Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

June 21, 2020

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, North America, National, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management

Conservation Success: River Otter populations continue to thrive in America

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

June 21, 2020

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, North America, National, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management

A newly published study reveals that river otters (Lontra canadensis) now inhabit most of their historic range in the U.S. and, more importantly, that no states are reporting declining otter populations. In fact, the study reveals the river otter may actually be approaching maximum geographic distribution in the United States.

Jeff Traynor / At Large

May 28, 2020

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Cultural Heritage, Discussion, General Trapping, Hunting & Trapping, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management

Fur use - Perspective from a retired forester and wildlife manager

Jeff Traynor / At Large

May 28, 2020

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, Cultural Heritage, Discussion, General Trapping, Hunting & Trapping, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management

Trapping especially has a tendency to be heavily criticized. In contrast, its also an activity that is heavily supported by professionals as an integral tool in the wildlife management playbook. While licensed trappers are often the primary focal point of criticism and scorn, what is NOT often recognized is the working relationship between state agencies, wildlife professionals, licensed trappers, and the general public.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 6, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, General Trapping, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, National, North America, Predator Management, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Conservancy curbs coyote abundance with bid to save sea turtles

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 6, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Conservation, General Trapping, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, National, North America, Predator Management, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Staff members with the Bald Head Island Conservancy worked through the summer to ward off hungry coyotes on sea turtle nests with non-lethal hazing techniques unsuccessfully. The Conservancy now turns to trappers to assist with managing abundant predator populations to conserve endangered species.

Furbearer Conservation

September 5, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Cultural Heritage, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, Legislation, Politics & Wildlife Mgmt, Wildlife Management

California becomes first state to outright ban regulated trapping

Furbearer Conservation

September 5, 2019

A World Without Trapping, Cultural Heritage, Headlines, Hunting & Trapping, Legislation, Politics & Wildlife Mgmt, Wildlife Management

With the official removal of regulated trapping from California’s landscape, concern over wanton waste of wildlife is now a full reality; with viable usage of a fur-bearing animal’s remains no longer permitted.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

May 16, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, National, Public Relations, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, North America, New Hampshire, A World Without Trapping

Chicago's raccoon distemper woes (We built the cities... Part Deux)

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

May 16, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, National, Public Relations, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, North America, New Hampshire, A World Without Trapping

City officials in the Riverside neighborhood of Chicago have announced warnings of distemper outbreak in the area’s raccoon population - and the hazards posed to residents, as well as non-vaccinated pets.