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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  • Officials said hunters should watch for signs of infection, including visible maggots in wounds, foul-smelling injuries and animals that appear weak or distressed.
    — Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • While these elephants did not deliberately evolve a defense against hunters, tusklessness provided a survival benefit.
    — Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Trappers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trappers. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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