At the Ga Trapper's Convention in September. Same location on the Oconee River near Dublin, Ga.

Friday afternoon.

I'm a producer of 100% organic venison & wild turkey. My methods ensure a good supply of product for family & friends....lol

It's not difficult to be a decent otter trapper when you had access to thousands of acres of streams, creeks, rivers , and swamps that is probably one of the highest otter populations in the US. For several years I pursued 'em hard. Now, I'll just share what I learned...when asked.

Too many steelhead fishermen on the river I trap to dry trap otter. A good drowner with a foothold does good but I have better results with body grips.

I'm just playin', lol. I can't say much, I feed my fish and deer too. But I've not started gardening for them.... yet anyways.

Glad you asked this Patrick!
I’m doing an otter demo at the FTA.
May steal some of your ideas and the suggestions of your fans lol.

YT30,
Planting is cheaper (for the pound of food produced) than pouring feed out of a bag, but there is higher initial cost and a lot more work involved......plus there is the weather to deal with....too little rain...too much rain.

You should plant a plot or two. I get more enjoyment out of that than I do killing a deer. It's satisfying to ride around on my place and see deer and turkeys in the plots feeding.

If I owned the land.....I would be spending a lot more money.

So far.....my fans haven't suggested much....other than releasing a live caught otter....lol

Ya'll staying cool up there? Saw where y'all in a heat wave.

Im looking forward to that demo.

It’s hotter than a fresh screwed sheep up here, but it’s not unexpected. It’s July for gods sake. These crazy weather people act like you’re supposed to hide inside lol. Ridiculous.
Been a wet spring/early summer. Just drying out pretty good.

Same here....typical summer.

103 to 105 heat index daily. Humidity is high as always. Afternoon thunderstorms around most days.

I see no difference from other summers in the South.

My vote is footholds.

…. I’ll take that under consideration…. Appreciate the feedback

That wasn't very nice.

… I appreciate the support Yote

… but I’ll be alright… time heals all wounds

I concur yotey. We need to love our wayward sons.

I offered to do a beaver demo again, nope....guess they had enough of my trap tray demo the last time.

Also offered to do a special bobcat set, but they wanted an otter demo......so...

….. just ride in there and do whatever you want Swamp lol

^^^You're a man in high demand! Good to be appreciated for all your knowledge.

Be nice if this was the case.....lol

I think they just had a Friday afternoon slot they needed to fill...

But I'll be there all day that Friday anyway talking trapping with those guys.

If Jtrap is coming over that Friday...he and I can show 'em some otter killin' techniques....lol