I use a heavy duty office staple remover similar to the one pictured below. While it is not a silver bullet, it is quite effective. It has a wide flat base that doesn't bruise the wood and grabs the stable firmly.

: I am swiftly progressing to the point where I'll need to think about removing
: staples. I'm guessing there are a number of folks on this board with vast,
: limitless experience in this area. I'd like to know what you've found
: effective in removing staples without gouging the wood. I've had to remove
: a few staples while building, and I haven't yet found the silver bullet of
: staple removal. If anyone has pointers, I'm ready to hear 'em.

: Thanks for your help! There's a picture of the current state of the boat at
: the link below (click on the top right thumbnail once you're there) if
: you're at all interested.

: Rick Brannan