Bear trapping in Maine,any interest?
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09/27/19 09:09 AM
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Me and some of my buddies have been trapping bears here in Maine for about 20 years. One of my buddies is a Maine guide and is willing to take 1-3 guys this year if there is any intrest. The best trapping will be from now through 3 ed week in Oct if they are not dened up by then. If any of you are interested just shoot me a PM. We normally have the best success with blind trail sets. Between me and my buddies we have all of the snares needed
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness
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Re: Bear trapping in Maine,any interest?
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09/27/19 09:52 AM
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I should mention that its also hound season and we are allowed two bear in Maine one trapping and one hunting so it would be possible to get two as there are alot of houndsmen in this area as well.
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness
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Re: Bear trapping in Maine,any interest?
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09/27/19 11:32 AM
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Dont need a group just one or two will be fine.
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness
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Re: Bear trapping in Maine,any interest?
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09/27/19 12:19 PM
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Dont need a group just one or two will be fine. I'd love to plan a trip, but it isn't going to happen this year.
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Re: Bear trapping in Maine,any interest?
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You say your friend is a guide, would he be charging a guide fee? What about lodging? Lobsters ? Wish it wasn't a 30-hour drive! I would get in the truck and go right now.
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Re: Bear trapping in Maine,any interest?
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09/27/19 01:25 PM
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Last time I went to Maine I flew. I shot a bear with hounds and then I trapped three and lost all three (pulled out). Really want to try this again. Just curious, how did they pull out? small bears? We do set the stop kind of big to allow the little bears to slip out. We have snared more than a dozen in the past few years and none ever pulled out. Once we figured it out, this: Turned into this: We only snare on active baits.
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Re: Bear trapping in Maine,any interest?
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09/27/19 01:27 PM
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A little more notice and I would be interested. Maybe in a year or two for me.
BernieB, you could swing through WI on your way out and we could meet up. Mark me down as well, wish it was a bit more notice its something I want to try at least once
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: Bear trapping in Maine,any interest?
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09/27/19 01:36 PM
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You say your friend is a guide, would he be charging a guide fee? What about lodging? Lobsters ? Wish it wasn't a 30-hour drive! I would get in the truck and go right now. Well drive here and I'll drive the rest!
I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
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Re: Bear trapping in Maine,any interest?
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09/27/19 01:48 PM
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You say your friend is a guide, would he be charging a guide fee? What about lodging? Lobsters ? Wish it wasn't a 30-hour drive! I would get in the truck and go right now. Well drive here and I'll drive the rest! I'll drive from WI to ohio.
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