A Gathering of Grit – March Fur Sale Recap at Leggett’s

by marylandbay | Apr 14, 2025 | TLN

34 Years of Tradition—and Still Going Strong March 22, 2025, brought trappers, visitors, and buyers back to Leggett’s for a day rooted in heritage. Groenwold Furs has been buying fur at this event for 34 years—and the turnout proved just how much the trapping...

Building Resilience and Connection – The Power of Youth Trapping Events

by marylandbay | Jan 3, 2025 | TLN

The Georgia Trappers Association is gearing up for its 10th Annual Youth Trapping Field Trials, and excitement is in the air! This event, open to young trappers ages 4 to 15, is the largest of its kind in the United States. It’s not just about learning how to trap;...

Maryland Hunter Education Expands with New Trapping Heritage Display at Camp Baker

by marylandbay | Nov 18, 2024 | TLN

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

by marylandbay | Nov 10, 2024 | TLN

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

by marylandbay | Nov 10, 2024 | TLN

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

by marylandbay | Nov 10, 2024 | TLN

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...