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Fish and wildlife service, division of federal aid. Introduction trapping is part of our north american heritage. In a free society, such lifestyle decisions are a matter of personal choice. Since its first edition in 1941, this book has continued to delight and educate generations of outdoorsmen. Prices published by 2 major fur auction houses north american fur auction and fur harvesters. Start by marking trapping north american furbearers. Materials for print developed under the grant are free for use by state, provincial, and territorial fish and. Trapping and furbearer managment in north american. History shows us that trapping has always been dynamic. The history of trapping and new yorks role in that history is long and colorful. Benefits of trapping for wildlife conservation and society in north america. Trapper education provides an educational opportunity that promotes responsible and ethical trapping and hunting of furbearers. North american trapper education manual association of fish and. Trapping and furbearer management in north american wildlife conservation is a publication of the northeast furbearer resources technical committee and was coordinated by the massachusetts division of fisheries and wildlife and the u.
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