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In an authoritative and factual manner this work examines all aspects of the biology and management of North American furbearers. Topics discussed range from the archaeological evidence for the use of furbearers by aboriginal peoples to modern population management

techniques, from a trapper's memories of early days on the trapline to a discussion of modern humane harvesting methods, and from the effects of toxic chemicals on furbearers to management programs across North America.
Profusely illustrated in both color and black and white, Wild Furbearer Management and Conservation in North America will be a valuable reference work for anyone concerned with the future of wild furbearers in North America. Professional wildlife biologists, wildlife managers, trappers, naturalists, and students will benefit from the breadth of material brought together in one volume. The high quality peer review to which all chapters were subjected, 225 external reviewers participated in the project, ensures that the information presented in this volume is the best available.

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Professional trapping instruction from 20 of the top trapping instructors of today. Each video features 10 famous trappers sharing their expertise in an easy-to-understand format.
whether you live in the north, south, east or west; or trap mink, raccoon, beaver, coyote or bobcat, these skilled and highly recognized trappers have a lot of trapline miles and experiences to share with you.

NTA 2006 Demo DVD

This new NTA DVD features top trappers from across the country, showing their favorite sets. Phillips, Spencer, Schmitt, Pedersen, Locklear, Jameson, Smith, O'Hearn, Gregerson, Dobbins, and Graham provide insight and information to help increase production on your line. This DVD is the first series of Demo Videos produced by the NTA.

NTA 2007 Demo DVD

The latest edition of the popular NTA DVD features top trappers, showing their favorite sets including:

Hal Sullivan - Otter & Beaver
Matt Jones - Raccoon
Bob Jameson - Bobcat
Paul Dobbins - Beaver
Ron Leggett - Fox
Major Boddicker - Predator Calling
Rally Hess - Snare Making
Red O'Hearn - Raccoon
Clint Locklear - Bobcat
Mark June - Coyote

Almost 2 hours of insight and information to help increase production on your line. This DVD is the second in a series of Demo Videos produced by the NTA.

Volume I
Trappers featured on this video include Slim Pederson, Montana; Chris McAlister, South Dakota; Paul Dobbins, North Carolina; Bob Young, Georgia; Mike Marsyada, Pennsylvania; Gerald Schmitt, Minnesota; Pete Leggett, Maryland; Odon Corr, South Dakota; Carl Jones, Ohio; and J.C. Conner, Ohio. Time is 1 hour, 59 minutes.

Volume II
Trappers featured on this video include Johnny Thorpe, New York; Scott Huber, South Dakota; Neil Beck, Iowa; Ron Leggett, Maryland; Hal Sullivan, Ohio; Art Scott, Ohio; John Graham, Montana; Bob Wendt, Indiana; Russ Carman, Pennsylvania; and Tom Beaudette, Colorado. Time is 1 hour, 59 minutes.

Destroying the Myth
For years, animal rights groups have succeeded in demonizing trapping as cruel and inhumane. This new video explodes the heart of the anti-trapping strategy as false. This video has proven to be a successful educational tool, showing trapping as it actually occurs.
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NTA Trapping Handbook — A Guide for Better Trapping

Editors: Norman Gray, Lloyd R. Hassler MD, Don Hoyt Sr., Willis Kent, Charles Poches Jr., and C. Pete Rickard
A complete guide to trapping in the U.S. Chapters include an historical treatment of early day trappers, furbearer management objectives, laws, responsibilities, proper

harvesting methods, fur handling skill, and outdoor safety. Each common furbearer is also treated separately with information including descriptions, distribution maps, track and sign identification, biology, values, diseases and other natural population controls. The material is particularly useful to students as a research and reporting source. Written at a sixth grade level and illustrated, this book appeals to all ages.
This handbook is a great resource for those who are interested in learning about trapping. Contact us for special education rates available on this item. 206 pages with illustrations.

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NTA Trapping Handbook — A Guide for Better Trapping

Editors: Norman Gray, Lloyd R. Hassler MD, Don Hoyt Sr., Willis Kent, Charles Poches Jr., and C. Pete Rickard
Charles Poches, Jr. is particularly appreciated for writing the chapter on Laws and Rights.
A revision committee also made significant contributions to this second edition, including: Michael W. Fall, Chris Flynn, Cliff Brown, David Sollman, and Todd Roggenkamp.

The NTA Trapper's Handbook has been an extremely popular book for novice trappers as well as a text for trapping instructors and students since introduction in 1984.

• Everything you need to identify and know common American furbearers
• Conveniently organized with individual chapters on each species
• Learn to catch furbearers, prepare and market fur pelts
• Most-used text for U.S. trapper education programs
• Enhances your knowledge and interests in our abundant furbearing resources

Many things happen in 23 years. Within the conservation community, millions of dollars have been invested in recent years as well to develop and test traps that perform best. Within this same time period, the ranges of several furbearers have expanded naturally as well as with the aid of re-introduction programs. Furbearer ranges are either stable and consistent with our earlier maps, or they have increased in size. In several instances, some species have increased their ranges remarkably. We are pleased to bring you this revised edition to add value to your experiences in the outdoors.

The Illusions of Animal Rights--By Russ Carman

'Although you may feel, as many people do, that the animal rights movement does not affect you, that you can accept some of the ideaology, but reject most, this "down to earth" look at the new phenomenon called "animal rights" will open your eyes to the fact that no American can continue to "sit on the fence" when it comes to this issue. Both sides are pulling you. The direction in which you decide to go could change the concept of moral behavior towards animals in America.
Every American owes to him/herself, and to the animals that inhabit this world, to gain a better understanding of this new phenomenon called "animal rights".'

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This cookbook is a collection of 500 recipes from trappers and their families from all over the United States. There are 9 different categories, including one for wild game. When your trapper brings home their catch, with this book, a great meal is only minutes away. For those of you that have a sweet tooth, there are 100 different desserts plus cookie and candy recipes.
The name of the book speaks for itself; trappers are all one big family. We may not always agree on every issue, but at the end of the day we are all here for the same reason. This is just one more way to enjoy these wonderful natural resources.