Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: beaverpeeler]
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It’s a job. Period. If you look at it any other way it’s a hobby.
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: trap master]
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01/07/21 09:53 PM
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No, neither is hunting. they're not sports because they are not competitions. sports do not involve life and death. I absolutely despise when people within the "outdoor "community call it "sport hunting" In a sense, trapping is a "competition" between you and the quarry. . . . and yes, many "sports" involve life and death. . . . but I understand what you're trying to say :-)
"Humans are the hardest people to get along with." Dr. Phillip Snow
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: beaverpeeler]
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01/07/21 09:57 PM
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IMO trapping is a commercial activity, be it profitable or not, and should always be referred to as such. A "SPORT" is a desirable but unnecessary activity, whereas trapping is necessary for the following reasons:
1) It’s an activity providing seasonal income, food and clothing for many people.
2) It’s a necessary wildlife management activity to: - control the spread of dangerous diseases carried by many furbearers. - protect agricultural livestock and crops from animal damage. - control beaver flooding of road systems and developed lands.
3) It’s a necessary activity for the capture and relocation of endangered species
The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: old_newbie]
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01/07/21 10:09 PM
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Trapping is trapping, not a sport, not a hobby(even if you're a short liner), it is something only understood if you trap. JMO I like this answer
"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: bctomcat]
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01/07/21 10:09 PM
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IMO trapping is a commercial activity, be it profitable or not, and should always be referred to as such. A "SPORT" is a desirable but unnecessary activity, whereas trapping is necessary for the following reasons:
1) It’s an activity providing seasonal income, food and clothing for many people.
2) It’s a necessary wildlife management activity to: - control the spread of dangerous diseases carried by many furbearers. - protect agricultural livestock and crops from animal damage. - control beaver flooding of road systems and developed lands.
3) It’s a necessary activity for the capture and relocation of endangered species
By your definitions, hunting is a commercial activity then:
"Humans are the hardest people to get along with." Dr. Phillip Snow
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: beaverpeeler]
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01/07/21 10:13 PM
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A lot of people live in the concrete jungle and they're constantly bombarded with stories about how the planet ain't likely to make it. It comes as no surprise when they think hunting and trapping are pushing us closer to the brink.
Last edited by Posco; 01/07/21 10:14 PM.
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: Posco]
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01/07/21 10:17 PM
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A lot of people live in the concrete jungle and they're constantly bombarded with stories about how the planet ain't likely to make it. It comes as no surprise when they think hunting and trapping are pushing us closer to the brink. You would absolutely be amazed how many GW's came out of the "concrete jungle" got hired, never fished, hunted, trapped, or had any wildlife experience and don't have a clue!!!
"Humans are the hardest people to get along with." Dr. Phillip Snow
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: SJA]
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01/07/21 10:36 PM
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A lot of people live in the concrete jungle and they're constantly bombarded with stories about how the planet ain't likely to make it. It comes as no surprise when they think hunting and trapping are pushing us closer to the brink. You would absolutely be amazed how many GW's came out of the "concrete jungle" got hired, never fished, hunted, trapped, or had any wildlife experience and don't have a clue!!! Game wardens?
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: beaverpeeler]
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01/07/21 10:39 PM
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Not a sport....it can be a recreational activity....just like hunting.
It can also be a commercial activity if you sell your catch...just like a commercial fisherman.
Trapping is also vital to wildlife management, ie damage control.
Last edited by Swamp Wolf; 01/07/21 10:41 PM.
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: beaverpeeler]
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01/07/21 10:41 PM
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I agree with many of you. I've always considered myself a farmer and a trapper. Both time honored occupations.
My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: beaverpeeler]
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01/07/21 10:47 PM
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Let’s spin the optics maybe as researchers and historical advocate. And the few $$ allows for the next years research. If y’all actually counted the billable hours it takes to gain the data that is passed on the fed and state game departments I’m sure it would be in the millions.
So maybe it’s part wildlife research conservationist and part historical advocate.
At least that’s how I tell it to who asks.
AZ2020
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: beaverpeeler]
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01/07/21 10:48 PM
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Not a sport, a heritage. My great grandfather trapped through the depression in the hills of Kentucky to survive. His father before him trapped, as did his son. They knew even then it was beneficial to the wildlife.
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Re: Is trapping a sport?
[Re: Dirt]
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01/07/21 10:52 PM
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I guess if you kill fur for fun and throw it away its a sport. As soon as you sell what you catch for a monetary income,it is commercial. We have this gubmint organization called the Internal Revenue Service. In thier opinion if you sell stuff and don't make a profit it is called a hobby. It is not monetary income, if you lose money. P.S. The general public disaproves of hobby (for recreation) trapping. I believe the last sentence is true. No need to feed the anti's
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