I would be thrilled to have more time to trap. We get swaped at work that time of year, so my trapping has only been behind the house only. Some day soon, oh some day soooooon!!!

A lot of good reasons for trapping so far. It is very interesting what trapping means to different people. As some have already said my early years trapping was for the thrill of catching and learning about the animals. As I grew older it also became a way to buy Christmas gifts for the kids when times were tough. Now days it is for the pure enjoyment of being in the outdoors and matching wits with the critters. I don't think I will ever grow tired of wondering what is at the next set. The anticipation of the catch or miss will always keep me moving forward.

Absolutely enjoyment! Love the critters, gear, tinkering and the folks involved!

enjoyment -

Defintiely for the enjoyment. Love being able to spend the time outdoors with my sons and nephews. 2nd place is the challnege for sure, can't replace that feeling of accomplishment when your hard work pays off

Not mine but I bet I make a trapper out of him

At my age, chasing the memories... maybe meeting a few new challenges and making some new memories along the way too.

Trapping is the funnest part-time job I've ever had. Of course I try to make money while making memories. First are always special too.

I enjoy the outdoors and the challenge. In this area trapping really follows the fur price curve. Right now there are not many people trapping so the coyote population has went up. Somebody needs to (TRY) and keep the predator population in check.

It like a mountain. I trap because it's there?

Trapping is my son and I time to bond and take in the great outdoors.

We both look forward to it. We don't need big number catches as that's not the whole reason we do it.

Nothing more exciting to see my son hurrying to the traps to try to beat me on checking them.

Some times I pull tricks out of the bag like parking his side of the truck up against some brush to give me a head start,

I have even been accused of hiding his gear so he has to look for it while I am trotting off to the traps.

I might be getting slower but I still can make it fair. Lol

I want to make money, enjoy doing it, and spend time with my children. I also want people to not worry about what I get out of trapping.

For me trapping is the only way I have found to make an easy six figure income and attract beautiful shallow-minded women at the same time. Oh, and also wear stylish clothes and drive flashy cars on a company expense account. Personally, I don’t care about the challenges, traditions, memories, being smarter than a beaver, or even a good game of ten pins! It’s the money, broads, clothes, and cars.

The wood crackling in the stove in the wall tent...

The smell of a cattail swamp at first light...

The band of elk kicking up snow as they disappear over the hill...

The coyote tracks following my trail, knowing that I have a snare right around the corner...

A long day after many miles of line, then putting up fur, then the last toddie before the sleeping bag...


To me, that's trapping.

A good income for those who enjoy the outdoor life.

The smell of a cattail swamp at first light... oh ya

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