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I suppose the bad reputation comes from a mix of misunderstanding, outdated images, and the emotional response many people have when they imagine an animal in a trap.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.

Is more or less mustard preferred? Curious since I don’t know

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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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!

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?

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!

https://www.aol.com/tennessee-grandfather-3-month-old-051252776.html.......How sad and they knew they had a problem......jk

Calabasas add had 50rd boxs of 9mm for under $8 after rebait I noticed.

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

Sale pending

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.

Goat blahhh cant stand it