No Profanity *** No Flaming *** No Advertising *** No Anti Trappers ***NO POLITICS
No Non-Target Catches *** No Links to Anti-trapping Sites *** No Avoiding Profanity Filter


Home~Trap Talk~ADC Forum~Trap Shed~Wilderness Trapping~International Trappers~Fur Handling

Auction Forum~Trapper Tips~Links~Gallery~Basic Sets~Convention Calendar~Chat~ Trap Collecting Forum

Trapper's Humor~Strictly Trapping~Fur Buyers Directory~Mugshots~Fur Sale Directory~Wildcrafting~The Pen and Quill

Trapper's Tales~Words From The Past~Legends~Archives~Kids Forum~Lure Formulators Forum~ Fermenter's Forum


~~~ Dobbins' Products Catalog ~~~


Minnesota Trapline Products
Please support our sponsor for the Trappers Talk Page - Minnesota Trapline Products


Print Thread
Hop To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow #7379275
10/14/21 08:58 PM
10/14/21 08:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
strike2x Offline OP
trapper
strike2x  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
Coyote opens tomorrow. Finally. Who else has truck loaded for morning? [Linked Image]


Wish I had more time to trap....
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379290
10/14/21 09:15 PM
10/14/21 09:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,681
Michigan, United States
O
ottertrapper Offline
trapper
ottertrapper  Offline
trapper
O

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,681
Michigan, United States
Good luck! Not me they need to prime up some more before I pound some steel. Have fun out there

Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379308
10/14/21 09:31 PM
10/14/21 09:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 5,214
Crivitz WI
Sprung & Rusty Offline
trapper
Sprung & Rusty  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 5,214
Crivitz WI
So pretty up there and land isn't expensive. I wish the deer hunting was better, I'd buy some land.


No Jab.
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379320
10/14/21 09:48 PM
10/14/21 09:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 758
U.P. Michigan
Spade Offline
trapper
Spade  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 758
U.P. Michigan
All packed up, and ready. Got all of my trap beds pre dug.


24 years Army Medical Corps

I only want to be known as:

A great husband, a good trapper, and a great steward of the land.
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379323
10/14/21 09:50 PM
10/14/21 09:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 45,263
james bay frontierOnt.
B
Boco Offline
trapper
Boco  Offline
trapper
B

Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 45,263
james bay frontierOnt.
Too early for land fur.


Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379334
10/14/21 09:58 PM
10/14/21 09:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
strike2x Offline OP
trapper
strike2x  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
I am setting up a couple farms and selling to a taxidermist who is ok with the fur right now. I have a nuisance permit but can't sell anything taken under that permit so I waited til opening day.


Wish I had more time to trap....
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: Boco] #7379338
10/14/21 10:01 PM
10/14/21 10:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
strike2x Offline OP
trapper
strike2x  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
Originally Posted by Boco
Too early for land fur.

What is your recommendation on when land fur will be prime enough?


Wish I had more time to trap....
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379340
10/14/21 10:04 PM
10/14/21 10:04 PM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 45,263
james bay frontierOnt.
B
Boco Offline
trapper
Boco  Offline
trapper
B

Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 45,263
james bay frontierOnt.
Not sure for your area but I would start around nov 10 for canines.
Marten around nov 1.Cats end of Nov.
This if you are selling into the raw fur market.

Last edited by Boco; 10/14/21 10:05 PM.

Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: Boco] #7379344
10/14/21 10:15 PM
10/14/21 10:15 PM
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 663
U.P. Michigan
G
garart Offline
trapper
garart  Offline
trapper
G

Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 663
U.P. Michigan
Originally Posted by Boco
Not sure for your area but I would start around nov 10 for canines.
Marten around nov 1.Cats end of Nov.
This if you are selling into the raw fur market.



This is right on for the U.P. of michigan, not so sure about those areas 60-70+ miles below the bridge.

Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379361
10/14/21 10:26 PM
10/14/21 10:26 PM
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,225
Midland, MI.
Seldom Offline
trapper
Seldom  Offline
trapper

Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,225
Midland, MI.
Most years I start coyote on 11/1 and they are just starting to become saleable and I have to be careful fleshing because of the pulling of hair roots. Strike2X is about 60 miles north of me as the crow flys. Our firearm deer season runs from 11/15-11/30 so I’m pulled during that period. This year has signs of being a strange year so I’m looking at a 12/1 start rather than a 12/1 reset as I normally would.

Last edited by Seldom; 10/14/21 10:28 PM.

"A few want to know WHY, the majority appear to be satisfied just knowing HOW!"
Youtube Channel- SeldomFales
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379368
10/14/21 10:30 PM
10/14/21 10:30 PM
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 5,471
West Central MN
20scout Offline
trapper
20scout  Offline
trapper

Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 5,471
West Central MN
Loading up the truck and camper tomorrow and heading up north Saturday to so some scouting for a few days. Farmers are still in the field, cattle are still in the pastures, deer hunters really don't want me out in the woods and I really don't care to be out there with them either. I plan on waiting a few more weeks until deer season is about over and then will go back up and see if I can thin the coyotes out somewhat then. Will knock on a few doors and see about getting a few more places to trap this fall.


Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: 20scout] #7379750
10/15/21 01:18 PM
10/15/21 01:18 PM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 45,263
james bay frontierOnt.
B
Boco Offline
trapper
Boco  Offline
trapper
B

Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 45,263
james bay frontierOnt.
Originally Posted by 20scout
Loading up the truck and camper tomorrow and heading up north Saturday to so some scouting for a few days. Farmers are still in the field, cattle are still in the pastures, deer hunters really don't want me out in the woods and I really don't care to be out there with them either. I plan on waiting a few more weeks until deer season is about over and then will go back up and see if I can thin the coyotes out somewhat then. Will knock on a few doors and see about getting a few more places to trap this fall.


While scouting you might want to introduce yourself to the hunters.They can give you some info on fur in the area occasionally and you may be able to utilize their gutpiles to set up some productive jackpots.


Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379754
10/15/21 01:24 PM
10/15/21 01:24 PM
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,638
Oscoda, Michigan
J
John-Chagnon Offline
trapper
John-Chagnon  Offline
trapper
J

Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,638
Oscoda, Michigan
I start Nov 1

Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379825
10/15/21 03:21 PM
10/15/21 03:21 PM
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,263
NWT
Ryan McLeod Offline
trapper
Ryan McLeod  Offline
trapper

Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,263
NWT
Beaver and muskrat is open today up here.


If you take care of the land the land will take care of you
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7379868
10/15/21 05:08 PM
10/15/21 05:08 PM
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,858
Northwest Territories
M
muskrat411 Offline
trapper
muskrat411  Offline
trapper
M

Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,858
Northwest Territories
HTC having beaver program again lots of them went out beaver hunting today.

Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379948
10/15/21 08:02 PM
10/15/21 08:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
strike2x Offline OP
trapper
strike2x  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
I was out all day mostly scouting new ground. I did make a few sets to see how well they will work. Found much great sign. I am going to run a few traps now and fill in the line starting November 1st. Did a lot of trail walking and note taking. Will be a big help later on. I didn't even step foot on my usual ground. I already know what is there.


Wish I had more time to trap....
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379976
10/15/21 08:34 PM
10/15/21 08:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
strike2x Offline OP
trapper
strike2x  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446
Houghton Lake, MI
Quick question for coyote trappers. Have you ever found coyote scat that looked like mostly apple skins or apple skins and grass. I found 2 piles of scat on opposite sides of a 2 track with coyote tracks in each lane. One pile of scat on each side. Figured a pair of coyote must have found an apple tree and ate some apples and a bit of grass. ( I know it wasn't from a deer hunters stand since baiting is illegal In the lower.) I know coyote will eat apples but never found scat like this. I am sure it was coyote since it was very fresh,like hours old, and tracks also same.


Wish I had more time to trap....
Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7379989
10/15/21 08:50 PM
10/15/21 08:50 PM
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 607
UP Michigan
Yooper1978 Offline
trapper
Yooper1978  Offline
trapper

Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 607
UP Michigan
Yup, I set a line. Felt good.

Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7380050
10/15/21 10:29 PM
10/15/21 10:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,681
Michigan, United States
O
ottertrapper Offline
trapper
ottertrapper  Offline
trapper
O

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,681
Michigan, United States
Originally Posted by strike2x
Quick question for coyote trappers. Have you ever found coyote scat that looked like mostly apple skins or apple skins and grass. I found 2 piles of scat on opposite sides of a 2 track with coyote tracks in each lane. One pile of scat on each side. Figured a pair of coyote must have found an apple tree and ate some apples and a bit of grass. ( I know it wasn't from a deer hunters stand since baiting is illegal In the lower.) I know coyote will eat apples but never found scat like this. I am sure it was coyote since it was very fresh,like hours old, and tracks also same.


Oh yes coyotes never pass up an easy free meal they love apples so when apples are abundant pretty common to see their turds like that.

Re: Northern Lower Michigan opener tomorrow [Re: strike2x] #7380057
10/15/21 10:57 PM
10/15/21 10:57 PM
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,638
Oscoda, Michigan
J
John-Chagnon Offline
trapper
John-Chagnon  Offline
trapper
J

Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,638
Oscoda, Michigan
good luck guys. I'm starting in November if it get cold enough.

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread