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I brought a chicken inside to rest and heal that I could have easily culled from my flock , and I briefly thought about how anti-trappers view our heritage. Trappers were once seen as essential members of early communities, providers of food, fur, and knowledge of the land. Yet now, mention the word “trapper” and many people immediately picture cruelty, or neglect. What people often forget is that trapping, for many, is neither sport nor spectacle. It’s management of wildlife populations, an understanding of ecosystems, and a way of life handed down through generations. Most trappers I’ve met or read about, care deeply about the land and the animals on it. They know the trails, the habits, the seasons. But the moment the word “trap” enters the conversation, defenses go up. It’s as if the simple act of harvesting an animal—no matter how regulated, humane, or necessary automatically paints someone as a villain. I suppose the bad reputation comes from a mix of misunderstanding, outdated images, and the emotional response many people have when they imagine an animal in a trap. And yes, there have been irresponsible trappers, people who misuse the craft or ignore ethics—just as there are irresponsible people in any field. But they are not the whole story, and they shouldn’t define everyone who practices trapping respectfully. I'm proud to tell others I trap and I hope that legacy continues through my children.
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1 minute ago
Just renewed my Outdoor and small game licence in Ontario. Licences are a tax. Then they charge a "goods and services tax" for issuing, so taxing a tax. I can't use the words here I want to.
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3 minutes ago
We use mostly boston rounds with polyseal caps. Don't have a problem with them breaking down from the essence while in storage for a few years. Clear is the bottles we prefer. I want to see what is in the contents and how much mustard is contained in the essence. We store all of our bulk essence in the dark or wooden a large wooden box. Is more or less mustard preferred? Curious since I don’t know
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This deep snow and cold sure shut down raccoon trapping, but it makes the otters move. Caught this one in a deep run set, belisle 220 on a v stand. ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/12/full-13020-277484-screenshot_20251206_105029_gallery.jpg)
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5 minutes ago
Yes driving East to Sioux Falls can have some a erratic price differences of 25-40 cents a gallon in the same trip.
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15 minutes ago
Done - PayPal
Get Will
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22 minutes ago
I have one and I love it. I have also already killed one, my fault. I'm going to be using mine today to marinate some jerky. I will take a few pictures as I do. Post them back here so can see how Im using it for that.
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22 minutes ago
I think you are right Vinki seeing your kid(s) accomplish even more than you have is as great of a dad moment as you will ever git.
Ppl just love my boy and marvel at some of his exploits all the while I think to myself that I am either a great sire or a great coach. Ah heck probably both!
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23 minutes ago
Think any of those are wolves ?
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27 minutes ago
In the profile settings page there is a box that says - "Turn off lightbox ( 1 - yes, 0 - no)" What is a lightbox, and what is it used for? Also, how do I get the K back in the white box in my log in profile?
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You're a good man, Mac!
It is very tough for some of use to realize, and then accept the fact that we are not what we used to be. I know it has been for me. A while back I related an incident that I went through out on the Lake in which I got myself into a jam that I was very lucky to get myself out of. It made me finally realize it was time for a change. Still very hard for me to accept but if I want to see another dawn on the marsh, I have to.
Thank you for the annual reminder!
Moosetrot Ray You like myself are fortunate enough to have son's looking out for us. I haven't gone duck hunt the last two seasons because I'm not ready to be in the marsh alone. Do not want to trouble my son with thinking he has to take me. In fairness to him we chose to go squirrel hunting few times instead. Which is something we have slway done at least on day. Every year since he was 12 do at least one day walking up some squirrels. I actually feel bad about how much he looks out for me in the woods last 3 years. I'm blessed to have him. Maybe its pay back for the times I I literally carried him piggy back because mud was to deep for his boots. I know you did the same with your boy. Mac
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Yeah this is a cool thread thanks for posting Mack.
Wrestle Coach I've been thinking on exactly what you did getting a saw for butchering only. I might just get a 2nd one like the first so that I could use the same batteries and be on stand by for when the older one finally quits!
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I'm going to look into a pair of bunny boots, I see some options in my size. Thanks guys, the only days I have off work are typically real cold or raining, I have good rain gear, may as well invest into some better cold weather gear. I Think this is why I I like hunting in bad weather t her so much. When I was younger and Ironworking I would get rained out or couldn't get on the steel whenever its covered with ice and I spent those days hunting. Some how I seem to equate nasty weather with good hunting now. OR maybe critters moved more with weather systems but I have a fondness for weather most stay home in.
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I tried a non-preserved ground up fish in some DPs. It got “ripe” in about 3 days. But, the riper it got, the more the critters loved it.
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48 minutes ago
Calabasas add had 50rd boxs of 9mm for under $8 after rebait I noticed.
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1 hour ago
I found the name on the internet. I've lived here over 60 years and never heard of him. Probably a transplant from the cities
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1 hour ago
I’ve been in some of the southern AZ border units. If I’m hunting by myself, I find myself looking over my shoulder for the 2 legged creatures instead of the four legged creatures. That’s after watching that I don’t step on illegal’s trash and litter, which in some areas, is disgusting. Will be nice to see more wall built.
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1 hour ago
Good video on how to package them for shipping. How about having your friend post a video on how to skin flesh, split lips and eyelids, and stretch them for FHA sale ?
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1 hour ago
Most of where I trap and have trapped beaver involves going through woods. Carrying 10' sections of rebar invariably results in branches grabbing the bars, as well as struggling to keep them from going this way and that. However simply grabbing the end of a bar or three is simple, and the trailing ends follow over whatever I subject them to. Easy.
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1 hour ago
Hey Lee, been awhile since we talked! Hope life as been kind to you. Wish yotes were worth killing! Take care and good to hear your on the green side!
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1 hour ago
Had about a 20 year run of drinking/ using goat milk, but been a few years now Goat blahhh cant stand it
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