First ice here in awhile - got all excited walking to make an under ice 330 set in a pond. Fell, thus learned that ice is hard. Also learned a neglected ice auger does not cut very good. Had to use a hatchet to make the hole for the set. One week later, am sitting on the ice (so I don't fall)whacking at the hole with the hatchet to check the 330. It was late afternoon, dim twilight. The house is about 100 yards from where I was whacking the hole. Husband comes running out then starts laughing. "You're not a beaver!" He explained that his wife heard my chopping and thought I was a large beaver caught in a trap, whacking my tail on the ice. Sigh.

frank zappa,,,,,,,,, strictly commercial........

Gotta get yourself an ice spud.

Yes, and creepers.

You on a dental floss ranch?

In Montana mounting Mighty Little.......

YES, becoming a dental floss tycoon!

Where is the hidden video when we need it.

I was afraid you went under while sitting on the ice.
Happened to a friend of mine 30 yrs ago, and only his butt fell thru first and his feet stayed on ice briefly, plunging him in headfirst.

It's always wise to bring along a stout, arm sized stick about 6-10 ft long and lay it within reach to help in case you go in.

I STILL want to see a bald beaver pounding on the ice!

It's always wise to bring along a stout, arm sized stick about 6-10 ft long and lay it within reach to help in case you go in.

I carry a 6' oak walking stick with a nail and hook

Phil heres video clips of a thru the ice trapping video we have been working on . It's video of the video so it's not the best but your not the only one out there

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7u7FVUXkOw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Little more on the ice trapping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHeeoS1yh7M&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Threetined hoe........Best tool ever invented for beaver trapping

Sounds like a lady of the night with a birth defect. Hmmmmmm. Yes, now I get it.

Or a tater rake as we call it here in the hills.

I keep a tater rake on the truck or boat at all times also carry a tile spade .

Pickeroon ...very handy tool on the beaver line. Got one with a 6' handle.