Orange County Trappers

01/27/2024

NYS DEC seeks input on this plan. Links are in the comments.

New York State Bobcat Management Plan. 2024-2033

A draft of the Management Plan for Bobcat in New York State, 2024-2033 (PDF) is available for public comment from January 17th through March 2nd, 2024. This plan serves as an update to the previous 2012 management plan. Since the publication of the previous plan, DEC has improved data collection and our understanding of bobcat populations by conducting an age-at-harvest analysis of bobcats in Central/Western NY, collecting hunter and trapper effort data to understand take-per-unit effort, and began collecting bobcat observations from the general public. This second edition plan outlines strategies to continue assessment of bobcat harvest trends and population indices and provides recommendations for future bobcat management in New York. A Bobcat Management Plan Summary (PDF) document is also available for those looking for a more abbreviated version of the plan.��Comments on the updated plan will be accepted through March 2nd, 2024 and may be sent via e-mail to [email protected](link sends email) (use “Bobcat Plan” in the subject line) or mail to:

ATTN: NYSDEC Game Management Section, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233.

12/22/2023

The Governor has signed the bill that prohibits contests, competitions, tournaments and derbys to take wildlife.

Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to organize, sponsor, conduct, promote, or participate in any contest, competition, tournament or derby where the objective of such contest or competition is to take wildlife.

11/23/2023

11/10/2023

The Independent Fur Harvesters of Central New York is holding a Fur Auction Saturday March 2nd, 2024 Pompey Rod and Gun Club2035 Swift RoadFabius NY 13063. Fur check in starts ... Read more

11/09/2023

10/21/2024 BOD MEETING minutes Present: Shelley Johnson, William, Swagler, Ken Hellijas, Ed Milkiewicz, John Rockwood, Jim Carmody, Mark Charpentier, Bob Samuelson, Jim Greeley, Jim McCarrick, Tom Delisle, Bob Sommerfield, ... Read more

10/26/2023

It's nice we still have some members who worked along Roland, the co-founder of the Orange County Trappers. He served as President for over 30 years.

Unfortunately, many of us never knew Roland. He passed in 2006. We recently received some property from his estate and found a dedication to him from the 1999 NTA Convention that was held in NY. Just wanted to share it because it's important to remember all those that brought us to where we are today. We wish you all a safe and successful 23-24 season. Tight chains to all our members and friends.

09/25/2023

Are you a new trapper who wants to learn more about traps and techniques from an experienced and skilled trapper? Do you want more experience setting and packing traps? Then a Next Step Land Trapping or Water Trapping course is what you need.

If you are in the Region 3 area, check out the scheduled course below:

📌 Next Step Land Trapping
When: 10/01/2023 from 1pm to 5pm
Where: Sullivan County Conservation Club. Ferndale, NY

If you don’t see one offered in your area, check back as courses are always being added. All Next Step courses are free. Please NOTE: You must be certified in the discipline of the Next Step Course you wish to attend. Certificate number is required for registration.

ℹ Registration is required. To register for this course or other Next Step Trapping courses, visit https://register-ed.com/programs/new_york/257-new-york-next-step.

09/19/2023

Holes were cut into a fence surrounding the farm where the minks were located, allowing them to escape,

09/06/2023

Are you a new trapper who wants to learn more about traps and techniques from an experienced and skilled trapper? Do you want more experience setting and packing traps? Then a Next Step Land Trapping or Water Trapping course is what you need.

If you are in the Region 9 area, check out the scheduled courses below:

📍 Next Step Land Trapping
When: 9/24/2023 from 1pm to 4pm
Where: Gowanda, NY

📍 Next Step Water Trapping
When: 10/22/2023 from 1pm to 4pm
Where: Gowanda, NY

If you don’t see one offered in your area, check back as courses are always being added. All Next Step courses are free, you will need your trapper education certificate number.

ℹ️ Registration is required. To register for these courses or other Next Step Trapping courses, visit https://register-ed.com/programs/new_york.

08/25/2023

Experience the great values of being a New Jersey Trapper!

Trapper Education classes are now available. Learn from the experts about trapping techniques and your role in managing wildlife populations to optimal, healthy levels, along with reducing human animal conflicts, reducing predation on both game and nongame species and helping maintain our wildlife resource.

Spots are going fast, so register today!

4 Fall Trapper Education classes will be held:
1. Tuckahoe WMA, Lenape Farms (Estell Manor, Atlantic County) September 16 & 17
2. Hackettstown Fish Hatchery (Hackettstown, Warren County) September 16 & 17
3. Hackettstown Fish Hatchery (Hackettstown, Warren County) October 21 & 22
4. Jamesburg Field & Stream Club (Manchester, Ocean County) October 26 & 29

To register, visit: https://he.aspirafocus.com/huntersafety/Account/Register?controllingSpc=38&fbclid=IwAR27oP2hnqLvzKXgc4kPucq9K9Jn2ZcFJOKcKESNf0DsdYqxbOzcUEQDcOE

Once you’re logged into the registration site, Go to Category and select only the “Trapper Education” box as the event category. Then hit Apply filters to go straight to the registration options. It’s that easy!

For more info on trapping in New Jersey, visit: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/hunting/trapping-season-information/