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If you could.only trap one species #7695005
10/18/22 02:05 PM
10/18/22 02:05 PM
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West Virginia,age 49
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Of fur.

What would it be and why.

This thread has nothing to do with current prices or money to be made or not made..

I'd just like to know what yall like to trap and why.


IF IDIOTS GREW ON TREES THIS PLACE WOULD BE AN ORCHARD !

Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695007
10/18/22 02:08 PM
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As a kid, my dad had several big ponds he would trap when they had frozen over. He let me set some weasel traps. I loved trapping weasel; still think that's my favorite.


I don't care how nice the hand soap smells, you should never walk out of the restroom sniffing your fingers.
Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695015
10/18/22 02:19 PM
10/18/22 02:19 PM
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Coyote or wolf but I've never trapped any wolves

Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695017
10/18/22 02:23 PM
10/18/22 02:23 PM
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Ooo thats a close one. A tie between coyote and coon. Coon for nostalgia and coyote for the challenge.

Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695019
10/18/22 02:25 PM
10/18/22 02:25 PM
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Central Oregon
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Bobcat 1st

Coyote 2nd



I would love to trap cougar , wolf , and bear ......all illegal here though


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Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695021
10/18/22 02:28 PM
10/18/22 02:28 PM
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I trap all species,always have.
My favourite is probably lynx in the dead of winter.
Beautiful animal and amazing fur
Beaver a close second.

Last edited by Boco; 10/18/22 02:29 PM.

Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695022
10/18/22 02:28 PM
10/18/22 02:28 PM
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Adirondacks, NY
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FISHER! The greatest predator for bit's size.

Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695023
10/18/22 02:29 PM
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Interior Alaska
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I love the smell of burning spruce---I love the sound of a spring time goose---I love the feel of 40 below---from my trapline I will never go!
Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695035
10/18/22 02:38 PM
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Alaska and Washington State
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Alaska and Washington State
marten


"My life is better than your vacation"
Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695039
10/18/22 02:40 PM
10/18/22 02:40 PM
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
Bobcat

Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695041
10/18/22 02:42 PM
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Over there.
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Over there.
Mice are the only thing I'm good at. So mice. Lol

Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695054
10/18/22 03:04 PM
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Perry, NY
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Coon, hands down. Huge variety of ways to catch them water or land. Plentiful for big catches if that's your thing. Beautiful fur.

Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695055
10/18/22 03:10 PM
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Ohio
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Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695058
10/18/22 03:12 PM
10/18/22 03:12 PM
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100 Mile House, BC Can
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Marten because they are easy to put up and usually bring a decent price.


The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.






Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695059
10/18/22 03:13 PM
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Probably Wolf. Fox is a very close second because of how fun it is. But Wolves really use their heads and make it challenging. And they can kill you, so there’s that excitement.


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Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695065
10/18/22 03:29 PM
10/18/22 03:29 PM
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East of the Mason-Dixon Line
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Would be a tough decision!

Would be a toss-up between fox, beaver and muskrat.

I love catching red fox, but love eating beaver ( whistle ) and muskrat.

First critter I ever caught was a red fox, so I’ll go with them since I have a buddy that can supply me with beaver and muskrat meat.


Who is John Galt?

You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.

Semper Paratus
Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695076
10/18/22 03:44 PM
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On land red fox in water love trapping muskrats, its a toss up! I was eleven years old in 1968 set my first steel trap, and it went on to trapping every furbearer in Pa.

Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695084
10/18/22 03:54 PM
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I'd like to trap a black bear. Realistically, groundhogs.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: Catch22] #7695091
10/18/22 04:02 PM
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East of the Mason-Dixon Line
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Originally Posted by Catch22
I'd like to trap a black bear. Realistically, groundhogs.



Going to have to go to Maine for bears!
I have a key to a camp up there, load up and we can get after one each.


Who is John Galt?

You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.

Semper Paratus
Re: If you could.only trap one species [Re: cathryn] #7695093
10/18/22 04:05 PM
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1st. Coyote for the challenge
2nd. Coon, because they are plentiful and easy to put up.

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