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Never know who’s going to show up at Trappers Conventions
“Tom Oar” from the TV Show “Mountain Men” showed up at the NTA Western Convention in Missoula, Montana.
Very interesting and humble man.
This will be our 47th Annual Rendezvous
Make your plans for our Rendezvous, Never know who might show up.
Winter Rendezvous / Fur Sale ~ Miss Rodeo Macy LaValley is her name. She received a beautiful “Muskrat with Red Fox” trim
vest from WSTA. It was made by Amanda Platoni of Harts Lake Trading Post out in
Roy Washington. Bruce Vandervort said: Miss Rodeo hung out to the very end of the
winter event. She was actually very interested in trapping and not just there to get the
vest. Maybe she will be the best spokesperson for us of all the Miss Rodeos so far.
She said she would sit in with us at the Puyallup Fair for a day this coming September.
L~R: Miss Rodeo, Marcy LaValley, Amanda Platoni of Harts Lake Trading Post, and
Bruce Vandervort, WSTA President Bruce
2016
Miss
Rodeo
The Fur Shed Volume 3, Issue 4 of 4
Summer 2016
Official Publication of The Washington State Trappers Association
John Consolini Tom Oar Lydia Consolini Lydia Consolini talking with Tom Oar
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contributed to the contest. Maybe we will do it again at a later date.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fur Sales
NAFA Sept 13~15, 2016
Conventions & Rendezvous
Idaho Trappers Association Fairfield, ID June 25, 2016
FTA National Rendezvous Lawrence, Kansas July 7-9, 2016
Nevada Trappers Association Reno, Nevada July 29-31, 2016
WSTA Annual Rendezvous Cashmere, Washington August 12,13,14 2016
Chelan County Fairgrounds Cashmere, WA
Oregon Trappers Association Waldo Lake August 12,13,14 2016
57th National Trappers Assoc. Kalamazoo, Michigan August 18th ~ 20th, 2016
Wyoming State Trappers Riverton, WY August 21, 22, 2016
Montana Trappers Association Lewistown, MT September 6-11, 2016
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John Consolini Monroe, Washington
From The Editor
“Scouts”
Scouting is a terrific youth activity for both boys and girls. Here
they learn about outdoors with activities such as camping, ca-
noeing, fishing, hunting and who knows, maybe even trapping.
My youngest daughter when she was little was in girl scouts and
to this day she said it was some of her best years in growing up.
As a little girl she would always be active in sports plus the out-
doors activities with us. As a family we always would be doing
something outside. On week nights and weekends we would go
fishing and camping. She would be the first one with her sleep-
ing bag and fishing pole in her hand ready to go and it seemed
like the first one that would always catch the first fish too.
As years went by, she was involved in the Girl Scouts pretty
heavy and went to girl scout camp every summer learning the
outdoors. She has a Girl Scout Sash full of Patch Awards. She
was always interested in cooking like her Grandmother and be-
came a Certified Chef just like her Grandmother. Cooking out-
doors became a natural thing to her.
When she got older she would help me bait bears and run my
trap line. She would pack the bait into those tree stands where I
was baiting bears. Trapping was another issue with her. She
would love to go along with me and learned how to pack those
beavers out of the woods for me. When she got to be a young
lady she started working in our family trapping business work-
ing both in the office and out in the field. She trapped squirrels,
raccoons, opossums, river otter and off coarse, beaver . I might
be bios but she turned out to be a real good trapper and still is to
this day. The only thing she didn’t like was skinning and put-
ting up the fur. That was Dads job.
On several occasions her and I would go to Boy Scout meetings
and talk trapping. She would tell those boys how to trap these
furbearers and I would tell them how to put up the fur. Those
boys listened close to “a girl” that knew how to trap animals.
We would bring some tanned fur to the meetings for the boys to
look at and feel and ask questions. She would tell all of them
that this was a great activity and that she learned most of it from
her dad but also learned a lot of the outdoors activities from be-
ing in the “Girl Scouts.”
As older Trappers we owe it to, and need to, teach our youth the
outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, boating and fur trap-
ping. If you know of some Boy Scout or even a Girl Scout
group Leaders, ask them if they would be interested in having
you come to their meetings and talk about fur trapping and even
trapping as a survival tool. Using trapping as a survival tool is a
great way for people to understand just how trapping can save
their life if they ever get lost in the woods.
I think that most Scout Leaders would be interested in having
new ideas that their scouts would be interested in. You can also
contact the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts in your area
and ask them for a list of their group Leaders in your area so you
can contact them. If you know of any Scout Leaders, invite
them and their scouts to our Winter and Summer Rendezvous.
As a Trapping Organization we should do our part by inviting
them to our Rendezvous. And just maybe one or two scouts will
carry on our Traditional Heritage into the future and pass it on to
the next generation.
This issue is our Annual Summer Rendezvous issue. This issue
is going out to all licensed trappers, members and non-members.
Everybody is invited to our annual Rendezvous. For you non-
members come on out and join one of the best and greatest Or-
ganizations that is representing your interest. That includes you
WCO’s also, we are fighting for your needs too.
On page 20 & 21 you can see the Rendezvous schedule of
events for the three day weekend . It is lining up to be once
again a great event. Plus you can see the Raffle Prizes and Ven-
dors and Suppliers that donated to the Live Auction. I hope
after taking a look at it, all of you will plan on attending.
Talk about Rendezvous, My wife Lydia and I went over to the
NTA Western Convention in Missoula Montana in May to Rep-
resent the Washington State Trappers Association. While we
were there we met Tom Oar from the TV Show “Mountain
Men.” Very interesting and humble man. Tom, my wife and I
had some great and long conversations about trapping. You
never know who just might drop in at these Rendezvous / Con-
ventions.
This years Rendezvous is our 47th Annual Rendezvous. Can
you believe it? Or even know that we have been around all of
that time. Where has the time gone? WSTA would like to hold
our 50th Rendezvous with the Western N T A Convention in a
couple of years. We’re thinking if we do, we need to hold it
down in the Southeast Corner of Washington somewhere maybe
around Walla Walla where some trapping History was made. It
would also be easy for the NTA staff to fly into the Tri-cities
and drive over to Walla Walla. We need the Regional Director,
County Reps and members to find a place down there and bring
that place / information to the Summer Rendezvous meeting.
Mike Monroe says he is bringing his beaver board template to
spray beaver boards. So if anybody would like their beaver
boards sprayed with the template bring your boards along, Mike
will do them free of charge for you. One sheet of plywood cut
twice (32”x48”) will give you three boards with six sides.
Years back, Fur Buyers use to send out flyers to all licensed
trappers letting us know what they were paying for the years
prices. Page 17 I have some History on fur prices paid by Mr.
H.G. Goldburg in Seattle from 1965 to 1985. It would be nice
to get some fur prices from 1985 to present.
On page 19 there is some WCO information for all of you
WCO’s to look at and on page 22 are items for sale in the
WSTA store. So while your signing in at the Rendezvous, pick
up some items from the WSTA store.
So until next issue, I’ll see you at the Rendezvous. Keep your
traps clean and ready to go and your “Fur Shed” always full
with memories. John
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Bruce Vandervort Humptulips, Washington
Presidents Report
IN PASSING
It is with heavy heart and regret that we have
to pass on the bad news that we have lost one
of our WSTA members. To the Charles
Cable family; please accept all of our condolences.
Charles Cable ~ South Bend, Washington Born ~ April 17, 1925 Died ~ July 3, 2015
Garland Cable his son said: He was just three months shy of
being 90 years old. “He had a good life.” He worked logging,
road construction, love to hunt fish and trap and in his spare
time he would look for more places to hunt fish and trap all of
the time.
* Sounds like he was a real true outdoorsmen.
* * If you know of any WSTA member, friend or a loved one
that has passed on, please let us know. Contact: The Editor
Well, what have I been up to?
I would have to say spinning my wheels on a number of
things.
Biggest item is WEYCO. I was informed that Weyerhaeuser
was no longer going to allow trapping on some of their lands
in W WA. Not even sure if this is all of their land or just part.
I learned that this is because of fishers. Apparently WEYCO
signed a Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances
(CCAA) with the USFWS. Part of that was to not allow trap-
ping on their land in W WA and W OR. This was part of the
deal that kept the West Coast Distinct Population segment of
fishers off the endangered species list.
Now I think we have a pretty good case to make to change
this as we are participating partners in fisher recovery in WA.
We can argue that this can actual hinder fisher recovery and
of course we can only use cage traps so that makes it unlikely
any fishers would ever be harmed. I spoke to Jeff Lewis at
WDFW and he said they would back us on this.
My problem has been finding someone to talk to about it. I
have made an initial contact but it is slow in developing.
I will add, there are some that were opposed to us being in-
volved in fisher recovery. This would have all happened
whether we were involved or not but if we were not all in on
fisher recovery we wouldn’t have as good an argument to
overturn this decision. I have initiated a conversation to be-
come involved in a similar way with lynx monitoring. I’m
hoping this will give us a bit of protection from anti-trapping
groups using the lynx’s status like they are doing in ID and
MT.
I also put together a proposal for opening a season for trap-
ping cougar. Then the Assistant Director left his position. I
have been waiting until someone new is named to bring it up.
WDFW is putting together some rules for trapping bears.
This is going to be WCO work and a class to be approved for
this work is being talked about. Slowly this is wending its
way through the bureaucracy. It looks like next season we
will have some non-department people to tag bobcat and ot-
ter. This has taken a while but it is going to happen.
Spring Business meeting/Campout went well but I was hop-
ing for a few more new faces. I think we will give it another
shot next year and see what happens.
Bruce Vandervort
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George Brady Pateros, Washington
Eastern Washington Vice President Report
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Western Washington Vice President Report
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As I mentioned in the Fur Buyer report, I attended the
western Nationals in Missoula, partly to help Canada
Goose with some of their needs, and partly to reconnect
with trappers that I only see once or twice a year in Mon-
tana and Idaho. I had a good time, felt the meetings were
productive and was happy with the number of trappers
that I knew that came to the event as well as the numbers
of new trappers I met.
I have met with WDFW Hunter Ed program director, Dan
Boes, in May, and we have formulated a plan on revamp-
ing the Trapper Education manual, developing a power
point program for Trapper Education instructors to use,
and finding some new DVD's that will be useful in the
classes. Also Dan will come to the summer rendezvous
and we will have a meeting with all Trapper Education
instructors to go over our plans for the program and get
their input on the changes we are proposing. I think this
will be a good deal for us as an association and feel it
shows that we have done a good job of running a program
that WDFW was in the process of abandoning just a few
years ago. They fully recognize the good job we have
done and want to help us, which all trapper education in-
structors should take pride in.
Hope to see you all at the summer rendezvous
George Brady
Not a lot to talk about this month. Honestly I've got sev-eral irons in fire with my business and family lately. Not complaining though. My problem is I have many varied interests and try to do them all. I envy people who can really focus on just one or two interests. I think that's the key to achieving excellence. Oh well I'm not alone with my Attention Deficit disorder. Every year I try to go back and do some of the simple things that brought me so much pleasure in my youth. Instead of going on a salmon fishing trip I like to go back to a few of the trout streams and throw spinner with a worm on it. Don't do it often enough though. I spent hours and days chasing sea run cutthroat when I was in my teens. Now, I go once a year if I'm lucky. Regula-tions are part of the problem. Also I could never be happy fishing for only planted fish. I want to catch and eat wild fish. Another thing we did often as youth was go on simple camp outs. We had a tarp lean to and raided the cup-boards for our food. One time three of us spent a miser-able night in a large stump. I was an expert at living for several days using only a Boy Scout mess kit for cook-ing. Water came from the stream and I never did get sick from years of drinking stream water with tang mixed in. Pretty hard to bug out like this when you are mar-ried. Now we carry about 4000 lbs behind our pickup for a weekend away..haha
I've always dreamed of having an off grid cabin with a covered porch. I imagine hunting the hills behind it and fishing the river or stream that runs by it. Maybe some-day....... Life is good ...but short Enjoy your summer Darryl
George Brady
Cell (509) 322-6844
Agent for Fur Harvester Auctions
PO Box 535
Pateros, WA 98846
509-923-2326
Cascade Biological Supply
Raw Fur Buyer
“Sales of tanned and raw furs and hides
Buyer of used traps and Seller of live traps”
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Ralph Dobson Arlington, Washington
Ex. Secretary's Report
FROM THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
For Non-WSTA Member Trappers
You are receiving a copy of the Washington State Trap-
pers Association summer newsletter to let you know of
our upcoming Summer Rendezvous, and to invite you to
attend. The Rendezvous schedule of events is included in
the newsletter.
In addition to demonstrations on trapping and trapping
related issues, there will be vendors selling traps, trapping
equipment, lures etc. Meals will be provided for a nomi-
nal charge, but the Saturday evening meal will be pro-
vided by WSTA. There will be a live auction on Saturday
evening, and a raffle for WSTA members. Raffle items
include many handy tools, outdoor equipment, and other
useful items.
We also invite you to become a WSTA member. We are
still trying to overturn I-713.
This is the only mailing you, a non-member, will nor-
mally receive from us.
Upcoming WSTA Events
2016 Summer Rendezvous
The 2016 Summer Rendezvous will be held August 12,
13, and 14 at the Chelan County Expo Center
(fairgrounds) in Cashmere, WA. The Rendezvous will
officially start at 1:00 PM Friday the 12th, and will close
on Sunday the 14th about noon, or at the completion of the
business meeting.
Meals will be provided. The Friday evening meal will, as
usual, be a potluck. If you haven’t attended one, please
consider trying it out. There are many different delicious
servings. Breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday
mornings. Lunch will be served on Saturday, as will be
dinner. There will be a nominal charge for breakfasts and
lunch, but the Saturday evening meal is on WSTA.
There is plenty of camping for both RV’s and “tent”
campers. The grounds are well maintained, and there are
clean restrooms and hot showers. If you prefer, there is
lodging available in Cashmere and the vicinity.
Best of all, it is a good opportunity to get to know other
trappers, pick up gear and supplies from vendors, and
learn something from the many demos.
The schedule, fee schedule, and other pertinent informa-
tion in included in another section of your newsletter.
Driving Directions
From Highway 2 in Cashmere, take the Goodman
Road Exit. It is marked, and in the past, there were
signs indicating the Expo Center. However, they
were not prominent. Cross over the Wenatchee
River on the old, narrow bridge. Go to Sunset High-
way, and turn right. Go to Westcott Drive, and turn
left. Go to Kimber road, and turn right. The Expo
Center will be on your right, and the camping area on
your left.
This is the last scheduled WSTA event for 2016.
We hope to see you there.
BUYING
__________________________
Buying Suitcase Beaver Traps
Hancock ~ Koro ~ EZ Set
Eric Degman 509.881.0618
There is one raccoon that fills up the trap
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Jack Thompson Centralia, Washington
Treasurer's Report
Doug Stanly Richland, Washington
Secretary's Report
Well it’s summer and for us on the east side that means
some outrageous temperatures. The heat doesn’t do any-
thing for me, never has. I think once I retire my wife and
I will be the odd couple that leaves for Alaska in summer
and stays home in the winter. The start of summer how-
ever does bring some of the best smallmouth fishing and
then the shad run is always a lot of fun. I also look for-
ward to the summer rendezvous in August; the fellowship
and learning experiences are hard to beat.
During the spring business meeting the decision was
made to discontinue the unofficial grace period for ex-
pired members. Historically even members who were
expired would still receive a WSTA newsletter. The
thought was that the popularity of the newsletter would
encourage members to renew. This doesn’t necessarily
seem to be the case. This is important for those members
who are expired because this will be your final newsletter
until your membership is renewed. In an effort to help
remind members of their pending membership expiration
I will begin sending out expiration notices. I plan on im-
plementing this after the summer rendezvous.
I am going to try something a little different at the check-
in station at this year’s rendezvous. Many of you have
undoubtedly witnessed the huge cluster that occurs every
year. My hope is that we can clean that up a little. Mem-
bership renewal forms will be placed on the tables in the
dining room. It is your responsibility to complete the
form completely and legibly prior to coming to the check
-in station to pay. It is very important that we all take a
few minutes to complete the forms properly; otherwise
you will be asked to step out of line and fix it. The check-
in station this year will not be staffed all day. In an effort
to allow Ralph, Jack and I to attend some of the demon-
strations, we will have scheduled check-in times. Those
times have not been set but will more than likely be in
conjunction with the three meals of the day. I will be sure
to post the times Friday prior to everyone’s arrival.
The Washington State Trapper’s Association currently
has 355 active members. Since 2012 the WSTA has had
in excess of 600 members join. On average the WSTA
has over 100 members per year who do not renew. Mem-
berships and being involved are very important to the
association and I hope to see as many members as possi-
ble at this year’s rendezvous. The summer rendezvous is
always a great time of the year for friends and family to
get together.
I know that at least some of the board members read my treas-
urer's reports, but I know it's not the most exciting part of the
newsletter, and I'm not sure exactly what those who do read it
want to know. I don't want to get too dry about numbers so I
tend to use generalizations, but if hard numbers are more what
membership is looking for in these quarterly reports, I would
be happy to oblige. You can reach me with comments at:
So, another fiscal year has come and gone, and we are looking
healthy financially as an organization. Those in attendance at
the spring business meeting in May received full print out
reports of our income and expense accounts. All said and
done, the organization almost perfectly balanced out for last
fiscal year, only making $200 profit and we were able to do-
nate a significant amount to fight legislation against bobcat
trapping.
Another rendezvous is coming up, and that is always our big-
gest income generator of the year. The trapper's education
classes bring in new faces, and the raffles and auctions always
get a lot of participants. I am optimistic about it, and looking
forward to seeing everyone.
As always, my biggest concern is organizational leader-
ship. We had an important measure that came up at the busi-
ness meeting regarding membership processing that required a
2/3rds quorum of the board and regional directors, and we did
not have sufficient attendance to vote on the measure at the
meeting. We desperately need active leadership in this or-
ganization. It is not a significant time investment and really
helps you get to know your fellow trappers. Since taking on
the role of treasurer, I can honestly say that I feel more a part
of the trapper community than I ever did as just a member.
Consider volunteering for regional director or country coordi-
nator, and mark your calendar to attend the meetings. Run for
one of our executive offices and really become active.
Thank you for your membership!
-Jack Russell Thompson
CUSTOM CAGE TRAPS
Nuisance Wildlife Management
Bernie Nelson ~ 509-671-1946 or 509-445-0475
Beaver
Mink
Muskrat
Bobcat
Otter
Skunk
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Commentary LET’S HELP EACH OTHER LEARN
To all Trappers and Trapperets of this great State of Washington. It has been my observation over the years that many members
participate in a limited capacity, knowing that with many households having 2 working parents or one with 2 jobs; it’s difficult to
arrange time for all 3 of our annual get togethers. For those that have stepped up to be officers of the Association, we should all
give a hearty thank you. The three most abused/honored are Bruce Vandervort, Ralph Dobson, and John Consolini. I would throw
George Brady in the group, but he’s ex-government and they’re always abused.
Over the years we (those that make most of the meetings) have tried to come up with ideas that would make it irresistible not to
show up at the Rendezvous, as that is where we try to teach. Two of the conversations I’ve
picked up on the side lines are Night Vision Scopes and Trail Cameras.
I’m on my fourth brand of trail cameras over the years and will bring camera and photos.
Bring yours in with photos and let’s see and compare for price vs photo quality. This would
be a huge help to those who are on the fence to buy one. With my business (Taxidermy); I
have looked at these photos for 20 years, the quality of pictures are huge, and the higher
price doesn’t mean better.
After December 1, it has been legal to night hunt for bobcat, coyote, and coon. Have you
ever had a chance to look through a night vision scope? If you have one, bring it also. I’m
bringing a hand-held Gen I scope and a digital rifle scope. It took almost 3 years of re-
search before I wrote a check. The word disappointment is not in the dictionary of descrip-
tive words for it.
Will also do my best to borrow a fler scope, as they could be a huge benefit in deep woods, even if only used as a scouting tool.
Last year I sent John an idea list of things to write articles on not knowing I was to be the Author. I was just thinking as we all do,
who am I to write something that experienced people would think and do. Thing is, we’re trying to educate those who don’t know
or may not have heard of something you do that works. Of all the clubs and organizations I’ve been in, this one is the most open
and helpful to all that choose to participate.
So, any and all young trappers are to be advised that if you can bring a piece of 5/8 or ¾ plywood, I’ll paint a beaver’s stretching
pattern on both sides for you. Just so happens there are 3 boards to a full sheet of plywood. Almost all lumber yards can cut it for
you, and if the young trapper asks for it to be cut and what it’s for; they usually waive the cut fee.
If there are some of you that have pieces of plywood you could donate, it would be great if we could send each new trapper out with
a stretching board. Also, if any of you have rattle cans that have almost enough paint for the next job, bring them in to ensure we
have enough paint. That would be awesome.
Last year I brought a full size template and we made 6 boards, but it seems many of the new trappers left after they get their trap
cards.
One thing my father taught me when I was 12 or 13 years old, people (as most of us are that show up to all the meetings) have all
this information in their heads and some of it coming from their grandparents that needs to get out and be told so it won’t be lost
and forgotten. For one, I feel I’m in that group.
There will also be a hand-out of a table base that will hold the 32 x 48 inch beaver boards, you will be able to flip the board and nail
both sides. I’m going to modify the pattern so it will fold up to a 10 x 36 x 48 inch space. I will do my best to bring a finished one
to be a prize for the trapper class.
I’m hoping to see new faces, hear new ideas, maybe a challenge or two for next trap season. And for those newer members, let’s
say last 8 years, you won’t get voted into a position just because you show up, although the camaraderie is that happens at that time
of the rendezvous is worth the trip. Last thing – could someone bring their wife to relieve Ralph at the Registration desk so he can
actually see a rendezvous. In the last 11 years I’ve been going, I don’t think he’s seen 1 years’ worth of demos. For the years of
service as Secretary, he deserves to see one.
Mike Monroe ~ Clark, Klickitat, Skamania Counties Rep.
“Of all the clubs and
organizations I’ve
been in, this one is the
most open and helpful
to all that choose to
participate.”
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PROFILE - WEASEL
Weasels belong to the Mustelidae family, which also includes
mink, martens, fishers, wolverines, badgers, river otters, black-
footed ferrets, and four species of skunks. Weasels, like all
mustelids, produce a pungent odor. When irritated, they dis-
charge the odor, which can be detected at some distance.
There is the Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis), the Long-Tailed
Weasel (Mustela frenata) and the Short-Tailed Weasel (Mustela
ermine). The two fairly common weasel we have throughout
Washington State are the Long and Short-Tailed.
Description
Male weasels are distinctly larger than females. The long-tailed
and short-tailed weasels have a black tip on their tails, while the
least weasel lacks the black tip. Weasels have long, slender
bodies, short legs, rounded ears.
The Long-tail Weasel measures an average of 18” long and a
mere 7 ounces. The Short-tail Weasel is about 11” long and 3-4
ounces. The Least Weasel is 8” long and 2 1/2 ounces in
weight. The short-tail weasel is brown in summer white
(ermine) in winter, with a black tail tip.
Home Range & Habitat
Home range sizes vary with habitat, population density, season,
sex, food availability, and species. The least weasel has the
smallest home range. Males use 17 to 37 acres, females 3 to 10
acres. The short-tailed weasel home range males use an average
of 84 acres, and females 18 acres. The long-tailed weasel has a
home range of 30 to 40 acres, and males have even a larger
home ranges in summer than do females.
Habitat; shrub & brush lands, Grasslands & prairies, Forests &
woodlands, Alpine & subalpine habitats, Lakes, ponds, rivers &
streams, Meadows & fields, Cities, suburbs & towns, Swamps,
marshes & bogs
Food
Primarily a nocturnal hunter of small mammals. Rodents make
up the major portion of its diet. Mice, young rabbits, voles,
shrews, pikas, bushy-tailed woodrat, rats, chipmunks, ground
squirrels and other small prey such as frogs, snakes, insects, and
birds. Once for once it is a fearless predator.
Predators
Predators or enemies are bird of prey such as hawks, owls, ea-
gles. Other enemies are mink, marten, fisher, bobcats, coyotes
and fox.
Reproduction
Most weasels mate in late summer, mostly July. Females have
delayed implantation with a gestation period of 270-280 days.
Litter size average six but will have up to nine. Young are born
blind at birth and their eyes open in about 5 weeks. They ma-
ture rapidly and at 3 months of age the females are fully grown
and become sexually mature. Males do not become sexually
mature until the next summer.
Trapping
Weasels are curious by nature and are rather easily trapped in
No. 0 or 1 steel leg-hold traps or a wooden snap rats size trap.
Make a wooden box 1 or 2 feet long, with a 2-to 3-inch round
opening in the lower part of both ends. Screen off one end with
1/4” hardware cloth. At the other end set your trap just inside
the box and put some type of meat in the back such as beaver,
muskrat. Add some bird feathers for attraction. Weasels can
also be captured in live traps with fresh meat.
Set traps in old brush piles, under outbuildings, under fences,
and along stone walls, covert pipes under bridges or where every
you see weasel sign. Trapping weasels is a lot of fun and they
are worth some money. What kind of money can you make? At
this time the market is brining around $1.00 -$3.00.
Trapped Weasel by John R Consolini
12 The Fur Shed
Wildlife Damage Management LLC
15751 SR 24 ~ Moxee, Washington 98936
509-453-8511
Trapping Tools
Antifreeze
Aprons
Beaver Hoops Books
Bottle Trap Dye
DVD’s Fur Hangers
Pocket Knives
Skinning gamble
Fleshing knives Fleshing
Beams
Fur Combs
Pack Baskets
Buckets Pan covers
S-hooks & tool
Sifters Snares
Drowner’s Stakes
swivels
Trapping Equipment
Flagging
Sod Buster hammer
Trowels Setting Tongs
Wood & Metal
Stretchers Tail stripper
Tie wire
Metal sifters
Skinning gloves
Predator calls
Fur hangers
Plastic buckets
Traps
Cage Traps
Body-grip
Foot-holds
(sizes) Trap bags
Little Griz Soft-catch
Swim-through Beaver Traps
10”x10” x48”
12”x12”x48” Double Door
Lure & Baits
Lure Ingredients
Essence Oils Fish Oil
Lure holders
Baits - fish, meat, fruit baits
Salmon &
Regular Fish Oil
Ted’s Famous
Baits
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Life Size Body Mounts
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Shoulder Mounts, Rugs, etc
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15% Discount
for WSTA
Members
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The Doctor Is In
Maggots in Animal Carcasses
Because trappers occasionally see fly maggots in animal
carcasses, this article will explain what these maggots are.
The term for fly maggots in live or dead flesh is called
myiasis. The most common type of maggot is from blow-
flies, which need dead or dying tissues to complete the life
cycle. The adult flies have colorful metallic backs – one
species is green, other species are black or
blue. The flies are about ¼ inch long and
are larger than house flies. The adult flies
lay eggs on a dead carcass or on a wound
that has some dead tissue. The larval or
maggot stage usually hatches within 24
hours, and the maggots eat the dead tissue. They then fall
off the carcass and form a pupa or cocoon stage in the soil
until they hatch into adult flies. The entire life cycle from
egg to adult fly takes less than 10 days. The adult flies do
not bite, but have rasping mouth parts that can irritate the
skin. Blowfly maggots also cause a disease called strike
in sheep when the maggots get under heavy or wet rotting
wool. The maggots eat lanolin and dead skin cells and
cause more skin cells to die.
Eventually the maggots can kill the sheep and consume
the entire carcass. Sheep raisers prevent this by shearing
and docking sheep, and by preventing the causes of diar-
rhea, which also can eventually lead to maggot infection.
The other condition where blowfly infections occur is
when animals are injured and dead tissue is present, or in
very old animals that cannot move around and develop
sores that attract adult flies. These types of maggots when
raised in sterile conditions are occasionally used to treat
certain types of non-healing ulcer type lesions in humans
and dogs under carefully controlled conditions.
Another type of maggot that trappers, hunters and pet
owners see is the rodent botfly called Cuterebra. It only
develops in live animals and forms a huge lump under the
skin. It is commonly seen in mice, rabbits and squirrels,
but also gets into dogs, cats and wild carnivores occasion-
ally. It usually does not harm the animal, but scares peo-
ple who see the maggot wiggling in the lump. Other mag-
gots that are relatively common in live animals are the
cattle botfly grub (Hypoderma) under the skin of cattle,
the horse botfly maggot (Gastrophilus) in the stomach of
horses, the sheep nose botfly maggot (Oestrus) in the nasal
sinuses of sheep, and the deer and elk throat botfly maggot
(Cephenemyia) in the throats of deer and elk. These types
of maggots have adapted to their hosts and usually do not
cause a problem.
A third group of flies that can cause serious harm are
called flesh flies which can invade live tissue as maggots.
These cause painful lesions are seen in very young ani-
mals where the larvae get into the animals though the um-
bilical cord or rectum. These flies are found throughout
the United States, and should not be confused with screw-
worm maggots which also eat live flesh, but have been
extirpated from the United States.
13 Volume 3, Issue 4 of 4
The Off-season Scout By: Doug Stanley
Trapping is very similar to hunting and fishing. Whether you
are chasing whitetail deer, catfish or mink the most important
characteristic of successful trappers is the off-season scout. In
this article I will
explain what the off-
season scout means
to me and tech-
niques and consid-
erations for your
scouting trips.
Regardless of what
animal you are
scouting you must
first decide how to
keep record of what
you have found and
where you found it. I
prefer a good pencil
and a notebook. The
advantage of the
written record is that
the batteries don’t
die, a satellite signal
is not necessary and the data doesn’t get lost to some glitch that
is out of your control. The pencil and notebook isn’t full proof
either. When your notebook flies out the back of the boat (true
story) there isn’t anything you can really do about it. I find that
placing the notebook inside a gallon zip lock helps. I never use
a map to keep notes. A notebook is easy to turn the page for a
new year and provides you with a side by side from years past
to see how things may have changed or see patterns emerging.
When it comes to keeping track of the where I have developed
a short hand that makes sense to me. If it is an area you know
well then it’s easy to make a note based on a memory you have
of that location or even a structure close by. There is a canal
ditch that I trap every year for mink, muskrat and as of the last
couple years, otters. I know the ditch well but I still need
names for each section. I have areas called “first otter”,
“Pauly’s bridge” and “hay barn”. If the area is brand new to
you then studying maps and driving through the area will give
you the familiarity necessary to come up with your own short
hand.
The off-season is a unique time to scout. The off-season usu-
ally means better weather and for most of us the opening of a
new season. I usually wrap up my trapping season the first
week of March. After a couple weeks to a month of clean up,
yard work and garden prep it is about time for the first catfish-
ing trip of the year. I always incorporate my fishing trips with
scouting. Although the furbearing animals we pursue during
trapping season begin to change their behaviors they are not
going to up and completely move. Animals like mink and otter
are always nomadic by nature. It isn’t uncommon for a mink to
travel ten miles in a night and this doesn’t change whether it is
winter or mid-summer. Even though a mink travels long dis-
tances they are predictable.
A trapper that I
grew up with use to
tell me that when
you find a mink
track, set a trap. A
mink will come
back through there
it just may take him
three days to do it.
The preseason
scout will help you
identify that travel
route, find a pinch
point and know
exactly where a trap
is going to be
placed well before the trapping opener.
The spring and summer are great times to spot the new con-
struction of a beaver dam, a pile of beaver chews, new muskrat
runs, mink tracks, otter toilets and so on. I especially like late
summer for scouting. I take advantage of carp in the shallows
and low water levels. The low water exposes more bank and
finding sign can be easy. I like to carry a bunch of wooden
stakes with me and mark muskrat den holes while out bowfish-
ing. The distraction usually annoys my kids as well, so I have
that going for me. Apparently they don’t think I have an off
switch when it comes to trapping.
When scouting for trapping season take advantage of the op-
portunities to prepare trap sets. I have piled up coverings for
bobcat traps, staged some drift wood for dive sticks and even
dug trenches for my badger sets. I find that trail cameras are a
valuable tool for scouting. Take advantage of having extra eyes
in the fields. Trail
cameras are not just
for capturing an
image of an animal.
Have fun with them
and think outside of
the box. A couple
of years ago I took
an old 2x6, t-post
and five baits out to
one of my muskrats
spots. I drove the t-
post in the cattails,
wired a trail camera
to it, tied off and
floated the 2x6 in
front of the camera.
I then placed the smorgasbord of baits out on the 2x6. Each bait
was wired to the board through predrilled holes. It was a learn-
ing experience for me to find what bait the rats went to first.
Not to mention it was a great excuse to play in the water when
it was 98 degrees out and no waders needed. I hope everyone
enjoys there summer and remember when casting for smallies
that trapping season is only ever a few months away.
Monster Beaver run found in the
middle of summer
My daughter looking for fresh chews
On a beaver hut
April coon on a trail camera
14 The Fur Shed
Hunting ~ Basic Wildlife Calling By: John R Consolini
PART 3
Basic Fundamentals of Squirrel Calling I remember growing up in Connecticut when I
was young it seemed like I was always ready
and looking forward to the opening day of
squirrel hunting. I would grab my 22 caliber
rifle and a couple of hand-held squirrel calls
and head for the woods. I remember that the
opening day was always the second Saturday in October and
runs I believe up to the end of February. Back then he bag limit
was eight (8) of those bushy tails and I would always come
home with my limit.
I chose the squirrel for this issue because there is a lot of ADC
work going on this time of the year and one of those animals
that Wildlife Operators works with for damage and control is the
gray and fox squirrel. When I ran my ADC Business I always
found a use for my calls including raccoon work.
Some of the people that have trouble with this little bugger be-
sides home owners in the cities are: “Fruit Orchard Farmers also
Hazelnut, Pecan and Walnut Farmers.” Besides eating the fruit
or nuts they will strip bark away from the branches and tree
trunk which in return allows diseases to affect the trees. Some
of the trees they do this to are the oak tree (all oak trees produce
acorns), maple (sweet/sugar cambium) and western cedar. Some
of it is for food source and the other is for nesting material.
Remember with any hand-held call that you purchase, you need
to learn the basic sounds that draw in the animal that you are
after. You need to learn how to imitate or mimic their sounds.
Bring ’um to you…
Calling works really well and squirrels are real easy to call in.
There are two different types of hand-held squirrel calls. The
first and easiest one to use is the one that has a rubber bellow on
one end. Hold the call in one hand and tap it against your other
hand or if you are hunting, your leg. Most hunters will sit with
their back against a tree and hold their rifle in one hand and call
in the other using their leg to hit the call on. This call will
mimic the chatter and barks of the squirrel.
John R Consolini, Call Maker 17030 Marmount Street Se, Monroe, WA 98272
425/ 327-7011 [email protected]
Predator, Crow, Raccoon, Elk, Deer, Owl, Turkey
Squirrel, Duck, Goose, Teal, Quail
Custom Hand-Turned Game Calls
SSHAIRS GAME CALLS CR
The second hand-held call is a one piece call that does not have
the bellow on the end. It is open on both ends and allows you to
mimic a few more sounds. This call is good for mimicking the
sounds of barks, chattering and the “wheeze.”
Hold the call in one hand between your thumb and forefingers
keeping your fingers away from the open barrel. Blow air into
the call with soft blows making the sharp sounds of a bark. Bark
three times and then create a wheeze at the end. So it should
sound like: Bark, Bark, Bark, Wheeeeeeeze.
Call four to six calls then stop, watch and wait for three to five
minutes before calling again. Keep an eye on or in the tree’s
and on the ground for the movement of the squirrel.
Both fox and gray squirrels come to the call. I’ve had hunting
friends tell me that fox squirrels are easier to call. I have hunted
both and I’m not sure if one is better than the other.
You can call in a squirrel at anytime of the day, but the first
three or four hours of daylight are the best time to call. It seems
like squirrels forage all day long but they do not. They like to
eat and take a long nap in the afternoon. You will see them
stretched out sunbathing themselves on tree branches.
Several types of guns can be used to dispatch squirrels. I always
would use either a 22 caliber or a 410 shotgun. Air rifles these
days are used a lot for small game hunting. Good luck, happy
hunting and give eating squirrels a try, their good.
15 Volume 3, Issue 4 of 4
By: Greg Richards Vader, Washington
Trap Collecting
From the recent international auctions it looks as if
the fur market has now hit bottom and is starting a
(probably) long and slow recovery.
Both international auctions in North America were
able to get good clearances on their goods, particu-
larly raccoon that had been building up for two
years. Yes, they got almost no price for the skins,
but moving them at any price was essential to the
recovery of the wild fur market and that has mostly
been done.
The ranch mink production worldwide has plum-
meted which is another good sign as the numbers of
low end skins that compete directly with muskrat
will now dry up.
There is still a problem with ranch fox, particularly
blue fox, and this item is still not moving at about
any price. The reason this hasn't had a more dra-
matic affect on long hair fur prices with wild furs as
been the continued exclusive use of coyotes for trim
by Canada Goose in Toronto. They are now produc-
ing about 75,000 coats per month with coyote trim
and have no interest in using any other fur so that
has helped keep coyote prices at reasonable lev-
els. They also told me that they plan on doubling
production in the next 3-4 years which will only help
coyote trappers. Canada Goose was at the western
National Trapper Assn. convention in Missoula last
month and together we met with several trapper as-
sociations that have fur sales. While they are look-
ing for some increased accountability from trappers
as far as state of take and compliance with state hu-
mane trapping regulations, they are huge supporters
of the use of coyote fur and at every meeting asked
for increased catch of coyotes from trappers.
Some other skins, like otter, that were being virtu-
ally given away less than two months ago, now are
bringing somewhat better prices. As a fur buyer, I
have a positive view of the market going forward, as
long as trappers don't expect the prices of two years
ago....
TRAILZEND TRAPS
Trailszend traps are also known as Trail's End or Nelson -Boode
traps. These traps are rather odd looking. They were made in
sizes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9. They were rather flimsy traps so I don't
think they were very popular with trappers. A coyote would
have most likely destroyed these traps.
The traps
were first
made in
1920 in
Pontiac,
Michigan.
Some were
also made
in Windsor,
Ontario,
Canada.
The makers
were Nels
Nelson and Axel Boode. They were both Canadians. My num-
ber seven was made in Windsor, Ontario. I believe the Cana-
dian traps are the hardest to find other than, maybe, the number
nine. The number nine is very rare.
George Brady Pateros, Washington
Fur Buyers Prospective
FURS WANTED
Send your furs thru me to Fur Harvester’s Auc-
tion; it is part of the largest auction in the world
this season in Finland; Saga Furs, American Leg-
end and Fur Harvesters will be selling together.
Sell your Raw Fur directly to me either skinned or whole. I buy
thousands of animals, many on carcass, whole or frozen. I pay a
good price, on the spot, no need to wait months or pay auction
fees. I also buy beaver tails, skulls, deer hides and used traps.
Check with us for our pick up travel route.
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Call for more information;
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16 The Fur Shed
Darryl Druzianich Elma, Washington
Book & Video Review
Without question it was early trappers in
search of beaver pelts that opened the gates
to the west. Even back then they were aware of the fact that
additives to castor were much more attractive to these animals
than just straight castor. Modern trappers weather trapping for
fur or doing control work regardless of the type of traps being
employed use beaver lure to catch these animals. Lure for bea-
vers is like an "American Express Card" "Don't leave home
without it" Here is a recipe taken from the Lewis and Clark Ex-
pedition in Jan. 1806
Beaver Bate
put 4 to 6 stones [castors] in a phiol
1/2 of a nutmeg
a dozen or 15 grains of cloves [when cloves are not to be had
use double the quantity of allspice. If neither are available use
bark of the root of sausafras]
30 grains of cinimon finely pulverized
add spirits to make mustard like thickness
add mace if wanted
Dave Wallace-----Kila, Montana
than that. Kind of like raising a cage bound pet. You will
have to care for them daily and there are definitely proto-
cols you must follow if you want to be successful.
The book goes into detail about housing and cleanliness.
Everything you need is readily available and cheap. The
only downside is that you need a controlled atmosphere to
keep your colony. It can produce odors so it needs to be in
a ventilated area or in an outbuilding. The care and feed-
ing as well as types of feed are explained in detail. Dis-
eases and disease prevention is covered as well as prevent-
ing transmission of disease to humans through contact
with animal parts.
Not much else to say on this one but I would
add this book to my library if I was into
taxidermy or skull preparation.
The book can be found through Amazon and or Barns &
Noble. Price is $27.99
Until next issue,
Darryl
This Issue: "Dermestid Beetles" by J. A. Long
Hi WSTA members,
Hope you are enjoying this
beautiful spring weather.
I'm typing this book report
from Walla Walla on a nice
warm spring evening.
I just finished reading a book
John recently found for my
book review column. Ap-
parently he talked to the au-
thor and she has completed a
companion manual on clean-
ing the skulls with lots of
tips and tricks. We’ll have
to keep an eye out for that
one. It's a really interesting subject....Dermestid Beetles.
In fact the title is "Dermestid Beetles" by J. A. Long. And
is subtitled..."Successfully raising Dermestid macular us &
avoiding common problems. Apparently, there must be a
market for this type of subject matter, but I can't believe
it's an overly large one.
Of course trappers and hunters are aware of the uses for
these pests to clean skulls and other dead things. Most of
us have encountered these beetles around our carcasses but
probably didn't give them much thought. There is a real
market for clean skulls these days and these beetles are a
great way to produce a nice product.
According to this book you need a nice colony of these
guys to really get the job done. If you have a good colony
you can clean a deer sized skull in 3 or 4 days. These crit-
ters can consume flesh, cartilage, skin, and feathers.
If you are serious about learning how to get and care for a
colony of these insects this book is a must for you. The
book gives you a detailed understanding of the life cycle
of the beetle and how to use that information to be suc-
cessful at raising a strong beetle colony.
Everything you need to know is laid out in an easy to un-
derstand format, beginning with the life cycle and continu-
ing into how to house and care for your colony. I was sur-
prised at some of the steps you need to follow in order to
be successful. It's not that hard but you can't just order a
colony and expect that all you have to do is throw in a car-
cass now and then. It's really a bit more complicated
History
17 Volume 3, Issue 4 of 4
His
to
ry
H.E.GOLDBERG & COMPANY Fur Merchants Since 1912
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOL RUBIN FURS
1008 WESTERN AVENUE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104
The Goldberg Report had two yearly reports. These prices are on their November price list “EXTRA LARGE ONLY”
LYNX/BOBCAT MUSKRAT WILD MINK OTTER MARTEN RACCOON
1965 $45.00 & UP 3.00 & UP 18.00 & UP 40.00 & UP 15.00 & UP 3.50 & UP
1966 17.00 & up 2.25 & up 35.00 & up 30.00 & up 30.00 & up 3.50 & up
1967 20.00-24.00 1.10-1.50 10.00-14.00 24.00-30.00 6.00-8.00 2.50-4.00
1968 27.50-35.00 1.50-2.00 16.00-20.00 35.00-40.00 7.00-8.00 6.00-7.00
1969 10.00-11.00 1.25-1.50 15.00-17.00 34.00-38.00 8.00-9.00 6.00-7.00
1970 6.00-7.00 1.10-1.30 10.00-11.00 28.00-30.00 7.00-8.00 3.00-4.00
1971 12.00-14.00 1.50-1.75 10.00-12.00 35.00-40.00 7.00-8.00 5.00-6.00
1972 14.00-16.00 1.75-2.00 10.00-12.00 40.00-45.00 7.00-8.00 5.00-6.00
1973 30.00-25.00 3.50-3.00 20.00-16.00 45.00-35.00 12.00-10.00 14.00-12.00
1974 25.00-20.00 3.25-2.75 14.00-12.00 35.00-30.00 12.00-10.00 17.00-14.00
1975 45.00-40.00 4.25-3.75 12.00-10.00 40.00-30.00 12.00-10.00 16.00-14.00
1976 50.00-45.00 3.50-3.00 14.00-12.00 50.00-40.00 12.00-10.00 20.00-18.00
1977 5.00-4.50 20.00-16.00 20.00-15.00 30.00-25.00
1978 75.00-65.00 5.25-4.75 18.00-14.00 60.00-50.00 20.00-15.00 33.00-28.00
1985 65.00-50.00 4.25-3.50 23.00-28.00 50.00-40.00 40.00-35.00 28.00-24.00
The Goldberg Report ~ October 1968
CASH-IN ON THE BOOM MARKET DEVELOPING FOR FURS!
FOXES, LYNX, CATS, and COYOTES are the hottest items-look for sharply higher prices on these.
Trappers where long-hair furs originate should prepare now to cash in fully with big catches. A new development: MEN’S FURS
ARE CATCHING ON FAST in the large, eastern cities-this could revolutionize our fur industry if fully exploited. BEAVER,
MINK, MUSKRAT and OTTER all continue active, with price prospects excellent. In NOVEMBER, the Goldberg Report will
come to you with accurate and current prices on all important furs in the coming boom market.
TRAPPERS EXPECT MORE FROM H.E.GOLDBERG & CO—AND THEY GET IT
REMEMBER …. ONLY GOLDBERG REFUNDS YOUR POSTAGE AND FREIGHT!
1977 No prices stated for Bobcat, Lynx & Otter due to tagging of the three animals. “New International Law came into place.” The
Goldberg Report Nov.-Dec. 1977 says: We are strong buyers of Bobcats, Lynx Cat & Otter. Pelts which qualify for export under US
Govt. permits and have been legally identified under state-by-state regulation will be worth full international market prices when
exportable.
BEAVER SUPERS BLANKETS EX-LARGE LARGE LARGE-MED MEDIUM SMALL
WA-Northern ID 68” & up 65” to 67” 60” to 64” 55”to59” 50” to 54” 45” to 49” 40” to 44” Oregon-S. Idaho
1965 $24-$30.00 $18-$22.00 $13-$16.00 $10-$12 $6-$8.00 $4-$6.00 $3-$4.00
1966 $24-$27.00 $18-$22.00 $13-$16.00 $10-$12 $6-$8.00 $4-$6.00 $3-$4.00
1967 $20-$25.00 $18-$20.00 $14-$17.00 $10-$12 $6-$9.00 $4-$7.00 $3-$5.00
1968
January Report $25.00-28.00 22.00-24.00 17.00-20.00 12-14.00 7.00-10.00 5.00-8.00 3.50-5.50
Nov. Report 26.00-30.00 23.00-28.00 18-00-23.00 12-16.00 8.00-10.00 6.00-8.00 4.00-6.00
1969 25.00-30.00 23.00-26.00 18.00-22.00 13-15.00 8.00-10.00 6.00-7.00 4.00-5.00
1970 21.00-26.00 18.00-22.00 12.00-15.00 $7-10.00 5.00-7.00 3.00-5.00 2.00-3.00
1971 24.00-28.00 21.00-23.00 15.00-17.00 10-12.00 8.00-10.00 6.00-7.00 4.00-5.00
1972 25.00-29.00 22.00-24.00 16.00-18.00 11-13.00 9.00-11.00 7.00-8.00 5.00-6.00
1973 34.00-30.00 30.00-27.00 24.00-22.00 14-12.00 10.00-8.00 8.00-7.00 6.00-5.00
1974 30.00-25.00 25.00-22.00 18.00-16.00 13-11.00 10.00-8.00 8.00-7.00 6.00-5.00
1975 27.00-24.00 24.00-20.00 18.00-14.00 $10.-8.00 8.00-6.00 6.00-4.00 4.00-3.00
1976 30.00-27.00 26.00-23.00 20.00-16.00 12-10.00 10.00-8.00 7.00-6.00 5.00-4.00
1977 32.00-28.00 28.00-24.00 22.00-18.00 18-14.00 12.00-8.00 8.00-6.00 6.00-4.00
1978 32.00-28.00 28.00-24.00 22.00-18.00 18-14.00 12.00-8.00 8.00-6.00 6.00-4.00
1985 35.00-30.00 30.00-26.00 24.00-20.00 18-15.00 14.00-11.00 11.00-8.00 8.00-5.00
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USDA United States Department of Agriculture
National Wildlife Research Center
4101 LaPorte Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521-2154
Www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlifedamage/nwrc
Phone: (970) 266-6000 FAX: (970) 266-6032
Email: [email protected]
National Wildlife Research Center Accomplishments, 2015
Difficulties Associated With Relocating Beaver To Improve Salmon Habitat
The American Beaver’s reputation as nature’s engineer is well known. A beaver can drastically alter its habitat to make
it more suitable for itself and other wildlife species. Recently, some scientists and land managers have suggested that
beaver and their damming behaviors could be used to help enhance in-stream habitat for salmon in the Pacific North-
west. Oregon and Washington have passed laws that allow landowner to relocate beavers for management purposes. To
evaluate whether relocating beavers can improve coho salmon habitat in Oregon, NWRC and Oregon State University
researchers trapped, radio-marked, and relocated 38 nuisance beavers using State relocating guidelines. They released
animals into areas with potential for beaver dams to improve the habitat for coho salmon, a federal protected species.
Results showed that all relocated beavers moved from their initial release sites, one as far as 18 miles. Thirty-seven per-
cent (37%) of the relocated beavers died from either predation or diseases within the first few months of their release.
Most predation occurred within the first week post-release. Also very few beaver dams were built, and none of them
withstood high water flows. Results indicate that current beaver relocation options for Oregon landowners are not effec-
tive for helping to restore stream habitat for coho salmon. Researchers encourage land managers and others who want to
use beaver relocation as a management tool to educate landowner about the risk of beavers dispersing out of target areas
and causing damage on nearby properties.
Contact: Jimmy Taylor ~ Project Leader: forest, beavers
PH: (541) 737-1353 Email: [email protected]
Editors Note Last year (2015) there was a lot of beaver trapping going on be-
tween the tribes in King and Snohomish Counties and the state.
Nuisance beaver were being trapped and relocated to different areas
throughout the state including Eastern Washington. As most of you
know, I have been involved in the ADC Industry / field work for
some 40 + years now. I received this report from the National
Wildlife Research Center in Fort Collins, Colorado a couple of
weeks ago. As you can see it was to help improve salmon habitat,
which it does not. There are reasons why relocation wildlife of any
kind doesn’t work. I haven’t heard if they are going to keep this
program going again this year.
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Recent Washington Administrative Code changes affecting Wildlife Control Operators
_____________________________________________ In an effort to clarify and consolidate many of the rules re-garding Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs), the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has made updates to various Washington Administrative Codes (WACs). Please take an op-portunity to review the following WACs to make sure you are in compliance (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx): WAC 232-36-060 – Certification of WCOs (important new re-quirement changes) WAC 232-36-065 – Use of WCOs to address wildlife interac-tions WAC 232-36-066 – Report required of certified WCOs WAC 232-36-510 – Failure to comply with conditions of a per-mit or provide forms WAC 232-12-142 – Special Trapping permits WAC 232-36-054 – Use of body-gripping traps and exceptions WAC 232-36-051 – Killing wildlife causing private property damage WAC 232-36-055 – Disposal of wildlife killed for personal safety/property damage Reminder to current WCOs 1. All WCOs must submit an Annual Report each year of their WCO activities (per WAC 232-36-066). The Annual Report cov-ers the time period of April 1 – March 31 (e.g., April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016) and is due by April 20th, regardless of whether trapping has occurred. An annual report form can be downloaded at http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/trapping. Failure to submit a report may result in the department revoking the WCO's certification and/or permits and may result in suspend-ing the person's ability to participate in future certification and permits. 2. All WCOs are responsible for making sure that their WCO certificate is valid by checking the expiration date on their certificate. Remember, it is unlawful to trap, harass, or other-wise control wildlife on the property of another for a fee or other consideration without a valid WCO certification and per-mit. If you need to renew your certificate, contact [email protected] for an application. Be aware that the de-partment will conduct a criminal history background check during the renewal process. 3. If a WCO requests and receives a Special Trapping Permit for the use of body-gripping traps, they must submit a “Report of Animals Taken” report no later than 10 days after permit expires. Both the Special Trapping application and the Report of Animals Taken Form can be found at http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/trapping.
White-nose syndrome detected on a bat in Washington State
____________________________________________ The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) would like to make Wildlife Control Operators aware of a re-cent positive detection of White-nose syndrome (WNS) on a bat here in WA. While WNS is not known to affect humans or other animals at this time, this devastating disease has killed more than 6 million bats in the eastern U.S. to date. WNS is cause by a specific fungus that invades the bat’s soft tissue and causes extensive damage. This bat-specific disease can kill up to 100% of a bat colony during hibernation. Bats are extremely valuable members of the ecosystems where they are found, saving farmers in the U.S. alone over $3 billion annually in pest control services. One colony of bats can eat many tons of insects that would otherwise consume valu-able crops and forests, or otherwise threaten human health and well-being. Many species of bats are also valuable for the pollination of plants and dispersal of plant seeds. WFDW needs your help to identify sick, dead, or dying bats. WDFW advises against handling animals that appear sick or are found dead. If you find dead bats or notice bats exhibiting unusual behavior, such as flying outside during freezing weather, please contact the WDFW Wildlife Health Hotline at (800) 606-8768 or send an email to [email protected]. You can also find more information about WNS and report any incident online at http://wdfw.wa.gov/bats to help us better understand the disease distribution and to document where our bats are spending their time. The WDFW recently documented a case of white-nose syn-drome in a bat here in Washington. This disease is deadly to bats (not known to affect humans or other animals), and we would like to inform Wildlife Control Operators so that they can be aware and possibly help us in monitoring for the dis-ease if their WCO-activities bring them in close proximity to bats.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me.
Robert Waddell
WDFW ~ Wildlife Conflict Section
(360) 902-2402 Office (360) 902~2162 Fax
WCO News Bulletin
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47th Rendezvous Agenda
When: August 12, 13, 14, 2016 Where: Chelan County Expo Center / Fairgrounds, Cashmere, Washington
Friday August 12, 2016
12:00 - 5:00 Sign In
Vendors set up
6:00 Pot Luck Dinner
7:00 - Sit around and get to meet one another
Saturday August 13, 2016
* There will be activities throughout the day for the kids *
6:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 Opening Remarks for President
9:30 - 10:00 Awards
10:00 - ** Trapper Training Class starts **
10:00 - 11:00 Demo ~ Knife Sharpening with Mike Monroe
Demo ~ Fur craft & hooping with Diane Wirth “Fur-nature”
11:00 - 12:00 Demo ~ Porcupine skinning & prep work ~ Bill Foreyt
Than Mike Monroe & Bill Foreyt will team up on claws and skull prep work.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch ~ pulled pork and all of the fillings
1:00 - 2:00 Demo ~ Nuisance Animal Trapping ~ Jack Thompson
2:00 - 3:00 Demo ~ Bobcat Trapping ~ Bernie Nelson & Bruce Vandervort
3:00 - 4:00 Demo ~ Caging raccoons & skunks ~ Eric Degman
3:00 Mandatory Meeting for all Trapper Training Instructors ~ George Brady
4:00 - 5:00 Demo ~ Special Speaker ~ Mark Pigeon ~ Hunter Heritage Counsel
5:00 - 6:00 Dinner ~ Fur Fashion Show during Dinner
* Bring in your Fur coats, vest, blankets, etc. Show them off here.
6:00 - 8:00 Live Auction
8:00 - Campfire time. Socialize with friends, Sit around the campfire and eat sausage and s’mores.
Everyone is welcome
Sunday August 14, 2016
6:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 Demo ~ Skinning and prepping a civit cat for the Taxidermy trade ~ Bruce Vandervort
10:00 - 11:00 Board of Directors Meeting
12:00 Rendezvous comes to an end ~ ~ Clean up (help appreciated) ~ Thanks for Coming
Favorite Quote
“We have not too many monuments of the
past; let us keep every bit of association with
that which is highest and best of the past as a
reminder to us, equally of what we owe to
those who have gone before and how we
should show our appreciation.“
Theodore Roosevelt
SATURDAY
* There will be activities throughout the day for the kids
** There will be a display table for cage trap builders, bring yours along
*** Mike Monroe will spray paint Beaver Pattern on your boards
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374 South 600 West Heyburn, Idaho 83336
PH: 866.826.3877 ~ FX: 208.678.3385 ~ [email protected]
www.moyle.net
2016 ~ Raffle Prizes
Traps, Traps, Traps
5 Comstock Traps and more, Too many traps to list
An outdoor, propane fired, multi-cooker
A 120 VOLT SPOT WELDER, with hood
The ever popular steel mesh deck, rubber tired wagon
Cast iron cookware
A meat grinder
A 2000 lb. winch
Two fishing rods
a 900 watt generator
Buy one of our Raffle packages and get additional valuable premiums
** $30 Trapper Ed Package, Admission, One year’s membership, Trapper Ed manual and “10 drawing tickets”
open to Trapper Ed students only
$50 Package, 25 raffle tickets plus free admission
$100 Package, 50 raffle tickets plus free admission and free meals
$150 Package, 75 raffle tickets plus free admission, free meals and one nights camping
$200 Package, 100 raffle tickets plus free admission, free meals and up to 3 nights camping
All winning tickets are entered to win additional prizes!
Plan on camping, Evening dinners are free, Potluck Friday night and we’re cooking Saturday.
Only $18/night Full hookup and $8 tent camping
$10 admission for adults only, Children get in free. A child is anybody who has not yet reached their 18th birthday
Children’s program all day Saturday and I have it on good authority that the air conditioning has been upgraded so
bring the family.
Bob Gilman
PO Box 1220
Albany, Oregon 97321
Signed Issue
Hard Copy
Spoonful Of Sweets Specialties in Cakes, Cookies
Chocolates, Truffles,
Cookie Cutters & Baking Supplies
Gift Baskets
Certified Pastry Chef, Cake & Cookie Designer
Tania L Consolini
(425) 330-1227 [email protected]
P.O. Box 312
1001 West 11th Street
Lusk, WY 82225
307.334.9930
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JC Wildlife Consultant 35 + Years of ADC Work
* On-Sight Consulting * Business & Trapping Classes
* Predator & Rodent Control
John R Consolini ~ CWCP 425-327-7011
WSTA STORE
TOP DOLLAR FUR HANDLING DVD’S $10.00 each
Beaver ~ Beam Fleshed/Staple Boarded Aldam Stowell 25 min
Beaver ~ Clean Skin/Boarding Fred Lawrence 68 min
Beaver ~ Clean Skin in trough/Hoop Mike Matney 50 min
Beaver ~ Hooping Marsee Wilson 34 min
Beaver ~ Rough skin/Knife flesh/Boarded Berney Nelson 77 min
Otter ~ Cleaned skinned Marsee Wilson 47 min
Otter ~ Rough skinned/knife fleshed Bill Largent 50 min
Mink ~ Boarded Adam Stowell 15 min
Muskrat ~ Skinning bench/screw method Mike & Steve 25 min
Raccoon ~ Skinning machine/boarded Adam Stowell 22 min
Raccoon ~ Hand skin/wire stretch Mike Matney 24 min
Bobcat ~ Borax clean Mike Matney 60 min
Coyote ~ Skinned washed & fluffed Mark Schernitzki 60 min
Weasel/Ermine Mike Matney 15 min
Pine Martin/Stable Mike Mantey 40 min
Trapper Training ~ Raccoon/muskrat/mink Adam & Steve 15 min
BOOKS
Otter Trapping, Knowledge and Methods Fred Lawrence $ 10.00
Mole Control, A “How To” for Homeowners Fred Lawrence $ 5.00
Bears & Flowers Ralph Flowers $ 15.00
Stuff I Remember Ralph Flowers $ 10.00
NTA Trapping Handbook Tom Krause $ 15.00
Dynamite Predator Trapping Tom Krause $ 3.00
50 Years A Trapper & Treasure Hunter Johnny Thorpe $ 10.00
Coyote Trapping with Smitty R.C. Smith $ 5.00
The Nelson System For The Water Trapper Bill Nelson $ 3.00
Predator Trapping, Problems & Solutions Vol 3 Larry Pedersen $ 7.00
THE FUR SHED NEWSLETTER
Volume 1 Fall 2013 ~ Summer 2014
Volume 2 Fall 2014 ~ Summer 2015 John Consolini Single Copy $ 3.50 Set of Four $ 12.00
Volume 3 Fall 2015 ~ Summer 2016
MISC.
WSTA Hat Blue or Green $ 16.00
WSTA Car Window Decal 1.00
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Membership Application
Please Print
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Name
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________City / Town ________________________________________
State ____________________________ County _____________________________________ Zip ______________________________
Telephone # __________________________________________ email ____________________________________________________
Legislative District ___________________ Your Birth Date ____________________________
Memberships
Regular Membership (18 and older) $ 30.00 Junior Membership (under 16) $ 5.00
Family Membership (Non-Trapper) $ 30.00 Associate Membership $ 10.00
Licensed Business Membership $ 50.00 Life-Time Membership $ 450.00
Senior Membership (over 70) $ 15.00 (Must be a former paid member whose dues are current)
To Receive Trapper & Predator Caller through WSTA with Membership $ 12.00
To Receive The Trappers Post Magazine through WSTA with Membership $ 13.00
Donation, in Addition to My Membership Payment
TOTAL ______________________________________
Mail To: WSTA ~ C/O ~ Doug Stanley, PO Box 4813, West Richland, WA 99353
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Heading for this years Rendezvous
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Have a few White Elephants in your garage that need to go ?
Need room to park the car?
Well Bring them over to this years
Rendezvous and donate them to the
association as an auction item
The Rendezvous is our big event
and fund raiser for the year. All
donated items are auctioned off and all monies are use to run
your association for another year.
So Come on out and bring an item or two with you
See you all there
Pack up the kids, grandma and grandpa
and come on over to this years 47th Annual
Rendezvous, you won’t regret it. Come see old friends and make new
friends, stock up on supplies and memories.
This Summer Issue is being sent out to “all”
License Trappers, members and non-members
statewide
To all WSTA Non-members; this is a
COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE
It is the only issue you will receive.
You are invited to the Washington State Trappers
Association Annual Rendezvous. Come out and
enjoy your State Trapping Organization and the
people that have your interest. Come out and see
what is being done to keep trapping alive here in
Washington State. Bring the whole family, there
is something for everyone.
