trappers

noun

plural of trapper
as in hunters

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Recent Examples of trappers Even though trapping itself isn’t painful to the animal, some anti-trappers and hunters are uncomfortable with the idea of an animal being captive, or experiencing fear when the trapper arrives to check the trap. — Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
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hunters
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  • Prior to last year, to make sure his deer of choice remained undisturbed, Kontras, like most good trophy hunters, did most of his scouting from the end of one deer season until a month before the next.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Smith allegedly negotiated lease terms and collected deposits from victims across 15 Florida counties between July 1, 2025 and April 30, defrauding hunters out of thousands of dollars.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
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