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Good morning Mole and All
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You would think after 14 years it would have helped if it was going too.
$200,000 has just been approved for a coyote bounty program aimed at helping mule deer survive. Utah doubled its payout to as much as $100 per coyote in key mule deer habitat, and the program received so many submissions that it needed additional funding to keep paying hunters and trappers.
Since the program began in 2012, Utah has already paid out more than $4 million for nearly 82,000 coyotes. State officials believe concentrated coyote removal around fawning areas can improve fawn survival, but the big question remains. After spending millions and removing tens of thousands of coyotes, has it actually increased the mule deer population statewide?
— Stephen Ziegler
Outdoor writer | Owner, DeLong Lures See less
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14 minutes ago
Flag them. Itll be fine.
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21 minutes ago
Bought a jar of mesquite honey in Arizona, it was great.
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23 minutes ago
i use expand a pans on all my 120s (MINK) AND all my 160s for Fisher. i use them in box cubbys and flat out love them.
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26 minutes ago
One chemical that has been a thorn in my side is Aspartame. How is it that so many other countries have banned it, yet here in the US, it's seems to be untouchable. If you google it, the reviews are scary.
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32 minutes ago
That plate with the walleye on it made me drool all over my computer.  You guys sure know how to eat right!
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I do not have any kids but I remember I got spanked a couple times as a kid growing up. I learned I didn't like it so I behaved. Funny how that works out. Too many parents want to be a friend instead of a parent and you can tell there's a lot of that going on now days.
There's a big difference in discipline and abuse. A lot of kids need a few cracks on their behinds and the parents need a few cracks along side their heads as well for allowing their kids to be little aholes.
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50 minutes ago
One of the best eating feshwater fish. Right behind walleye. X2
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In 1835, the first white women made their West to a rendezvous. They were the wives of two missionaries, going to set up in the Columbia River country. Narcissa Whitman and Mrs. Spalding were the first white women the Indians had seen, and the first in a long time for many of the Mountaineers. From Osborne Russell: On the 1st of July Mr. Wyeth arrived from the
mouth of the Columbia on his way to the U S with a small party of men 3d The outfit arrived
from St. Louis consisting of 40 men having 20 horse carts drawn by mules and loaded with
supplies for the ensueing year They were accompanied by Dr Marcus Whitman and lady Mr H H
Spaulding and lady and Mr. W H Gray Presbyterian missionaries on their way to the Columbia to
establish a mission among the Indians in that quarter. The two ladies were gazed upon with
wonder and astonishment by the rude Savages they being the first white women ever seen by
these Indians and the first that had ever penetrated into these wild and rocky regions.From Joe Meek: But it was towards the two missionary ladies, Mrs. Whitman and Mrs. Spalding, that the chief
interest was directed; an interest that was founded in the Indian mind upon wonder, admiration,
and awe; and in the minds of the trappers upon the powerful recollections awakened by seeing in
their midst two refined Christian women, with the complexion and dress of their own mothers
and sisters. United to this startling effect of memory, was respect for the religious devotion which
had inspired them to undertake the long and dangerous journey to the Rocky Mountains, and
also a sentiment of pity for what they knew only too well yet remained to be encountered by those
delicate women in the prosecution of their duty.
Mrs. Whitman, who was in fine health, rode the greater part of the journey on horseback. She
was a large, stately, fair-skinned woman, with blue eyes and light auburn, almost golden hair.
Her manners were at once dignified and gracious. She was, both by nature and education a lady;
and had a lady’s appreciation of all that was courteous and refined; yet not without an element of
romance and heroism in her disposition strong enough to have impelled her to undertake a missionary’s
life in the wilderness.
Mrs. Spalding was a different type of woman. Talented and refined in her nature, she was less
pleasing in exterior, and less attached to that which was superficially pleasing in others. But an
indifference to outside appearances was in her case only a sign of her absorption in the work she
had taken in hand. She possessed the true missionary spirit, and the talent to make it useful in
an eminent degree; never thinking of herself, or the impression she made upon others; yet withal
very firm and capable of command. Her health, which was always rather delicate, had suffered
much from the fatigue of the journey, and the constant diet of fresh meat, and meat only, so that
she was compelled at last to abandon horseback exercise, and to keep almost entirely to the light
wagon of the missionaries.
As might be expected, the trappers turned from the contemplation of the pale, dark-haired
occupant of the wagon, with all her humility and gentleness, to observe and admire the more
striking figure, and more affably attractive manners of Mrs. Whitman. Meek, who never lost an
opportunity to see and be seen, was seen riding alongside Mrs. Whitman, answering her curious
inquiries, and entertaining her with stories of Blackfeet battles, and encounters with grizzly bears.
Poor lady! could she have looked into the future about which she was then so curious, she would
have turned back appalled, and have fled with frantic fear to the home of her grieving parents.
How could she then behold in the gay and boastful mountaineer, whose peculiarities of dress and
speech so much diverted her, the very messenger who was to bear to the home of her girlhood the
sickening tale of her bloody sacrifice to savage superstition and revenge? Yet so had fate decreed
it.Also from Meek: On the contrary, the leaders of the American Fur Company, Captain Wyeth and Captain Stuart,
paid Mrs. Whitman the most marked and courteous attentions. She shone the bright particular
star of that Rocky Mountain encampment, softening the hearts and the manners of all who
came within her womanly influence. Not a gentleman among them but felt her silent command
upon him to be his better self while she remained in his vicinity; not a trapper or camp-keeper
but respected the presence of womanhood and piety. But while the leaders paid court to her, the
bashful trappers contented themselves with promenading before her tent. Should they succeed in
catching her eye, they never failed to touch their beaver skin caps in their most studiously graceful
manner, though that should prove so dubious as to bring a mischievous smile to the blue eyes
of the observant lady.
But our friend Joe Meek did not belong by nature to the bashful brigade. He was not content with
disporting himself in his best trapper’s toggery in front of a lady’s tent. He became a not infrequent
visitor, and amused Mrs. Whitman with the best of his mountain adventures, related in his
soft, slow, yet smooth and firm utterance, and with many a merry twinkle of his mirthful dark
eyes. In more serious moments he spoke to her of the future, and of his determination, sometime,
to “settle down.” When she inquired if he had fixed upon any spot which in his imagination he
could regard as “home “ he replied that he could not content himself to return to civilized life, but
thought that when he gave up “bar fighting and Injun fighting” he should go down to the Walla
met valley and see what sort of life he could make of it there. How he lived up to this determination
will be seen hereafter.Indian Women, by Alfred Jacob Miller ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2026/07/full-13020-296852-indian_women.png)
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"An annual survey of the wolf population on Isle Royale estimated there were 37 wolves on the island this past winter — the highest number since the late 1970s. But the island’s moose population — a major food source for wolves — has dropped sharply."
Gee, I wonder why? One thing we've learned after over 70 years of studying the island is the more we know, the more we realize that we don't know. Look at the dynamics of the population levels and the other factors on the "isolated" ecosystem, not just wolf & moose. There's many other factors that effect the population levels. When an intestinal parasite nearly wiped the wolves off the island, so did the moose levels crash, but beaver came back. The moose/wolf population levels are conflicting if you use the "lots of wolves = no moose" theory. There's things so small we can't see, or other seemingly minor things that we refuse/ignore that effect the ecosystem way more than we know. It's just not that simple.....lol The studies by the real biologists that haven't picked a pro/anti wolf side have noted this from YNP to BNP. There's just not enough money to complete detailed studies on this. The money goes to anti/pro wolf because it's cool. And if the study doesn't fit the funders agenda, it gets cut. Not too many can afford to just tell the truth nowadays.......just like our news media.......lol We all know that nature likes extremes, not harmony and balance. People hate change, but it's the only thing that's inevitable. Of course there are other factors that can effect population levels, but clearly the overriding factor over the 70 year study has been more wolves = fewer moose. The whole point of any study is to learn, and be able to take what is learned and apply it elsewhere. If what we have learned on Isle Royal isn't obvious yet, it won't be in another 70 years.
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My opinion on these fine traps....I'd go with the smaller #1 1/2 music wire springs....the bigger #2s will at times contort the base.
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2 hours ago
Should these have a designated fire extinguisher spot?
I once saved an accident with one.
It was expired but worked.
I remembered its location when the
air compressor caught fire.
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Got a start on the wall this evening. I think it’s going good so far!
I used Lugnut’s method and used 8d 2 1/2” finishing nails to install the pine. Feels really strong and secure! How's the job progressing JP?
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Proudly fly your Alberta flag,,,,,, beside an upside down Canadian flag
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We ran a camera down some chuck holes, and I couldn't believe how deep and how long some of those dens were. Most of them were 12' long and 2' to 4 feet deep. I don't know what they do with the dirt because all I ever see is a small mound of dirt at the den entrance. I'm betting it's pretty cool down that deep.
I appreciate the dimensions. If we get the heat that they are predicting, I may have to dig myself a groundhog hole to live in. It'll look more like a bear den than a groundhog hole, if you ask me.
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Build a collection pen. Catch a fox. Takes about three weeks to get a half gallon. Catch another fox. Pelt the first one. Repeat. Save the pen scrapings. Check you state regs first as some states don't allow you to cage wild critters.
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10 hours ago
MTP has waxed dirt for $29.95 for a 20 lb bag plus shipping.
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10 hours ago
Ah I see. I thought your theory was about Canadians being gay. Well that goes without saying. JPs selfies are evidence of that, lol.
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I’ve had 3. Currently still have 2 I use year round. 22,000 btu ac/ 18,000 btu heat one is on the 30/28 side of my building my boat and ice cream freezers are in. That side also has. Gas wall heater. The ac stays on 72 and will freeze you out if turned lower. The heat stays on 60 but if I want it warmer during zero temperatures I turn on wall heater. The other unit is in the living quarters I built on in 2020. Same unit. I had to replace the original one in the big side after 7 years only because heat element went out. Ac still work. I sold old unit for 200 and replace it on Amazon prime days for 250. I could have just replaced element but it was easier to do it that way
Other two are what is six years old I one is five
Both are larger than recommended for the spacer in it is better to do it that way then I don’t have to struggle and it cuts down on the electric I love both of them
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11 hours ago
Wow! That's a symphony of smoke there, ABeardedTrapper! Those are the kind of leftovers you look forward to. The IPA probably was required for safety near the smoker.
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So I fired up the grill and did a pizza and a peach crisp to help cut down on heating up the house. ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2026/07/full-964-296841-8pizza.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2026/07/full-964-296842-3crisp.jpg)
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