Each fall, thousands of Wisconsin residents head outdoors with hopes of successfully outsmarting and capturing their prey. Wisconsin trappers often find themselves trying to ensnare nearly 10 different species of animal, from beavers to foxes as well as raccoons. The Wisconsin Trappers Association is dedicated to educating the public about how and why they trap. Allen Nickel, trappers education instructor says he was introduced to trapping at a young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, there are around 2,500 members in the Wisconsin Trappers Association, with additional non-members who trap on their own. They utilize species-specific traps and test them to ensure they hold the animal securely and humanely while minimizing any harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trapping<\/a> in Wisconsin is regulated and has specific seasons<\/a> for each species. Some species have year-round trapping available for landowners experiencing problems. However regulated trapping is also necessary to avoid interfering with breeding times.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n