One stroke at age 41 was enough for me. Lost a carotid on r. Side with brain blockage that only partway dissipated... power on. Then rest

That will do it.I forgot myself 4 metal rods and two removed discs with two now fused vertebra in my lower back.But my back is as good as new now.

Trapped till I was 83. and thought it was time to quit. Still trap Groundhogs in the summer time.87 now/

by any chance did you weigh that beast Mountain Man??

Right after my 66th birthday, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and shortly after, I had surgery. I will say that physically, it set me back for a little while. It also made me realize that we're not going to be here for ever. I prayed and asked the good Lord for forgiveness and have since been at peace with myself. That was a year ago and so far, my PSA levels remain undetectable, I have learned to not take anything for granted. I enjoy going to Church, helping neighbors, long hikes, bicycling, working in my garden, traveling with my wife, and fishing with my grand kids. I try to enjoy every day to the fullest and I thank God for each day he gives me!!!

Good for you WVCritter.

and look at it this way,with our bad eyes we get to be reminded what a big set of castors looks like year round,everytime we shower.

83 a month ago. Actively trapped until age 77 when diabetic complications grounded me. Been a computer trapper since then.

I'm just shy of 63, my fur shed helper is 61 and a half.

beaverpeeler... no offense buddy, but you're like me... you out punted your coverage...

You sure that isn't your daughter???

Genetics doesn't play fair. I call foul! But it's true, everybody thinks I robbed the cradle and she is exactly 14 months younger than me.

Shave and you will look 10 years younger.

Very true.Also some people don't get grey hair.My wife is a year older then me and not a grey hair on her.

Yes, it was the biggest I have caught to date and it was 16#. By the way, I am MnMan which stands for Minnesota man, not mountain man....I don't like heights.

The three amigos . . . left to right, Trapper Ron, Muskrat, and Trader Vic. 68, 67, 66. Get 'er done!

Just turned 63 here few days back..Last 5 years been kinda hard on me, wore out few body parts. I feel good though and I'm slowly getting back up to speed. Won't ever be able to tear up ground again like I did at 57. Figure to scratch and kick at it best I can until they plant me in it.
People say they haven't seen to many pictures with me smiling. Hard not to smile after spend beautiful day riding 50-60 miles of trails with friends.



Mac

Stroof! I was right then. Out of all that we have, what? Three (?) guys under fifty? Wow! Probably more than half the rest of us are older than even our fifties. Wow.

Gentlemen: That's sobering! Isn't it?

conventions are starting to look like some sort of AARP function.

I don't know about Europe, but if'n you want to see younger trappers here we need another sustained fur boom. Even then I think the recruitment of new younger trappers would be minimal as most have better things to do.....like look at their cell phones.