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Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever #7324265
08/07/21 06:58 PM
08/07/21 06:58 PM
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Anyone else doing anything today to get ready for the season? [Linked Image]

Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7324281
08/07/21 07:11 PM
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Northern Nevada
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I was cutting hay today and flushed 9 coyotes out of the field, and it made me itch to get some steel in the ground. I’ll probably start cleaning traps tomorrow since we’re taking a one day break from harvest so the balers can catch up


"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7324294
08/07/21 07:20 PM
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W NY
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Bought a new tarp at harbor freight today to make more wax dirt this week


NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7324380
08/07/21 09:03 PM
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NE KS
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My new bridger #3s came in the mail today, going to get started on them tommorrow need to degrease, and night latch them.

Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7324402
08/07/21 09:26 PM
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Pennsylvania
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Spent most of the morning continuing on building the new skinning shack inside my barn. Trying to get it done to free up time for cleaning/dying/ waxing

Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7324463
08/07/21 10:39 PM
08/07/21 10:39 PM
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2A Sanctuaries-W. OK & N. NM
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Traps are dyed and waxed. I'm making waxed dirt next weekend. It feels great to be ahead of schedule!

The only downside is I find myself doing a lot of shopping for supplies I want (probably don't need).

Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7324999
08/08/21 04:45 PM
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western, Iowa
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And the beat goes on...... [Linked Image]
[Linked Image]

Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7325019
08/08/21 05:03 PM
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Nope it's all done wax dirt done too eek


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Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7325025
08/08/21 05:18 PM
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West Central MN
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Finished up waxing my traps this afternoon. Wax sand was made several weeks ago when we had such beastly hot weather. A bit early for scouting but I'm still checking things out and even got a few new farms to trap after deer hunting this fall. Did some minor mods on my camper earlier so that is ready to go. Bought way too much stuff at the national and state conventions and still looking forward to Coyote Days in a few weeks! Fall can't seem to get here soon enough, like a kid waiting for Christmas!


Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7325084
08/08/21 06:31 PM
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Been doing some looking around the deeper ponds in the area. Finding a lot of rat bank runs. The shallow ponds are dried up and I think the rats are moving to deeper water ponds and lakes now. Have seen a few even hit on the roads. Also starting to get a few coyotes on trail cameras. I am ready, just need a little bait and lure. Bring on the fall!!!

Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: backroadsarcher] #7325107
08/08/21 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by backroadsarcher
Been doing some looking around the deeper ponds in the area. Finding a lot of rat bank runs. The shallow ponds are dried up and I think the rats are moving to deeper water ponds and lakes now. Have seen a few even hit on the roads. Also starting to get a few coyotes on trail cameras. I am ready, just need a little bait and lure. Bring on the fall!!!


I'm jealous of you northern guys with the rats, mink, etc. The variety sounds like a lot of fun.

Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: Blaine County] #7326438
08/10/21 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Blaine County
Originally Posted by backroadsarcher
Been doing some looking around the deeper ponds in the area. Finding a lot of rat bank runs. The shallow ponds are dried up and I think the rats are moving to deeper water ponds and lakes now. Have seen a few even hit on the roads. Also starting to get a few coyotes on trail cameras. I am ready, just need a little bait and lure. Bring on the fall!!!


I'm jealous of you northern guys with the rats, mink, etc. The variety sounds like a lot of fun.


Fun but expensive lol. We did a mixed line last year. This year we are going back to dry land predators. In continuing on with the thread theme, I spent $300 with Marty at Keg Creek yesterday getting bait, lure, and urine. I see it as an investment in making memories with my 13 year old son.

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Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7327742
08/11/21 06:57 PM
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One more step closer to getting ready for Coyote Armageddon 2021. Ordered two days ago, shipped yesterday, and arrived today direct from Keg Creek. Anybody willing to comment on successes or not with these bait and lure choices? [Linked Image]

Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7327765
08/11/21 07:34 PM
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Oklahoma
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I better get busy.


“I don't know, Chief, if he's very smart or very dumb.”
Capt. Quint
Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7327811
08/11/21 08:19 PM
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2A Sanctuaries-W. OK & N. NM
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Originally Posted by FDChief

Fun but expensive lol. We did a mixed line last year. This year we are going back to dry land predators. In continuing on with the thread theme, I spent $300 with Marty at Keg Creek yesterday getting bait, lure, and urine. I see it as an investment in making memories with my 13 year old son.


Same here on memories with my sons. I am actually trying to work remotely from the line for a month this winter. They'll be there most of the time. Fingers crossed I can pull it off.

That's a lot of supplies!



Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7329301
08/13/21 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FDChief
One more step closer to getting ready for Coyote Armageddon 2021. Ordered two days ago, shipped yesterday, and arrived today direct from Keg Creek. Anybody willing to comment on successes or not with these bait and lure choices? [Linked Image]
hope u kill a lot of coyotes with those Jr's i sold u Marty make great bait and lures

Last edited by Minklongliner; 08/13/21 04:16 PM.

Aka Toyota big time water Trapper mink coon rats
Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7330536
08/15/21 07:05 AM
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From my experience, if Marty makes it it will work!

Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7330711
08/15/21 11:03 AM
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Marty's showtime is big producer for me.

Making waxed dirt today, canning tomatoes, and spraying weeds. Always something trapping-related going on in background for me.


Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can buy you a trapping license and that's pretty close.
Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: Minklongliner] #7330743
08/15/21 12:09 PM
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western, Iowa
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Originally Posted by Minklongliner
Originally Posted by FDChief
One more step closer to getting ready for Coyote Armageddon 2021. Ordered two days ago, shipped yesterday, and arrived today direct from Keg Creek. Anybody willing to comment on successes or not with these bait and lure choices? [Linked Image]
hope u kill a lot of coyotes with those Jr's i sold u Marty make great bait and lures


We are loaded for WAR!!!!! We have another lure order coming in the mail yet and another 80 gallons of waxed dirt to make yet. We have family in from Ohio and Missouri this weekend but still managed to add some creek chubs and gar to the freezer for bait.[Linked Image]

Last edited by FDChief; 08/15/21 12:24 PM.
Re: Trapped for 35 years and I still get the fever [Re: FDChief] #7333834
08/19/21 05:10 AM
08/19/21 05:10 AM

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I'm with ya Chief. 51 years trapping for me and still I like "loading" traps.
You and me are hooked for life I bet.

Blessings,
Mark

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