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I already posted once, but now that I look at it more (without knowing the terrain the cat was walking on) it very well could even be that the bobcat walked in a set of coyote tracks that existed prior to it walking the same path. I feel like the claw mark is way too defined and large proportionally to the pad to be a cat claw mark.
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1 minute ago
Those look great. Enjoy!
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You don't know how bad you miss something till you don't have it anymore 
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4 minutes ago
Sure would be handy digging trap beds in the winter.
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Loopyuyts needles, from Matuska taxidermy. They have the 3 sided blade, like a glover's needle, designed for sewing leather. They also have a 90 degree bend, so you can grip them to push through easier. Loopuyts Needles ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/12/full-13020-277792-needle.png)
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Happy B-Day!!!!!!!!!!!!
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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
1 Timothy 6:7-10
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Definitely start with a sow, as said above. The boars have a much larger grsitly saddle that can be difficult to remove without somewhat aggressive, but controlled, use of the sharp side of a knife.
Sows will generally skin easy, flesh easy, and are a little smaller to work with.
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8 minutes ago
It looks like you need to be carrying a bigger trap line pistol.
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When I trapped Indiana for many years I worked several hog operations. I always trapped around the dead pig dump areas. Coyotes and fox were always coming into to see what was available. I had to be careful of my sets because every buzzard in a 20 mile area would like to visit for meals also.
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I would want to use a cartridge and bullet that I had confidence would penetrate the shoulder blade intact and reach the vitals. That's not where I would want to shoot a moose, but things don't always go according to our best plans. Having a good plan "B" in place prior to the hunt just makes good sense. The 30-06 with a 180 gr Nosler Accubond or Partition would be a fine choice IMO.
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10 minutes ago
Good morning all, 28 here on the bay, clear but windy..
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15 minutes ago
Under bridges are hot spots. baited and blind sets will work but if your not setting the cross overs your missing out on some. Even with snow on the ground there's some mink that won't go under, through the bridge. Why , I don't know. A 120 works good for those.
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19 minutes ago
With only those two choices I would load 1/2 of both and make him choose, neither would be ideal for deer but anything will kill a deer you just might not find it.
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23 minutes ago
What is a trapline report?
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24 minutes ago
Another great post, k snow. Appreciate it.
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27 minutes ago
That's some good stuff!
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29 minutes ago
Yea Hippie, a lot of us agree!!.......jk
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42 minutes ago
Nice job on mount looks like could run off.
I had a black squirrel with red tail running my yard years ago. Was thinking I would air gun him in fall get him mounted. But he blew himself up on power pole across the street. Made pretty big bang and ended up smoldering mess on ground. Currently have another black one out there. Not near as cool as the red tailed one just black.
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Where I live we got 10 inches. A lot of wet and heavy stuff early. Shoveling and scraping are tedioud and hard. My December land line is now a dream only. With all the heavy wet snow on about 1/2 to an inch of ice on the ponds, and sloughs we may not get walkable ice until it rains off and we start over. With all the other factors impacting my trapping season it is probably a good thing to let this season slide by. Started boarding my rats. Where we trapped the sign or numbers seemed average or average minus according to norms. My river line was surprisingly low in population with all the sloughs dry for many months. Size is better probably due to lower repro. I am wondering if and when we get dry summers and falls if there are fewer late litters and thus fewer mediums and kits.
Bryce This seems to be shaping up as a year where Mother Nature wants to flex. Low water all summer has imo, hindered water critters populations while reducing habitat. Early, heavy snow coupled with unseasonably cold impacts productivity on the December trap line, historically is one of my best months. We skipped over the early ice conditions and are settling into midwinter dull drums before Christmas. It is what it is but will effect harvest. Sometimes Mother Nature gives and other times not. This time she started early. Firms my belief on who really has the last word. Good luck out there
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