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I'm getting to old for this #6699064
12/19/19 06:28 PM
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but I still love it 4 feet of snow [ powder ] mile an a half 14 degrees was a great walk in on snowshoe's , [Linked Image]
and then I got to first set a nice beaver and the next was empty, but the next set was out on thin ice , drop ice pick an it when thru oh know ,and I have a huge beaver in trap now I have to chisel a big hole an get beaver out with out going in to water , [Linked Image]
got it out, with out falling in then I have to cross creek to get the next two traps , ice would not hold my 100 pound body , now snow shoe are cover with ice an snow , thank god nothing in traps ,so I have 100 pounds of beaver and 5 traps an 5 stands chisel , to haul out a mile an half , [Linked Image]
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got it done smile

Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699068
12/19/19 06:31 PM
12/19/19 06:31 PM
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Nice work Roy

Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699071
12/19/19 06:35 PM
12/19/19 06:35 PM
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Peoria County Illinois
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You worked harder than most millennials do all week...


Just passin through
Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699072
12/19/19 06:35 PM
12/19/19 06:35 PM
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The next trip you won’t need the snowshoes if the trail packs solid, Them beaver will be there in the spring Cuz. Nice catch sure beats a mangy yote like I got. LOL


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699074
12/19/19 06:37 PM
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How does one get a beaver to back up into a trap? smile


jim
Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699092
12/19/19 06:51 PM
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lol [ jctunnelrat ] I was wondering who would see that tail catch

Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699093
12/19/19 06:52 PM
12/19/19 06:52 PM
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Central, SD
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Back up no they are otter fast up there.


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699099
12/19/19 06:55 PM
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hard to believe a beaver can get that far thru a 330 , an a huge one

Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699103
12/19/19 06:58 PM
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Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699127
12/19/19 07:10 PM
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And a Good day !!!


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Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699136
12/19/19 07:17 PM
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yes a great day with god an his creation [the woods an animals]

Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699141
12/19/19 07:20 PM
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Nice work! You guys can keep all that snow up there. smile


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Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699151
12/19/19 07:26 PM
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LOL 100 lbs. That is you for sure.

Good Job!!!!!

STANLEY

Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699157
12/19/19 07:32 PM
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was waiting for someone to see that , it only took one leg to break ice ,lol

Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699159
12/19/19 07:33 PM
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Thanks for taking me with on a walk-along. grin

That's a lot of work. At least your day wasn't boring.


Eh...wot?

Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699177
12/19/19 07:45 PM
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Wabash, IN USA
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Good job, thanks for sharing the pics!


"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"

Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699249
12/19/19 08:34 PM
12/19/19 08:34 PM
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sounds like a nice trip, always enjoyed my time in the U.P in the winter... the wind out here can get annoying at times.


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Re: I'm getting to old for this [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6699357
12/19/19 10:03 PM
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Good photos and write up, thanks.....jk


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