Furbearer Conservation

October 11, 2019

Cultural Heritage, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, Legislation, National, New England, Public Relations, Suburbanization, Wildlife Management, Hunting Culture

Americans continue to support regulated hunting, trapping, and fishing

Furbearer Conservation

October 11, 2019

Cultural Heritage, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, Legislation, National, New England, Public Relations, Suburbanization, Wildlife Management, Hunting Culture

The new study, which has been conducted periodically since 1995, says most people across the nation support hunting, trapping, fishing and sport shooting activities. The study cautions that approval tends to ebb and flow based on the motivations of those who engage in these activities.

Mike Covey

August 11, 2019

Cultural Heritage, Discussion, Hunting, North America, Opinion / Editorial, Rough Cuts, Public Relations, Hunting & Trapping, New England

Hard truths about Hunting, Activism, and Wildlife Conservation

Mike Covey

August 11, 2019

Cultural Heritage, Discussion, Hunting, North America, Opinion / Editorial, Rough Cuts, Public Relations, Hunting & Trapping, New England

A few years ago I was asked how I thought we could get more people interested in conserving land and water, and my answer was simple. Teach them to hunt, fish, and trap. Give people an activity which intimately connects them to these resources, and then give them a place to do it.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

July 16, 2019

Conservation, Cultural Heritage, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Hunting Culture

Did you know the Boy Scouts have a Wildlife Management merit badge?

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

July 16, 2019

Conservation, Cultural Heritage, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Hunting Culture

The Fish and Wildlife Management badge requires scouts to describe the meaning and purposes behind fish and wildlife conservation and management, discuss problems that continue to threaten wildlife resources, and list major fish and wildlife management practices used by managers.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

December 17, 2018

Conservation, Discussion, How-To, Hunting, Legislation, National, North America, Public Relations, List, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

10 Ways To Protect The Future of Hunting & Trapping

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

December 17, 2018

Conservation, Discussion, How-To, Hunting, Legislation, National, North America, Public Relations, List, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

10 Ways To Protect The Future of Hunting & Trapping

Here at Furbearer Conservation headquarters, we tend to discuss the politics, legislation, scientific study and other aspects that surround these outdoor pursuits. While this is all good and well, I must admit we haven’t done our due diligence explaining how YOU can help. So here goes our Top Ten Ways you can protect (and promote) the future of hunting and trapping.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 24, 2017

National, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Featured Article, Reference Article, Legislation

Do No Harm?

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 24, 2017

National, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Featured Article, Reference Article, Legislation

Recent studies have found that impact from tourism and recreational activities are the fourth-leading cause of wildlife listed as threatened or endangered, right behind impact from nonnative species, urban growth and agriculture. Interestingly enough, regulated hunting and trapping activities aren't even on the list.