Some of that makes sense, like being seated w/seatbelt while in a moving vehicle, especially at highway speeds that are so prevalent today. A lot of it is just progressive coddling, the negative effects of which won't be recognized by the designated "parenting experts" for another decade or two, if ever. Most of us already know that a generation of weaklings is being raised and they will have to go to their safe spaces to avoid hearing the truth.

Looks like A&M are also undefeated???

bp- I tried that last season with no luck. still froze whole so I'll try again

… they helped for sure … cut the first track while I was out running the roads white my 30-30 looking for a free candy van lol

That is always nice when you get new farms from word of mouth.

I’m pretty sure it’s just the three of us on here from Delaware. I know a few others but they don’t really come around much anymore.



Will probably do the bulk of sets in the next couple weeks .

Just bought my first thermal. Our season doesnt start until january but I need to get it set up and dialed in. I am excited to use it

Ha! Good one Pawnee.

The thing is I'm dumb enough to say stuff like that to my wife....Chuck is smarter than me when it comes to handling the fairer sex.

I have a 2 and 4-year-old daughter myself and this gives me anxiety reading about it. I can't imagine and hope I never have to feel what that was like for you. I'm glad she was found safe and unharmed.

Kudos to all that showed up to help. Never forget about them.

Ol dad

That had to be the most agonizing moments of your life. Wow!

I think they are a curious animal, and they see this slow-moving animal they have to check out. They are just as likely to encounter them in a tree as on the ground.
And it is quite possible they see something moving in a tree, they will go up to see if it might be something to eat. Once up there it is probably a curiosity they will toy with.
I have taken many marten with a single quill in the nose, some in the front legs, and a few in the chest area. All have been just a quill or 3. And more than a few quills I discover under the skin while pelting.
Don't remember any that were covered in quills, though.

Typically using corn or sunflower seeds for bait. Set locations aren't an issue between bird feeders, chicken coops, rabbit hutches, and a few middens I'm aware of. I'm wondering if increasing the size of the entry hole will increase their willingness to go in the box, or if the overall availability of food where we're setting makes it such that they just don't feel a need to go in there. I do catch plenty in 110s, and the boys will be putting some of those trail sets in, but I think the boxes will be easier for the little girl to use. I may just have to cut a few boxes with bigger holes, and see if it makes enough difference to justify checking every day. Thanks for the info so far guys.

Coal furnaces being used to heat houses. Used to be a very common smell around here every fall/winter. My grandpa burned coal until sometime in the early 90s when dad was no longer able to get the grade of coal he wanted.