| Regulated Trapping & Furbearer Management In The United States
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VHS, 15 minutes
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| This video interviews the “person on the street” and then addresses their various perceptions about trapping and furbearer management. It is designed to provide accurate, up-to-date information on trapping in an attempt to answer many of the public’s questions regarding this controversial topic.
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| Balance Nature, Trapping in Today’s World
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VHS, 28 minutes // condensed version 6 minutes
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| This video follows a state Senator trying to learn about trapping because a bill has recently been introduced into legislature and she will soon have to vote on it. Her investigation takes her to a veterinarian’s office, the state’s fish and wildlife agency, a sheep ranch and a beaver dam. The senator realizes that trapping can be a very emotional issue but she attempts to review the facts rationally and develop a fair resolution that considers the differing view of her constituents.
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| Fur Fabric of a Nation
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VHS, 26 minutes, Ages 12-Adult
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This video provides a complete overview of the Canadian fur trade from historical origins to modern day realities. The host explains every step of production through interviews on location with trappers, fur farmers, auctioneers, tanners, designers and manufacturers. “Fur: Fabric of a Nation” shows the fur trade as unique among modern industries in supporting a remarkable range of cultures, traditional skills and conservation and habitat management.
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This video is designed to be used in hunter education courses to provide hunters with a general overview of trapping. Trapping is often a misunderstood aspect of wildlife management. This video describes the importance of trapping to wildlife conservation and provides a basic introduction to the equipment and sets used for various furbearers.
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This video examines the history of fur trade in North America, dating back to the first Europeans. Students will learn how regulated trapping enhances the relationship between people and wildlife.
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