Trapping Articles

A dog died in a trap set this January and a petition followed. My thoughts on the family's loss, trappers as stewards, and BC forestry.

What three legendary Western Canadian trappers taught me about wolves, plus their favourite snare and bait-station setups and stories from our line.

Setting wolf snares and bait late in the season, checking marten boxes after a fire, and exploring an old trapper's shack in north-central BC.

A January thaw in north-central BC: a 40,000-year-old riverbank, a snowmobile rescue, a trail cam 10 feet from a bear den, and trap prep.

Checking trail cams in deep snow, nearly stepping into a black bear den, and camera footage of a young bull moose and a sow with cubs.

With trapping season just around the corner here in North Central British Columbia, now’s the time to gear up and get organized. This year, I’m planning to go all-in on trapping, targeting beaver, muskrat, marten, lynx, wolves, and maybe even a wolverine if luck’s on my side. A big season means big prep, so here’s what I’m doing this September to set myself up for success. Take Inventory of Traps and Snares: First things first, I’m gathering all my traps and snares to do a fu