by marylandbay | Sep 2, 2026 | Heritage
A Maryland Tradition Continues – Bridget O’Brien Receives Her Red Fox Fur Coat Maryland Fur Trappers is proud to welcome Bridget O’Brien, the newly crowned Miss Maryland Volunteer 2027. During the 2026 program year, Bridget received a red fox fur...
by marylandbay | Dec 3, 2025 | Heritage
Dear Friends and Supporters, This year’s Red Fox Fur Coat Presentation marked another proud moment in a tradition that began in 1990—one dedicated to honoring Maryland’s trapping heritage and educating the public about the vital role that responsible wildlife...
by marylandbay | May 20, 2025 | Heritage
A teen kneels beside their mentor in the still woods. The outdoorsman speaks softly about life and balance. The trap holds a creature taken with care. This is not waste, the mentor says, but a harvest. It’s part of the greater cycle. The teen listens, eyes wide, heart...
by marylandbay | Apr 13, 2025 | Heritage
He was an old man with hands worn smooth by rope and fur. The boy wasn’t his own, but he might as well have been. Every morning before first light, they’d walk the trapline together, their breath rising in steam, boots crunching frozen mud. There was no lecture, no...
by marylandbay | Nov 1, 2024 | Heritage
Trappers are often unsung heroes in the world of environmental management, serving as silent guardians who play a crucial role in ecosystem health. Trappers help maintain balanced wildlife populations, which prevents overpopulation, reduces the spread of diseases, and...
by marylandbay | Dec 8, 2023 | Heritage
In the intricate tapestry of our natural world, the role of predator control by trappers stands as a critical thread, weaving together the delicate balance between ecosystems and human development. As we witness the rapid transformation of habitats due to human...
