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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Grandpa Trapper]
#8403861
05/15/25 07:48 AM
05/15/25 07:48 AM
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Joined: Jun 2022
Manitoba
Shakeyjake
trapper
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trapper
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Manitoba
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I dispose it when some calls trapping a hobby. It’s extra income for me and more importantly, a way of life. Some people dick around in the bush, then there’s trappers. Trappers care about what they do, support their organization and stay up to date on changes, the future and all things going on trapping wise.
I still get “trappers” saying that they’re not going to set steel for a $15 marten or are waaay out to lunch on their regulation knowledge….lol
Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Grandpa Trapper]
#8403864
05/15/25 07:53 AM
05/15/25 07:53 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Armpit, ak
Dirt
trapper
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trapper
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Armpit, ak
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^^^^^^^^^^
IBEW lineman? How important is that trapping income? You would be losing money trapping most species today. I'm not touching $15 marten either. I need to earn income when I trap, not lose money.
Who is John Galt?
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Grandpa Trapper]
#8403872
05/15/25 08:11 AM
05/15/25 08:11 AM
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Joined: Dec 2011
MT
snowy
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Dec 2011
MT
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H*** Ya, I Do. Not those stinky dogs though.
Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: bearcat2]
#8403894
05/15/25 09:08 AM
05/15/25 09:08 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Armpit, ak
Dirt
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Armpit, ak
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Member of the Idaho Trappers Association and F4WM. I don't do life memberships to anything any more, if their direction changes I want to be able to withdraw my support. Or if they are going in the direction I want they can continue to earn my support on a yearly basis. Always looked at membership this way. Was about 30 year member of NTA. 3 year terms. 2 reasons; every 3 years new cash to NTA. If NTA changes their positions, I could change my support. Which I did. I believe most lifer's do life memberships, because in the long term it is far cheaper and easier than annual renewals or bi or tri.
Last edited by Dirt; 05/15/25 09:08 AM.
Who is John Galt?
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Chancey]
#8403895
05/15/25 09:09 AM
05/15/25 09:09 AM
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Joined: Apr 2009
South Ga - Almost Florida
Swamp Wolf
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Apr 2009
South Ga - Almost Florida
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They can "take it away" and put it on paper all day long. Really does not matter.
I guarantee you that there are people still trapping in California and don't care about that stupid law that cannot be enforced.
If the state of Texas banned trapping tomorrow, then I would give them a big middle finger and keep on trapping. Let them come stop me.
They don't have the time or resources to enforce such a ban. Just appeasing idiot liberal greenies and ticking off old men. Sure TX game wardens have the time and resources to enforce the law. They are paid to do so. Between a trapper having to sneak around and violate the law and pay repeated fines (that may lead to privilege suspension...what the heck would be the purpose to keep at it? Trust me .....you can be stopped from violating the law. People are stopped everyday.
Thank God For Your Blessings!
Never Half-Arse Anything!
Resource Protection Service
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Chancey]
#8403904
05/15/25 09:24 AM
05/15/25 09:24 AM
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Joined: Nov 2024
Alaska
AK Timber Tramp
trapper
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trapper
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Alaska
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Trapping ain't a club; its a way of life. No membership required.
No one is taking it away anytime soon IMO. They try all the time, it makes sense to band together and have someone lobbying for us
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: AK Timber Tramp]
#8403912
05/15/25 09:37 AM
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Joined: Apr 2009
South Ga - Almost Florida
Swamp Wolf
trapper
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trapper
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South Ga - Almost Florida
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Trapping ain't a club; its a way of life. No membership required.
No one is taking it away anytime soon IMO. They try all the time, it makes sense to band together and have someone lobbying for us Yes^^^^ And supporting your state trapping association is not for us....its for our kids and grandkids...so hopefully they can continue to trap.
Thank God For Your Blessings!
Never Half-Arse Anything!
Resource Protection Service
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Grandpa Trapper]
#8403919
05/15/25 10:03 AM
05/15/25 10:03 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Oregon
beaverpeeler
trapper
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trapper
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Oregon
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I am required with our enhanced beaver reporting to say whether a beaver was caught for damage control, recreation, or other. I always report "other" because I'm a fur trapper and there is not a category for that. Bet those hardy souls in the 1820's and 30's didn't consider themselves recreational trappers either.
My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Dirt]
#8403920
05/15/25 10:05 AM
05/15/25 10:05 AM
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Joined: Jun 2022
Manitoba
Shakeyjake
trapper
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trapper
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Manitoba
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^^^^^^^^^^
IBEW lineman? How important is that trapping income? You would be losing money trapping most species today. I'm not touching $15 marten either. I need to earn income when I trap, not lose money. You missed the point dirt......lol ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/05/full-56418-257979-dontgetit.jpg)
Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Grandpa Trapper]
#8403921
05/15/25 10:08 AM
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Joined: Jun 2007
Illinois
foxkidd44
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Jun 2007
Illinois
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I trap and I’m a member of the Illinois trappers association, and fur takers of America. I let my NTA go because I’m not comfortable with the politics going on in the organization.. the focus should be strictly on protecting trappers interests and not the personal interests of the elected.
Stand by your principles, Stand by your guns, and victory complete and permanent is sure at last.
Abraham Lincoln
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Grandpa Trapper]
#8403924
05/15/25 10:09 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Oregon
beaverpeeler
trapper
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trapper
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Oregon
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I get it Shakey. That man is thinking about how many $15 marten it will take to afford that trip to the Caribbean he's always dreamed of.
That was the point right?
My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: beaverpeeler]
#8403928
05/15/25 10:17 AM
05/15/25 10:17 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Armpit, ak
Dirt
trapper
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trapper
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Armpit, ak
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I get it Shakey. That man is thinking about how many $15 marten it will take to afford that trip to the Caribbean he's always dreamed of.
That was the point right? I can answer the question for him. I'm not sure $15 marten would even cover expenses? Around here it wouldn't. If it did, be about a thousand. I'm pretty sure I'm not one of those Bush dickers?
Last edited by Dirt; 05/15/25 10:47 AM.
Who is John Galt?
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Dirt]
#8403941
05/15/25 11:03 AM
05/15/25 11:03 AM
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Joined: Jun 2022
Manitoba
Shakeyjake
trapper
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trapper
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Manitoba
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I can answer the question for him. I'm not sure $15 marten would even cover expenses? Around here it wouldn't. If it did, be about a thousand.
I'm pretty sure I'm not one of those Bush dickers? What was the question? I actually have one. When's the last time you've seen $15 marten? I only looked back 15yrs or so.
Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Grandpa Trapper]
#8403944
05/15/25 11:15 AM
05/15/25 11:15 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Armpit, ak
Dirt
trapper
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trapper
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Armpit, ak
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19 -21 LG were in that range. 97- 04 similar situation. More likely low twenties. Many years $30 averages for marten 97-04 Pretty sure you may have to go back to early 70's or 60's to see AK marten average in the $15 range. In those days that would have been a solid price.
Check FHA August 2020 sold Catalog. Plenty of LG and Some 1X were close to or at $15 minus 11% commission and 75 cent drumming fee.
Last edited by Dirt; 05/15/25 11:32 AM.
Who is John Galt?
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Dirt]
#8404030
05/15/25 02:55 PM
05/15/25 02:55 PM
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Joined: Jun 2022
Manitoba
Shakeyjake
trapper
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trapper
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Manitoba
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19 -21 LG were in that range. 97- 04 similar situation. More likely low twenties. Many years $30 averages for marten 97-04 Pretty sure you may have to go back to early 70's or 60's to see AK marten average in the $15 range. In those days that would have been a solid price.
Check FHA August 2020 sold Catalog. Plenty of LG and Some 1X were close to or at $15 minus 11% commission and 75 cent drumming fee. Gotcha. I stopped at 2012. This was an old trapper talking about $15 marten. I told him I'd buy his $15 marten for $30 in the whole after I got my buyers licence. Told him that they're just going to end up at FHA then told him the averages. He said $25 a piece will do....lol. Too far to drive to bring them in I guess.
Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
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Re: How many of you trap…
[Re: Swamp Wolf]
#8404058
05/15/25 04:11 PM
05/15/25 04:11 PM
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Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
DelawareRob
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
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Most state associations have direct contact with their state's DNR/wildlife agency. Communication is made when laws/regs affecting them are being considered for change...at least here in Georgia..this is the case.
Public information and education (on a state/local level) is carried out by most associations at trade shows, schools, & other outdoor events annually.
Membership in your state association helps fund accurate and very important actions that directly affect what we love to do...TRAP!
If you don't support (at least your state) association, then you are dead weight and a freeloader. Sitting in a conference center parking lot right now in Georgia, about to go to the dinner and the auction that ends our annual conference. Had a talk about trapping and how the state trapping organizations and the trappers in those organizations are an integral part of what we do and how we can help get things done. State organizations are the backbone of helping educate and recruit trappers. And help get good trapping laws and regulations implemented. My state organization no longer exists, but, there are a few of us who still work hard to get things done.
Stop over cooking your meat! It isn’t gamey, it’s over cooked!
Gordon Ramsey, maybe…
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