Alaska wolf trapping book

If you trap in alaska, or simply dream of doing so, the alaskan trappers handbook is a great resource, loaded with trapping information written by one of the trapping communitys legends. In 2003, alaskans fell for a lolloping, dogfriendly wolf they named romeo. Instead of you guys giving all your secrets on this public forum, i would be glad to except pms. It takes readers deep into the culture of denali national parks wolf family groups through habers 40plusyears of exacting observations, and then deep into the mire of alaska wolf politics. The info contained in these teaching tools would take the average trapper an entire lifetime to learn. Extensive sections on both trapping and snaring along with fur handling. After several years of development and production, the collective experience of alaska s very best wolf trappers has been consolidated into a manual and dvd. Very informational, a must have for every alaskan trapper. Isle holleman deserves credit for creating comprehensive introductory material and a wellorganized book gleaned from habers journals and notes.

A fairbanks man has been charged with six misdemeanors after he allegedly admitted to snaring 25 moose to use as bait for trapping wolves. Alaska wolf trapping manual by alaska trappers association. The canine trappers encyclopedia is the newest authority on canine trapping. There is bound to be a lot of wolf and wolverine in that valley. Read after you have read one mans wilderness and compare the mind sets between frank and bill and how different their living in the wild was. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.

Frank was one of a kind and lived a life that is often forgotten about these days. The koro wolf trap is a powerful, strong trap capable of handling the largest wolves, mountian lions or other large predators. Fluctuations in wolf population size are closely tied to changes in population levels of prey animals. Wilson gives species information and trapping methods for lynx, marten, wolverine, wolf, coyote, red fox, beaver, otter and muskrat. The alaska trappers association endeavors to preserve and promote trapping through trapper education and public awareness. Feel the excitement of a truly unique hunting experience at green rocks lodge. I left alaska in 1989 to pursue a job and now live in washington state where trapping is banned. Paul is well known for his wolf trapping and wolf snaring instructional dvds which you can check out at paul enjoys teaching the most uptodate humane trapping systems available and has had a lot of success with canines, with season catches of over 350 wolves, coyotes and foxes. Alaska wolf trapping manual wildlife control supplies.

We are the preferred wolf hunting and wilderness lodge in kupreanof island, alaska, thanks to our remote hunting location. Snowmobiles are used to access 100s of miles of traplines that cross isolated mountain ranges, rivers and broad expanses of open tundra. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. We are committed to an understanding of the wolf, its natural history, its varied relation to humans throughout the ages, and its role as a major symbol in folklore, myth, legend, art and religion, through education, science and public awareness. Its called the trapper questionnaire, but its really the results of a questionnaire completed by trappers. An uptodate wolf hunters guide, giving the most successful methods of experienced wolfers for hunting and trapping these. One is in the alaska range and the other is in the tanana flats north of the alaska range. Crawford explains every aspect of canine trapping, covering all topics in this book. Sterling fur co in ohio has live trapping supplies and accessories. Typically we will snowmobile between 50150 miles a day in search of wolves, wolverine, lynx, coyote and fox. Alaskan wolf trapping manual alaska trappers assoc book.

The alaska trappers association has a book and dvd available through the snare shop on wolf trapping. How a wolf named romeo won hearts in an alaska suburb. Confused and frightened at my approach, the wolf backed away, straining at the trap chain. New customers, please give us a try and discover what s of other trappers already know, and discover for yourself why. Myself, and many of my fellow alaskans have read this book and enjoyed it greatly. Every year the alaska department of fish and game gathers comments and information from trappers and publishes an annual summary of trapping in alaska. This hiker saved the life of an alaskan timber wolffour. Wolf trapping, training videos, snare supply store, bc canada. This 310 page book covers red fox, gray fox, coyote and wolf in an easy to read, down to earth fashion.

Anyone with a love for the outdoors, wildlife, hunting or. Bridger traps ohio, bill crum traps, blake and lamb traps, superbear traps in ohio. Winter trapping for fur bearing species is probably one of the most challenging, exciting and rewarding experiences of all the epic alaska adventures. Durable, strong and secure wolf traps will keep you safe. Trapping regulations alaska fish and game state of alaska. Written by several of alaskas wolf men, this book covers wolf trapping from az. This manual helps you avoid as many errors as possible and at the same time provide the information youll need to locate wolves, make the proper set with the right gear, catch wolves, hold them, and then handle them properly. The 191555 wilderness adventures of frank glaser paperback february 1. Alaskan guide to successful wolf trapping dvd by the alaska trappers association finally, after years of filming and months of production work, the alaska trappers association presents the definitive visual guide to trapping and snaring the largest, most powerful, and smartest of the north american furbearers. To read more extensive information on the status of wolves in different regions of alaska, visit. One spring morning many years ago, i had been prospecting for gold along coho creek on southeastern alaskas kupreanof island, and as i emerged from a forest of spruce and hemlock, i froze in my. The alaska trappers manual was created in a joint effort by the alaska trappers association and the alaska department of fish and game. Its one thing to have a tolerant meeting with a wild wolf that goes on for a matter of minutes.

This a place for hunters to share their experiences with each other on what. You helped bring back some wonderful memories of my youth. Storied alaska wolf pack beloved for decades has vanished, thanks to hunting. It is by far more challenging then solo moose or bear hunting. This big 124 page book 8 12x11 is the most uptodate and informative manual on wolf trapping available. You will also find the best coyote snaring and harvesting information in the world.

It is full of history and adventurous tales about alaska. We are known for our record scoring dall sheep and alaskan moose. Trapping can be one of the harder subsistence activities. Old george had died the previous week of a heart attack, so the wolf was lucky i had happened along. Our philosophy shared knowledge fosters responsible trappers and improves public understanding of trapping. Best yet, i would like to know the best book or handbook for alaska trapping. Made in canada for the serious wolf trapper, the koro wolf is equipped with four coil springs made with top quality north american spring steel. For example, if you want to shoot a wolf, which is considered a furbearer and a big game animal, and you have a trapping license, then you would follow regulations in this booklet. Paul trepus of inzana outfitters presents his training videos on wolf trapping, wolf snaring, beaver trapping, wolverine trapping and his latest survival snaring. I always rewatch video and page threw the book before setting for them wolves. Koro wolf trap wildlife control supplies product code.

Alaskan trappers tend to be an independent bunch that have learned their skills the hard way by living and trapping in a rugged, unforgiving, frozen land. Wolves are probably the most difficult furbearer in north america to trap. Trapper charged after using snared moose as bait for. Traps are checked in very cold temperatures at times and trails are often kept open only by the trapper. Stories of true wild alaska, alaska tracks alaska tracks, by randy zarnke.

Alaska alaskan guide to successful wolf trapping dvd sterling fur. Trapline adventures hunting wolves, coyotes, foxes and. Storied alaska wolf pack beloved for decades has vanished. Region beaver fisher lynx marten river otter wolf wolverine average. Alaskas wolf man ranks as one of the best books i have ever read period. Midnight sun safaris alaskas foremost guiding outfitters. I have no experience trapping in alaska, the only experience i have is setting snares for coyote and live traps from racoons in indiana. It was nothing for him to hike 40 miles a day for his trapping, hunting and just mode of travel. Consider our world class guiding service and exclusive mountain ranges with plenty of game including grizzly bear, giant bull moose, dall sheep, wolf hunts and caribou. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.

We will do some calling for predators as well as setting traps and snares in locales that are likely spots to produce results. Alaska trapper tracks the end of trapping season wolf. The trapper manual is based on all fur bearers and wolf is. The manual is available in alaska book stores and from the alaska trappers association. There are two, the alaska trapping manual and the wolf manual. Left without a pack, this lone wolf found a new family. Alaska wolf trapping manual wildlife control supplies product.

Despite relatively heavy hunting and trapping over the last century in alaska, wolves occur on nearly all of their traditional habitat throughout mainland alaska. Eric umphenour has two guide areas southeast of fairbanks. The alaska trappers manual is a thorough presentation of. More information about this seller contact this seller 26. We are proud to present the trapping industrys best quality and most uptodate fur harvesting dvds available. Wolves are probably the most difficult furbearer in north america to trap, so dont expect fast, easy results. It has lots of illustrations and tons of information. Wolves in alaska are managed as both game and furbearing animals. Nothing gets your adrenaline pumping like wolf hunting in alaska. It is an activity that used to provide youth with some of their first real money in life.

Home books alaska wolf trapping manual by alaska trappers association. Alaska trappers manual, alaska department of fish and game. Hunt alaska has long term land leases from the state and has built two cabins which serve as base camps. Youll have the best possible opportunity to harvest an exceptional wolf. After several years of development and production, the collective experience of alaskas very best wolf trappers has been consolidated into a manual and dvd. Since november 1988 wolf song of alaska has distinguished itself as a highly visible and internationally respected organization.