No Profanity *** No Flaming *** No Advertising *** No Anti Trappers ***NO POLITICS
No Non-Target Catches *** No Links to Anti-trapping Sites *** No Avoiding Profanity Filter


Home~Trap Talk~ADC Forum~Trap Shed~Wilderness Trapping~International Trappers~Fur Handling

Auction Forum~Trapper Tips~Links~Gallery~Basic Sets~Convention Calendar~Chat~ Trap Collecting Forum

Trapper's Humor~Strictly Trapping~Fur Buyers Directory~Mugshots~Fur Sale Directory~Wildcrafting~The Pen and Quill

Trapper's Tales~Words From The Past~Legends~Archives~Kids Forum~Lure Formulators Forum~ Fermenter's Forum


~~~ Dobbins' Products Catalog ~~~


Minnesota Trapline Products
Please support our sponsor for the Trappers Talk Page - Minnesota Trapline Products


Print Thread
Hop To
Page 2 of 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: Wright Brothers] #8414163
06/04/25 05:24 PM
06/04/25 05:24 PM
Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
DelawareRob Offline OP
trapper
DelawareRob  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
Originally Posted by Wright Brothers
One real trapper stopped posting after a
guy from here called his boss whining.



Yeah, I remember that. I had a couple people try to call my boss a few times. One has absolutely lost her mind since DJT was reelected.


Stop over cooking your meat! It isn’t gamey, it’s over cooked!

Gordon Ramsey, maybe…
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414169
06/04/25 05:29 PM
06/04/25 05:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2024
Alaska
A
AK Timber Tramp Offline
trapper
AK Timber Tramp  Offline
trapper
A

Joined: Nov 2024
Alaska
You feeling emotional little buddy?

Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: Wright Brothers] #8414170
06/04/25 05:32 PM
06/04/25 05:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
NWWA/AZ
Vinke Offline
trapper
Vinke  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
NWWA/AZ
Originally Posted by Wright Brothers
One real trapper stopped posting after a
guy from here called his boss whining.


So?
It is pride month!!!
(Is this person gay)


Ant Man/ Marty 2028
just put your ear to the ground , and follow along

Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414172
06/04/25 05:36 PM
06/04/25 05:36 PM
Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
DelawareRob Offline OP
trapper
DelawareRob  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
Lol


Stop over cooking your meat! It isn’t gamey, it’s over cooked!

Gordon Ramsey, maybe…
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414173
06/04/25 05:36 PM
06/04/25 05:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2024
Wisconsin
CoyoteCowboy Offline
trapper
CoyoteCowboy  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2024
Wisconsin
I would say a real trapper is any trapper who takes time to make his sets, reads the trapping regulations and follows what the regs say, and learns from his mistakes. He might not catch much (or anything for that matter) but he puts effort into it. He might not ever go live in a cabin in Alaska and shoot moose and trap wolverines, but he is a trapper.


North to the Future!
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: CoyoteCowboy] #8414175
06/04/25 05:38 PM
06/04/25 05:38 PM
Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
DelawareRob Offline OP
trapper
DelawareRob  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
Originally Posted by CoyoteCowboy
I would say a real trapper is any trapper who takes time to make his sets, reads the trapping regulations and follows what the regs say, and learns from his mistakes. He might not catch much (or anything for that matter) but he puts effort into it. He might not ever go live in a cabin in Alaska and shoot moose and trap wolverines, but he is a trapper.



Solid definition. I would agree, he or she would be a real trapper.


Stop over cooking your meat! It isn’t gamey, it’s over cooked!

Gordon Ramsey, maybe…
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: JEckman] #8414189
06/04/25 05:53 PM
06/04/25 05:53 PM
Joined: Mar 2007
Midland, MI.
Seldom Offline
trapper
Seldom  Offline
trapper

Joined: Mar 2007
Midland, MI.
Originally Posted by JEckman
When I've trapped for 25 yrs and someone that caught theys first coyote tells me everything there is to know about coyote trapping and how I'm wrong.. It's chased me off when I've felt I could've taught a thing or two.
Bet a lot of people feel the same

Yup, you said it correctly IMHO. I’ve been lucky to have trapped every year since as a kid, even the year I enlisted in the USAF, which makes the previous season my 70th. But, I’ve never trapped down in LA, or the boreal woods of ON, or MN, or WY, or AB, I’ve ONLY trapped in Michigan! I can only relate my experiences and observations from a Central Michigan prospective! I admit I do get somewhat upset when fellow trappers, want to tell me how wrong I am in my methods, or how I don’t catch enough coyotes, or mink, or beaver when they’ve never walked or trapped in my shoes on the same properties I trap in Central MI!!! If I don’t step on you and your experience, don’t step on me & mine!!!


"A few want to know WHY, the majority appear to be satisfied just knowing HOW!"
Youtube Channel- SeldomFales
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414192
06/04/25 06:01 PM
06/04/25 06:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2017
Marion Kansas
Y
Yes sir Online content
trapper
Yes sir  Online Content
trapper
Y

Joined: Jan 2017
Marion Kansas
Everyone can have a different definition of what a "real trapper" is. Typically if I used the phrase real trapper or "real" anything it's usually referring to someone with a lot of skills or experience in that area.

As far as alot of the good guys leaving here my thoughg is if someone needs to explain why they are leaving you probably would get it anyway.

Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414193
06/04/25 06:02 PM
06/04/25 06:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
Law Dog Offline
trapper
Law Dog  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
Guys come here at the beginning to enjoy their time with fellow trappers and the fellowship of like minded outdoor folks. Then the realization hits some stay and some go. LOL

I remember a trapper that took his time to make educational videos to help out others until some clown asked what makes hit an expert he went away after that. Guys come here for many reasons but when it’s no longer enjoyable they leave it’s that simple. IMO


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414196
06/04/25 06:05 PM
06/04/25 06:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Coldspring Texas
Savell Online crying
"Wilbur"
Savell  Online Crying
"Wilbur"

Joined: Dec 2006
Coldspring Texas
…. Real trappers drive Tacomas … dip snuff .. drink beer and have to beat women off of em with an axe handle


Insert profound nonsense here
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414200
06/04/25 06:10 PM
06/04/25 06:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Coldspring Texas
Savell Online crying
"Wilbur"
Savell  Online Crying
"Wilbur"

Joined: Dec 2006
Coldspring Texas
Real trappers only put it in 4 wheel drive after they get stuck …only renew their vehicle registration after they get a ticket and ride farm to market roads with seat belt buckled behind their back so the dinging doesn’t ruin Waylon Jennings songs on the radio


Insert profound nonsense here
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414201
06/04/25 06:12 PM
06/04/25 06:12 PM
Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
DelawareRob Offline OP
trapper
DelawareRob  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Oct 2013
East of the Mason-Dixon Line
Well, Savell, if you can get them to, have them post more often.


Stop over cooking your meat! It isn’t gamey, it’s over cooked!

Gordon Ramsey, maybe…
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414204
06/04/25 06:13 PM
06/04/25 06:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2024
AR
J
J Staton Offline
trapper
J Staton  Offline
trapper
J

Joined: Dec 2024
AR
The only real trappers are yankees. The good ol' boys down here in Dixie just like killin' stuff.

Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414206
06/04/25 06:13 PM
06/04/25 06:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Coldspring Texas
Savell Online crying
"Wilbur"
Savell  Online Crying
"Wilbur"

Joined: Dec 2006
Coldspring Texas
Originally Posted by DelawareRob
Well, Savell, if you can get them to, have them post more often.


…. All the real trappers left because there were too many Yankees posting terrible looking food in here

…. That’s what I heard anyhow


Insert profound nonsense here
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414208
06/04/25 06:16 PM
06/04/25 06:16 PM
Joined: Apr 2009
NC
Buzzard Offline
trapper
Buzzard  Offline
trapper

Joined: Apr 2009
NC
Crazy interesting topic......
Last I knew even mouse trappers were real trappers

Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: Yes sir] #8414209
06/04/25 06:18 PM
06/04/25 06:18 PM
Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
yotetrapper30 Online content
trapper
yotetrapper30  Online Content
trapper

Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
Originally Posted by Yes sir
Everyone can have a different definition of what a "real trapper" is. Typically if I used the phrase real trapper or "real" anything it's usually referring to someone with a lot of skills or experience in that area.

As far as alot of the good guys leaving here my thoughg is if someone needs to explain why they are leaving you probably would get it anyway.


Glad you're still here, sir.

Don't know much about your trapping skills but suspect you're a real cowboy at least, lol.


Proudly banned from the NTA.
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414210
06/04/25 06:18 PM
06/04/25 06:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2009
The Hill Country of Texas
Leftlane Offline
"HOSS"
Leftlane  Offline
"HOSS"

Joined: Dec 2009
The Hill Country of Texas
I try to remember a few things when dealing with some of the younger generation either in person or on some sort of social media. First they have gotten participation trophies their whole lives and assume adulthood will be the same. 2nd if they ever took an entire day to make a box trap and it held a bunny or a possum the next morning, they will start their own YouTube channel. 3rd if they get a username here, the goal (in at least some cases) will not be to learn from the older users around here that have been doing things for decades, but instead the goal will be to rack up posts and create as many threads as they can think up.

I look at that as a pain but also try to remember how the old timers probably viewed me and my kind back in the day.


What"s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers


Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: Leftlane] #8414212
06/04/25 06:19 PM
06/04/25 06:19 PM
Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
yotetrapper30 Online content
trapper
yotetrapper30  Online Content
trapper

Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
Originally Posted by Leftlane
I try to remember a few things when dealing with some of the younger generation either in person or on some sort of social media. First they have gotten participation trophies their whole lives and assume adulthood will be the same. 2nd if they ever took an entire day to make a box trap and it held a bunny or a possum the next morning, they will start their own YouTube channel. 3rd if they get a username here, the goal (in at least some cases) will not be to learn from the older users around here that have been doing things for decades, but instead the goal will be to rack up posts and create as many threads as they can think up.

I look at that as a pain but also try to remember how the old timers probably viewed me and my kind back in the day.


Well that all makes sense when you're talking about kids. Not so much men that are retirement age, lol.


Proudly banned from the NTA.
Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: yotetrapper30] #8414213
06/04/25 06:24 PM
06/04/25 06:24 PM
Joined: Apr 2009
NC
Buzzard Offline
trapper
Buzzard  Offline
trapper

Joined: Apr 2009
NC
Originally Posted by yotetrapper30
Originally Posted by Leftlane
I try to remember a few things when dealing with some of the younger generation either in person or on some sort of social media. First they have gotten participation trophies their whole lives and assume adulthood will be the same. 2nd if they ever took an entire day to make a box trap and it held a bunny or a possum the next morning, they will start their own YouTube channel. 3rd if they get a username here, the goal (in at least some cases) will not be to learn from the older users around here that have been doing things for decades, but instead the goal will be to rack up posts and create as many threads as they can think up.

I look at that as a pain but also try to remember how the old timers probably viewed me and my kind back in the day.


Well that all makes sense when you're talking about kids. Not so much men that are retirement age, lol.



I shouldn't but will.....you seem to have a problem with all of"has beens"

You ain't getting younger Angela, your time will come

Re: Real trappers Vs. Non Trappers [Re: DelawareRob] #8414214
06/04/25 06:25 PM
06/04/25 06:25 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
New Hampshire
N
Nessmuck Online content
trapper
Nessmuck  Online Content
trapper
N

Joined: Nov 2011
New Hampshire
A real trapper has to bring extra traps ...while running a fisher

Line...cuz the one in the trap is Frozen ..and can't get it out.

And is in anus deep snow...doing it....Yankee Style


It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Page 2 of 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread