Carolinafoxer,
You are spot on! There are game trails all over this property and the understory, due to recent controlled burns, is very clean. Predators have 0 reasons to hold to the roads.

This is today's catch. Pulled all traps today. Just got home a few minutes ago...very long drive.

I will post my totals for those interested after I rest up a while...

Thanks for the trip. Enjoyed it greatly.

Another good run Swamp. Nice work.

agree,i'm jealous.

7th year on one property. 5th year on the other.

11 checks on one property. 10 checks on the other.

Coon catch was way off....caught nearly 60 there last winter. Landowners let all deer feeders run out a month b4 I got there. Coons scattered. Bobcat, beaver, and otter catch was 1/2 of normal on these properties. Minimal sign there this time. There are few to no grey fox there. Have caught only 7 or 8 in 7 years.

Coyote catch was close to average, but best catch there was 3 years ago with 37 in 12 checks. Most catches over the years have been 12 to 20.

2019 totals:
16 coyotes
5 bobcats
2 red fox
18 coons
21 possums
5 beavers
1 otter

sounds like you are doin a good job.

Landowners have asked me back next winter. Hope I'm able!