Predator Trapping: The Lost Component of Conservation
By Ammoland
By David Graves, AGFC Private Lands Biologist, East Region.
LITTLE ROCK, AR –-(Ammoland.com)- Trapping is a valuable conservation tool used to manage wildlife, but its use has declined greatly over the past 20 years.
The recent increase in predator populations such as coyote, bobcat, raccoon, skunk and fox can be attributed to several factors; notably an increase in prey populations, but also the lack of control activities, primarily trapping.
Generally, biologists consider the first factor, increasing prey species populations. It’s a very good result from wildlife management activities, especially …read more
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