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Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7316327
07/29/21 07:46 AM
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I enjoy the barn photos. Not sure why anyone would have their nose out of joint with them.

Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7316375
07/29/21 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LLtrapper
Actually yotetrapper 30 I am more in line with what Job said in Job 9:20. Lots of truth in that statement for all of us. Most I might add. LLL

Just looked it up. Yup funny how pertinent the words of the Bible are to this day


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Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7316402
07/29/21 09:29 AM
07/29/21 09:29 AM
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Pottawatamie co. IA
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By merely mentioning the plank in my eye you proclaim a plank in your own. That is why Job had it right to begin with. LLL


Isaiah 51:6 But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail.
Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7316430
07/29/21 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by LLtrapper
By merely mentioning the plank in my eye you proclaim a plank in your own. That is why Job had it right to begin with. LLL


I can't argue with that. Why I usually don't comment very much on religion threads. I certainly have no right to judge. But no one does, really, besides God. But because, like everyone, I do judge people at times, I tend not to post about how great of a Christian I am... because I'm not.


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Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7316435
07/29/21 10:28 AM
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Pottawatamie co. IA
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You mentioned you don’t go to church because of people like me. Interesting to think that there are sinners and hypocrites in the church. I believe that is where sinners and hypocrites should be. There are no good people. Just those who are forgiven daily by grace. I never claimed to be perfect or righteous. I know how I should be but fall short daily. Being a Christian puts a target on one’s back. Right away half or more want to point out your “hypocrisy “ as they know a couple verses that all nonbelievers know. It would not matter how righteous you were they hate the thought that you are a Christian. So half hate because of my faith before I ever say a word about anything else. LLL


Isaiah 51:6 But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail.
Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: nimzy] #7316448
07/29/21 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by nimzy


If I finish that book I’ll have to join the self promoting, alleged big numbers club. Seems like a ruthless competitive bunch.



Market it in the same way Phil Brown is marketing his new video. Almost none lol, no bravado, no machismo, no bringing into question anyone else's accomplishments.

I patiently await.


"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7316458
07/29/21 11:07 AM
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Well said .


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Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: yotetrapper30] #7316546
07/29/21 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by yotetrapper30
Originally Posted by LLtrapper
By merely mentioning the plank in my eye you proclaim a plank in your own. That is why Job had it right to begin with. LLL


I can't argue with that. Why I usually don't comment very much on religion threads. I certainly have no right to judge. But no one does, really, besides God. But because, like everyone, I do judge people at times, I tend not to post about how great of a Christian I am... because I'm not.



That judgement thing is way off the charts in society today.


Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7316560
07/29/21 02:35 PM
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I think there should be a federal "Coon Commission" to look into all coon trappers numbers. When we find those who have fudged thier numbers we can burn them on the planks.

Only seasoned cat trappers will be allowed on the Commission for they are more virtuous.


Give an illegal alien a fish and he eats for a day. Deport him and you never have to feed him ever again!
Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7316649
07/29/21 04:46 PM
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Talking to some locals at the NTA, most seemed to think a 1000 coon season would be easy based on what they see at night with a thermal. The numbers they were talking were staggering.

Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: Rat Masterson] #7316706
07/29/21 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Rat Masterson
Talking to some locals at the NTA, most seemed to think a 1000 coon season would be easy based on what they see at night with a thermal. The numbers they were talking were staggering.


There is no competition anymore so I would agree. When I trapped my first 1000 coon season there were four guys in every row and they were all top lot trappers. Killing a thousand is the easy part. Taking care of the catch is something completely different and even today would be the one thing that shuts the door on many trying. Good time to do it if you wanted to but you are going to catch as many as you can afford. Zero profit to be made is also a show stopper. That is why I let a 11 season run end. It was not worth what it would cost to do it.


Isaiah 51:6 But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail.
Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: Dragger] #7316708
07/29/21 06:46 PM
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There is. It is called the IRS
Originally Posted by Dragger
I think there should be a federal "Coon Commission" to look into all coon trappers numbers. When we find those who have fudged thier numbers we can burn them on the planks.

Only seasoned cat trappers will be allowed on the Commission for they are more virtuous.


Isaiah 51:6 But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail.
Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7316749
07/29/21 07:27 PM
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I never came close to a thousand. 100 in two weeks wears me out and I am tired of coon trapping. Starts to be more work than pleasure.


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: Dragger] #7316903
07/29/21 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dragger
I think there should be a federal "Coon Commission" to look into all coon trappers numbers. When we find those who have fudged thier numbers we can burn them on the planks.

Only seasoned cat trappers will be allowed on the Commission for they are more virtuous.

LOL. Best post in this thread.

Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: IowaTrapper] #7354036
09/12/21 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by IowaTrapper
Well I'll speak my thoughts on this, as I actually have a youtube series where I set out last year to catch 1000 coon, I indeed fell short, as a matter of fact I only have one 1000 coon season where I caught 1082. I know and will gladly admit, there are many trappers that run circles around me, I will never deny that. When I hit my life goal of 1000 coon season I got alot of haters out of it with phrases like "must be nice to be single" or "with I didn't have a job". I started filming to show that a blue collar guy like myself, with a young family, and a full time job can still hit goals and push to those goals. My series I created was strictly to show that drive, and to help beginning trappers learn a few techniques, strategies, and things to look for along my road line. Yes I've gotten alot of people that look at me in a very negative way, but I know people like LLL as well as many other both on and off this page can put me to shame when it comes to numbers. I've got alot to learn myself, I know this, but I feel it's my obligation to pass on what I do know, and the amount of young people that have reached out to me, seeking advice, and wanting to get into our sport has really inspired me to keep doing what I'm doing. I met a few people this past week thst are very quiet with what they do, and catch literally hundreds of many species of animals in just 3 months. I was very fortunate to pick the brains of those people for a few hours. As far as answering this question, if your here to toot your horn I'd say keep it quiet, if your here to help the next generation, share whatever you are willing to share!

What’s your YouTube channel I’d love to watch. Nevermind I found it you now have one more subscriber love it!

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Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: Artrapper16] #7354045
09/12/21 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Artrapper16
Originally Posted by IowaTrapper
Well I'll speak my thoughts on this, as I actually have a youtube series where I set out last year to catch 1000 coon, I indeed fell short, as a matter of fact I only have one 1000 coon season where I caught 1082. I know and will gladly admit, there are many trappers that run circles around me, I will never deny that. When I hit my life goal of 1000 coon season I got alot of haters out of it with phrases like "must be nice to be single" or "with I didn't have a job". I started filming to show that a blue collar guy like myself, with a young family, and a full time job can still hit goals and push to those goals. My series I created was strictly to show that drive, and to help beginning trappers learn a few techniques, strategies, and things to look for along my road line. Yes I've gotten alot of people that look at me in a very negative way, but I know people like LLL as well as many other both on and off this page can put me to shame when it comes to numbers. I've got alot to learn myself, I know this, but I feel it's my obligation to pass on what I do know, and the amount of young people that have reached out to me, seeking advice, and wanting to get into our sport has really inspired me to keep doing what I'm doing. I met a few people this past week thst are very quiet with what they do, and catch literally hundreds of many species of animals in just 3 months. I was very fortunate to pick the brains of those people for a few hours. As far as answering this question, if your here to toot your horn I'd say keep it quiet, if your here to help the next generation, share whatever you are willing to share!

What’s your YouTube channel I’d love to watch



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6NPPI75Le0

Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7354055
09/12/21 04:59 PM
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Iowa Trapper. Please keep up the videos. Informative and what it’s all about.

Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7354071
09/12/21 05:21 PM
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I don't have the shop or freezer space for 1000 anything but maybe rats but I do think 1000 coon would be doable if one were so inclined. Trash Pandas are everywhere and if I had 100 DPs I bet I could do it in a month or less but problem is the coon wouldn't even pay for the traps.


Wish I had more time to trap....
Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: strike2x] #7354179
09/12/21 07:38 PM
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Pottawatamie co. IA
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Originally Posted by strike2x
I don't have the shop or freezer space for 1000 anything but maybe rats but I do think 1000 coon would be doable if one were so inclined. Trash Pandas are everywhere and if I had 100 DPs I bet I could do it in a month or less but problem is the coon wouldn't even pay for the traps.


Not to mention no competition. I could do it in a couple weeks. I have when there were 4 other good trappers in the same right of way. My suggestion has always been to get a pair of hip boots and a sharp knife and skinning machine. DPs are fine but they fall of to a 20% catch rate in a couple days. Water sets just keep on getting better.

Keep videos and a catch record. I will be watching too while fishing and hunting. LLL


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Re: 1000 coon season question [Re: LLtrapper] #7375243
10/09/21 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by LLtrapper
Originally Posted by Rat Masterson
Talking to some locals at the NTA, most seemed to think a 1000 coon season would be easy based on what they see at night with a thermal. The numbers they were talking were staggering.


There is no competition anymore so I would agree. When I trapped my first 1000 coon season there were four guys in every row and they were all top lot trappers. Killing a thousand is the easy part. Taking care of the catch is something completely different and even today would be the one thing that shuts the door on many trying. Good time to do it if you wanted to but you are going to catch as many as you can afford. Zero profit to be made is also a show stopper. That is why I let a 11 season run end. It was not worth what it would cost to do it.


This is extremely true Larry. I did it once and I quit trapping in the first week of January because I was burnt out and didn't want to scrape coon every single night after running traps and skinning coon all day and night.

I find it interesting that nobody traps anymore in NE Iowa I can name 4-5 guys within 10 miles of my town who will be trapping no matter what. No they're not 1000 coon guys most are 2-400 coon guys who are older guys who just enjoy doing it.

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