Some of the richest beaver country was in the heart of territory claimed by the Blackfeet Confederacy; a tribe known to the fur trappers as Bugs Boys, or the Sons of Satan. Needless to say there was ...
Fur trapping is as old as North Dakota itself, and while the practice remains part of the state’s heritage, today’s trappers ...
Colt Comer is one of the youngest people in sight. As older folks grab a cup of coffee or chow down on a plate of biscuits and gravy, the six-year-old is busy brushing beaver pelts, prepping them to ...
“When fur is used in a slow-fashion way, it is a relatively sustainable resource,” Vogue explains. The fashion publication explained that furriers, individuals who specialize in clothing derived from ...
GLENNS FERRY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —Trappers and buyers from across the United States and internationally gathered in Glenns Ferry over the past several days for the Idaho Trappers Association’s annual ...
One of the most restrictive fur trapping and hunting states is likely to become more stringent. The Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission on Wednesday overruled its director, Laura Clellan, in ...
Each year around this time, Leta Parker starts getting paperwork ready for a handful of Texans who participate in what's considered one of North America's oldest industries. Parker, Big Thicket ...
The fur industry has a long history in the state of Missouri. While it looks different these days, it’s still around, and trappers at the annual Missouri fur auction want to make sure they're ...