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Another old guard gone #8411994 05/31/25 07:08 PM 05/31/25 07:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Co.-Wy. part time AK. W wy.wolfer OP trapper
wy.wolfer OP trapper W Joined: Jan 2014 Co.-Wy. part time AK.	For those that knew him, Dave Bosma passed away today. I'll try to find and post the funeral home for anyone that wants to leave a memory in the book.

Re: Another old guard gone [Re: wy.wolfer] #8412025 05/31/25 08:19 PM 05/31/25 08:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 north Idaho W wissmiss trapper
wissmiss trapper W Joined: Jan 2007 north Idaho	Oh no!!! I watched him sell sable at the March FH sale. I thought he was getting better. Very sad. Best auctioneer at Fur Harvesters. RIP www.usedtraps.com Please check out my updated inventory of Native American books.

Re: Another old guard gone [Re: wy.wolfer] #8412083 06/01/25 12:05 AM 06/01/25 12:05 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Manitoba N Northof50 trapper
Northof50 trapper N Joined: Dec 2008 Manitoba	Dave has worked for both companies over his span of fur grading has he not ? Best wishes to his next of kin

Re: Another old guard gone [Re: wy.wolfer] #8412098 06/01/25 04:27 AM 06/01/25 04:27 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 north Idaho W wissmiss trapper
wissmiss trapper W Joined: Jan 2007 north Idaho	Yes, Dave started at Hudson Bay/NAFA where his Dad (Sip Bosma) was head beaver grader. Not sure exactly when he moved to FHA. www.usedtraps.com Please check out my updated inventory of Native American books.

Re: Another old guard gone [Re: wy.wolfer] #8412254 06/01/25 12:01 PM 06/01/25 12:01 PM
Joined: Jun 2022 Manitoba Shakeyjake trapper
Shakeyjake trapper Joined: Jun 2022 Manitoba	RIP Dave..... Here's a link to some of his vids. https://www.trapper.ca/cnta/viewtopic.php?t=11844 Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew

Re: Another old guard gone [Re: wy.wolfer] #8412707 06/02/25 10:19 AM 06/02/25 10:19 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Timmins Ontario G gibb trapper
gibb trapper G Joined: Dec 2006 Timmins Ontario	Dave Bosma was the best teacher I ever had for grading. He had the ability to show you many different ways to learn and understand something. A true gifted instructor. Always called him up to go for lunch when I went through North Bay. Dave had my respect and admiration and I considered him a great friend and colleague. Not a good day.

Re: Another old guard gone [Re: wy.wolfer] #8412708 06/02/25 10:21 AM 06/02/25 10:21 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Illinois M MChewk trapper
MChewk trapper M Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Illinois	RIP Mr. Bosma

Re: Another old guard gone [Re: wy.wolfer] #8412911 06/02/25 05:53 PM 06/02/25 05:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2022 Ontario J JustLearning trapper
JustLearning trapper J Joined: Jan 2022 Ontario	The following tribute was provided by FHA to the Canadian trappers forum. I’m cross posting it here for all his US friends. Rest in peace Dave, and condolences to the family at FHA. Last edited by JustLearning; 06/02/25 05:53 PM.

Re: Another old guard gone [Re: wy.wolfer] #8413018 06/02/25 08:14 PM 06/02/25 08:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 north Idaho W wissmiss trapper
wissmiss trapper W Joined: Jan 2007 north Idaho	Beautiful tribute. It is posted on the FHA website as well. I will be thinking of Dave when they auction off the sable in a couple of weeks. RIP www.usedtraps.com Please check out my updated inventory of Native American books.

Re: Another old guard gone [Re: wy.wolfer] #8413202 06/02/25 11:53 PM 06/02/25 11:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Iowa M mink99 trapper
mink99 trapper M Joined: Jan 2007 Iowa	Very knowledgeable man. Fun to talk to also. He talked wild fur and even talked about ranch mink and fox markets. He will be missed. ITA, NTA, FTA

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