Trapping
Montana Trappers Association Heritage Celebration Proved Fun for All
If you went by the Lolo Community Center this past weekend, then you most likely saw the full parking lot at the Montana Trappers Association’s
FWP Seeks Comment on Wolf Hunting and Trapping Proposals
(photo courtesy of 1ms.net) The Montana’s Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking public comment on changes for the 2013-14 wolf hunting and trapping
Montana Trappers Association Welcomes EVERYBODY to the Montana Trappers Heritage Celebration!
(photo courtesy of the missoulian.com) You don’t have to be a trapper to attend the Montana Trappers Association’s Heritage Celebration next Saturday and Sunday
Montana Tourists Targeted By Wolf Billboards
The Wrong Message Graphic billboards are now up targeting unsuspecting tourists near Yellowstone Park. The roads in Yellowstone are nearly 100 percent open and the
FWP to Offer Trap Release Clinic May 18 in Lolo
(photo courtesy of coyoteassassin.blogspot.com) Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will offer a short course in Lolo on May 18 tailored to those that do
Wolf Hunting Season Expansion and Harvest Limit Increases are Recommended by FWP
(photo courtesy of forwolves.org) According to an article posted on the Missoulian’s website yesterday, it looks like wolf season could last for approximately 6
FWP Reports “Biologists to Begin Seasonal Grizzly Bear Capturing for Research and Management”
(photo courtesy of newswatch.nationalgeographic.com) As part of an ongoing interagency program to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE),
YOUTH TRAPPER CAMP OFFERED IN JUNE
The 2013 Youth Trapper Camp is accepting applications. The three-day camp, established 14 years ago, by Montana Trappers Association, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and
Montana Trappers Association Initiates Trap-Free Zone
After attending a Montana Trappers Association (MTA) meeting last Saturday, I found out that the Bass Creek recreation area is officially a trap-free zone. This might
FWP Reports Wolf Hunting and Trapping Results
State wildlife officials released today the results of the 2012-13 wolf hunting and trapping seasons, which saw a substantial jump in harvest over last year.
Montana’s Wolf Hunting and Trapping Season Is Officially Over
Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping season ended yesterday with the most recent numbers reflecting 131 hunters harvesting wolves and 92 wolves harvested by trappers. Keep
Montana’s Wolf Hunting and Trapping Season Ends This Week
The Montana wolf hunting and trapping season ends this Thursday, February 28th, and the total numbers, as of Sunday the 24th, have reached 218, with 90
How to Keep Your Dog and Wildlife Safe
I recently came across a brochure that was titled “A Dog Owner’s Guide to Missoula” and found some helpful information in it. There were some
Montana Wolf Harvest Update as of 2-3-13
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website reported that as of February 3, 2013, the total number of wolves harvested in Montana was sitting at
FWP Reports “Trapper Education Class Set for Feb. 16 in Missoula”
A trapper education class is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (5705 Grant Creek Road) in Missoula. The class is
Montana Wolf Harvest Update as of 1-28-13
The last month of Montana’s wolf season is almost here, and the wolf harvest numbers from trapping and hunting are at 176. Check out the
FWP TO KEEP HUNTING AND TRAPPING OPEN NEAR GARDINER
State wildlife officials today canceled a Jan. 29 conference call to reconsider a recent court-challenged decision to close the wolf hunting and trapping seasons in
Would YOU Put Your Hand in a Bear Trap?
Have you ever stuck your hand in a bear trap? This guy has! Why, you ask? Probably because he has watched one too many episodes
Action Packed Bobcat Release [VIDEO]
Trapping season continues across Montana. So far, since the 12/15/12 season open, trappers have harvested 30 wolves in Montana. Also, bobcat and otter trapping season
Montana Wolf Harvest Update as of January 2, 2013
Just as a Montana judge re-opens the areas near Yellowstone to wolf hunting and trapping (click HERE for that article), the wolf debate is heating
Lewistown Man Sentenced in Blaine County Bobcat Trapping Case
FWP reports that a Lewistown man was found guilty on three misdemeanor criminal charges in a Blaine County bobcat trapping case. In November 2011, FWP
Decision Time: Four Wheels or Skis?
It’s decision time, and activities described in my previous post (click HERE) has made this a difficult decision I ride my dirt bike in the summer, I
Snowmobiles OR Snowmachines OR Sleds
What do your winter activities consist of after Montana’s general rifle season ends? Whether you’re into ice fishing, scouting for next year’s hunting locations or
Coyote Trappers Release Deer from Trap Unharmed
On December 15th, Montana’s first wolf trapping season opened, bringing with it debates from anti-trapping protestors, pro-wolfers, pro-wolf hunting advocates and more. Some argue that
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