Went up north today to set some beaver traps.
Got my limit of grouse,seen around 20.
Picked up a beaver in one of the traps I set going in.

Great start! Looking forward to this season, always enjoy following your threads.

Nice! That kind bush looks familiar.

Right on

Going to extend the line a bit today.

I could make some nice meals from those breasts Bob.

Boy oh boy them grouse look mighty tasty.

How you usually cook them up?

I like to fry them like nuggets.
The wife likes to make a stew with Dumplings.

Went out today,real nice day,cool and cloudy.
Set a couple mink boxes and added a few beaver sets,but dont want to swamp myself.
I will take a day off monday to skin.

Nice looking beaver how's the fur looking.

They will grade semi hvys/hvys now if I dont overstretch the neck.
Got another limit of grouse today again.Seen about 15 today,mostly ruffed this year.

Nice, look dark too. No rats in that area?

Looks like s good day!!

Not much rat sign.
I set the rat toilets if I see some while beaver trapping.

If guys in Canada have to go "Up North" to get some grouse, then maybe there is something to Global Warming. Can't wait for the gators to start showing up here LOL............................................................ the mike

I think you misread the Original post,to clarify,there is none in town so you have to go N S E or W to the bush.
I have 2 trapgrounds north of town and one east.
I pot meat all the time I am out trapping.

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Mac

Went out for half a day today to check.

Nice pics!
You were saying when boarding beaver you don’t stretch the neck area too much if you want it to feel thicker. Do you nail a half ring smaller for the whole thing or just cheat the ring you’re on by not nailing to the line around the front legs & head?

Nice pics and catches! I always enjoy following your Northwoods adventures