with a friend in Green Bay and gained a new perspective on waterfowling.
• Catching Coyotes At Flat Sets - Jason Houser says if he had only one coyote set to use it would be the flat set. Here’s how he does it.
• Squirrels Or Quail? - Trevor J. Hubbs points out that the game that got you started — squirrels or quail —probably indicates your path as a hunter.
• From Pup To Tracker - Joe Bentson and Tripp, his Black Mouth Cur, set out to earn a United Blood Trackers 1 certificate and track wounded deer. Tripp did that at 11 weeks of age. Here’s their story.
• You Missed! What’s Next? - Jeffery Miller explores how to overcome a debilitating miss on an easy big game archery shot.
Other Stories
• Snakehead Combat – Lou Gocek tells how he and his grandkids spear invasive snakeheads in the Delaware River.
• The Other Whitetail – Robert Young shares his experiences hunting two whitetails – deer and rabbits – together.
• Autumn Brook Trout Fishing – Fred Prince looks at autumn fishing for New England brook trout.
• A DIY Wyoming Antelope Hunt – Joey Dingeldein shares his DIY adventure hunting Wyoming pronghorns.
• The Value Of Trapping – Paul F. Noel explores why trapping is important to conservation and trappers.
• A Lesson In Self-Confidence... And Elk – Jacob Schurter never hunted elk, before he did. Here’s how he found success.
• Trapping By Dog Sled In Alaska – Thale Randall used a dog sled to run a trapline in Alaska. Here’s his story.
• Upcoming Events
• The Sublime Art Of Unicorn Hunting – Chasing the elusive and challenging unicorn (a.k.a. whitetail deer) is the focus of J.G. Cope’s essay. You’ll enjoy it because we’ve all chased unicorns from time to time.
End of the Line Photo of the Month
Dave Kees, West Virginia
Subscribe to this newsletter
Put Subscribe in the subject line and include your first and last name.
SUBSCRIBE TO FUR-FISH-GAME Magazine
