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Cage trapping, although sometimes not the most effective method of capture is becoming more popular.  Many states have already mandated “cage only” laws and regulations requiring trappers to adapt to new methods.  Massachusetts, California, Washington, Colorado and Arizona for example have been cage only states for a number of years now. Massachusetts is the only state in the Northeast that technically is a cage only state.  While body grip traps are allowed with a special permit, trapping under normal conditions prohibits the use of anything but a box trap for most species or snap trap (Rat Trap) for weasel/ermine.  Cage...

My first memories of trapping come from tagging along with my father on my Great-Grandmothers farm in Connecticut.  He was trapping muskrats in the river using #1 long springs.  I couldn’t believe it the first time we came upon a catch!  That memory has never left me and that’s something you can help a kid experience too.

Ever wonder how Fur becomes prime?

A humble trapper offers his take on the use of urine in trapping.

Before getting started here are some helpful things to consider.