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 ...

Ben Trumblee travels the U.S. selling some highly unusual items. Some of his most popular products include purses made from invasive toads and the cleaned bone of a raccoon penis, which his customers ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever traveled through the state of South Dakota, you’ve probably noticed the billboards that say, Eat Steak, Wear Real Fur. As someone who grew up in the outdoors and learned to use every ...

Falling prices, rising costs, and anti-fur sentiment jeopardize a centuries-old way of life. “Trapping is a huge part of my life,” says Nathan Kogiak, who runs a trapline outside Yellowknife in Canada ...

The writer of the Jan. 29 letter, "Fur trapping is barbaric," was obviously misinformed about the modern foothold trap. They are the most humane way to capture animals with minimal injuries. With the ...

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 ...