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Grandson just got off the phone. Was gathering up some brahma cross cows in a big brushy pasture. Said they were wild as deer. One of the cowboys brought a blue tick hound and a catahoula. Grandson said the blue tick would find one or two, start bawling, and the catahoula would go to him. The two dogs held them. Then the cowboys could easy find them. Said he is pretty sure they didn't miss any. Got em all roped and trailered. I never heard of a hound being used to gather cattle. So now of course grandson wants one.
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8 minutes ago
Ahhh, the good ol days....
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8 minutes ago
Stay in Maine. There's no deer down here. lol
That being said we got 5 yesterday with our group of 10.
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9 minutes ago
I don’t think it’s a crazy high percentage set but I have a few #3 jumps I might play around with. ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/12/full-16258-277013-full_3_6954_imag0067.jpg) I used some #1 and 1 1/2 jumps in open water for muskrats in a similar fashion. I just cut a slot in a dry pole for the spring to stick into. I'd think one of these Oscillating saws would make a perfect slot for a snug fit on the spring, then just wire some food sticks to the pole or even white PVC, and shove it in the bottom under the ice..... https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...g-Multi-Tool-Tool-Only-2626-20/204463218 A few decades back an old trapper told me of his method of doing the same with #4 and 14 jumps. He had always used platforms for his under ice trapping. He said he was getting ready to use his last platform he had with him on a set and found it broken. He said it dawned on him that the same slot he cut in smaller stakes for #1 jumps when he was rat trapping might work for a #4. So he cut a slot in his pole and set his #4 in it, baited it up as normal and set it in place. The next trip he had a beaver and after that it was the only method he used. I was getting out of college about then and ended up moving to an area which rarely had under ice trapping conditions. Then in my years in Alaska my job schedule and family health matters precluded any serious trapping so I’ve never had the opportunity to try his method. And this part of Idaho doesn’t offer much in the way of under ice trapping. I’d be curious if it works as well as he claimed.
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9 minutes ago
A capped DP keeps the mice out. And I've often thought capped DPs hold a higher percentage of bigger 'coon over uncapped.
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11 minutes ago
Good Morning
Clear and cold!
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12 minutes ago
I’ve worn out several on crappies.. I use the electric ones WAL-MART sells for $19 now.. they work as good or better than the $100 ones.. i tried a cordless bubba and despised it.. I don’t know why, but it put my wrist at a odd angle and after about 10 fish, I put it up..
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13 minutes ago
Good on yah! I grew up in northern and western Jackson County and in the 1960s, 70s, 80s we had tons of deer to harvest. Our groups were never that big but we did well. This year I spent 16 hours in 2 different stands and did not see a single deer in Eastern WI. There was limited shooting around me but i was boxed in this year. We put up our own as well so the knives will stay sharp this year.
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13 minutes ago
Same here, I tell my wife, just get what you want, and bye the way I don't want anything..lol
But....usually it's something small, I might get a couple bags of Dove dark chocolate, and she loves licorice, so usually a selection of different types...nothing fancy or expensive.
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15 minutes ago
No keep and co-witness the sights
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15 minutes ago
This is more for unfortunate nighttime activities, should the need arise.
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16 minutes ago
Also have a bass pro battery operated. Had for several years and no problems bought a backup battery but never needed to use. Our limit were I fish is 15 crappie so with my daughter I’m working up 30 fish. Also 15 white bass so 30 again. Been a good one. Use to use a mister twister but got tired of dealing with a extention cord if I have a few fish still use a regular fillet knife
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16 minutes ago
I think it’s crazy that the local sawmill advertises starting pay at $22 an hour while people who clean houses (short term rentals) are getting $40 an hour. If you can find someone. There’s probably a thousand str’s from Livingston to Gardiner.
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18 minutes ago
My wife and I have been married for 38yrs, we haven't exchanged gifts for Christmas for several years. If we want something we just go get it. Any ideas on a not to crazy expensive but meaningful/thoughtful gift? Whenever I ask what she might want for birthday's and such she'll say oh nothing
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18 minutes ago
He took them by the truckload using milk jugs as I recall.
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19 minutes ago
Got it, Thanks...think I'll give that a try....
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20 minutes ago
My first fillet knife was a corded electric one a Rapala that gets used on walleye and crappie so far , I also have a Bubba fillet knife but haven't used it yet , sadly I don't go fishing as often as I once did .
In all honesty my suggestion is to get the fillet knife that fits your hand the best and is the most comfortable to hang onto ! Because you're the one going to use it and if you're not comfortable holding onto it you're not going to enjoy how it works as you may rush the cutting action and mess it up .
Just my .02¢ worth ha ha
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21 minutes ago
I agree. Is it legal to check with a cell camera that you can make take a picture when you want it too? Not sure about MN. MI law book says cell cameras don't count as checking.
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23 minutes ago
Good to see you back out on the trapline Kevin.
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24 minutes ago
Not sure what red dot you have, but the one I put on my son's rifle had bad sun flare depending on the direction and angle of the sun....made the sight unusable at times,.so keep that in mind
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24 minutes ago
Great thread! Thanks for posting. I LOVE your state!!!!!
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25 minutes ago
I use 3 basic elements when cage trapping coon or skunk. A bait, a visual and a trailing scent. If you have selected a good set up location that method will work on most animals. I dont use much bait, I do like an obvious amount of reinforcement visual (s).
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27 minutes ago
I need all the help I can get, maybe I’ll add some crosshairs. lol
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