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Maryland Hunter Education Expands with New Trapping Heritage Display at Camp Baker
SIDELING HILL CREEK STATE PARK, MD – Bill Dixon, Supervisor of Maryland Hunter Education, is proud to announce the opening of a new trapping heritage display at Camp Baker, located in Sideling Hill Creek State Park, Allegany County. This initiative highlights Dixon’s...
The Discrepancy Between the Romanticized Past of Wildlife Habitats and the Complex Reality of Modern Conservation Efforts
The notion of reintroducing apex predators like jaguars into regions where they once roamed evokes an emotional desire to restore ecosystems to a past state of natural harmony. However, the reality of the modern world, with its dense human populations, altered...
The Heritage of Fur Trapping in Maryland Showcased at Eastern Waterfowl Festival
Fur Trapping: A Legacy on Display At this year’s Eastern Waterfowl Festival, the Maryland Natural Resources Police brought a unique exhibit that highlights the state’s rich fur trapping heritage. Led by Hunter Education Supervisor Bill Dixon, the display not only...
Maryland Fur Trappers, Inc. Announces Renewed Focus on Trapping Education in Maryland’s Hunter Safety Program
Promoting Trapping Heritage and Wildlife Conservation Through Youth Engagement Annapolis, MD — Maryland Fur Trappers, Inc. is proud to announce a revitalized focus on trapping within Maryland’s Hunter Safety Education Program. Led by Bill Dixon, Program Supervisor for...
A Sneak Peek at The Anti-Hunting Playbook
The article, titled “A Brief History of the Anti-Hunting Playbook,” explores the complexities surrounding the governance of hunting and wildlife management, particularly highlighting the challenges posed by non-hunting and non-trapping biologists in shaping policy and...