Lifetime fur trapper, hunter and fisherman. In the past I have run full-time traplines for raccoon, fox, mink and muskrat thru all phases of the season, all weather conditions. Wrote five self-published books and dozens of magazine articles on the educational aspects of wild fur trapping. Currently produce www.moderntrapper.com ezine site.
A Royal Turkey Rumble in the Hills of PennsylvaniaThe alarm clock rang at 4:00am just as we instructed it to. No matter… it was late or I was early, having already been up and showered with hot coffee in hand and boots pulled on by the time that noisy little clock tolled for thee. My breath hung heavy and suspended through the frigid [...]
Twenty Questions with Accomplished Young Trapper “Redbonechick”It’s been my pleasure to meet, work with and get to know Danielle Madore (aka Redbonechick) through the past couple of years. Danielle is an accomplished young trapper, runs her own taxidermy service and raises Redbone hounds for show in all of her “spare time”. Recently we sat down together over a pair of keyboards [...]
Along the Traplines TodayTruth is, recreational trapping as a sport, pursuit and in some cases a profession is definitely alive and well. Alive, well and growing in popularity all the time.
