Supercub, isn't it time you started another wolverine trapping thread.
There are 6 members on this thread who live in Alaska., including me. All of us have around 40 years, give or take, each of trapping in Alaska. I arrived in 1978. I believe I'm the only one who has trapped with an airplane, tho only for marten. Oh, and only with a lowly Citabria.
We do like to poke fun at those with unreal expectations of Alaska.

What is a trapline report?

Supercubtrapper

Where have you been prior to joining this forum in February 2025. Or are you really a trapper? Your post suggests to me you are not a trapper but might just have another agenda coming on here and writing what you did!
This thread is full of honest advice so what’s specifically is your beef? How about a picture of your cub with catch.

To 160

One thing I think needs to be said here. Alaska Interior is where I have trapped since the early 70's and I have not trapped anywhere else. I have trapped in several drainages in the Interior. A long time ago I came to the realization that the Interior is basically HUNGRY COUNTRY! To finance a trapline you have to travel many miles. Most of us have.

The information provided to you here reflects what I am saying. Wolverine are one target species that are a challenge. They are here today gone tomorrow. So to come to Alaska and think you can score just driving the highway system and catch one is possible yes with enough time but not likely.

Then there is the possibility that doing so your probably would run into someone's trapline. Like I said previously we trap HUNGRY COUNTRY unlike where you come from. Trapperman has opened my eyes to fur populations in the outside trapping world. So many come here and think that they can trap anywhere and cause conflicts thinking they have the right to trap anywhere because its public land. Alaska Trappers have a code of ethics and respect for established traplines is one!

We all on here have served our time. You can take the posts on here as honest assessments and advice.

Thank You
Oh Snap

This thread derailed a bit.

I was just curious about how you guys established lines up there. Just curious from things I observed during my traveling up there. Thanks for the people that gave honest insight.

Either purchase or goven one or research and cut one.

With Google Earth it makes it easy to see open country!

Once you have one use is the best way to keep it.

Trapline report. It is blowing like a banshee! Carry a chainsaw. The dead spruce are coming down. For the pilots, not flying weather. Even the wolverine were blowing by in the wind.

Quick check-in Trapping Report from Oregon: Had a break in the weather and got after some muskrats. Took 31 and pulled sets. Medical procedure tomorrow but will re-deploy soon. No sign of Gulo Gulo yet. OUT.

Oh Snap makes it 7 experienced Alaska trappers on this thread. Additionally, 3 of us, OH Snap, Pete, and myself, serving on the ATA Board of Directors.
Rock creek. It's all mostly gentleman's agreement with established lines. That doesn't mean there isn't any problems from time to time.

I would suggest that setting close to pull over areas would be a fine way to catch some trucker or tourist's dog. Get off the road!

Pete
[/quote]Like I said that would be a place to stay.Not where I would set a trap

Stuff happens.Sometimes things don’t always go as planned and a person adjusts.Called replanning

Since the effort is going to take money, let's start with just how much money are you willing to spend to do this? I would say the more your willing to spend, at least to some extent, the more likely you will be successful.

160; following along with Martentrapper's thinking..........you might want to read this thread if you haven't already.

https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/forums/21/1/wilderness-trapping-and-living-archive

I live in Anchorage and drive 2-3 hours each way to run my trapline. Many others drive even further...

I know for fact the Glenn highway from Anchorage to Glennallen is pretty much all covered by trappers(granted some free space can still be found).
Also the Richardson highway from Glennallen to Delta Junction is fairly well locked down by a number of trappers.
The Parks highway from Wasilla to Cantwell has a decent number of trappers on it also.

Some of the trappers run road lines just using their trucks to check sets etc. Others get after it on foot or snowmachine/atvs.