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Yukon Territory
#8341254
02/13/25 03:55 PM
02/13/25 03:55 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 454
fairbanks,ak.
isnarewolves
OP
trapper
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OP
trapper
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 454
fairbanks,ak.
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So, is there some good trapping country left in the Yukon. That a new guy can establish a line?
Life is hard. It's even harder if your stupid!
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Re: Yukon Territory
[Re: victor#0]
#8341864
02/14/25 09:43 AM
02/14/25 09:43 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 454
fairbanks,ak.
isnarewolves
OP
trapper
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OP
trapper
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 454
fairbanks,ak.
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You making plans for when Trump makes Canada the 51st state? It is always good to have a plan. + the Yukon, looks good for trapping eh.
Life is hard. It's even harder if your stupid!
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Re: Yukon Territory
[Re: yukon254]
#8346573
02/19/25 11:49 AM
02/19/25 11:49 AM
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Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 3,432
Manitoba
Shakeyjake
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 3,432
Manitoba
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Yes there is excellent trapping here. I've owned 4 different lines here ( at different times ). The problem is our government. I believe there is something like 350 trapping concessions in Yukon. Only a small percentage of them are actively trapped. There are dozens of "open" lines that are not assigned to anyone. The First Nations issue is keeping the government from allocating them. I talked to our fur tech about it just the other day and she figures that they will be able to start allocating the open lines in 3-5 years. Government so dont hold your breath. Right now the only way to get a trapline is to buy one. A friend just sold his for 200K. I saw one for sale that is right beside mine the other day for 50k but it is really hard to access and has nothing on it....no cabins trails or anything else. Hasnt been trapped in decades. You also must be a resident to buy a line here. Hope that helps! 51st state .....I'm all in on that! What trapper can spend 200K on a line? Unless it gives them exclusive hunting rights and they use it for everything. Manitoba put a stop to guys trying that.
Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
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Re: Yukon Territory
[Re: yukon254]
#8347183
02/20/25 06:38 AM
02/20/25 06:38 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,512
Fairbanks, Alaska
Pete in Frbks
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,512
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Yes there is excellent trapping here. I've owned 4 different lines here ( at different times ). The problem is our government. I believe there is something like 350 trapping concessions in Yukon. Only a small percentage of them are actively trapped. There are dozens of "open" lines that are not assigned to anyone. The First Nations issue is keeping the government from allocating them. I talked to our fur tech about it just the other day and she figures that they will be able to start allocating the open lines in 3-5 years. Government so dont hold your breath. Right now the only way to get a trapline is to buy one. A friend just sold his for 200K. I saw one for sale that is right beside mine the other day for 50k but it is really hard to access and has nothing on it....no cabins trails or anything else. Hasnt been trapped in decades. You also must be a resident to buy a line here. Hope that helps! 51st state .....I'm all in on that! I knew eventually Dave would weigh in on this! He is the acknowledged "subject matter expert" here! Pete
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Re: Yukon Territory
[Re: martentrapper]
#8347505
02/20/25 12:12 PM
02/20/25 12:12 PM
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,554
NWT
Ryan McLeod
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,554
NWT
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Those lines that haven't been trapped in years would hold millions of furbearers, right? Certainly work 100K or more! I had a friend that has since passed away but she would take 3weeks off in december and get 200-250 marten just running a couple short lines with her kids. Wolves got their dog one year.
If you take care of the land the land will take care of you
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Re: Yukon Territory
[Re: martentrapper]
#8347572
02/20/25 01:38 PM
02/20/25 01:38 PM
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Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 3,432
Manitoba
Shakeyjake
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 3,432
Manitoba
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Those lines that haven't been trapped in years would hold millions of furbearers, right? Certainly work 100K or more! Mother nature takes care of the population, all depends on how much the land can support. She doesn't care if it's trapped or not.
Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
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