The American Predator Federation is a scoring system for fur bearing predators and a trophy records data base. For all who share an interest or who’s outdoor interests are impacted by Americas fur bearing predators; trappers, predator callers, dog hunters, participants of all the other outdoor hunting sports, livestock growers, land or hunting lease owners, even the non-hunting community such as hikers, backpackers, campers and finally, even our family pets in their very own back yards.

The inspiration for the APF came from the believing that Americas fur bearing predators deserved what nearly every other sport in America has and that is a method for determining a parameter of size of each species which enables a trophy value. “Giving value” by measure, to antlers, bear and cougar skulls was done nearly a hundred years ago. What fathered their idea was a need for sound science. The scientific value of data bases that have been created for all big game species, by other organizations and the dedicated outdoors men and women that pursue them, are invaluable towards the preservation and proper promotion of their sport and management of each of their targeted species.

APF’s goal is not to compete with the other established data bases but to work in a complimentary fashion to their fine efforts.

It is way past time for Americas fur bearing predators to have the same extensive efforts shared towards each animals “individual value”. It is also way past time for hunters and trappers that match wits with the animals that sit at the very top of the food chain, to have a way to measure individual level of achievement, other than total number harvested. Each, predator of predators, now has a way to leave his or her footprint in the sand of this great sport.

Giving measure to our prey, gives value to our prey which is the first step towards proper promotion of our favorite sport.

Hope you enjoy your tour around APF and please stop back by often.

last revision 10-27-2011