At least you can trap them.They are some fun to trap.

Yes they are fun to catch,cool critters I love the different colors,the dark chocolate one's being my favorite...I did catch one true Canary about 15 years ago I got that mounted,it's at our sporting/hunting local store so other people can see it..

I guess my point went way over your head Karen.
You could catch 2 marten while trapping beaver and other fur without any extra expense.
Beaver ponds are fur pockets for marten fisher and cats.
Doesnt make sense to drive 35 miles every day for a couple weeks checking a bunch of marten boxes to catch 2 marten,lol.
Just trying to help you out but carry on grumpy.

It wasn't over my head,I said we don't do it for the money.When they allowed 5 per person and they were going for $120 to $180 us funds we did it for the money.It's a 9 day season now,and I donated most of my furs to our MTA Tanned fur project.We don't have to check our marten sets every day,3 day checks for body grips.I have a couple of bobcat sets with footholds and a few snares those need to be checked daily,again I wish we had a 48 hour check on footholds starting Dec 1st and a 3 day check law on snares,but that will never happen.

Mary and I checked our short line today. Didn't catch anything saw some Bobcat tracks but also some Lynx tracks. I don't know how to catch Bobcats and not Lynx.

I wouldnt say a 3 day check on snares is out of the question. Its something the MTA could possibly be looking to try and get this coming legislative session. Thanks for donating your fur to the tanned fur project!

Well we set twenty two boxes up around Sandstone, I have a lifetime license which allows me to come home and trap with family set up last Sunday checked Wednesday had one nice thirty plus pound bobcat and a very nice large Fischer which was a surprise and suitcased raccoon real fun wish I could stay longer….

Pipestone,Mn? Interesting!

- wrong Sandstone went pheasant hunting in Pipestone Monday Tuesday checked in Sandstone Wednesday lol Sandstone Duxbury lol

Boco, I know of people who will blow $1,500 USD to kill a few wild long-tailed Chinese chickens in a 5 day period. Not everything is about money coming into your pocket.

to compile with the rules

Nothing in dad’s traps this morning. The kid and I got 8 spots set today and will probably set two spots tomorrow.

Pictures not uploading tonight, will try tomorrow

I thought the same thing Shannon. I even looked on the map to make sure i knew where Pipestone was, and it was right where i thought it was. LOL

Don’t worry I edited my mistake regardless we had a good check and shot seven pheasants in Pipestone…. Had a fun week and it cost me 7.50 for Pheasant stamp and nuttin for my trap license and small game license… life time licenses are great… and this thread is worthless without pictures

You can thank fellow bear hunters for the reduction in tags. Any more the DNR spends as much effort managing hunters as they do the resource

So what's the excuse for not moving forward on the NR issue that has been voted in favor of by membership that it's just never the right time to move forward with?

Good morning,-3 with a high of 15,no sun today.2 more checks,the marten were moving yesterday finally,we should have a orange blaze or two today,the 2 cats will be coming through pretty soon I would think,maybe another Christmas cat like last year...I know they have tried for a 3 day check on snare's and each time it gets voted down,would be nice if it would pass one of these times.As for the NR we voted it through about 9 to 10 years ago,sure would be nice if that would pass also,if I remember right trapper voted 5 to 3 on that,lets get that through the state too,then 2025 would be a very good year.Have a good day everyone,here's to full body gripes,foothold with tight chains and tight cables....

II agree with this. I was getting drawn every other year before. But the problem is where I hunt is north in the big state land forest. There was a bear bait every half mile. Now we don't see any other bear hunters and the hunting is great. I think I would rather wait a while longer and have good hunting than try to fight the crowds and all the wised up bears.
Well good luck with the Fisher and Martin everyone, the last two days!!!