duke:

Please do check out the NTA site. Your local game warden could also probably recommend a trapper.

Please also check your state regs. Colony traps can be very effective, but many states don't allow their use.

Fur prices haven't been good for a long time. In days of high fur prices and cheap gas, maybe you can expect the trapper to kick in some cash. In days of high gas prices and cheap fur, the trapper might expect you to kick in some cash.

I prefer connibear type traps for muskrats, but don't assume that footholds are cruel. They can easily be set up to quickly drown the muskrat. It could easily be a more humane death than chemicals.

Finally, trapping can be as enjoyable a sport as fishing. You might give it a shot if you haven't.

Jeff

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