I'm fortunate enough to have a good trapping supply house about 45 minutes away. Smart folks, too.

Do you buy most your new traps from a brick and mortar store or online? A few times I've wanted to compare different traps or supplies and ask questions. I can't do that online.

It's been a while since I bought new traps. The last new traps I bought came from Epler Fur Company, Inc.

Keith

Generally at conventions.

Conventions here also.

Mn trapline products. You can compare traps, prices and everything right on line. If you still have a question or concern you can call and talk to a real live person. Try it!

Mostly conventions

MN trap line for new traps many other places for used.

First dozen I bought from Minnesota, many years ago, later on I bought the rest through retired professionals
Which saved me time and money on modifications that worked !!

Going to be a real surprise for my family when I’m gone when they sell them off, cause of how many !!

I enjoy the conventions. Found sellers with appropriate tools and fabulous stories. Prolly should have spent more for the quality bought. Memories were priceless, glad they did not price their wares for the comradery !!!

Online.

The nearest supplier to me is trap shed supply in Marietta. But I can't determine if they are brick and mortar or drop ship as they don't list address or hours on their site or answer emails. I'm not making and hour drive through Atlanta traffic on a maybe.

Being a specialty item it’s not easy finding quality supplies along with great personal service. Most hardware/farm stores that carry trapping supplies carry Duke or Bridger brand traps for smaller needs and have good service at times but suppliy options are limited compared to on line or trapping specific suppliers.

Buy most of my traps and supplies at conventions from Minnesota Trapping Supply or F & T.

I'll definitely be looking at the new Duke 330 when it's available. I'm hoping to handle a sample or pick up a few at upcoming conventions.

EjDaley , Hawbaker , Herters, Sterling Fur, George Wacha , never know. Convention is a Good bet today

On line and conventions

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I buy mostly used traps so i get mine from conventions & flea markets.
Used traps you always want to buy in person to check for weak springs, overall condition, etc

some from F&T but most of them have been a convention/rondy or the guy who sells at the convention/rondy selling from his garage once you get their phone number and can call them with what you need and drop by and pick it up.

https://schmittent.com/

The only place I buy trapping supplies if I can help it. Gerald is a great man who’s done and continues to do so much for the industry. I try to give him every dolllar I can unless I’m buying directly from the manufacturer which only occurs with one particular item

MN Trapline

MTP or watch auctions