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.

You feeling emotional little buddy?

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

Lol

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.

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!!!

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.

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

…. Real trappers drive Tacomas … dip snuff .. drink beer and have to beat women off of em with an axe handle

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

Well, Savell, if you can get them to, have them post more often.

The only real trappers are yankees. The good ol' boys down here in Dixie just like killin' stuff.

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

…. That’s what I heard anyhow

Crazy interesting topic......
Last I knew even mouse trappers were real trappers

Glad you're still here, sir.

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

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

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