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Quest for a 1000 coyotes
Posted By: The Beav
Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 10:06 PM
https://onemansquestforathousandcoyotes.blogspot.com/ I talked to Robert today and he thought he had caught 35 but wasn't sure until he had them unloaded. It just blows me away when It comes to him catching coyotes.
Posted By: goldnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 10:15 PM
Beav, I just breezed through the link. What state/states is he trapping?
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 10:19 PM
Yeah, i just glanced at it myself but will read it all later this evening when I have time to.
One thousand yotes would be an impressive accomplishment.
Posted By: Boco
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 10:27 PM
Hope he reaches his goal,sounds like a hard worker.After expenses I hope he winds up with at least a fair wage for all the work.
Posted By: Furvor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 10:32 PM
I just read part of the above.
Catching 1,000 coyote during a fur season may be possible for a trapper that has some handling help and trapping permissions on huge tracks of favorable habitat. For most of us it would be easier to learn to fly.
Posted By: beartooth trapr
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 10:36 PM
Be hard to do in my country, and would need a better stretch of weather than we been getting.
Posted By: Boco
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 10:40 PM
I think a couple guys have done it with snares up in Alberta,Saskatchewan.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 11:23 PM
He started out In ND but the weather and WS ran him out. Aerial gunning In the area he traps. Same with the area he had permission In Nebraska. He's know In Kansas.
He's running about a 100 sets a day. I just can't imagine skinning 20 or 30 coyotes each night after running that many sets each day. He said he's running out of freezer space and may have to go home get more freezers.
Due to the Nebraska and ND situation he doesn't think he Is going to make the 1000 coyote mark but figures to catch some where around 800.
He's doing this all on his own. I offered to help skin but he knew I was lying. LOL
Posted By: MB Coonguy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 11:36 PM
WOW! Is all I can say.
Posted By: WHSKR
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/14/19 11:58 PM
That’s incredible thanks for sharing that link
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:11 AM
I went back and read it, very interesting.
Posted By: Boco
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:16 AM
Some idiot named scot huber was denigrating him on another site.
Posted By: wr otis
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:19 AM
Who WileyE
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:20 AM
I don't see why anyone would have anything but encouragement for anybody that wanted to give it a try. It would be worthy of a book even if you didn't make it.
Posted By: Flint Hill fur
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:20 AM
That's a coyote machine right there!
His work ethic must be incredible.
The real question beav is:: "is he going to sell them to groeney??" And what will he average?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:37 AM
Robert's catch from 14 Dec 19.
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Posted By: Wolfdog91
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:50 AM
Glad to see he found a good platform to do this on. Cool dude to talk with BTW
Posted By: yotetrapper30
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:53 AM
Some idiot named scot huber was denigrating him on another site.
Where is huber at? Lynx's site?
Posted By: Mitch L
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:55 AM
I hope he makes it! Man what a journey either way!
How biga boy is Scot huber?
Posted By: white marlin
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 01:14 AM
thanks for posting that!
(had no idea).
Posted By: rex123
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 01:31 AM
Amazing.Not to take anything away from this fellow but do any of you on here remember Andy? He could rack them up to I think he was from Indiana.
Posted By: Buck (Zandra)
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 01:34 AM
What a work ethic!This reads like a O'Gorman article,inspirational
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 01:36 AM
Thanks so much! Man that was awesome to read and now subscribed to the YouTube videos as well. Don’t forget, some of us on here are in the infancy of our trapping life...always learning.
Posted By: scheide
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 01:42 AM
Big boy Huber...LOL goes by loslobos on Lynx's site.
Posted By: Wolfdog91
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 01:49 AM
Amazing.Not to take anything away from this fellow but do any of you on here remember Andy? He could rack them up to I think he was from Indiana.
I gotta ask who was he ? I've heard his name alot lately
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 02:16 AM
I think Andy was trapping year around and not just during the fur season. But he was a coyote trapping machine but I don't think he was putting up anything close to Roberts numbers.
Scot Huber doesn't seem like a guy that would put some one down for putting up those kinds of numbers..
Posted By: Northmocats
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 02:49 AM
Robert is putting in the work and it shows... Heck of a guy too! He done me a Favor over the Summer without knowing me before hand. Helped a fellow trapper out, and that goes a long ways in my book.
Posted By: Dewey S
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 03:17 AM
I met Robert out at Bob's in Indiana a couple years ago. He definitely has the drive and work ethic to get it done.
Posted By: Dean Chapel
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 03:42 AM
How biga boy is Scot huber?
Not near big enough to walk in Robert's shoes. Like alot of guys- lots of mouth
Posted By: LDW
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 10:02 AM
All I can say is WOW. Amazing work ethic and drive to even consider such a feat. Beav, what part of Nebr. was the WS aerial gunning and why? Hadn't heard anything about it
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 11:13 AM
1000 coyotes/season sounds like 10 or 11 coyotes/day. Does he freeze his catch whole or just the skin?
Posted By: Michael Lippold
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:05 PM
Beav I too have been reading his articles and hoping for the best for him. I didn’t realize he had a site documenting the process, thanks for sharing. I can’t imagine skinning that many coyotes in a day let alone after running a 100 traps durring the day. I wish him the best of luck.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 12:42 PM
Robert is a man about his work and his goal of that many dogs is pretty darn crazy cool.
Whew, the skinning alone, even with a machine, would make ya cry. That's 4,000 cuts around legs!
At 5 seconds per cut, that's 20,000 seconds. 20,000 seconds is 333 minutes. 333 minutes is 5.5 hours. 5.5 hours is 1/5th of a day "just" trimming legs.
Not to mention the time it takes to....
Well you see how good Mr. Waddell is.
The dude plans like very few do.
If'n I was a coyote in his area....
I'd move.
And watch where I stepped!
Get 'em Bob.
thanks for sharing I will be watching this
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 01:13 PM
he is close to 400 now i think. that is impressive even he doesnt catch anymore
i wonder how his buddy the vet is doing. i suspect he is working them over too
Posted By: lumberjack391
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 01:52 PM
I wouldn't want to be after coyotes in areas their trapping in.
Posted By: Actor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 02:02 PM
I am hoping he catches 2000, and then starts on the wolves.
Garry-
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 02:06 PM
1000 coyotes/season sounds like 10 or 11 coyotes/day. Does he freeze his catch whole or just the skin?
Read the blog...he covers everything.
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 02:18 PM
1000 coyotes/season sounds like 10 or 11 coyotes/day. Does he freeze his catch whole or just the skin?
Skinning every night.
Posted By: wr otis
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 02:43 PM
If you could average 20 a day you'd need 50 good days. Those early season days where he was under 10 a day didn't help his cause out any.
That skinning job would take some getting used to, no thanks.
Posted By: BraskaYoter
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 03:04 PM
Atta boy, stack em up. Anyone running there mouth in a negative way, is merely jealous and lacking the skill set or drive to shoot for this size of goal.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 03:27 PM
He has 10 so far today and starts EVERY MORNING AT 3:30. Out of the 35 he caught yesterday he skinned 31, 4 weren't worth the freezer space.
I rolled out at 7: 30 this morning LOL
Posted By: Mac
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 03:42 PM
He gives instructions. Pretty good advertisement for that end pf his business.
Posted By: Kevin Colpetzer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 03:51 PM
Nice
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 04:33 PM
Just an update on The ND WS thing. In talking to Robert this morning he did not have a problem In ND with WS It was Nebraska where he had problems.
Posted By: beaverpeeler
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 04:43 PM
After reading his blog I have come to the conclusion that I am hopelessly lazy. ..... And aim to stay that way.
He is the dude for sure. Hats off!
It reminded me of my tepid self challenge back some 20-25 years ago to take 500 beaver. I did succeed, but I had help skinning/putting up and stayed in state. Never got up at 3:30 either. LOL
Posted By: Boco
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 04:52 PM
This is in the ballpark with Paul Millette's 1013 beaver season.All put up and most taken under ice.
The drive to keep on going full pin like that day after day is amazing.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 04:55 PM
Bottom line no matter what he ends up with it’s down right impressive!!!!
Posted By: lumberjack391
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 04:58 PM
He must have a lot of.............LOL
Posted By: Carlis
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 05:09 PM
he was worried about what I caught ahead of him, I don't think I got 50 and that was playing around. I ONLY HAD ABOUT 45 TO 50 traps with me this year. getting more than I could skin by dark was what I wanted to stay away from. What I told him the other day was that about after a week its time to change up bait, sets and location. that way it helps keep em coming in. years past after hitting them hard it drops off real quick.
Posted By: Carlis
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 05:41 PM
ill tell you what, hes got the work ethic. he was getting on me for not being able to skin everything each day and said, well you got all night.
I called him the next day to explain that when you are dealing with what I have, you must have rest. even if I do get a good 8hrs sleep. I am only running on about 4 cylinders. so I made a decision this year just to go out and enjoy myself, which I did. if anyone can do it, I believe he can. I wish we could have lined up the dates better to where we could have got there the same time. with all the competition he is going to have his work cut out for him. Good luck buddy.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 05:56 PM
Is he planing on staying in Kansas for the rest of this quest Beav?
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 10:42 PM
Is he planing on staying in Kansas for the rest of this quest Beav?
Just got off the phone with him, and I ask him. He said depends on the weather, he can either drop into NM or OK if the weather goes south. He caught 22 and a cat today!
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 11:08 PM
No jealousy here.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 11:13 PM
I'm a little jealous, but after a couple days of skinning 20 + coyotes I think it would go away
Posted By: Flint Hill fur
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 11:23 PM
What a BA! Guy can catch more in one day than some myself included have accomplished in an entire season. (I'll b a trapper one day) lol
Posted By: elkaholic
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 11:32 PM
The stuff with SH, WileyE, copy/paste master had nothing to do with the 1000 coyote attempt. It was over the aerial gunning thing.
If you were around back in the beginning of T-man you should remember the great debates between him and BW.
You'd open a thread that had 10 posts on it and by the time you were done reading it there'd be 20 more added to it.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 11:34 PM
I know a guy on here that caught over 200 in 2 weeks of vacation from work last year. Interesting part is to my knowledge he's never made 1 post about coyotes on here.
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/15/19 11:38 PM
What a BA! Guy can catch more in one day than some myself included have accomplished in an entire season. (I'll b a trapper one day) lol
If I can catch his best one day total this season I might have to change my name on here, lol!
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 12:39 AM
200 coyotes in 2 weeks is 1.2 coyotes every 2 hours, all day and night. Six every 10 hrs. I can see why he didn't put it on trapperman.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 12:54 AM
200 coyotes in 2 weeks is 1.2 coyotes every 2 hours, all day and night. Six every 10 hrs. I can see why he didn't put it on trapperman.
About 14 a day
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 01:42 AM
Every day.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 01:52 AM
Well at least we both can do math
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 02:09 AM
sh and the vet still fuss at each other on another forum. the vet is out trapping now so it has stopped for awhile
Posted By: dustytinner
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 02:13 AM
I hope his quest goes well for him! Good luck!
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 02:23 AM
I seriously doubt if i lifted weights, did calisthenics and aerobic conditioning daily for two years I would be in good enough physical condition to make the attempt. I hope he gets it done. Be a bigger feat than winning the world championship coyote trapping contest several years in a row like he did.
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 02:42 AM
Best post to date. Keep the updates coming 😊
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 04:46 AM
200 coyotes in 2 weeks is 1.2 coyotes every 2 hours, all day and night. Six every 10 hrs. I can see why he didn't put it on trapperman.
Are you insinuating you don't believe it?
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 05:29 AM
The stuff with SH, WileyE, copy/paste master had nothing to do with the 1000 coyote attempt. It was over the aerial gunning thing.
If you were around back in the beginning of T-man you should remember the great debates between him and BW.
You'd open a thread that had 10 posts on it and by the time you were done reading it there'd be 20 more added to it.
That is correct it was on the arerial gunning,,,
Posted By: beaverpeeler
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 05:34 AM
200 coyotes in 2 weeks is 1.2 coyotes every 2 hours, all day and night. Six every 10 hrs. I can see why he didn't put it on trapperman.
Are you insinuating you don't believe it?
Same thought I had Steven. That is some great trapping, but if you're working it hard and running 100 sets you should be getting those kinds of numbers.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 02:44 PM
I seriously doubt if i lifted weights, did calisthenics and aerobic conditioning daily for two years I would be in good enough physical condition to make the attempt. I hope he gets it done. Be a bigger feat than winning the world championship coyote trapping contest several years in a row like he did.
This!! I've had some big years in my life, but even when I was younger, I would not be able to keep that up all season. When I used to run hard, I'd always end up getting sick and have to spend some days in bed getting over it. Course I had germ magnets around back then, (best years of my life) and they would bring me presents home from school! Talked to Robert this morning again, he got four inches of snow last night. Grrr!
Posted By: trapfurfun
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 02:55 PM
Is he hitting all the feed lots in western Kansas? Seems like all the big number guys I know concentrate on the feedlots. Don’t get me wrong that is smart but I would be curious to see how it would go without a large concentration at feedlots. Still a huge accomplishment either way especially skinning them himself.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 03:18 PM
I am insinuating. Come on!
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 04:02 PM
Mark June, in his book on coyote trapping, says the best have difficulty maintaining a 7% catch rate. That's 7 coyotes/100 trap nights. I'm not trying to be cute, but I've got 45 years in the hole. I was told by a very wise man a long time ago: Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see and you'll be a lot better off! Forgive me.
Posted By: beaverpeeler
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 04:16 PM
Well, I am not a coyote trapper so I'll bow to others better judgement, but I have heard it said what catch rates should be for otter and beaver and I double or triple those #'s on average. And for me those #'s are about 4-5 times the 7% mentioned above.
And yep, there are people who exaggerate a bit here and there keeping in the fine tradition of the mountain men. LOL
But I still find the numbers do-able and believable.
Posted By: FairbanksLS
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 04:26 PM
Catch rates are for the average trapper. With a 1000 season goal he obviously has to be well above average in both ability and work ethic.
I hope he meets his goal.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 04:37 PM
I am insinuating. Come on!
Just because your imagination is so limited doesn't mean it can't be done. BTW way he has caught 249 in the last 14 days, not 200 and he aint the first guy to ever catch numbers like that in the same time period.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 04:39 PM
Mark June, in his book on coyote trapping, says the best have difficulty maintaining a 7% catch rate. That's 7 coyotes/100 trap nights. I'm not trying to be cute, but I've got 45 years in the hole. I was told by a very wise man a long time ago: Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see and you'll be a lot better off! Forgive me.
It happened despite your insinuating my trapping friend. Your "45 years in hole" have been for nothing on this topic brother.
Posted By: elkaholic
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 04:40 PM
I am insinuating. Come on!
I may not agree with everything Robert does or says, but there are a few things I will never deny about him. His drive, work ethic and his ability to catch coyotes.
This is the man that won the coyote trapping competition many years in a row.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 04:47 PM
Cool.
Posted By: Northmocats
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 04:50 PM
Mark June, in his book on coyote trapping, says the best have difficulty maintaining a 7% catch rate. That's 7 coyotes/100 trap nights. I'm not trying to be cute, but I've got 45 years in the hole. I was told by a very wise man a long time ago: Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see and you'll be a lot better off! Forgive me.
Dont believe everything you read in a book is more like it..... 7% catch rate is Terrible.. 7 Coyotes for every 100 traps. Might be good for a beginner...
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 05:44 PM
I am insinuating. Come on!
Just because your imagination is so limited doesn't mean it can't be done. BTW way he has caught 249 in the last 14 days, not 200 and he aint the first guy to ever catch numbers like that in the same time period.
I was just going the post that. I just got off the phone with him.
Yes Robert traps those dead piles at those feed lots but he also traps all the approaches to those feed lots not just the dead pile.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 06:23 PM
Beav
Just bait and real urine seem to be a common theme amongst a lot of the guys that catch big numbers during fur season especially here in Ks. If you talk to him again I'd be intrested in what percentage of his sets are dirt holes if he'd share.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 06:38 PM
Beav
Just bait and real urine seem to be a common theme amongst a lot of the guys that catch big numbers during fur season especially here in Ks. If you talk to him again I'd be intrested in what percentage of his sets are dirt holes if he'd share.
I would bet 100% dirt holes.
Posted By: TurTLe
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 06:45 PM
Anyone know how many Phil Brown is up to? I thought I saw that he was out west somewhere trapping coyotes. I always figured that if someone was going to hit 1000 in a fur season it would be him.
I've heard that James Lucero used to put up huge numbers when he lived in Kansas as well. I've never met him, or read his books, but people that knew him back in the 70's and 80's said he was a coyote machine.
I'd never question Robert's work ethic, or his love for trapping. He's attempting to do something that I would never want to try. I just can't imagine skinning that many animals a night. I love the catching, and seeing them put up in the shed, but I'm not a fan of the in between. hahaha
Of course he's got those big old gorilla hands, so he might just peel out a coyote in seconds.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 06:56 PM
Beav
Just bait and real urine seem to be a common theme amongst a lot of the guys that catch big numbers during fur season especially here in Ks. If you talk to him again I'd be intrested in what percentage of his sets are dirt holes if he'd share.
I would bet 100% dirt holes.
That's were my money would be also
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 07:31 PM
About 90% dirt holes made with a 3" auger and stuffed with bait. No lure just bait and urine. He did say that he did use some blind sets when he was coming In after another trapper that had wised up the remaining coyotes .
I was told that Phil had about 3,700 reds In storage. Don't have any idea how many of those were caught this year.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 08:50 PM
The only person I have to make happy is Mr. Dobbins. I didn't get on here to make friends or propagate a myth. I live in the real world where you have people to support and bills to pay. Sorry to upset you lads.
Posted By: thedude055
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 08:59 PM
Phil posted a picture of him trapping some coyotes somewhere out in this neck of the woods. I don't exactly where but the terrain was certainly west of his normal stomping ground. Cannot remember the thread. Been a long time since i seen a post of his. 1000 coyote quest is something. I would suspect that there is more planning behind the scenes on this then most folks spend trapping in general. From what i have heard about the big time guys like this the system is what make sit for them. similar trap setups similar sets set on sign and roll on.
Posted By: hippie
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 09:05 PM
My hats off to this fella, quite an undertaking and it seems like he has the skill set to do it.
God speed, wishing you success!
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 09:18 PM
Got a text awhile ago, he hadn't unloaded yet, but thought he had another twenty in the back! Gettum Robert!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 09:21 PM
Crop changes and cow pastures Is where most of It happens.
I talked to a guy who took instruction from Robert and he told me He was wore out at the end of the day by just getting In and out of the truck.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 09:24 PM
Got a text awhile ago, he hadn't unloaded yet, but thought he had another twenty in the back! Gettum Robert!
Hey Lee according to backbreaker your just propagating the Myth. Shame on you.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 10:35 PM
The only person I have to make happy is Mr. Dobbins. I didn't get on here to make friends or propagate a myth. I live in the real world where you have people to support and bills to pay. Sorry to upset you lads.
No worries friend. We all handle it differently when they all start talking #s on here and we realize we aren't as good of trappers as we thought we were. But your supporting people and paying your bills so keep your chin up.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 10:59 PM
Many trappers better than me.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 11:35 PM
i dont believe anybody can run a 25 mile marathon in 2 1/2 hours since i cant do it. 25 miles takes about 14 hours and the bottom of my feet are sore so no way anybody can do that.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 11:45 PM
Many trappers better than me.
Than acknowledge it instead of doubting them.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 11:47 PM
20 more today is what I have been hearing.
Posted By: WadeRyan
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 11:49 PM
Robert has told me and mentioned it before. When everyone else was using the latest and greatest lures/prepared baits. He won the coyote championship using fried chicken down a hole. That should make some people scratch their heads.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 11:54 PM
An Ethiopian or Kenyan has recently ran a marathon in less than 2 hours. No I can't do it. It has however, been witnessed and recorded and in print if you care to look it up. While your at it, check out the world record coyote catch in a season.
Posted By: MB Coonguy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 11:55 PM
Incredible!!!
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 11:57 PM
He'd of been out of luck if some of the folks I know would of been around. They would of fallowed him around like a hound and cleaned him out. The ones I have in mind can pack it away too. On another note. I have a friend and ADC guy that uses mainly bacon grease down his holes and wears em out. Guess there's more to thinking like a coyote than meets the eye or stomach.
Posted By: WadeRyan
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/16/19 11:58 PM
An Ethiopian or Kenyan has recently ran a marathon in less than 2 hours. No I can't do it. It has however, been witnessed and recorded and in print if you care to look it up. While your at it, check out the world record coyote catch in a season.
What do you think he’s doing with this blog? Trying to silence the critics that don’t have the intestinal fortitude to get it done.
Posted By: elkaholic
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 12:15 AM
A wise man once told me "When you find yourself in a hole....... Stop digging."
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 12:20 AM
No hole, no acknowledgement either. I'd have to be there to see it. Keep on, that's o.k.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 12:27 AM
Sorry but I have to ask , where you there to see the guy run the marathon in under 2 hrs that you spoke of?
Posted By: bankrunner
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 12:38 AM
Sorry but I have to ask , where you there to see the guy run the marathon in under 2 hrs that you spoke of?
Back scratcher probably ran the marathon with him.
Posted By: RonH
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 12:45 AM
Appreciate the updates to this thread and enjoy hearing how he is doing. Also hoping those of you p-fighting about it don't end up saying something that causes Mr Paul to pull the plug on it.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 01:25 AM
Nothing hard about this.....just count the coyotes in the pics! Robert takes a pic each afternoon when he unloads. As busy as he is running traps and skinning, he ain't got time to photoshop anything! lol
Posted By: rex123
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 01:29 AM
I just hope this thread keeps going I would like to see the end result.
Posted By: bwhntr100
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 01:32 AM
What bothers me is that Backboneless or whatever his handle his is basically calling Robert Waddell a liar but at the end of the day there’s gonna be a horse’s backside in every crowd and my bet is that Robert doesn’t give a rats backside what he thinks. JMHO.
Posted By: trapperne
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 01:36 AM
As impressive as Robert is, and he’s darn impressive, I know 5 guys doing daily totals as good as his, and one other guy who if I had to bet is going to get Robert in the total in the end. I’m darn proud to know these guys and blessed to have a front row seat to the race. Glad im not closed minded to these guys accomplishments and can enjoy their ambition
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 01:37 AM
And that goes for the rest of Us.
Posted By: PSB1011
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 01:47 AM
I am insinuating. Come on!
Just cause you have never done it with your 45 years in the hole,dont mean others that are better than you cant do it.
I know what this garbage is like,I know it well.
Posted By: BraskaYoter
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:02 AM
I dont think im gonna break 100 yotes this year.. but i sure hope Robert gets 1000. We’re riding along on a epic individual quest that is remarkable from where im standing as a onlooker. Well most of us are anyways. I doubt there is any foul play in his counting methods, nor do i care where hes trapping, what hes using, or how they were caught. 1000 coyotes caught, is 1000 coyotes caught. The fact that he has the gumption to set a solo goal that is unfathomable to a select few, shows his willingness to put in the work, and there unwillingness to push themselves.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:02 AM
Hope Robert finds a buyer that will pay well for frozen hides.
Posted By: BraskaYoter
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:06 AM
I will buy one from him and tan it, be pretty cool to say this was 1 of a 1000 coyotes caught by one man in one season...
Posted By: bwhntr100
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:15 AM
Ya, BraskaYoter. That’s an awesome idea. I want one too!!
Posted By: Hodagtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:18 AM
I will buy one from him and tan it, be pretty cool to say this was 1 of a 1000 coyotes caught by one man in one season...
Sign me up!
Chris
Posted By: LDW
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:19 AM
Looking forward to following this remarkable journey of Robert's. Always seems to be a hater in every crowd, maybe because he's lacking something.
Posted By: bbasher
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:45 AM
I look forward to this thread whether he's making it up or not! I can't imagine going to new ground and trying to find good places to set and be effective. I have to take a year to learn a place to find the good spots vs the duds
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:45 AM
I am insinuating. Come on!
Just cause you have never done it with your 45 years in the hole,dont mean others that are better than you cant do it.
I know what this garbage is like,I know it well.
How's it hanging Phil,
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:52 AM
He was down there In Sept gaining permission and getting ride alongs from the ranch managers. So he's not running cold. This man has his ducks In a row.
Posted By: PSB1011
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:56 AM
49er,low,but its still hangin.lol
Posted By: Northmocats
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 03:06 AM
Had the states of ND and Neb panned out better, his numbers would have been even stronger right now... He said in Oct before he left Aerial might be a problem up there. Good thing for His Plan B's..
determination and No quit.. it was on to his plan B's instead of throwing in the towel.
Posted By: jjbathke2001
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 03:13 AM
Something else that’s gonna throw his numbers are Nebraska’s everyday check law. My hats off to the fella.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 03:50 AM
Kansas has the same 24 check law.
Posted By: TurTLe
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 04:16 AM
Yep, have to check traps every day here in Kansas. Makes it that much more impressive.
I need to convince my farmers to switch from crops to feedlots. Hahaha
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 11:26 AM
49er,low,but its still hangin.lol
That is good, I have to go to KS in a couple weeks, I should just skip the wedding and go visit you.
To anybody doubting what trapperne is saying, he is a furbuyer in NE. He has his finger on the pulse of what some guys are capable of.
Go get them Robert and that goes to anyone with the work ethic and imagination to make those kind of catches
Posted By: jabNE
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 11:52 AM
Wowzers he's up to 400 hundred something. That alone is IMPRESSIVE and I am following along to see how this kid does.
Got get em!
Jim
Posted By: gman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:10 PM
Hey 330---Where were you when the name calling was going on??????????? looks like it disappeared without a warning to the perp!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: white17
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:17 PM
Hey 330---Where were you when the name calling was going on??????????? looks like it disappeared without a warning to the perp!!!!!!!!!!
No reason to rag on 330. I edited the posts AND PM'd Phil about it.
My goal here is to keep the thread active.
Let me worry about it.
Posted By: 080808
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:31 PM
White . Good work
Posted By: gman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:51 PM
Wasn't raggin on 330--he was the last one I seen giving out warnings for name calling-namely Boco-who wasn't really name calling-at least not to anyone personally....This was a little more personal I would say. And just to be clear I don't know either of these guys or Boco either for that matter.
Posted By: gman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 02:54 PM
White . Good work
Is that Good Work for editing the post? or Good Work for gettin after me??
Posted By: white17
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 03:00 PM
I'm not singling anyone out, I can though if that works better. Seems to me there is a lot of interest in the thread. If a bunch of you want to ruin it I'll deal with that too.
Posted By: thedude055
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 03:05 PM
Thank you White for moderating a bit. I have been a popular facebook page moderator. Well popular in our little town and it was miserable. I am really enjoying the thread and the information about the quest. I would like for it to be able to get into details but everyone would likely ruin that. Like what when where why and how on sets and what not. Not that it would help me to much this level of trapping is far above my pay grade but just to get details on the work involved. What he is documenting is great in and of itself though. He likely doesn't have the time to go into what i am interested in lol.
And for the record i might be interested in purchasing a hide from the quest as well. Not that i know that it is a record or something but that it was documented and the story behind it exists.
Posted By: white17
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 03:07 PM
It seems to me that just the planning, logistics, permissions etc are a monumental achievement....even if the goal isn't reached.
Posted By: 080808
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 03:13 PM
For editing the post!
Posted By: danvee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 04:02 PM
I read a book about a guy that ran 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 different states! seemed impossible but he had the drive and a logistical team for the travel and he did it! I think 1000 coyotes in a season is very possible especially if you have good ground and good numbers. What blows my mind is skinning the same number and still trapping. I think he will cripple his self achieving that feat, hard on the hands and back!
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 04:06 PM
It seems to me that just the planning, logistics, permissions etc are a monumental achievement....even if the goal isn't reached.
I was thinking the same thing.You would have to have permission on more ground than you knew you could trap to do this and I would think he is setting traps every day after checking what he allready has set.Your not getting that kind of permission with out lots of hard work.
Posted By: gman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 06:47 PM
. If a bunch of you want to ruin it I'll deal with that too.
I don't know why anyone would want to ruin this thread-it is a very interesting thread.I think you are reading something into it that isn't there--some respectful back and forth is a good thing on almost all threads.I don't even mind a little name calling myself. I have a number of ?'s I'd like to ask on here but figure they are best left un-asked!!
Posted By: white17
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 06:55 PM
Hey 330---Where were you when the name calling was going on??????????? looks like it disappeared without a warning to the perp!!!!!!!!!!
All I am reading is your actual statement. You jumped right on 330 and blamed him for something, even though he wasn't online at the time.
Then you assumed, incorrectly, that nothing was said to the "perp"
I think I'd stop digging if I were you. Just enjoy the thread while it's still here.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 07:20 PM
. If a bunch of you want to ruin it I'll deal with that too.
I don't know why anyone would want to ruin this thread-it is a very interesting thread.I think you are reading something into it that isn't there--some respectful back and forth is a good thing on almost all threads.I don't even mind a little name calling myself. I have a number of ?'s I'd like to ask on here but figure they are best left un-asked!!
Well If your scared just PM me I know what's going on. I get a day by day update. I just got off the phone he was doing a re make and had another coyote bouncing around In another set 50 yards away. He's going to call back.
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 07:29 PM
Thanx for updating us
Awesome thread
Side note : Don't poke the bear !
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 07:43 PM
I hope I can get in on some of his instruction after he has a chance to rest up. Location, type of sets equipment, setting with speed, and baits and lures should be unbelievable. I know Mark June says that a set should take 3 minutes. I would love to achieve that kind of efficiency. I'd also like to see how he sets up his equipment as far as trap gear and layout to see how to improve efficiency. Just a few of things I'd like to see first hand. I take my hat off to anyone which there are several that can run that hard and put up those kinds of numbers. I hope he makes it. If he doesn't I have to applaud even the attempt. it is worth keeping up with.
Posted By: Northmocats
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 07:45 PM
Most of his coyotes have been caught on Bait and Quality Urine.. No lures used at all..
I do believe he likes the Victor round jaws also.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 07:54 PM
I believe Wadell gives lessons right out on his trap line. the real deal
Posted By: TRAPPER TOM
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 07:57 PM
thanks white lets keep it going
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 10:06 PM
I hope I can get in on some of his instruction after he has a chance to rest up. Location, type of sets equipment, setting with speed, and baits and lures should be unbelievable. I know Mark June says that a set should take 3 minutes. I would love to achieve that kind of efficiency. I'd also like to see how he sets up his equipment as far as trap gear and layout to see how to improve efficiency. Just a few of things I'd like to see first hand. I take my hat off to anyone which there are several that can run that hard and put up those kinds of numbers. I hope he makes it. If he doesn't I have to applaud even the attempt. it is worth keeping up with.
He offers on line instruction. If your Interested just PM me and I'll get you pointed In the right direction. This would be the time to get It done. He isn't cheap and I believe It's 3 days.
I'm know his booking agent. LOL
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 10:11 PM
As impressive as Robert is, and he’s darn impressive, I know 5 guys doing daily totals as good as his, and one other guy who if I had to bet is going to get Robert in the total in the end. I’m darn proud to know these guys and blessed to have a front row seat to the race. Glad im not closed minded to these guys accomplishments and can enjoy their ambition
So are these 5 guys skinning every night or just selling on the carcass.
Phil Brown Is out west at a undisclosed location.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 10:23 PM
I hope I can get in on some of his instruction after he has a chance to rest up. Location, type of sets equipment, setting with speed, and baits and lures should be unbelievable. I know Mark June says that a set should take 3 minutes. I would love to achieve that kind of efficiency. I'd also like to see how he sets up his equipment as far as trap gear and layout to see how to improve efficiency. Just a few of things I'd like to see first hand. I take my hat off to anyone which there are several that can run that hard and put up those kinds of numbers. I hope he makes it. If he doesn't I have to applaud even the attempt. it is worth keeping up with.
He offers on line instruction. If your Interested just PM me and I'll get you pointed In the right direction. This would be the time to get It done. He isn't cheap and I believe It's 3 days.
I'm know his booking agent. LOL
What your commission?
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 10:30 PM
How many did he get today?
Posted By: Lazarus
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 10:37 PM
Can't we all just get along? Probably one of the most significant attempts in modern history and now its just a collection of comments about whose is bigger than whose.
Starting to resemble the Duke/NAFA/PAN Cover choice posts that are so worth while.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 11:02 PM
I do find the bickering a bit more entertaining than getting alone. But each their own. At least there's no blood involved unlike when the trappers would get together a 150 yrs ago.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 11:20 PM
I'm too old to participate in a drunken free for all, just flat out takes me to long to heal now. I would like to sit in my lawn chair, sipping a nice bourbon and watch though.
Posted By: pcr2
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 11:21 PM
I'm too old to participate in a drunken free for all, just flat out takes me to long to heal now. I would like to sit in my lawn chair, sipping a nice bourbon and watch though.
save me a seat.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 11:33 PM
X 2
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 11:44 PM
I believe It was 17 today.
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/17/19 11:49 PM
I don’t know if this thread is inspiring or disappointing...his one day totals beat my season totals.
One day I’m going to find ground that has coyotes in numbers.
Quick question about the initial blog posted, is it updated daily? Last blog I see is Dec 15.
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 12:25 AM
Quick question about the initial blog posted, is it updated daily? Last blog I see is Dec 15.
He has been updating it most days. But when. Your running 16-20 hours a day, the trapping, skinning, hot meals and sleep sometime are more important than the post!
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 12:36 AM
Quick question about the initial blog posted, is it updated daily? Last blog I see is Dec 15.
He has been updating it most days. But when. Your running 16-20 hours a day, the trapping, skinning, hot meals and sleep sometime are more important than the post!
Understand that. Thanks. I’ll keep checking.
Posted By: Turd Furgeson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 12:40 AM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw0MBr0Y5x0How I picture Robert one day in February. I’m quite a bit younger than him and can’t imagine how sore and tired he must be at the end of a day. Must be a tough SOB to grind it out all day then look at that pile of yotes at night and get to skinnin. Wonder what his caffeine and caloric intake are.
Posted By: coloradocat
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 12:45 AM
Myself and Robert dont always agree on things. But you cant knock a man with goals like that. I wish him well, he has the work ethic for it no doubt. Most probably couldnt carry his bucket for a day.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 01:18 AM
Is he by himself out there?
Posted By: trapperne
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 02:23 AM
As impressive as Robert is, and he’s darn impressive, I know 5 guys doing daily totals as good as his, and one other guy who if I had to bet is going to get Robert in the total in the end. I’m darn proud to know these guys and blessed to have a front row seat to the race. Glad im not closed minded to these guys accomplishments and can enjoy their ambition
So are these 5 guys skinning every night or just selling on the carcass.
Phil Brown Is out west at a undisclosed location.
3 are skinning and 2 are selling on the carcass, IMO skinning the daily catch is the easiest part of catching big numbers
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 02:07 PM
ttt
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 02:39 PM
What is staggering to me is the coyote population of Kansas must be for multiple guys more than are mentioned on this thread that have killed hundreds in a short time frame in that state.
Population is impressive indeed.
Posted By: Rat Masterson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 03:13 PM
red mt, that was my take away also. Not to take away from Robert's success, but man they have to be thick.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 03:19 PM
Talking to Robert this morning and he's saying while the population Is super high It's actually down from other years. When that many guys kill that many coyotes It has to have some effect.
Posted By: TurTLe
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 03:20 PM
It's because the area of the state they are in is cattle feedlot after cattle feedlot. Those areas congregate large numbers of opportunity predators. If you can get permissions on the feedlots and the surrounding areas its money in the bank. Not all of Kansas is that way.
I just need to figure out how to convince my Kansas wheat farmers to switch their ground to feedlots. Then I too could be sitting on some honey holes. Hahaha
Posted By: imiller
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 04:00 PM
anybody know how many miles and the # of stops per day? or an average
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 06:19 PM
its not just feedlots but big dairies too. they all have dead piles. so if any 2000 head plus 24 hour milking dairies near you their dead pile will be just as good as any here in ks
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 06:59 PM
Not to mention big dairies are calving year around so lots of after birth
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 07:00 PM
Ks isn't the only state with feed yards so you guys are welcome to go else where. Lol
Posted By: BraskaYoter
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 07:49 PM
Ks isn't the only state with feed yards so you guys are welcome to go else where. Lol
I concur, not only that but coyotes follow live cattle also very closely. Ive always been a ranch kid/rancher and catch rates are always higher for me closer to cattle. Yotes follow them from pasture to pasture much like wolves follow migrations. Cattle are a constant chance of food for them, deads, aborts, they eat cow crap when times are tough. They also take advantage of me chopping ice to open water, lots caught around windmills for me. Just dont set traps with a cow watching, it becomes a issue like a kid in jr high that found a pack of smokes, everyone is there but nobody really knows what to do with one.
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 08:15 PM
Ks isn't the only state with feed yards so you guys are welcome to go else where. Lol
Yep, I get it ,,, I stay at home,, lol
Posted By: trapperne
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 08:32 PM
Lots of states this could be accomplished at, got a customer in Iowa that’s that’s about 50 behind Robert with about a 1 percent pitch rate, I know Roberts isn’t that good. More about the guy then the state
Posted By: thedude055
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 08:56 PM
Lots of states this could be accomplished at, got a customer in Iowa that’s that’s about 50 behind Robert with about a 1 percent pitch rate, I know Roberts isn’t that good. More about the guy then the state
what is the pitch rate? typo or just something trapper lingo wise i don't understand?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 08:58 PM
Lots of states this could be accomplished at, got a customer in Iowa that’s that’s about 50 behind Robert with about a 1 percent pitch rate, I know Roberts isn’t that good. More about the guy then the state
what is the pitch rate? typo or just something trapper lingo wise i don't understand?
Pitch rate = coyotes not worth skinning divided by Coyotes caught
Posted By: thedude055
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 09:01 PM
oh got ya.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 09:58 PM
The other day when he had 35 head he skinned 31. He told me today that Kansas coyotes needed about another week to become fully prime. (white leather).
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 10:05 PM
I have trapped in the south western part of Kansas and didn`t freeze proof any sets while I was there.I am probably wrong but I would think most years the lower western half would be the same.If your going to try for numbers like this you cann`t be dealing with an inch of rain and 10 degree weather very much.Lots of coyotes is only part of it.I think he has a good chance of meeting his goal but I think he will run into lots of rubbed coyotes in the end.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 10:16 PM
The goal Is to catch 1000 coyotes not skin a 1000. LOL
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 10:58 PM
After reading 4 episodes in the Furtaker and listening to the strong opinions on this man's trapping abilities, I feel that if 1000 coyotes is his goal - pay someone to skin! The extra time can be used to set traps and rest. It wouldn't take many $60 coyotes to pay for that skinning. I notice he gave himself 93 days to reach his goal. It is almost 2/3 over in time. And I have read many of this man's articles, I just didn't know who "Robert" was. I notice he is going to visit with his family a couple of days. Four hours of sleep ain't much, but it does turn in to several days. Skinning is more days yet. He is wasting his trapping skills skinning. Contrary to popular belief, I do admire the guy. But it has to make sense. With a month and 2 days to go, he said he had 466 or 476 as of yesterday. If your a furtaker, read the articles. Pretty neat the extremes he has gone to.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/18/19 11:01 PM
[quote][/quote]agreed
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 12:07 AM
It's easy to say "pay someone to skin" it's another to find a qualified individual to do it away from home.
A good portion of Roberts living comes from fur trapping so he has to take that into consideration how to maximize his profits. If his margins weren't a consideration he'd chuck on the buyers floor in the round.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 12:34 AM
I have the list of "biggest catches" from O'Gorman. Their is no mention of the price, time span, or anything, just the year. I can appreciate a man that takes care of his fur. But catching and skinning 1000 makes it seem even more insurmountable, even when you throw out the bad. Just my opinion.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 12:48 AM
How many today
Posted By: beaverpeeler
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 12:57 AM
He set the parameters for his 1000 coyote quest. That he also skins them makes it just that more extraordinary a feat. You can well imagine if he was dumping them off to buyers in the round how many folks would denigrate his feat by saying: "Oh sure, anybody can do that if you don't do your own skinning".
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 01:10 AM
He set the parameters for his 1000 coyote quest. That he also skins them makes it just that more extraordinary a feat. You can well imagine if he was dumping them off to buyers in the round how many folks would denigrate his feat by saying: "Oh sure, anybody can do that if you don't do your own skinning".
X2
Posted By: Pafoxman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 02:00 AM
Crazy numbers.... respect all of em! Someone said earlier about Phil having x number of reds in storage.... wonder how much the freezer $ is to store $15 fox that are now worth $5? Hopefully he hammers a bunch of yotes out there to help break even!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 02:57 AM
I may be wrong but a lot of these high catches by some trappers were not just during the fur season. OG was trapping ADC most of the time + the fur season.
Robert has a power skinner and If I can do a coyote on my skinner In 20 min I'm sure he's faster.
He's running out of freezer space that's why he's headed home.
Posted By: trapperne
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 03:21 AM
Should be able to skin 10 fresh trapped coyotes and hour pretty easy
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 03:44 AM
Crazy numbers.... respect all of em! Someone said earlier about Phil having x number of reds in storage.... wonder how much the freezer $ is to store $15 fox that are now worth $5? Hopefully he hammers a bunch of yotes out there to help break even!
Phil has solar panels running most of the place so I'd imagine his monthly power bill isn't much. When he stored those fox they were worth less than $10 and still are. It's a risk one takes.
Posted By: danvee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 03:57 AM
Posted By: danvee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 03:58 AM
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 01:29 PM
Crazy numbers.... respect all of em! Someone said earlier about Phil having x number of reds in storage.... wonder how much the freezer $ is to store $15 fox that are now worth $5? Hopefully he hammers a bunch of yotes out there to help break even!
Phil has solar panels running most of the place so I'd imagine his monthly power bill isn't much. When he stored those fox they were worth less than $10 and still are. It's a risk one takes.
Yes, my understanding is the electric company buys excess energy from him (and other solar electric generators). They credit it back to your bill at the same rate they charge.
Posted By: Mac
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 03:02 PM
By gosh my hat is off to the guy. I have heard he is a hard worker, and he knows which states he needs to be in. It is good that he is sharing this adventure and goal.
Mac
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 08:17 PM
Went over the 500 mark today.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 08:44 PM
thats amazing
Posted By: 20scout
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 09:01 PM
Weather he makes it or not, I can't help but respect him for such an accomplishment.
Posted By: thedude055
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 09:08 PM
The amount of information he is aware of is pretty cool. Like heavy ND dogs average 3-3.5 pelts per cubic foot of freezer space while Kansas dogs are 5-6 pelts per cubic foot. That is some hard work and thought right there. That is just one detail. One would assume he has everything thought out to that amount.
Posted By: dublelung
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/19/19 09:15 PM
Best of luck to Robert on hitting and surpassing his goal! When you work that hard it's not really luck though.
Posted By: Nittany Lion
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 12:20 AM
Over half way there. What date did he start and when does the quest end?
Posted By: Pawnee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 01:00 AM
Amazing. Good luck to him. Hopefully he stays west of me
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 01:13 AM
Many questions can be answered by going to the blog he has set up documenting it. Has pictures from every day but one I believe. You can know when he started, how many he caught each day...
https://onemansquestforathousandcoyotes.blogspot.com/?m=1
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 02:39 AM
508
Posted By: bblwi
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 02:49 AM
I hope he makes it or comes very close and then he decides to attend as many rondy's as he can squeeze in as to me that would be a huge draw and really help the trapping associations during this down cycle.
At least he is catching something that has a market as well. Rats don't bring much but they sell, coyotes sell and do so over a wide range of prices, The rest of the stuff just waits for better times.
Bryce
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 04:16 AM
When talking to him today he figures he's going to come up short of his goal of 1000. But should hit close to 900.
I think he had 28 today.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 04:19 AM
Weather he makes it or not, I can't help but respect him for such an accomplishment.
Exactly Right!
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 04:59 AM
I hope he makes it or comes very close and then he decides to attend as many rondy's as he can squeeze in as to me that would be a huge draw and really help the trapping associations during this down cycle.
Bryce
Robert is a big supporter of the FTA. He is always at the National FTA convention, does demos and has set up the adventure auctions the past few years too.
Posted By: jabNE
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 11:51 AM
Wow, just wow.
His one day catches are impressive let alone collectively.
Jim
This is an inspiring feat! I can't imagine skinning that many dogs per day for that many days in a row. My hat is off to Robert wether he makes his goal or not. That takes some serious planning, execution, and GRIT.
Posted By: bblwi
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 07:08 PM
I know I have had him on the slate twice when we hosted the FTA and he has given demos at our WTA as well. Robert has worked to promote trappers and trapping for decades. I was just stating that this coyote chase would be a huge draw and really be helpful for many organizations during the times when things are in a low cycle.
Bryce
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 08:55 PM
Hope he comes to the national, June 18-20 next year.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 09:13 PM
Hats off to him, man I get sore just looking at the pictures. Can't imagine what the skinning would be like.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 09:17 PM
He's pulling traps today and I just got off the phone with him and he has 20 or 21 in the truck. He catches so many coyotes a day he forgets how many he has. LOL I think he said he averaged 20 coyotes a day for 28 days.
The other day he told me he had miss counted by one. Or It had come back to life and jumped out of the truck. LOL
6 or 7 min to skin one.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 09:42 PM
Robert just called me and fired me as his fan club president.
He said he averaged 18 coyotes for 20 days. Not 20 coyotes for 28 days. Well when you get to be my age the first thing to go Is your mind.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 09:45 PM
Hope he comes to the national, June 18-20 next year.
Without a doubt, he'll be there.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 10:37 PM
Impressive
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 11:25 PM
Robert just called me and fired me as his fan club president.
He said he averaged 18 coyotes for 20 days. Not 20 coyotes for 28 days. Well when you get to be my age the first thing to go Is your mind.
20 X 28 = 560
Posted By: Nittany Lion
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 11:32 PM
Robert just called me and fired me as his fan club president.
He said he averaged 18 coyotes for 20 days. Not 20 coyotes for 28 days. Well when you get to be my age the first thing to go Is your mind.
Not to worry Beav, I'll bet you could get a job with CNN.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/20/19 11:38 PM
LOL
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/21/19 01:00 AM
Beav I have too ask myself some day s
What's my name
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/21/19 03:51 AM
Robert just called me and fired me as his fan club president.
He said he averaged 18 coyotes for 20 days. Not 20 coyotes for 28 days. Well when you get to be my age the first thing to go Is your mind.
Tell Robert he hired you to be his agent, not his accountant. You don't need ot be good at math.
Posted By: Northof50
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/21/19 04:10 AM
Now Beav pay attention to the math equation;
6 X 6 = 36 + 6 = 42
if it don't work out;
Robert will beat you ;
Black and blue.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/22/19 12:36 AM
Pulled today and headed home caught 14 coyotes today.
I think he said he needed 458 coyotes to hit his goal. He said with any luck and some good weather he may hit his goal.
Go get em buddy.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/22/19 01:11 AM
Pulled today and headed home caught 14 coyotes today.
I think he said he needed 458 coyotes to hit his goal. He said with any luck and some good weather he may hit his goal.
Go get em buddy.
When does he set again?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/22/19 05:25 AM
Well he said he may have to spend time to do Xmas. Most likely around the 26 or 27th. Maybe he will update his blog.
Posted By: Calvin
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/22/19 02:45 PM
My arms would fall off just skinning what he caught. I sincerely hope he reaches his goal. Especially impressive with footholds on short checks.
He has some articles on the logistics of it all in Fur Takers Magazine. Very informational. A lot of stuff he does and plans for most never consider.
Posted By: beaverpeeler
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/22/19 05:44 PM
After reading his blog about all the preparations, I'm thinking that the generals that planned D day didn't have nothing over him.
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/24/19 10:07 PM
Curious what are the latest numbers and where can I find the blog mentioned above?
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/24/19 10:41 PM
Curious what are the latest numbers and where can I find the blog mentioned above?
He is home for Christmas, so the numbers will not be changing fofor a few days.
https://onemansquestforathousandcoyotes.blogspot.com/?m=1
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/25/19 01:13 AM
Curious what are the latest numbers and where can I find the blog mentioned above?
Page 1 of the thread, and 1st post maybe?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/25/19 05:31 AM
I think he needs something like 460 some to hit the 1000 mark. He said he hoped to be setting traps this coming Thursday. Will take him about 3 days to get the whole line In. Somewhere around 160 traps.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/25/19 12:39 PM
Beav,
This is a fascinating thread and it keeps us captivated because no matter how many coyotes you do or don't catch in a day/week/month/season, Robert's goal is just pretty darn cool. In every aspect. Planning. Planning. Planning. Setting traps. Catches. Remakes. Keep rolling no matter. Weather. Skinning. Fatigue factor. Fatigue factor. Fatigue factor. Did I mention planning and fatigue factor?
All the other pieces of the 1,000 dog quest are squeezed between these two pieces and Robert is the planner extraordinaire and I guess he just won't lay down and nap a while.
I sat around a camp fire once with he and many others and it was crazy cool listening to his "planning" for things he'll never do! I can only imagine when he sets his mind to something!
Thanks for keeping us in a good read Beav. May your be blessed this Christmas season and beyond.
Mark
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/27/19 03:45 PM
Robert Is on the road. Will be setting traps Saturday and skinning coyotes on Sunday. I'll keep you updated.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/27/19 04:31 PM
I thought you got fired Beav?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/27/19 04:46 PM
He said It was cheaper to keep me employed then It was to be paying my unemployment benefits. LOL
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/27/19 04:54 PM
Amazing
Posted By: tmrschessie
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/27/19 06:17 PM
Best of luck to him....hope he makes his goal.
Posted By: trapperman222
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/27/19 07:46 PM
Just spoke with him. Heading for Kansas. Hope this incoming weather is nice to him !
Posted By: Bridger Benson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/27/19 10:35 PM
Very awesome goal and post. I seen someone mention Robert sets approx. 160 traps. Does anyone know How many traps he sets at each stop, how many miles hes covering a day, and how far it is between each set up? Such as 3 traps at each stop, approx. 3 miles between stops, and covering a 100 mile loop for example. Incredible amount of work going into this!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/28/19 12:00 AM
He never gets out of the truck where he doesn't make 2 sets.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 03:49 PM
Update as of today.
Robert made 33 sets yesterday well he said mudded In 33 sets. Everything was froze up this morning but he got 12 coyotes. Must have run early.
Peat moss Is his best friend. Said he was going to go back and do remakes and probably get In another 30 new sets today.
Looks like the weather Is going to warm up and the wind will dry things out.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 04:51 PM
12-33 in mud sounds pretty darn great!
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 05:11 PM
Would be interesting to know how many traps he must have in general that are hanging up in his shed after the season
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 05:14 PM
Well he told me he had some where around 600 traps just set up for coyotes. I never asked what brand of trap and what If any changes he makes to those traps. Next time I talk to him I'll ask.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 05:20 PM
Please do Beav, inquiring minds want to know.
Posted By: hippie
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 05:33 PM
Thanks for the updates Beav, it's nice to follow this.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 05:46 PM
Well he told me he had some where around 600 traps just set up for coyotes. I never asked what brand of trap and what If any changes he makes to those traps. Next time I talk to him I'll ask.
Beav, tell Robert he should sell the traps he used for this Quest. Just box them up after finished trapping and ship them out. I'd take one for $34.99 delivered.
Posted By: Nessmuck
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 05:47 PM
How many states....to get 1,000 yotes ? And thanks Beav for the thread.
Posted By: Mitch L
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 06:04 PM
I think he uses a #3 or #4 Montgomery dogless or something similar. He's a machine!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 06:45 PM
He started In ND but with bad weather and standing crops he pulled out and headed for Nebraska. I don't know how long he spent In Nebraska but he's know In Kansas. And will trap there till the coyotes start to break down.
Posted By: Aix sponsa
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 07:04 PM
Good luck Robert.
Hard not to respect someone that sets goals and go after them.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 07:47 PM
Thanks for the updates Beav, it's nice to follow this.
Yes, Thanks!
Posted By: bacatrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 08:46 PM
He started In ND but with bad weather and standing crops he pulled out and headed for Nebraska. I don't know how long he spent In Nebraska but he's know In Kansas. And will trap there till the coyotes start to break down.
they are starting to break NOW.
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/29/19 09:29 PM
He started In ND but with bad weather and standing crops he pulled out and headed for Nebraska. I don't know how long he spent In Nebraska but he's know In Kansas. And will trap there till the coyotes start to break down.
they are starting to break NOW.
Yes they are ,,even in Montana ,,, coming to a close for all pretty good ones,, now it's a pick and choose time.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 12:13 AM
He use's #3 Duke round jaws and #4 Vic round jaws. Screen pan covers and peat moss. Every thing Is base plated and 4 coiled.
Made 20 some sets today.
Out of the 12 caught today one had mange and one had lice damage so he only skinned 10.
He's trapping mostly open land so he's not seeing any fur damage caused by heavy cover.
He said $34.99 wasn't enough. LOL
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 12:28 AM
Thanks for the update.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 12:38 AM
No way a guy can catch numbers like that with Victors and Dukes. Must be some kind of confusion. Lol
Posted By: bacatrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 12:53 AM
He use's #3 Duke round jaws and #4 Vic round jaws. Screen pan covers and peat moss. Every thing Is base plated and 4 coiled.
Made 20 some sets today.
Out of the 12 caught today one had mange and one had lice damage so he only skinned 10.
He's trapping mostly open land so he's not seeing any fur damage caused by heavy cover.
He said $34.99 wasn't enough. LOL
Hi beavis, they are starting to rub. early I know, but he will be seeing it soon. Right over the co line we are seeing slights.
Posted By: KSlongliner
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 01:01 AM
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Posted By: Carolina Foxer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 01:04 AM
Well he told me he had some where around 600 traps just set up for coyotes. I never asked what brand of trap and what If any changes he makes to those traps. Next time I talk to him I'll ask.
Beav, tell Robert he should sell the traps he used for this Quest. Just box them up after finished trapping and ship them out. I'd take one for $34.99 delivered.
Before he started on the quest, u asked about buying a trap from him and I believe he said $40 not including shipping. And that was before he killed a grand of em.
Posted By: bacatrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 01:12 AM
Its unnatural, but I bet hes got some coyote butt holes for sale.
The proof is in the pudding.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 01:28 AM
I've tested a fair amount of commercial lures and bait and a lot dont impress me. The best bait I've tested so far is one a friend of mine made and I will say its loaded with some natural glands that aren't found naturally in a dirt hole. The second best thing I've tested is a bait I make with 2 ingredients and both are very editable to the coyotes.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 01:37 AM
I'm am starting to think the big hole does have an advantage and I got some real urine this year and do see a difference
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 02:13 AM
Would be interesting to see what he uses?
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 02:22 AM
This is the best post for the year. Lot of us are following it. Thanks for all the updates!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 02:36 AM
Hey "K", try it - you'll like it.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 02:41 AM
He use's #3 Duke round jaws and #4 Vic round jaws. Screen pan covers and peat moss. Every thing Is base plated and 4 coiled.
Made 20 some sets today.
Out of the 12 caught today one had mange and one had lice damage so he only skinned 10.
He's trapping mostly open land so he's not seeing any fur damage caused by heavy cover.
He said $34.99 wasn't enough. LOL
Offsets?
How about $49.99 delivered for one of the Vics?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 04:57 AM
Would be interesting to see what he uses?
He augers a hole not sure the size. He stuffs part of a muskrat In it and applies urine. And that's about It.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 02:38 PM
eee
Posted By: elkaholic
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 05:54 PM
Did you see a mouse Beav??
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 06:53 PM
It's either eee or ttt lol
Posted By: Thumb Catcher
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 07:12 PM
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Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 09:37 PM
Todays update.
7 coyotes killed and 2 domestic dogs released. 5 coyotes caught in remakes only 2 caught In new sets. Robert say's things look pretty dead on this new ground. But the wind did blow all day and all night so that may of had some effect on the coyote movement. Can't get Into new ground till Monday so he may have to go back and check on the old ground to see If any of those old sets have been worked.
Update on gear.
All his coyote traps are offset. He wants the mechanical advantage that off sets give him. And he does trap In states that require offsets.
All His anchors are the Iowa bullet type anchors. When dealing with frozen ground he uses a drill bit to get through the frost to get a pilot hole started. In some types of ground he will cross stake his earth anchors. All anchors are retrieved.
Stay tuned.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 09:57 PM
Do you know if he laminates his traps or not Beav?
Posted By: TurkeyTime
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 10:14 PM
Any update on the current number? I checked the site but it was last updated 12-21. Thanks.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/30/19 10:35 PM
It was 12 yesterday and 7 today.
Posted By: steeltraps
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 12:43 AM
Wounder who's coyote urine he uses?
Posted By: walleyed
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 12:49 AM
Wounder who's coyote urine he uses?
Well Duh !!!!
The coyote's obviously.
Probably right out of the bladders of his catches !!!!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 12:52 AM
That may be the case. But I doubt he spends that much time colleting bladder urine. I know for sure he starts out with gallons of urine. I have an idea where he gets It but I'm not sure . I will ask tomorrow.
Posted By: walleyed
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 01:03 AM
I know for sure he starts out with gallons of urine. I have an idea where he gets It but I'm not sure .
Does Robert W. get his urine from:
"He whose name can not be spoken on trapperman" ?
Posted By: TurkeyTime
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 01:06 AM
Total number caught to date?
I think he said he got urine from one leg johhny.
Posted By: trapperman222
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 03:37 AM
561 to date
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 03:55 AM
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 05:42 AM
I think he said he got urine from one leg johhny.
That name came up In the conversation but I don't remember If he's still getting It from old one leg.
Also heard he was using a lot of muskrat for bait.
Posted By: Carolina Foxer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 12:50 PM
Gets his urine from Bob W the vet.
Posted By: Lance Squires
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 02:30 PM
561 and putting them up. What a machine. Fantastic!!
Posted By: TurTLe
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 02:41 PM
Update on gear.
All his coyote traps are offset. He wants the mechanical advantage that off sets give him. And he does trap In states that require offsets.
What is the mechanical advantage? Other than the levers maybe coming up an extra 1/4", I don't see how there is a mechanical advantage.
Posted By: thedude055
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 02:59 PM
Update on gear.
All his coyote traps are offset. He wants the mechanical advantage that off sets give him. And he does trap In states that require offsets.
What is the mechanical advantage? Other than the levers maybe coming up an extra 1/4", I don't see how there is a mechanical advantage.
I believe that is the mechanical advantage he is speaking of. 1/4" higher is a good bit really. To some the levers setting higher on a catch is exactly what they want.
Posted By: 080808
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 03:06 PM
Dumb question. Are we talking offset or lamination?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 03:23 PM
1/4" or 3/8s" can make a difference in lock up. I guess I'll take the word from the guy who Is catching the coyotes.
I'll ask today about the lamination thing and the urine supplier.
Muskrat Is the go to bait. In fact he buys rat carcasses so I would say that Is his go to bait. I was also told he uses a lot of home made fish juice. A quart or so of fish juice dumped on a rock pile will get you some coyotes. ND style him told.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 04:20 PM
561 and putting them up. What a machine. Fantastic!!
Green skinning and freezing.
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 04:28 PM
a victor 4 s imo the lock up is second to none ,, and round jaw comes out the ground pretty darn good in this frosty ground country up here... mechanical advantage or not ,,, the chance of catching a rock in it is greatly reduced imo.
I do not always agree with Robert but this one I throw in with him on. Lol
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 04:32 PM
I look at It this way if a man can go out and catch 560 some coyotes and he tells me that an offset will give him a mechanical advantage I will take his word for It. LOL
Posted By: keets
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 04:37 PM
I'm curious if he just uses the back half of rat, or the whole thing guts and all
Posted By: scheide
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 04:49 PM
On another site, he is wanting to buy rat carcasses. He states, no heads,tails or guts. But leave the organs.
Posted By: bankrunner
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 05:03 PM
Mechanical advantage probably has to do with the round jaws of the trap. Less surface area the trap needs to come up through the ground in bad weather conditions. Robert was my instructor at Trappers College and couldn't have asked for a better one. Keep an open mind and listen.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 05:23 PM
I look at It this way if a man can go out and catch 560 some coyotes and he tells me that an offset will give him a mechanical advantage I will take his word for It. LOL
Me too.
Posted By: Buck (Zandra)
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 05:26 PM
I look at It this way if a man can go out and catch 560 some coyotes and he tells me that an offset will give him a mechanical advantage I will take his word for It. LOL
You ain't kiddin!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 05:27 PM
I'm curious if he just uses the back half of rat, or the whole thing guts and all
Keets he's using parts of the rats at each set not the whole thing.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 07:32 PM
Update.
14 coyotes today 5 with mange.
Ground Is rock hard and about 4 Inches of frost. Uses a masonry bit to get a pilot hole started for his anchors.
Having problems getting his dirt hole auger to work In this ground. Thinking of welding a masonry bit to the end of the auger to get It started.
Laminated traps are a no no when trapping In this type of soil. To much added material to come up through the trap covering. Laminated traps are used In fair weather situations.
Gets his coyote urine from Bob W and One legged Johnny. Has enough stored for at least 4 years of trapping. He said If your not using coyote urine at coyotes sets you don't want to catch many coyotes.
Heading to new ground next Monday.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 07:36 PM
Laminated traps are a no no when trapping In this type of soil. To much added material to come up through the trap covering. Laminated traps are used In fair weather situations.
Interesting.
Thanks for the update Beav.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 08:18 PM
I would assume that wide faced cast jaws would also move more covering as thye go off. But If your using waxed dirt or peat then I'm not sure It's a problem. But In Roberts case he's top dressing the peat to make the set more natural and to keep It from blowing away. So when that top dressing freezes up those jaws still have to bust through It.
Posted By: Mac
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 09:21 PM
Beav, who in heck is one Legged Johnny" is that a joke or a real dealer?
Thanks
Posted By: D Cobb
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 09:28 PM
One Legged Johnny is a trapper in Indiana that also collects urine. You can see him at most National Conventions. Heck of a nice guy.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 12/31/19 11:15 PM
Dumb question. Are we talking offset or lamination?
This has absolutely nothing to do with mechanical advantage. It has everything to do with the energy the trap has when tripped. Mechanical advantage is what a person gets when he uses a set of tongs on a conibear for example.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 12:00 AM
Dumb question. Are we talking offset or lamination?
This has absolutely nothing to do with mechanical advantage. It has everything to do with the energy the trap has when tripped. Mechanical advantage is what a person gets when he uses a set of tongs on a conibear for example.
The higher the levers of a trap get from the pivot point of the jaws the greater the mechanical advantage the levers have. The (only) advantage of an offset in my opinion.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 12:19 AM
What is mechanical advantage then? Levers having to travel further to close makes a trap slightly slower anyway. It's not MA.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 12:23 AM
Think if you had to hold the jaws tight on a stick with your fingers. The farther from the jaws pivot point you can push the more pressure you put on the stick
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 12:34 AM
Geez!
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 12:44 AM
Just make those levers real long then. That will give you the MA I'm talking about. Won't help trap though.
Posted By: Carolina Foxer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 01:52 AM
Backbreaker, you should change your user name to ballbreaker.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 02:24 AM
I was thinking the same thing.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 02:44 AM
What I think can't be typed.
Set a closed jawed trap and set It off with a wood dowel. Then measure the highest travel of the leavers on the jaw faces. Then do the same thing with a trap of the same brand but with offset jaws. The levers will travel higher up on the jaws then the closed faced jaws. This will give you a better lock up since the leavers have traveled higher on the jaw faces. This can be called mechanical advantage or lock up. Or what ever trips your trigger.
Making the leavers longer would serve no purpose. It's the cut out portion In the spring leaver and the shoulder on the jaw face that determines the leaver travel not the length of the leaver Itself.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 03:10 AM
What I think can't be typed.
Set a closed jawed trap and set It off with a wood dowel. Then measure the highest travel of the leavers on the jaw faces. Then do the same thing with a trap of the same brand but with offset jaws. The levers will travel higher up on the jaws then the closed faced jaws. This will give you a better lock up since the leavers have traveled higher on the jaw faces. This can be called mechanical advantage or lock up. Or what ever trips your trigger.
Making the leavers longer would serve no purpose. It's the cut out portion In the spring leaver and the shoulder on the jaw face that determines the leaver travel not the length of the leaver Itself.
Posted By: Taximan
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 04:13 AM
Have to side with Robert Waddell,Red Schoening,Beav and others on this issue.Higher lockup is ideal and id mechanical advantage.
Beave,I have no luck using my earth augers when the ground gets really,really hard.Instead,I use a 1",Bosch,masonry bit and make a mouse hole or two.You can make a slightly bigger hole by wallowing it out wth the bit.I use a rotary hammer with an SDS Plus chuck.The bit cannot slip and never needs tightened,plu it is fast to change out.
Some are using ship auger bits.Sounds promising but I haven't tried them yet.Thanks for the updates.
Posted By: Taximan
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 04:13 AM
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Posted By: trapperman222
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/01/20 05:18 PM
Sounds like more mange today. Just doing what he promised for the land owners. Killin coyotes.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 12:03 AM
590 with today's catch.
Posted By: Cletis Richards
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 04:12 AM
Johnny is one heck of a trapper also
Posted By: Yotegiter
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 04:16 AM
Beav ask Robert how and where he’s applying urine at his set. Just curious is this an O’Gorman thing where he squirts urine all over or just down the dirt hole. Thanks
Posted By: Pawnee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 04:21 AM
Beav ask Robert how and where he’s applying urine at his set. Just curious is this an O’Gorman thing where he squirts urine all over or just down the dirt hole. Thanks
I’d like to know this too!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 05:25 AM
15 today 5 with mange.
I'll ask those questions tomorrow.
Posted By: steeltraps
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 04:37 PM
Beav ask Robert how and where he’s applying urine at his set. Just curious is this an O’Gorman thing where he squirts urine all over or just down the dirt hole. Thanks
IF you look on his Blog, on page 1. There are some video's on there. Cant remember which one, but he is on their around the 11 min mark with Casey . Its shows his dirt hole set. He seams to just Squirt some urine at the backing and back of the hole. Watch it and see
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 05:31 PM
I wonder if folks are confusing urine with glycerin urine mix used to freeze proof a set verses urine at the set. Cutting glycerin or glycol with straight water seem counter productive imo.
Posted By: thedude055
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 05:39 PM
I think a lot of folks are asking questions about it because what he is doing according to what i have read is so far on the simple side compared to what you read about baits lures and urines. From what I am catching he uses bait the coyote wants to eat and a little real coyote urine at the set. No call lures and gland lures to speak of that i have read. No fancy 17 ingredient concoctions. I think the complexity of his work is in the preparation and thought patterns of himself. He just seems like that guy. That is hard for folks to recognize sometimes. He doesn't need anything but himself and the animal to exist in an area for him to find a spot on target and catch the animal. Others like myself struggle with what some already know.
I am just so intrigued by great experienced trappers saying i don't use anything really. I just know where they are at. His quest and reading the work done by others I am rethinking my whole approach and gameplan for trapping all animals.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 06:01 PM
I think it's easy for us trappers (me being one) to think a lure or fancy bait or new cool set will make us better trappers instead of working to better are skills and understanding of the animals. With that said I do think from my testing that there is a big difference in the attractiveness of a lot of baits and lures being marketed to the trappers out there.
I agree with yes sir , but location is everything !!!!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 06:33 PM
Robert just got #600.
Posted By: trapperman222
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 06:43 PM
Mange free so far today.
Posted By: Boco
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 08:45 PM
There is only one secret to catching lots of animals,and that is hard work and long hours.And this guy has got it.
Posted By: thedude055
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 09:18 PM
There is only one secret to catching lots of animals,and that is hard work and long hours.And this guy has got it.
Amen. He out works most before breakfast every day.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 09:45 PM
13 In the truck no mange 603 Is the count.
To answer the urine question. Straight urine no additives. A single squirt on the backing, if there Isn't any backing a shot behind the hole.
NO misting of the trap pattern.
Posted By: yoteguts
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/02/20 09:49 PM
That’s amazing I can’t even begin to imagine the work and planning that Robert has into this. This is on a whole other level of commitment. My hat is off to him and I hope he accomplishes his goal. Thanks for the updates Beav.
What a machine!!! Killem till they cry momma Robert !!!
Posted By: Northmocats
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 12:11 AM
That urine is good stuff too.. Wont freeze in back of truck on cold mornings. Concentrated and smells like a coyote. About any critter around here checks it out.
Posted By: Digger Catcher1
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 02:49 AM
Beav. I would like to know when he makes multiple sets at one location is he making all dirt holes and using mushrat only as bait or does he have another go to bait to switch it up? Thanks Digger
Posted By: Mitch L
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 03:02 AM
What state (states) does he plan on going to next? And how late into the year can he trap?
Posted By: Yotegiter
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 03:05 AM
Thanks for asking Beav. I know a lot of guys pulling for him, and I’m one of them. Very impressive
Posted By: Michael Lippold
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 03:58 AM
I text him about a week ago and I got the impression that he was gonna stay in Kansas if he could but he also has a New Mexico trapping license from some previous work so he could go there is he had too. But I might have misunderstood him.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 06:54 AM
As far as I know when he makes multiple sets they are all dirt holes Same bait and the same urine. He did say when He was coming In behind someone else that he would make some flat sets. He would pick out a conspicuous clump of grass Or If needed he would plant one where he wanted It. The set was blended In and given a shot of urine.
Another thing he told me was where he was trapping In irrigated ground he would target the areas missed by the pivot point. These areas would not have been planed and would grow up In weeds. Great locations.
He's going to stay In Kansas and try and catch the 1000. I believe there isn't a closed season on coyotes In Kansas but once the coyotes start to break down he's quitting. He does plan on going to New Mexico to do ADC coyote work. But those coyotes won't be counted toward the 1000.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 07:12 AM
We dont have a closed season on coyotes but to be legal you have to release skunks. a furbearer here. fur season closes feb 15. i think he has a good chance of hitting his goal if he doesn't wear down to much
Posted By: Mac
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 10:55 AM
What stands out to this old trapper is what drive and work ethic he must have. Very cool goal.
Mac
his he keeping track of the other animals like coon an fox ??
Posted By: Yotegiter
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 11:21 AM
I’m not seeing many cats in the catch pics. I would think that DH he puts in would take a good number of cats
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 12:22 PM
Posted By: late bite
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 12:29 PM
I met one legged johnny at the vets cookout last fall, seriously the one leg is ALL the way gone. Word has it he is one heck of a trapper still, can out trap most people that are not disabled!
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 12:36 PM
Trapper Dahlgren, red fox are scarce too except around and in a few towns. Swift fox are common. They are about the size of a big house cat with a long bushy tail. Coyotes kill them whenever they can too. So in a a spot where coyotes are likely swift fox aint.
thanks danny are there coon out there
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 12:44 PM
yes. not big numbers but big coon. most are yellow and ugly. when you get a big silver tipped dandy it will grade with triangle coon
Posted By: Fishdog One
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 12:58 PM
This is a great thread, and more people will start to follow it, I am now that most of my trapping is over for the season.
Posted By: btomlin
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 01:33 PM
This is incredible. As a beginner, this is really eye opening on the simplicity that Robert is using to put up these numbers. It is really going to have me not worrying so much about which tub of bait I use to put down the hole.
How is there any small game out west?? It seems the coyote population must be a little on the high side. He will catch more in a bad day than I will in my season, but that is likely due to differences in skill than populations.
Pulling for you, Robert!!
Posted By: trapperne
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 01:46 PM
Hardly any coon, lots of skunks and badgers I’d guess he’s catching 1-2 skunks and badgers every day. Not many cats I’d guess about one cat for every hundred coyotes.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 02:44 PM
When talking to him he hasn't mentioned anything about Incidental catches. He did say he had caught 1 cat.
The area he Is moving to Mon is more cat country.
I'll ask about the incidental catches.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 03:32 PM
He keeps the coons and skunks he catches. Has a use for or sells everything he can. Just got home frome out there last night, and talk to Robert pretty often, It was funny, I got permission on a feedlot right close to where I was trapping, and talked to Robert, he said he got permission on that lot back in Sept! I said, WTH, don't those guys remember anything? Robert said it wasn't the first time that happened. I told him, have at it. I wouldn't want that done to me, and I wasn't gonna do that to anyone else! Talked to him yesterday, said he was moving there Monday. Lots of mange there though. That is the same lot where BW had that pic of 12 or more yotes in the same pic! I've always trapped the pastures and ag land, but understand better why these guys are concentrating on the lots! lol
Posted By: trapperman222
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 06:19 PM
Almost sounds like someone’s a little jealous . Just my take on it.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 11:11 PM
Update.
15 coyotes today and one badger. One coyote had mange. 618
Robert Isn't trapping any feed lots or dead piles In this area.
He runs a heavy pan tension so Incidental's are not that common. He said he had one skunk and only 2 coon and that badger.
The land he's heading for on Monday has a better cat population so he will be skinning some cats.
If things go south he will head Into NM and since that would be during the fur season those coyotes will count . His ADC work In NM Is in March.
He also has a very lucrative taxidermy connection. Some of those coyotes with mange are useable as long as the head and ears are Ok. Skin them down to the shoulders and cut off the head with an axe. Some of those heads are worth $40.00.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/03/20 11:24 PM
Man, I'd love to see someone do a ride along video for a day. Probably just slow him down though. Hope he hits his mark.
Posted By: rick olson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 12:04 AM
What ever number he ends up with is WOW...…..I sure hope he can reach his goal,BALLS TO THE WALLS a true coyote killer.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 12:32 AM
Is he still working with frozen ground or did it warm up some?If it warmed up some I bet the wind dryed things up some.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 03:55 AM
ttt
Posted By: Andy S
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 04:20 AM
Trapping them, I’m down.
Skinning 1,000 or even 1 of them; I’m throwing in the towel. Roberts king Roberts king.
Touching one with mange. I need a shower as I’m freaking out just thinking about it. OCD germ-a-fobe here.
Healthy and happy new year, have fun and hope you meet your goal.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 12:17 PM
Is the next place in Kansas the last place he has lined up to trap in Kansas?If he goes to NM will he be trapping ranches or BLM ground?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 12:19 PM
Any way you slice it, Robert is getting after it.
Well done brother. Well done.
Amazing. Simply amazing.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 02:30 PM
Almost sounds like someone’s a little jealous . Just my take on it.
Are you refering to me? I hope not, Robert is a friend and a real trapper! Only thing that I could be a bit jealous of would be his youth and drive! And I think every trapper on this forum could say that! Just my take on it!! Robert and I have had this conversation. I do not want to skin more than 5-6 yotes a day, my hands are shot, bone on bone. I told him, another twenty years you will be my age, and won't be interested in skinning that many either! I think he understands, even if you don't!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 02:47 PM
Hey Lee how does It feel being OLD and all USED up. Join the club buddy.
Robert does have some permissions In NM where he could go for the fur trapping season he also mentioned the National Grasslands.
He will have to take break from trapping just before Super Bowl Sunday to get around 500 coon delivered. I call him the coon Pimp. LOL
Posted By: mike mason
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 03:05 PM
Beav should be the Coon Uber and deliver them for Robert!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 03:20 PM
Roberts a great guy but he doesn't pay well LOL
In fact he inherited some of that coon market from me. You can make a buck or 2 If you get big enough.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 03:22 PM
Hey Lee how does It feel being OLD and all USED up. Join the club buddy.
Robert does have some permissions In NM where he could go for the fur trapping season he also mentioned the National Grasslands.
He will have to take break from trapping just before Super Bowl Sunday to get around 500 coon delivered. I call him the coon Pimp. LOL
Gary, I know you know the answer to that question! Your the senior here, I doubt there are but a couple on the forum older than you! How are your hands? Guess I didn't take good enough care of them when I was a pup!
Yep, the coon pimp will be on the road again! He told me yesterday that he was moving to that feedlot that I mentioned. Oh well, just catch the yotes, too many people here want to argue over all the details. Gettum Robert!
Posted By: 080808
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 03:24 PM
I fully understand the hand issue. Takes a lot of fun out of the greatest sport ever. Wish I could find someone RELIABLE to help.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 03:31 PM
Good luck with the reliable, 08! I've tried the hired skinner route in the past, and about the time they get past cutting holes and big eyeing all yer stuff, they're ready to do something else. Never had one last through a season!
Posted By: walleyed
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 03:33 PM
Good luck with the reliable, 08! I've tried the hired skinner route in the past, and about the time they get past cutting holes and big eyeing all yer stuff, they're ready to do something else. Never had one last through a season!
Truer words were never spoken !!!
w
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 03:37 PM
Your profit margin takes a huge hit when you start hiring help. And when your out In the field where do you house your help? And that help Is sitting around all day until you show up with catch.
Lee my knees are keeping me from getting much trapping done. And I'm to much of a candy arse to get them worked on. But I may have to get It done.
Posted By: russ32
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 06:01 PM
Beav Don't be afraid to get your knees done. Had mine done but the rest of me went to (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman). Russ
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 06:19 PM
Hey Russ I was looking over some pictures the other day. We sure had some good times down In MS.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 06:38 PM
Your profit margin takes a huge hit when you start hiring help. And when your out In the field where do you house your help? And that help Is sitting around all day until you show up with catch.
Lee my knees are keeping me from getting much trapping done. And I'm to much of a candy arse to get them worked on. But I may have to get It done.
Well you old candy arse! What's Pam say about that! What is weird with me is my legs, ankles, knees and hips are the best part of me! My back and hands are what keeps me from going like I used to......oh and my mind! lol
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 08:26 PM
Getting Old Is not for the faint of heart.
Posted By: trapperman222
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 09:24 PM
" He told me yesterday that he was moving to that feedlot that I mentioned. Oh well, just catch the yotes, too many people here want to argue over all the details. " Interesting. I dont see anyone arguing over Any details? Please explain.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 09:32 PM
" He told me yesterday that he was moving to that feedlot that I mentioned. Oh well, just catch the yotes, too many people here want to argue over all the details. " Interesting. I dont see anyone arguing over Any details? Please explain.
Your trying to push me into an argument with that post. I'm not gonna play. Carry on!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 10:32 PM
Well I'll jump in here Lee.
Robert won't be and hasn't been trapping any feed lots since Xmas. He won't be trapping any feed lots till he gets to this new ground and that won't be till Mon or Tues. End of story.
I think he said he had 12 today. And had one pull out right as he pulled up. He blamed me for the loss since he was talking to me.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 11:19 PM
Ha ha, That's your fault Gary. Who hasn't had that happen! Yes he hasn't been trapping feed lots for awhile, but if you go back and read what I said, he told me he was moving Monday, to that lot I had talked about. There is nor was any argument there! I don't care if it is Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Sometimes things don't go as planned! Enjoy yer evening!
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/04/20 11:29 PM
LEE good job
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 12:06 AM
That's what I said.
Posted By: trapperman222
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 05:00 AM
No pushin . Just sayin Robert is doin what he was put on this earth to do . Killin yotes . No need to get worked up about it Lee . Carry on !
Posted By: desertrat1
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 01:45 PM
Does Robert just wash traps at car wash. I was just wondering how he provided himself with clean traps at the pace he is going.
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 02:30 PM
Does Robert just wash traps at car wash. I was just wondering how he provided himself with clean traps at the pace he is going.
Guessing he knocks the dirt and mud off and resets it without worrying about it.
He is too busy killing coyotes to worry about what the experts think!!!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 03:02 PM
Will ask today.
He told me that he had around 600 coyote traps. So the last time he went home he probably drooped off his used traps and brought a new batch along with him. But what he does in between trips home I'm not sure.
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 03:50 PM
Does Robert just wash traps at car wash. I was just wondering how he provided himself with clean traps at the pace he is going.
How dare you make such a legitimate point.
Posted By: trapper les
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 05:34 PM
Does Robert just wash traps at car wash. I was just wondering how he provided himself with clean traps at the pace he is going.
Guessing he knocks the first and mud off and resets it without worrying about it.
He is too busy killing coyotes to worry about what the experts think!!!
This
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 06:17 PM
Does Robert just wash traps at car wash. I was just wondering how he provided himself with clean traps at the pace he is going.
How dare you make such a legitimate point.
Only a legitimate point if you think you have to have a clean trap to catch a lot of coyotes. I use to think that but have since seen for myself the errors of my thinking. I will say there maybe a difference in approaches to catching a lot of coyotes and catching all the coyotes.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 09:40 PM
Update
8 coyotes today. Pulled all but 8 traps. Leaving In the morning for new ground.
As to cleaning traps knock off the big chunks and re set. Those mud ball traps are dumped I a stock tank and left to soak for a day or 2. Traps with dried blood and a little dirt are dry fired a few times and re set. With a good set and a decent bait and good urine dirty traps aren't a issue.
Posted By: trapperne
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 09:53 PM
Not a single sign of broke coyotes in my run in Kansas this weekend, 2 week forecast doesn’t get much better, if he’s got fresh ground to go to Robert should make a heck of a run at it
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/05/20 11:53 PM
Sure hope he gets a 1000 but regardless heck of a run!
Posted By: MJM
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/06/20 11:13 AM
Does anyone know what he does to reduce the magnetic field on his traps? He must have the magnetic field down to nothing to catch that many.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/06/20 11:44 AM
I hope he clears the 1,000 mark with 50 to spare.
What an effort Robert. What an effort sir.
Posted By: Gulo
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/06/20 12:44 PM
I've known and admired a lot of really good trappers in my time. Reading through Robert's methods and planning, etc., I now put him as the apical predator of all time. Way to go, sir. I'm pulling for you. Be safe.
Jack
Posted By: Backbreaker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/06/20 02:13 PM
I liked the 4 points on being a better coyote trapper. Succinct and to the point.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/06/20 02:20 PM
Really Amazing
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/06/20 04:47 PM
Up date
1 coyote out of 8 traps.
Heading to new ground just spent 2 hours getting a guided tour on some of the new ground. Will have 2 or 3 doz traps In the ground today.
In a few days he will be meeting up with another land owner who has 15,000 acres he can trap.
Will keep you updated on tomorrows catch.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/06/20 05:03 PM
Does anyone know what he does to reduce the magnetic field on his traps? He must have the magnetic field down to nothing to catch that many.
I think you should ask Scott Huber or maybe the mud rat what they do to reduce the magnetic field. It sounds like WS Issue.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/06/20 05:28 PM
Lmao Beav!!
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/07/20 04:02 AM
I look forward to these updates. Thanks for sharing.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/07/20 04:34 AM
I look forward to these updates. Thanks for sharing.
Yes ....x2
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/07/20 04:43 AM
I look forward to these updates. Thanks for sharing.
Yes ....x2
X3
Posted By: beaverpeeler
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/07/20 06:05 AM
X4
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/07/20 12:15 PM
This guy is an inspiration, ive been following for a while thanks for the updates
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/07/20 10:08 PM
Up date.
11 coyotes today 5 with mange. Those 11 coyotes were caught out of 22 sets 50% Is pretty good for a first nights catch.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/07/20 10:17 PM
If this is the same property BW has the picture of 12 coyotes in one picture I wonder if they still have a dead pile at the same place and wonder how many traps Robert has their?Would be neat to see a picture from their again.
Posted By: jonesy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/07/20 10:20 PM
the man is absolutely a one of a kind..... the work hes putting in is remarkable.. someone needs to put a book together on his quest...
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/07/20 11:12 PM
If this is the same property BW has the picture of 12 coyotes in one picture I wonder if they still have a dead pile at the same place and wonder how many traps Robert has their?Would be neat to see a picture from their again.
Not sure If that's where He is. He mentioned a lot of rolling pasture ground.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/08/20 02:32 AM
Up date.
11 coyotes today 5 with mange. Those 11 coyotes were caught out of 22 sets 50% Is pretty good for a first nights catch.
Unreal odds
Awesome
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/08/20 02:44 AM
If this is the same property BW has the picture of 12 coyotes in one picture I wonder if they still have a dead pile at the same place and wonder how many traps Robert has their?Would be neat to see a picture from their again.
Last week I could have taken a pic for you or what ever you liked! I'm back at home now. Haven't talked to Robert for a couple days, and that was a text. Last week he told me he was moving to that feed lot on Monday. I had looked at that place before the big rain, and have never seen that much coyote turds in one place in my life! Also a lot of mange, had a blue yote standing by the dead pile when I drove in!.
Posted By: thebeaverguy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/08/20 03:18 PM
I've just read this thread through. The planning and work ethic for something like this is quite impressive. Whether Robert reaches 1K coyotes or not, it's still quite the accomplishment.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/08/20 11:29 PM
Update.
Some times you just have bad days. 3 coyotes and one badger.
62 degree's today and looks like the same for tomorrow. Coyotes don't move much when their wearing those heavy winter coats.
Meeting with some land owner as I type this. And Is meeting with another tomorrow. This cold rolling takes up a good part of the day. Then of coarse they have to give you a guided tour of the property.
Has about 80 sets In the ground at this time.
Stay tuned.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 12:09 AM
Tuned in!!!
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 12:58 AM
Posted By: VaBeagler
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 05:43 AM
Regardless of the outcome I think everyone can agree that the spirit of this kind of goal is an inspiration to us all. The haters that question him just hate themselves because they don't have the intestinal fortitude to tackle this goal themselves. Most of us (including me) will not sacrifice family time, work time, etc., To even attempt this feat. Godspeed fellow trapper, hope you blow your goal out of the water. With your sacrifices, you have definitely earned my respect, 1000 coyotes or not.
Posted By: Wild_Idaho
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 05:59 AM
Tuned in as well. I've been downright impressed with this whole thing. Quite the quest. Takes a ton of grit and skill.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 11:11 AM
Tuned in as well. I've been downright impressed with this whole thing. Quite the quest. Takes a ton of grit and skill.
Yes it is.
Gaining permission, planning the goal, figuring the strategic methods, and having sufficient talent to cold roll spot locations and figure how many sets to use over and over is just a piece of this puzzle.
But perhaps the greatest hurdle is physical stamina. Pure ability to do it day after day after day. Weather beats on you. Snapped traps wear on you. Bending over 1,000,000 times is not easy on the joints or the back. Road jars are rugged after weeks of it. And then the skinning..... goodness. The hands and the sausages on it that used to look like fingers!
Robert, well done brother. You've cleared such a hurdle even the negative Neds can't find a reason to knock knock knock ya.
I know the coyotes will be glad when you call it good for the year!
Oh hey, when you hit 911, stand there for a second and sing that little ditty, "Who you gonna call? Call 911."
If I was them I'd call #950-#1,000 and tell them to scatter!
Good luck bro.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 12:35 PM
I've been following this thread from the beginning.
Posted By: pcr2
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 12:40 PM
same here,i thought i was a go getter but he has a couple extra gears i didn't know exsisted.
been an eye opener and a schlap in the mug--and for a couple reasons that don't involve trapping.just life.
Posted By: Matt28
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 01:18 PM
Most interesting man in the world I say. I tell everyone i see about the man who is going for a 1000.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 08:46 PM
+11
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 09:52 PM
update.
11 coyotes
3 coon
1 grinner
Posted By: 080808
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 09:53 PM
Hats off and good luck in his quest.
Posted By: yoteguts
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/09/20 09:54 PM
What’s the total now? Go Robert go!!!!!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 02:53 AM
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 11:28 AM
5 remakes so far
Posted By: jabNE
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 11:36 AM
God his bad days are more like my whole weeks or more worth.
This is impressive and only those who've trapped coyotes get it how hard this really is to pull off.
His take so far, wow, just wow. There is a king among us for sure.
Jim
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 11:36 AM
6
Posted By: Nittany Lion
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 12:14 PM
6 what?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 12:29 PM
4 more remakes not all coyotes
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 12:34 PM
Another one, only 6 are coyotes
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 12:49 PM
#7
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 12:53 PM
1 badger
1 skunk
3 coon
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 01:13 PM
#8
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 01:14 PM
8 coyotes we assume so far today? Good start
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 02:00 PM
Daybreak and another one plus a coon
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 02:08 PM
#10
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/10/20 04:51 PM
Back in cell service, 11 + the extra stuff.
Posted By: Digger Catcher1
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 12:10 AM
I would just like to say (WOW) Robert you are a man among men. When I was in my thirties I use to go to Wyoming and catch around 300 red fox in 45 days. I didn't skin them just sold them on the live market. There was a lot planning that went into taking care of and transporting most of those animals back to my home state. I'm now in my mid sixties and caught seven coyotes and one red fox in one day this season. Not a record breaker but a dam great day for an old man. I am a lot older now but my heart is with Robert. Too be young again. Great job no matter the outcome. I'll just bet after this is all said and done if anyone mentions the word coyote to Robert they gonna get a fat lip. lol GREAT JOB.
Posted By: Digger Catcher1
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 12:29 AM
Beav you right about it taking a day to get new property set up. I remember when I use to go to wyoming those ranches ranged between ninety and one hundred and ten thousand acres. The owner and I would take off at daylight and it would be dark when we got back.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 12:43 AM
Thats a lotta yotes!
Posted By: danvee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 12:49 AM
like following Sammy Sosa my hats off to you! Watch for your health and keep going.
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 01:08 AM
Where's the Beav ?
Posted By: H2ORat
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 02:18 AM
And to think I was thrilled with the "1" i snared in my sheep pasture today. Of course I'm sure even his mangy ones look better than my western oregon mud dogs.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 02:28 AM
He had to run a couple of cases of Red Bull out to Robert
Posted By: RM trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 02:41 AM
Couldn't even imagine catching that many coyotes. I caught two greys and a coyote this week in the 3 traps I have out and was pleased. Lol
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 04:37 AM
Update
11 coyotes some with mange
I think he said 1 badger and 4 or 5 coon. Things aren't going well all the locals were saying they saw lots of coyotes but that was 3 months ago.
Robert sounds pretty beat up I really don't know how he does It.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 05:17 AM
i wish i was that tough
Posted By: trapper234
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 08:22 AM
This is awesome. The most I caught in a season was 33. Wonder how he is discarding carcasses.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 01:11 PM
Same way that the farmers he traps on get rid of their dead cows.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 01:30 PM
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 02:04 PM
I know in my area the #s were off. Only caught 20, of the twenty 16 were males and only about 3 or 4 pups. Normal year I'm more females than males and more pups than adults. We found a couple of dead pups in 2 different locations in October that had died of some sickness it appeared. Plenty of coons so I don't think it is distemper. And we are starting to see a fox or 2 out in the country.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 02:25 PM
Read the Blog on his thoughts on leaving carcasses laying around. He just won't do It I fact he has gone as far as picking up after other trappers. He has the land owner dig a pit for him and every thing Is buried.
Posted By: jhh
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 02:38 PM
Read the Blog on his thoughts on leaving carcasses laying around. He just won't do It I fact he has gone as far as picking up after other trappers. He has the land owner dig a pit for him and every thing Is buried.
Good for him. Nothing worse than finding carcasses thrown in creeks and road ditches. Sometimes hunters/trappers are their own worse enemies.
Posted By: Colter Benson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 02:47 PM
Yeah the antis dont need any more ammo against us. Few years ago someone found a skinned carcass in a ditch r something and people freaked out. Didnt know what it was, and then the media tried to spin it as some satanic ritual. Lmao.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 03:27 PM
Have seen the claim of satanic ritual here too. Another time an idiotic woman from Topeka got a news story after finding carcasses by saying it was from illegal dog fighting.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 03:32 PM
Read the Blog on his thoughts on leaving carcasses laying around. He just won't do It I fact he has gone as far as picking up after other trappers. He has the land owner dig a pit for him and every thing Is buried.
Good for him. Nothing worse than finding carcasses thrown in creeks and road ditches. Sometimes hunters/trappers are their own worse enemies.
Agree.
And I have also seen the satanic ritual stuff here. People are so dumb. It must be some sort of urban legend to keep showing up in different parts of the Country.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 03:44 PM
The satanic ritual story I saw here came from my wife's, niece's , husband. I showed him how to skin a coyote ( about 20 years ago) and he shot a couple the next weekend. Only he didn't skin out the head. He cut the pelt off right below the ears and tossed them in a ditch not far from his home. Some body found them and told the newspaper it was from some kind of ritual. To give the newspaper credit they reported the woman who found them claimed it was a satanic ritual.
To this day I don't know why that Topeka woman thought she found evidence of dog fighting after finding carcasses a friend of mine had dumped. I don't even know how she found them.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 04:13 PM
That's funny Danny. Years ago, I was putting my carcasses out in a wooed area about a quarter mile from the river, with permission from the LO. Later that spring, I was welding at an apartment building, and one of the guys that was dry walling, said something about a big poacher ring that he found evidence of. Of course I was all ears, and started asking questions. Come to find out, he was mushroom hunting, had no idea whose land he was on, and had stumbled onto where I was feeding the birds and critters! I told him that was my body piles, and he started freaking out about how much I catch. I explained that those carcasses came from a large area, not just from the spot they were laying in. I told him that he was also trespassing, and you only legally have to the high water mark to of the river bank to hunt mushrooms on. Typical city kid that had no idea. He learned a lot that day!
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 04:24 PM
I put my carcasses in the same place I put our dead cattle.
Posted By: beaverpeeler
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 04:49 PM
I one time left a decent pile of nutria carcasses out in forest land for the carnivores to eat and some lady stumbled onto them and reported to the local newspaper that somebody had killed 50 otters!
Since those days I do things differently and never leave a big pile of carcasses together. I leave two or three carcasses every 1-2 miles as draw bait for trapping civets/bobcats. Even if I never set a trap. Perfectly legal.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 05:08 PM
The satanic ritual story I saw here came from my wife's, niece's , husband. I showed him how to skin a coyote ( about 20 years ago) and he shot a couple the next weekend. Only he didn't skin out the head. He cut the pelt off right below the ears and tossed them in a ditch not far from his home. Some body found them and told the newspaper it was from some kind of ritual. To give the newspaper credit they reported the woman who found them claimed it was a satanic ritual.
To this day I don't know why that Topeka woman thought she found evidence of dog fighting after finding carcasses a friend of mine had dumped. I don't even know how she found them.
A few years ago the satanic ritual story appeared in local papers and even made the local news after someone discovered a pile of fox carcasses some idiot trapper had dumped in a roadside ditch. At first it was thought they were dogs.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 05:10 PM
I have a "bone pile" on my property where all carcasses from trapping and leftover parts from deer processing go. Hawks, vultures and various land scavengers love it.
Posted By: 20scout
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 05:13 PM
I know in my area the #s were off. Only caught 20, of the twenty 16 were males and only about 3 or 4 pups. Normal year I'm more females than males and more pups than adults. We found a couple of dead pups in 2 different locations in October that had died of some sickness it appeared. Plenty of coons so I don't think it is distemper. And we are starting to see a fox or 2 out in the country.
Parvo? Our numbers are way down too but so are the coons so thinking distemper. Fox numbers are up but then so are the wolf numbers......
Posted By: cat daddy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 06:41 PM
Back in the late 70’s, I lived on the edge of town with a couple nice trees in the front yard. The limbs were the perfect height for hanging coyotes to skin. After skinning a couple one day, I got busy or sidetracked for awhile and forgot to take the peeled coyotes down. When I got back home, my knives and sharpening tools were gone from the back porch where I leave them. Went inside and had a message on my answering machine to call the sheriffs office. Well, as it turned out, some old biddy had driven by my place, called the sheriff and reported devil worshipping at cat daddy’s house! After explaining the situation to the deputy, he brought my knives back to the house and we both had a good chuckle.
Posted By: trapper234
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 07:15 PM
I was up north hunting in a national forest and found where a trapper had dumped a big pile of muskrat carcasses over a hundred. A week later went back and they were gone. Critters ate good that week.
Posted By: bblwi
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 07:15 PM
Coons are susceptible to both canine and feline distemper and Parvo so that could be why your seeing a big reduction in yotes and coons.
Bryce
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 07:42 PM
Update.
13 today 12 were good. Setting more traps as I type.
Robert Is saying the coyotes just aren't here and he doesn't know why. That whole area burned about 3 yeas ago so that could be part of the problem. Maybe they just haven't filled back In.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/11/20 08:19 PM
Wonder if area was trapped earlier in season before he was there also? Still 12 nothing to be down about for most men. Sure hope he gets into them yet there
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 05:08 PM
What is the total to date?
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 05:18 PM
What is the total to date?
Keep track yourself at:
https://onemansquestforathousandcoyotes.blogspot.com/?m=1(689 is the total at the top of the page right now)
Posted By: jonesy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 05:21 PM
Posted By: bobcat_trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 05:39 PM
Wow what a job. Alot of coyotes. I would hate to skin them by hand . I dont have a skinning machine. I read where he said to leave lure on shelf not natural. Never thought much about it. I am now.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 06:01 PM
Beav where is today's report. Robert did txt me a photo of a double at the first stop.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 06:33 PM
I was with THE MAN Monday thru Friday of last week and he said I could share a few secrets. Here is a big one.
Sun rise:
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/F4BUPpn.jpg)
Same day sun set:
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/qi5QCjU.jpg)
That was Thursday and the last set had a coon Friday and a coyote double today.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 06:39 PM
Lots to learn here:
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/N6kTNfU.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/t9RRuM0.jpg)
Next day:
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/ELDe1x3.jpg)
Posted By: Cletis Richards
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 06:50 PM
What no kneeling pad or separate remake tools.....lol.....just hard work putting knowledge to use
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 06:54 PM
Looks dry anyways.
Posted By: cfowler
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 06:58 PM
What no kneeling pad or separate remake tools.....lol.....just hard work putting knowledge to use
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 07:04 PM
What no kneeling pad or separate remake tools.....lol.....just hard work putting knowledge to use
Note: only wears gloves when necessary to keep the hands warm.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 07:18 PM
I like gloves to protect my hands. i bait bare handed to keep some of the bait lure smell off them
Posted By: Cletis Richards
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 07:33 PM
I like gloves to protect my hands. i bait bare handed to keep some of the bait lure smell off them
Same here Danny....The less time there the less scent......they know you were there and find out why when cuffed
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 09:10 PM
That's your summer weather isn't steven lol???
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 09:19 PM
We are not quite that dry in the summer Red lol.
I was in KS a couple weeks ago, must of rained an inch and a half. Who could imagine rain like that in late December lol. I'm glad the weather is cooperating with Robert again, he sure had to fight it at the beginning of the year.
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 09:34 PM
Yes sir steven I agree ,, it was a muddy muddy mess up here this year for sure.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 09:35 PM
Thats a few Yotes that wont eat calves!!!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 10:40 PM
#700 has been taken.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/vJ5dpBM.jpg)
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 10:47 PM
Incredible
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 10:48 PM
Wow 700
Hellacious catch...He is locked in!
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/12/20 11:58 PM
That’s awesome, hard worker for sure
Posted By: Mac
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:01 AM
Thanks for sharing the great pictures.
Very cool.
Hard working guy.
Mac
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:05 AM
Please keep the info and picture coming !! Best thread so far on Trapper Man
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:08 AM
Please keep the info and picture coming !! Best thread so far on Trapper Man
Get 'em DAISY:
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/L0T6GJ3.jpg)
Posted By: randy r
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:10 AM
By far ,the best thread ever on trapperman !!!!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:16 AM
By far ,the best thread ever on trapperman !!!!
Keep your eyes open when driving to the line. This one surrendered!
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/9Fq2AnC.jpg)
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:19 AM
Please keep the info and picture coming !! Best thread so far on Trapper Man
Get 'em DAISY:
Now Thats a cool photo !!
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:19 AM
Please keep the info and picture coming !! Best thread so far on Trapper Man
Get 'em DAISY:
Buzzards would have been my catch down here, lol.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:24 AM
Posted By: rick olson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:29 AM
Great thread,another 10 days it should be #800 if not sooner,balls to the walls.
Posted By: jarentz
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:35 AM
Amazing catch rate!
Posted By: Northof50
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:37 AM
Ouch on that knuckle
Did notice someone left 5,000 miles rubber braking for that dog so there was not as much damage but just a bump.
DOR
dead
on road. Oh wait.
DDOR
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 01:42 AM
I would wager that ol Daisy has seen more critters die over the years than any other dog in the US...maybe the world...lol
Posted By: MrsFord
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 01:55 AM
I have a "bone pile" on my property where all carcasses from trapping and leftover parts from deer processing go. Hawks, vultures and various land scavengers love it.
Same. I learned the hard way not to “litter” as my warning from DNR says. Sadly a hunter was in the area and was mad that I disturbed his hunting grounds(1/4 mile from my house) and call the warden. Thankfully he was cool and I only got a warning. First time for me, thought I was being nice to the critters! Lol. Now they just go on the outskirts of my property. But as a plus I have quite a few coyotes gettin used to food there.... let the games begin!
Posted By: MinkGuy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 04:38 AM
I first met Robert after his FTA demo several years ago. Right away I knew he could do a great deal of good for guys at Minktoberfest. His concepts and delivery was different than much of what was being shared. He agreed to attend and I am still thankful for his time and sharing.
He really did teach concepts I'd never heard talked about before. He explained answers to topics which many including myself question. I sure wouldn't bet against Robert and I wish for him to enjoy what he has already accomplished. He has the confidence in his system and himself that could make this quest a reality.
Posted By: Wild_Idaho
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 04:41 AM
700 coyotes in a fur season... well done sir... well done.
great read keep it coming
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 12:01 PM
Great thread for sure
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 01:30 PM
700 Wowza!
Posted By: dublelung
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 01:50 PM
Robert Waddell ain't no joke. You don't have to like him but you've gotta respect him. Keep after them Robert!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 03:07 PM
Update.
9 so far today one triple 2 doubles and 2 singles. The dead pile at the feed lot has pretty much dried up only one today. One with mang he figures that with the 11degree nights the mangy coyotes aren't moving
Yesterday he mentioned that there was a coyote contest In the area and in most years they kill 70 or so this year they only killed 18.
He said that a few coyotes are starting to break. It's not bad but It's starting.
Sounds like 800 Is doable but 900 may be out of reach. Robert Is a close friend of mine and a very remarkable individual. Hats off to him.
Posted By: dustytinner
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 03:15 PM
Keep going Robert! What a Quest!
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 03:42 PM
Here is something not mentioned on this thread ( might have missed it although)
Thought of putting up 800 900 coyotes is not something I would not be looking forward too.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 03:42 PM
I’m proud to call him a friend too... If ya looked up go-getter in Webster’s Dictionary his picture should be there...
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 03:54 PM
He said with the puller he can do a coyote In 6min.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 03:54 PM
Update.
9 so far today one triple 2 doubles and 2 singles. The dead pile at the feed lot has pretty much dried up only one today. One with mang he figures that with the 11degree nights the mangy coyotes aren't moving
Yesterday he mentioned that there was a coyote contest In the area and in most years they kill 70 or so this year they only killed 18.
He said that a few coyotes are starting to break. It's not bad but It's starting.
Sounds like 800 Is doable but 900 may be out of reach. Robert Is a close friend of mine and a very remarkable individual. Hats off to him.
The location of the triple was set Thursday (4 Traps) it had a coon, skunk & coyote on Friday. A pair of sister sets about a quarter mile away had a badger (released) Friday.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 04:57 PM
Just told me he’s up to 12 for today..
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 05:13 PM
Daisy likes to help bring them in.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/auev7l6.jpg)
Posted By: Sliprig
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 05:19 PM
He looks a little leaner and a lot meaner than he did at BW cookout this September!
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 05:30 PM
Never heard of the guy before this thread...but won’t forget him now, lol! He catches more in one season than I will in 20 years!
Posted By: btomlin
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 06:25 PM
He said with the puller he can do a coyote In 6min.
I have a large margin of improvement to make......6 mins. Wow!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 06:30 PM
Here is something not mentioned on this thread ( might have missed it although)
Thought of putting up 800 900 coyotes is not something I would not be looking forward too.
If I remember right, he will put-up about 25 a days and plans to sell them in April.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 06:58 PM
That’s a ton of work and gets a ton of respect from me. If he didn’t catch another coyote it’s still most impressive haul in my book I’ve heard of
Posted By: 20scout
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 08:27 PM
If he does a barn photo, I can't imagine the size of a barn it would take! Regardless of weather or not he makes his goal, he's a hero in my book!
Posted By: the Blak Spot
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 08:33 PM
Daisy likes to help bring them in.
Sure thats not Chuck Norris?.....
Incredible!
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 09:00 PM
Any one know if there’s an official record on coyotes out there ? I heard theres a guy from nebraska that has close to a 1000 and marty senneker in alberta with around 900 but any idea if there’s an official number .. of course even if there is that dont take anything away from the guy ! Just curious
Posted By: lumberjack391
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 09:09 PM
Daisy likes to help bring them in.
Sure thats not Chuck Norris?.....
Incredible!
That's Chuck Norris hes carrying...…..wonder how much weight he lost doing this?
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 09:25 PM
He kills feral hogs with the same intensity....He is an absolute machine... He was born to kill stuff and he is dam good at it... And a real gentleman too...
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 09:29 PM
Here is something not mentioned on this thread ( might have missed it although)
Thought of putting up 800 900 coyotes is not something I would not be looking forward too.
If I remember right, he will put-up about 25 a days and plans to sell them in April.
That sounds about right from what I remember also
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 09:32 PM
Any one know if there’s an official record on coyotes out there ? I heard theres a guy from nebraska that has close to a 1000 and marty senneker in alberta with around 900 but any idea if there’s an official number .. of course even if there is that dont take anything away from the guy ! Just curious
There of couple guys from years ago I mean years ago that killed a pile of them also exact number unsure of .
Posted By: shortliner16
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/13/20 10:00 PM
Hey Beav, whats he us for stakes with running as much as he does?
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 12:10 AM
He uses homemade Iowa type stakes I believe. Pulls them with a pick axe...
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 01:16 AM
He uses homemade Iowa type stakes I believe. Pulls them with a pick axe...
Correct, each trap has one of these attached with about 16"-18" of 1/8" cable.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/bVu7Jru.jpg)
Posted By: vegasjim
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 01:23 AM
Do you folks know what he uses for trap cover?
Posted By: Michael Lippold
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 01:25 AM
Look at all them death rays!! Very impressive what he’s doing and I’m really enjoying following this thread and his blog!
Posted By: MINK I LOVE
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 01:25 AM
This man is a Legend in my mind. It's folks like him that motivate me. What an Outstanding feat.Total respect for this GO-GETTER!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 01:35 AM
Do you folks know what he uses for trap cover?
Galvanized steel screen bought on eBay.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 01:37 AM
Look at all them death rays!! Very impressive what he’s doing and I’m really enjoying following this thread and his blog!
Carries 5 Death Rays. First stop when I rode with Robert, he had ten coyotes in ten sets. Kind of busy for a while.
Posted By: vegasjim
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 01:41 AM
I meant like dirt.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 01:57 AM
Man look at all those rays! Wow!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 01:57 AM
He just scrapes up surface dirt & duff with his sifter and hopes it stays dry. That applies to last week. He does make waxed dirt, but I didn't see any.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 02:06 AM
That’s a ton of work and gets a ton of respect from me. If he didn’t catch another coyote it’s still most impressive haul in my book I’ve heard of
Like Beav said... Hats off to Him
Posted By: Golf ball
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 02:45 AM
6 minutes ! Takes me that long to get ready, lol !
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 02:59 AM
Robert asked me to make this post...
All of his coyotes have been caught in footholds. NO snares whatsoever!! He had 6 coyotes stolen out of his traps so he felt it was ok to count the 4 coyotes he shot and the 1 roadkill he picked up.
Other than the 23 coyotes he caught in North Dakota, the remainder were all harvested on a 24 HOUR CHECK!! Not the same as snaring in Canada!
Also, he is only counting the coyotes caught during the fur season. The count does NOT include the coyotes caught during the rest of the year while doing control work in Mississippi, New Mexico, etc...
Posted By: feathercast
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 03:14 AM
Somebody tell me what the caulking gun looking piece is for?
Posted By: stumper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 03:18 AM
Somebody tell me what the caulking gun looking piece is for?
They are "Death rays" Used for dispatch..
Posted By: Golf ball
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 03:20 AM
Lol, that’s a dispatch tool called a death ray .
Posted By: mttrapperguy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 03:21 AM
It is a death ray, made by Lee Steinmeyer. It is a dispatch tool, tap yote on nose, place cable loop over head and press handle to squeeze loop. Quick and mess free dispatch
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 03:31 AM
Somebody tell me what the caulking gun looking piece is for?
They are "Death rays" Used for dispatch..
Come on guys we could of come up with a better story than that.... missed opportunity....could have at least said pig castrator...lol
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 03:32 AM
Somebody tell me what the caulking gun looking piece is for?
Curious also what they are and how they work. Newbi?
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 04:32 AM
Lee Steimeyer's Death Rays.
Death Ray Link
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 05:21 AM
Update 15
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 02:39 PM
That is a good point , much different when one needs to check on daily basis
Posted By: Michael Lippold
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 04:26 PM
Look at all them death rays!! Very impressive what he’s doing and I’m really enjoying following this thread and his blog!
Carries 5 Death Rays. First stop when I rode with Robert, he had ten coyotes in ten sets. Kind of busy for a while.
That’s outstanding, I look forward to meeting him someday!
Posted By: trapperjdb
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 05:10 PM
Does anyone know where he gets his urine. He talks about using good quality urine, I am just curious where he finds it. Thank you
Posted By: scheide
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 05:40 PM
BobW.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 06:01 PM
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 06:26 PM
Rumer has it, 10 + two cats so far today.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 06:30 PM
3 more and still checking.
Posted By: Carolina Foxer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 06:45 PM
Thanks for the pictures eb. And thanks for the updates. Was wondering where you had gone lol
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 06:58 PM
Thanks for the pictures eb. And thanks for the updates. Was wondering where you had gone lol
The Beav is the official update man. I think it is funny to post updates before Robert tells anyone. There are spies everywhere.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 07:17 PM
Some of those spies don’t have a clue either...
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 07:22 PM
Robert needs a secretary.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 07:24 PM
Lol!
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 07:45 PM
Robert needs a secretary.
He has one and you do a great job!
Posted By: thedude055
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/14/20 07:53 PM
Robert needs a secretary.
He has one and you do a great job!
Umm. that's pretty funny right there i don't care who you are.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 12:08 AM
14 coyotes and 2 bobcats today..
Posted By: Bear Tracker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 12:12 AM
Incredible, what is the current total?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 12:15 AM
Posted By: Bear Tracker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 12:51 AM
Wow, keep killin them, it is an amazing journey we all get to share in. thanks.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 02:36 AM
Butch, you back home? Sounds like you had fun! WTG!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 02:59 AM
Butch, you back home? Sounds like you had fun! WTG!
Yep, had a good time and thanks for putting together the "Rays" for me. Hit the storm on Saturday morning and my truck had an inch of ice on it before I got to Columbia MO,
Posted By: Pawnee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 04:06 AM
Amazing
Posted By: Andy S
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 04:17 AM
Never heard of or seen a "Death Ray".
Are they really better than a .22? (without going into dispatch details please)
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 05:06 AM
Never heard of or seen a "Death Ray".
Are they really better than a .22? (without going into dispatch details please)
By PM only....thx
Posted By: Big Skunk
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 11:55 AM
to the top
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 01:09 PM
The death rays are the only way to travel. Lee has built an incredibly useful tool for trappers.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 02:40 PM
The death rays are the only way to travel. Lee has built an incredibly useful tool for trappers.
X2
Posted By: Lance Squires
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 03:25 PM
Do you use the death rays for coon or other animals?
Posted By: Kevin Stake
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 03:29 PM
Yes you can use it for other animals.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/15/20 11:21 PM
Robert needs a secretary.
I thought you were? Oooooo jk
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 12:26 AM
No word from the coyote killer today. Must be catching a nap I guess I'll have to call him.
Made the call.
9 coyotes and 4 coon
It's been hard cold rolling Into this new ground. But he did pick up a paying job so that will help with the over head.
Has out about 100 sets and has a student from WI with him.
Posted By: rick olson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 12:35 AM
Will he trap through February?What ever the total is it will be AWESOME,sure hope he can get 1001...…..
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 03:59 AM
Keep the pictures coming
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 04:48 AM
The Death Ray is awesome. Not to mention Mr. Lee likes to chat. Really enjoy doing business with him. I picked up one of his fleshing knives too just before he went on his line. What a guy and great products and service. Nice to know there are folks out there that still talk to their customers. He kept me up to date.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 04:54 AM
He has to move some coon meat to some customers for Super Bowl Sunday so He said he probably has about 10 days left.
I doubt he will be trapping Into Feb since coyotes will be breaking down. He won't be trapping worth less coyotes just to make the 1000.
I'll let you know when he makes the decision to quit the quest. But he Is already planning on next years quest.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 05:00 AM
Next years Quest
Or a whole years Rest?
Incredible
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 02:48 PM
The old saying No Rest for The Wicked applies here.
I know He has a paid gig out west In March. Then of coarse he will be trapping hogs some place In the spring. And I'm sure there are some out of sate beaver jobs he has lined up.
A rolling stone gathers no moss also comes to mind.
I was talking to Bill Duke the other day and He made this comment about Robert. He said you know Gary It's kind of special that you and I are friends with a legend. I don't think Robert would agree with us but he has my vote.
Posted By: Lance Squires
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 02:52 PM
Great, great thread. Thanks for all the updates Beav. Been fun following along.
Posted By: lumberjack391
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 03:25 PM
How old is Robert?
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 03:47 PM
Most people don’t know the amount of work he does to help the trapping industry too...
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 03:52 PM
Got that right.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 05:14 PM
He is a young fellow, 50 some.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 10:00 PM
No word from the coyote killer today. Must be catching a nap I guess I'll have to call him.
Made the call.
9 coyotes and 4 coon
It's been hard cold rolling Into this new ground. But he did pick up a paying job so that will help with the over head.
Has out about 100 sets and has a student from WI with him.
Beav, better make the call. Last I heard today was 9 + a cat + a coon & snow on the way
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 11:08 PM
Is he getting many rubbed coyotes yet?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/16/20 11:20 PM
Update
17 coyotes a double at the last stop.
1 cat
2 coon
Skinned 16. One had mange but for the most part they haven't started breaking yet.
He said he had some one lined up as the coon Uber.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/17/20 01:08 AM
Update
17 coyotes a double at the last stop.
1 cat
2 coon
Skinned 16. One had mange but for the most part they haven't started breaking yet.
He said he had some one lined up as the coon Uber.
Does that mean he has more then 10 days left then? 17 awesome day
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/17/20 01:37 AM
Update
17 coyotes a double at the last stop.
1 cat
2 coon
Skinned 16. One had mange but for the most part they haven't started breaking yet.
He said he had some one lined up as the coon Uber.
What a Day!!!
Posted By: trapper234
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/17/20 03:17 AM
SWEET
Posted By: Wild_Idaho
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/17/20 03:47 AM
Wow. Keep after em sir. This is a fun thread
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/17/20 04:02 PM
He is covered with ice and running with chains today.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/17/20 11:09 PM
Update 3 coyotes and a coon.
Like EB said about chains and Ice. 1/2" of ice with 3" of wet snow over the Ice. Got up to 40 Deg and now he has standing water. Looks like It's going to take 2 days to get things worked out.
Most trappers In this day and age don't have chains or have never seen a set. If It gets that bad I'm just going to sit by the fire. LOL
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/17/20 11:44 PM
1" pvc behind them dirtholes is a wonderful thing when it is going from froze to standing water.
Posted By: TurkeyTime
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/18/20 12:32 AM
Does anyone know the date he is going to stop?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/18/20 01:50 AM
1" pvc behind them dirtholes is a wonderful thing when it is going from froze to standing water.
Well If you have a thawed trap bed with standing water all mudded In. I don't see why a coyote Is going to work that set.
So are you saying not to remake the set just stick a piece of PVC behind the flooded dirt hole.
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/18/20 02:41 AM
I guess if the trap is mudded in it wouldn't help.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/18/20 09:44 PM
update
8 coyotes today.
Still chained up. Roads are still bad and access Is bad with all the mud. And from what Robert said the up coming weather Is calling for 4 or 5 days with snow and low temps.
Sometimes you just have to take the good with the bad. Trapping Isn't easy.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/18/20 09:45 PM
update
8 coyotes today.
Still chained up. Roads are still bad and access Is bad with all the mud. And from what Robert said the up coming weather Is calling for 4 or 5 days with snow and low temps.
Sometimes you just have to take the good with the bad. Trapping Isn't easy.
Wow Rough stuff.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/18/20 11:55 PM
When I talked to him he didn't know If most of them were worth skinning since they were one big mud ball. Like he said toss them In feed sack and worry about It later.
Posted By: 20scout
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/19/20 04:04 PM
What number is he up to?
Posted By: trapperjdb
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/19/20 04:09 PM
766/1000 (As of January 18, 2020)
That's a ton. How much longer before he is done.
Posted By: 20scout
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/19/20 05:53 PM
He's a peditors preditor!
Posted By: Gulo
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/19/20 05:56 PM
Actually, at the average weight of those coyotes, it's about 10.7 tons.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/20/20 01:18 AM
No update so far.
I know when I talked to him this morning he had 4 In the truck. Roads are still ice covered and he had to pull some sets because of limited access. He hoped to get In another 20 or so new sets.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/20/20 04:09 AM
Update
6 coyotes
1coon
1 skunk
Lost a big portion of his coon market some one backed out on 700 and some coon. So If anyone needs 700 coon I know where you can get them.
Posted By: dustytinner
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 12:14 AM
Keep up the great work! AMAZING!
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 12:52 AM
Update
6 coyotes
1coon
1 skunk
Lost a big portion of his coon market some one backed out on 700 and some coon. So If anyone needs 700 coon I know where you can get them.
Thats a Bad deal for him
Posted By: Michael Lippold
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 02:02 AM
Update
6 coyotes
1coon
1 skunk
Lost a big portion of his coon market some one backed out on 700 and some coon. So If anyone needs 700 coon I know where you can get them.
That’s too bad!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 05:51 AM
No Beav Report for 20 Jan....
So, Only 5 coyotes. Still in mud and slop.
Total is at 777.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 03:30 PM
That’s a big number!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 04:52 PM
11 in the truck and rain in the forecast = 788
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 05:28 PM
Is that 788 now?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 06:08 PM
He was at 788 and still checking a few hours ago.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 06:30 PM
When I talked to him this morning he had 9 In the truck and still had traps to check.
Some one stepped up and bought 500 of his coon carcasses. And he has some one delivering them so he can stay on the line.
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 06:34 PM
Nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: TurkeyTime
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 06:42 PM
Do we know when he is going to stop trapping? Thanks.
Posted By: k snow
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 07:03 PM
Do we know when he is going to stop trapping? Thanks.
When he's dead?
Posted By: lumberjack391
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 07:07 PM
Machines don't stop LOL.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 07:57 PM
I would think when the coyotes break down and become junk.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 09:50 PM
That's about right. But He does have a paying job but can't get to It till Wed since there Is some bird hunting going on.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 11:26 PM
12 coyotes today.
Pulling traps and redoing things. Rain forecast for tonight.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/21/20 11:35 PM
12 coyotes today.
Pulling traps and redoing things. Rain forecast for tonight.
He should go over 800 tonight. Good luck Mr. Robert!
Posted By: woobear
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 12:36 AM
my arthritis is starting to flare up just reading about this superman.Get every deer killer you can hope you make it to your goal .when you do write a book or do a video. I will be in line for a copy. Great work mr. Robert.
Posted By: woobear
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 12:37 AM
my arthritis is starting to flare up just reading about this superman.Get every deer killer you can hope you make it to your goal .when you do write a book or do a video. I will be in line for a copy. Great work mr. Robert.
Posted By: woobear
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 12:42 AM
so amazing i had to say it twice.lol
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 12:49 AM
Is the paying job still in Kansas?I think if he has to leave Kansas because of weather it will be hard to hit his mark before they break down.JMO
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 04:56 AM
The job Is In Kansas. It's a lot of ground but part of It Is In another state and he doesn't have a permit there.
We talked and he's pretty sure he won't hit the 1000 but 900 may be doable.
Posted By: Wild_Idaho
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 05:06 AM
Thanks for the update Beav... he has some serious grit. I hope he writes a book on this quest, someday, whether or not he reaches 1,000.
Posted By: Boco
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 05:16 AM
Is he trapping until the end of feb?
He should make it if he is.Catch should pick up a bit once they start breeding in feb.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 01:18 PM
Depends on If and when the coyotes start to break. He can't afford to be trapping $20.00 coyotes just to make the 1000 coyote mark.
He has already run Into lots of mange so he hasn't actually skinned 800 coyotes.
Posted By: the Blak Spot
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 02:36 PM
Summary of this thread: ambition,hard work, territory with sign, simple set(dirt hole with rat and urine) and methods.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 02:41 PM
Go read the Blog about the part on dirt holes.
Robert does have the advantage In that Kansas has a coyote or to behind every bush. So that does help but It's still the work that gets It done. And he Is cold rolling In a new area.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 02:56 PM
Go read the Blog about the part on dirt holes.
Robert does have the advantage In that Kansas has a coyote or to behind every bush. So that does help but It's still the work that gets It done. And he Is cold rolling In a new area.
That's not necessarily true about a coyote or two under every bush! Used to be a lot more than now, and most points to parvo running through again. The NE area where I'm at, we hardly caught a pup this season. The SW was much better for pups, but lots of mange and lice in areas there. It changes every year, you just can't label it that easily, Gary. In my area, I'd bet the coyote pop isn't much different than Wi. Get em, Robert!
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 03:01 PM
Lee, I know this is anecdotal evidence, but I saw more coyotes in the 4 days I was at my daughter's wedding in KS than I have seen here since I got back
I don't mean my post to be disparaging of Roberts accomplishments, no matter where one is at it's a ton of work and requires dedication most won't do.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 03:17 PM
I'm basically saying that In WI a quest for 200 trapped coyotes would be just about Impossible. But when you can catch over 700 coyotes In Kansas there has to be a huge population. And Lee Is probably right that the numbers are down. But there still Is a huge population compare to other states.
But In no way I'm saying It's easy I'm just saying he has a population to work with
It's just Like Phil Brown there Is no way he would ever catch that many fox any where else no matter how hard he worked.
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 03:41 PM
Lee, I know this is anecdotal evidence, but I saw more coyotes in the 4 days I was at my daughter's wedding in KS than I have seen here since I got back
I don't mean my post to be disparaging of Roberts accomplishments, no matter where one is at it's a ton of work and requires dedication most won't do.
Not sure what part of Ks you were in or what the terrain is like were you live but could your sightings have anything to do with the openness of the terrain in a lot of parts of Ks. My catch #s were half what they should be this year. Normal is 60 to 70% pups this 15 to 20%.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 03:51 PM
Early report said 7 so far today. That should put him at 796.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 04:09 PM
Lee, I know this is anecdotal evidence, but I saw more coyotes in the 4 days I was at my daughter's wedding in KS than I have seen here since I got back
I don't mean my post to be disparaging of Roberts accomplishments, no matter where one is at it's a ton of work and requires dedication most won't do.
Not sure what part of Ks you were in or what the terrain is like were you live but could your sightings have anything to do with the openness of the terrain in a lot of parts of Ks. My catch #s were half what they should be this year. Normal is 60 to 70% pups this 15 to 20%.
We are pretty well open in the county I live in, I was in the NE corner of KS. Pretty neat country.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 04:10 PM
Early report said 7 so far today. That should put him at 796.
That is simply amazing, I hope he is well rewarded for his efforts.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 04:44 PM
Kansas does have some coyotes, but they also have some coyote trappers/hunters. When I was with Robert we stopped to talk with a bunch of land owners as this was Robert's first time trapping the area and he needed permissions. One owner had two "callers" working his land and a second had "two guys" from OH working his land. Some local club held a coyote hunt last week and they killed some. Point being it's hard to find anywhere that is overrun with game & not being worked. A week or so ago Robert caught one the had a foot missing (fresh) so someone is doing something. Bottom line, Robert is earning his coyotes the old fashion way, driving lots of miles and making lots of sets.
Posted By: james dymond
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 06:18 PM
Eb; Did the picture of the trap that got messed up get on here?
Jim
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 06:35 PM
You mean this one?
This #4 Victor didn't hold something????
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Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 07:37 PM
Robert just hit 801.
He had 4 coyotes off one location had to walk a 1/4 mile to get to them. And haul 2 back at a time.
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 07:42 PM
Nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: FairbanksLS
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 07:44 PM
Is he getting tired yet? Congrats to him and his amazing journey.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 07:45 PM
Robert just hit 801.
He had 4 coyotes off one location had to walk a 1/4 mile to get to them. And haul 2 back at a time.
He must be getting soft.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 08:26 PM
Steve, there are spots, like around St Marys, lots of houses and "city" coyotes, can't trap because dogs everywhere! Not just there, but the yotes thrive in those places. You really stick your neck out to try to trap those typs of places! I stay to the big pasture country, well away from people, as I like to use dispatch snares and bigger traps, just don't want the dog problems.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 09:25 PM
[quote=The Beav]Robert just hit 801.
He had 4 coyotes off one location had to walk a 1/4 mile to get to them. And haul 2 back at a time.
He must be getting soft. { quote}
The coyotes were so covered In mud they weighed about 20lbs more then normal. One was actually dead from exposer.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/22/20 11:19 PM
The count Is 801.
Caught 12 coyotes today and one coon. And when I just talked to him he was washing muddy coyotes. He said It's hard to tell at this time if all of them are skin able.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 12:01 AM
Thanks for the reports Mr. Beav. How is your Quest going?
Posted By: Catcollector
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 01:25 AM
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got this one yesterday... The hide on this coyote was worthless severe matting even after washing and combing...bummer
Posted By: H2ORat
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 01:50 AM
cat colector -- that one looks much better than the ones i usually get -- i usually have to look really close to tell if they are a coon or a coyote ( usually the coon are cleaner)
Posted By: Wild_Idaho
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 02:07 AM
Simply amazing. 801. Keep after it Robert.
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 04:25 AM
He is going to make it !!! It is all down hill from here..
Posted By: jzahntrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 08:57 PM
He said earlier he had 11 in the truck and the mud is terrible
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 09:00 PM
The count Is 801.
Caught 12 coyotes today and one coon. And when I just talked to him he was washing muddy coyotes. He said It's hard to tell at this time if all of them are skin able.
Holy Cow !!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 09:44 PM
Wonder how many today? Hope not to many like these.
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Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 09:49 PM
Update- 14 today.
Robert didn't have time to talk since he was on his way to meet up with a land owner. So I don't know if they were all skinners.
It's warmed up and the wind Is blowing but It's still pretty wet.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 10:00 PM
Good deal hope that wind dries it out and he gets back to twenties again soon!
Posted By: RM trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 10:07 PM
That man is a coyotes worst nightmare. I caught 7 last week and I felt like HeMan
Posted By: Nittany Lion
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/23/20 11:02 PM
So that would have the count at 815 now.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/24/20 12:23 AM
So that would have the count at 815 now.
Correct.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/24/20 11:35 PM
Update 820
5 coyotes
1 coon
Pulled most of his line and Is know working a paid job and has to give them 8 hours a day. But after that he said he would do a bit of moon lighting.
Tomorrow he will be setting up the new ground so there won't be much of a catch to report.
Robert said he has about 10 more days before he has to move on to other commitments. He said he's pretty sure he will get to the 900 mark.
Posted By: rick olson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/24/20 11:59 PM
875 or 900 who care's what a season congrats
Posted By: jzahntrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 12:10 AM
just amazing my hats off to Robert
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 12:32 AM
Is he still using dirtholes, muskrat, and urine or has he figured out its mating season and he should to use glands now? Lol
Posted By: fossil2
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 01:10 AM
its been fun to follow the updates on Roberts progress. hes already accomplished an amazing feat,,,no matter the final count. I hope he takes great personal pride in what hes already accomplished, no matter the final numbers.
Posted By: 20scout
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 01:42 AM
875 or 900 who care's what a season congrats
AMEN to that!!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 02:45 AM
I believe he's still using the same set up. Why change things if they are still working.
Just think If he would have come out of ND with what he normally does. Around 240 coyotes.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 02:54 AM
Update 820
5 coyotes
1 coon
Pulled most of his line and Is know working a paid job and has to give them 8 hours a day. But after that he said he would do a bit of moon lighting.
Tomorrow he will be setting up the new ground so there won't be much of a catch to report.
Robert said he has about 10 more days before he has to move on to other commitments. He said he's pretty sure he will get to the 900 mark.
So Awesome
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 02:58 AM
When I start doubting myself and feeling bad about my catches, I just get on here and read about how truly pathetic I really am as a trapper!!
He had my vote at 500 coyotes, lol!!
Posted By: Michael Lippold
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 03:06 AM
Outstanding I am in awe of what he has and is doing!
Posted By: danvee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 03:09 AM
Why change what is working mating coyotes still have to eat and urine is the best during mating season.
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 04:23 AM
Great job Great thread. Will we see any photos of the catch?
Posted By: stumper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 05:04 AM
Is he still using dirtholes, muskrat, and urine or has he figured out its mating season and he should to use glands now? Lol
They still gotta eat!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 05:27 AM
Great job Great thread. Will we see any photos of the catch?
All good skins are in freezers. The current plan is to put them up in April and then market them. He will probably have a good pile of put-up skins in three months or so. Maybe he will share a photo or two.
Posted By: danvee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 05:33 AM
Hope the market stays solid for him
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 06:19 AM
Is he still using dirtholes, muskrat, and urine or has he figured out its mating season and he should to use glands now? Lol
They still gotta eat!
Not to put words in Yes Sir's mouth but I'm guessing he was being sarcastic
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 01:28 PM
49er
You would be correct. The simplicity in his methods that this guy uses to catch big #s of coyotes makes me rethink some approaches I take.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 01:31 PM
To many trappers think lure Is the magic bullet Robert's not using any. Just bait and top notch urine.
He said pictures will be shared. And some of the quest traps will be auctioned off at the FHA convention.
He and several other trappers with numbers are going to rent space and have their own sale. He figures they should be able to come up with 1500 or so coyotes. He has some interested fur buyers lined up.
Posted By: garman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 01:32 PM
Robert did this all with one of the worst years weather wise a trapper can deal with.
Posted By: Fishdog One
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 01:41 PM
I am guessing a paid job 8 hours a day is not trapping?
Posted By: Wright Brothers
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 01:53 PM
May have missed it, How big is the gland$ jar?
Thanks Robert, Beav, and EB, fun ride.
Posted By: garman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 02:16 PM
It is a trapping job.
Posted By: Creek
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 02:28 PM
I see the Kansas guy at the fur buyer. That guy ias a trapping machine also.Coyotes piled 2 feet over the pickup bed when he shoes up.
I ASKED him if he was getting tired. He just looked at me with a big smile and said "I`m just getting warmed up"
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 02:31 PM
This close might as well go for the 1,000
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 02:56 PM
When I talked to him he wasn't saving glands. He didn't have time to mess with It.
When you start at 3:30 In the morning and go till dark It makes for a long day.
The other Robert Isn't trapping In Kansas anymore he has paying coyote job some where else.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 03:10 PM
Incredible! How many does the other Robert have? I can’t even fathom a 100 coyotes where I’m from let alone 800+
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 04:31 PM
Ebsurveyor since you where out with him can I ask how he keeps the muskrats?I would think he would have to add something to them to keep them from freezing and I personally can't think of how I would carry them because 4 or 5 rats would fill up a gallon container.I`m surprised he doesn`t grind them and just put a spoonful down the hole to make it more convenient.Now don`t everybody jump on me because I know what he`s doing is working,I`m just wondering how he carrys them and such.Most of us carry a pint container that we can make a lot of dirt holes out of.
Posted By: Matt28
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 04:32 PM
When I talked to him he wasn't saving glands. He didn't have time to mess with It.
When you start at 3:30 In the morning and go till dark It makes for a long day.
The other Robert Isn't trapping In Kansas anymore he has paying coyote job some where else.
The glands out of the ones he has caught so far would be worth over 1000 dollars. About every 10 coyotes will make 16 oz. Of glands not taking the foot pads if you take the foot pad then it will make more. At 12.50 a 16 oz there is some money laying some where.
Posted By: jabNE
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 04:38 PM
And the guys preaches to leave the gland lure at home, interesting.
Jim
Posted By: garman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 05:13 PM
He traps a muskrat up in 6-8 pieces, throws it downthe hole shot of urine and moves on. Yes beavis right about saving glands, people should not doubt thing ls if they have not done yourself.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 05:37 PM
Ebsurveyor since you where out with him can I ask how he keeps the muskrats?I would think he would have to add something to them to keep them from freezing and I personally can't think of how I would carry them because 4 or 5 rats would fill up a gallon container.I`m surprised he doesn`t grind them and just put a spoonful down the hole to make it more convenient.Now don`t everybody jump on me because I know what he`s doing is working,I`m just wondering how he carrys them and such.Most of us carry a pint container that we can make a lot of dirt holes out of.
When I was there Robert was saving coon & coyote glands. His 'rats are frozen and kept in a freezer. He thaws out a five gal bucket as needed and cuts them into 4 or 6 pieces and fills quart plastic jars each night. Note the bait cutting that was done each night, see photo. He also has pint jars of a bobcat based bait that he makes. At each stop he makes at least one set with each bait. Sometimes he will joke about lure and drip out some 'rat blood on the dirt at the back of the hole. He also said something like "a coyote in a trap is the best lure you can get". He did carry a 1 oz. bottle of Hawbaker's gland lure, said it was good for 'cats. I never saw him use it and it was red fox gland lure. BTW, Robert gave me permission to share stuff with you all, but I'm keeping some secrets to myself.
Some added information is needed. I observed Robert to be well prepared for the trap line. The 5 gal buckets of frozen 'rats were purchased after Christmas and thawed & chopped as needed. Sometime before Christmas he ran out of pre-chopped' rats and had to resupply. Robert asked me to pass this on, he would sell the "howl" if he could figure out how. That (I think) is in reference to someone thinkin he does not sell the glands.
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Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 06:09 PM
Update
7 coyotes today.
He Is know cold rolling on new ground.
I caught a coyote today In a CR. As I pulled up I could see a double stake rig with no stakes. I couldn't figure out why that coyote was still there. Well to find out that was another CR that was on him not mine. Don't know how long he had been dragging It around but that coyotes didn't weigh but about 15lbs and was mangy to boot.
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 06:30 PM
Love this thread .. he must have a 100 plus coons by now i would assume..?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 07:04 PM
Not many cats or coon so I'm told. But this new ground he said should produce some cats.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 07:05 PM
Love this thread .. he must have a 100 plus coons by now i would assume..?
He lists at least 75 on his "Quest" page. I did not read & total every day.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 07:16 PM
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 08:16 PM
Good deal 7 more down!!
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 10:44 PM
Ebsurveyor since you where out with him can I ask how he keeps the muskrats?I would think he would have to add something to them to keep them from freezing and I personally can't think of how I would carry them because 4 or 5 rats would fill up a gallon container.I`m surprised he doesn`t grind them and just put a spoonful down the hole to make it more convenient.Now don`t everybody jump on me because I know what he`s doing is working,I`m just wondering how he carrys them and such.Most of us carry a pint container that we can make a lot of dirt holes out of.
When I was there Robert was saving coon & coyote glands. His 'rats are frozen and kept in a freezer. He thaws out a five gal bucket as needed and cuts them into 4 or 6 pieces and fills quart plastic jars each night. Note the bait cutting that was done each night, see photo. He also has pint jars of a bobcat based bait that he makes. At each stop he makes at least one set with each bait. Sometimes he will joke about lure and drip out some 'rat blood on the dirt at the back of the hole. He also said something like "a coyote in a trap is the best lure you can get". He did carry a 1 oz. bottle of Hawbaker's gland lure, said it was good for 'cats. I never saw him use it and it was red fox gland lure. BTW, Robert gave me permission to share stuff with you all, but I'm keeping some secrets to myself.
Thanks for the reply.I thought I read somewhere he was using a half a rat down each hole.Makes more sence now.Does he add something to keep it from freezing?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/25/20 11:01 PM
[/quote]Thanks for the reply.I thought I read somewhere he was using a half a rat down each hole.Makes more sence now.Does he add something to keep it from freezing?[/quote]
Nothing but 'rat while I watched.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/26/20 01:52 PM
ttt
Posted By: Teacher
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/26/20 02:20 PM
Is he snaring much or just footholds?
Posted By: garman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/26/20 02:29 PM
Is he snaring much or just footholds?
Mostly if not all footholds
Posted By: walleye101
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/26/20 02:50 PM
"Does he add something to keep it from freezing?"
It appears his sets don't lay around empty long enough to worry about freezing.
Posted By: Wild_Idaho
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/26/20 03:40 PM
Is he snaring much or just footholds?
The Beav or EB can answer for sure but I thought his deal was no snares. Foot holds only.
Posted By: garman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/26/20 03:50 PM
Just heard from Robert...100% footholds.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/26/20 04:42 PM
"Does he add something to keep it from freezing?"
It appears his sets don't lay around empty long enough to worry about freezing.
I don`t think it would matter if it froze a little in the hole but a bait container full of solid bait would be a pain.It apparently has not been that cold though.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/26/20 05:53 PM
Here's something interesting. I asked If he ever used a siren to locate family groups when setting up new ground. He said in Kansas being big cattle country all the feed wagons are equipped with sirens to a alert the cattle when the feed was being dumped. So coyotes didn't react to a siren.
Posted By: bacatrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/26/20 06:05 PM
Everyone I know just honks the horn on the feed truck, never seen one w a siren.
Yes, we have cattle in kansas.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 12:16 AM
Update
5 today
One off the new ground.
There is a coyote hunting contest going on this new ground so he can't set It all up.
I guess It was 40 some Degs today and coyotes aren't moving In this kind of weather.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 12:48 AM
"Does he add something to keep it from freezing?"
It appears his sets don't lay around empty long enough to worry about freezing.
I don`t think it would matter if it froze a little in the hole but a bait container full of solid bait would be a pain.It apparently has not been that cold though.
It's warm in the cab of the truck.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 04:33 AM
You should know you spend 90% of your time there. LOL
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 04:51 AM
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 05:07 AM
You should know you spend 90% of your time there. LOL
Cool in the summer
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 03:50 PM
Trouble brewing:
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Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 04:02 PM
Get over that 900 mark might as well go for 1,000 then make a ton of money on the book.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 05:27 PM
He can't do It he has to leave in a few days to fulfill other commitments.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 05:32 PM
Just talked to Robert
9 coyotes 1 cat 1 badger 1 coon . Not done checking and and still putting In sets. Has a student with him today.
He said weather wise he's right In the middle of what's coming.
He didn't take any pictures yesterday so there won't be a picture on the Blog for Sunday.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 07:51 PM
Just talked to Robert
9 coyotes 1 cat 1 badger 1 coon . Not done checking and and still putting In sets. Has a student with him today.
He said weather wise he's right In the middle of what's coming.
He didn't take any pictures yesterday so there won't be a picture on the Blog for Sunday.
An Awesome massive Effort!!!
Posted By: bacatrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/27/20 08:06 PM
He has done a good job thus far, I expect he will finish in fine fashion!
He has alot of fleshing to do when he gets time!
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 12:09 AM
He get anymore?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 01:55 AM
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 04:06 AM
Haven't heard from Robert.
Posted By: Wild_Idaho
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 04:19 AM
Bruce T I think he should write a book on his attempt anyway. Or better yet try again next year then write the book when he does it.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 01:32 PM
He called late and said he had 13 head. The wife took the call so I didn't get all the details.
Robert told me he will attempt the 1000 coyotes quest next trapping season. Don't know about a book but flick might be a better Idea.
Posted By: danny clifton
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 01:46 PM
A real movie. The kind shown in theaters. Put trappers in a positive light. Feat he has already done is hard to imagine. Movie needs some footage of coyotes eating a calf not even born all the way or the goofy way sheep get and how easy they get sick and die after coyotes kill some. Show some footage of kids in an ER resulting from coyotes losing their fear of humans. Then the hard work and skill of a exceptional trapper. So it can be appreciated.
Posted By: Highbawl10
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 02:08 PM
Anybody know what brand or species urine he uses?
Posted By: walleye101
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 02:23 PM
A real movie. The kind shown in theaters. Put trappers in a positive light. Feat he has already done is hard to imagine. Movie needs some footage of coyotes eating a calf not even born all the way or the goofy way sheep get and how easy they get sick and die after coyotes kill some. Show some footage of kids in an ER resulting from coyotes losing their fear of humans. Then the hard work and skill of a exceptional trapper. So it can be appreciated.
Appreciated by the 1/2 dozen Tman members in the audience for each showing. Unfortunately those who would benefit from seeing it will be home watching Disney shows.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 02:38 PM
He called late and said he had 13 head. The wife took the call so I didn't get all the details.
Robert told me he will attempt the 1000 coyotes quest next trapping season. Don't know about a book but flick might be a better Idea.
Do you think him catching so many this year will hurt the numbers next year?Mostly if you hit them hard the numbers will go down the next year.I would think he would be better off to skip a year and try the next year.Of coarse him only trapping an area for a couple weeks might not hurt them like trapping an area all season and picking off the ones that keep moving into the area.Will be interesting to see what happens if he tries it next year.Allso he might have more competition after showing how many coyotes are in that area.
Posted By: Sliprig
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 04:26 PM
Anybody know what brand or species urine he uses?
I do, it is high grade stuff.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 04:39 PM
It's not a secret and has been reported before in this thread. Either gets it from BobWendt or one legged Johnny.
Posted By: Highbawl10
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 04:47 PM
Coyote or fox urine? Better worded question... anybody know where you can buy high quality urine? Either direct from Roberts supplier or a different supplier equal in quality?
Coyote or fox urine? Better worded question... anybody know where you can buy high quality urine? Either direct from Roberts supplier or a different supplier equal in quality?
Coyote urine
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 04:58 PM
As to the question about competition. Robert has written permission on the land he Is trapping I don't see him losing any of It to other trappers.
If you have good coyote habitat other coyotes will fill In the void .
When he left ND he only had 24 head and he normally catches around 240. Then he moved to Nebraska and ran Into WS so he never even trapped that area. Then he had to go home for Xmas which cost him some coyotes but I'm sure the Little women was glad to see him. LOL
I have no doubt that next year he will get It done.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 05:05 PM
What does the WS stand for?
Posted By: lumberjack391
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 05:10 PM
Wildlife Services?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 05:30 PM
Yep.
From what Robert told me Is That WS aerial gunned the area In Nebraska where he had permission to trap.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 06:01 PM
Fresh from the line:
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Posted By: Alex the dog
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 06:04 PM
Nice triple in that kind of weather!
Dave
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 06:18 PM
Great pic.
Cold weather and snow probably got those coyotes moving.
Well that's at least 3 today.
Posted By: mike mason
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 07:35 PM
Daisy dog does the job!
what breed of dog is daisy?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 08:19 PM
what breed of dog is daisy?
Daisy is a Jacktany.
Posted By: the Blak Spot
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 09:03 PM
That photo should be on a magazine cover!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 09:41 PM
Update:
He thinks he has 13 In the back of the truck but there might be 14. LOL
Rained all night and was still raining when they went out this morning and then It started snowing and there Is about 8" on the ground. And under that Is around 5" of mud.
In that pic of the triple there was actually 4 coyotes. One was dead and covered with snow. Mange and the bad weather killed It.
Can't make any new sets or remakes with the weather like It Is. Has about 6 days left.
And he just about lost one coyote when he was heading back to the truck one coyote recovered and was standing up In the back of the truck. LOL
I can't imagine what It must be like to have to deal with those conditions. Anyone else would have pulled stakes and went home days ago.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 09:58 PM
Update:
He thinks he has 13 In the back of the truck but there might be 14. LOL
Rained all night and was still raining when they went out this morning and then It started snowing and there Is about 8" on the ground. And under that Is around 5" of mud.
In that pic of the triple there was actually 4 coyotes. One was dead and covered with snow. Mange and the bad weather killed It.
Can't make any new sets or remakes with the weather like It Is. Has about 6 days left.
And he just about lost one coyote when he was heading back to the truck one coyote recovered and was standing up In the back of the truck. LOL
I can't imagine what It must be like to have to deal with those conditions. Anyone else would have pulled stakes and went home days ago.
Robert reminds me of the "Energizer Bunny". He moves at the same speed before daylight till after dark and just keeps going & going & going...……………….
![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2020/01/full-21865-35544-ebunny.jpg)
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 11:12 PM
He said that there were 14 coyotes. Nine were skinable one was broke 4 were mangy. He's hoping to stay until he makes 900.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/28/20 11:19 PM
859 now I believe that’s incredible! That weather stinks for him
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 05:17 AM
incredible work!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 02:32 PM
Weather conditions are tough he has 3 In the truck 38 to go to hit 900. Robert said he will make 900 and I'm a believer.
Posted By: MINK I LOVE
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 02:42 PM
Just simply UNBELIEVABLE!!! This icon is my Hero!!! If this Trapper doesn't motivate you, nothing will.
Posted By: Lance Squires
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 03:01 PM
30 would have motivated me. HA! 862 is just way beyond that. Thanks for the continued updates Beav. It's been a great journey to follow along. Go Robert!!
Posted By: trapperrev
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 03:54 PM
It's fun following this thread, I'm such an amateur that catching one gets me excited. This is incredibly amazing. Can someone post a pic of what "broke" looks like? I've heard the phrase but not seen it.
Posted By: Actor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 05:39 PM
What is his cut off date???
Garry-
Posted By: RdFx
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 05:46 PM
Go Robert, best of health to reach your goal.
Posted By: 1crazytrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 07:08 PM
Something else that’s gonna throw his numbers are Nebraska’s everyday check law. My hats off to the fella.
No 24 hour check law for coyotes in Ne. Coyotes are not considered a fur bearer in Ne. The 24 hour check law although a "grey area" only applies to fur bearers. As long as a trapper states that all his traps are coyote specific there is no law being broken. That being said I always want to check mine once every 24 anyway.
24 hour check or not, go Robert! Incredible!!!
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 07:23 PM
I think if he doesn`t do it this year he will start in Kansas next year if he`s going to try again.He may usually catch around 240 in ND but how long does it take to catch them and how many more in that amount of time would he catch in Kansas?It will be interesting to see what all he does different.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 07:26 PM
My guess is he'll do ND first again. They will be worth close to twice as much at that early time period.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 08:28 PM
Like 49er said.
He will start around Oct 20th or so In ND then head for Nebraska then on to Kansas.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 08:48 PM
I'd bet if the weather cooperates in ND he'll skip NE.
Posted By: trapperne
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 08:48 PM
Where he’s at in Kansas coyotes aren’t really worth trapping until right before thanksgiving, so that gives him a bout a month to go somewhere where they prime a little earlier like the dakotas even though the numbers aren’t as good as good
Posted By: Szwemi01
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 09:07 PM
Robert is a true inspiration! I honestly cannot wrap my simple mind around catching 900-1000 coyotes. I would love a full documentary on Robert and another one on his QUEST. The man is unbelievable, the quest seems insane... but I sure hope he is able to one day accomplish his goal. Just having the stones to attempt this with an audience and the prospect of failing to reach his goal is inspiring and shows character. Please let there be an even more in depth documentation of this great journey next time. Truly appreciate the site and the daily updates but it only make me want more. He owes nothing to his audience, but this guy is a super hero. Good luck sir
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 09:43 PM
View from the windshield. Taken a little while ago.
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Posted By: 8117 Steve R
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 09:46 PM
^^^^Yikes
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 10:09 PM
Live report from the line: Mr. Robert says "I'm stuck. Digging with shovel to get the truck out".
I hate it when that happens. I had to dig my truck out at least a dozen times last November, but not mud.
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Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 10:41 PM
Eb it's all about the tires
Posted By: jonesy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 10:58 PM
un believable
Posted By: cmcf
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 10:59 PM
Eb it's all about the tires
I’d say it’s all about the lack of chains. But hay, to each their own. If you’re high centered you’re stuck.
Posted By: cmcf
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 11:01 PM
Best of luck to Robert. An amazing marathon.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 11:11 PM
Just the 3 today or was there more?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 11:20 PM
It might be about tires but It's more about weight In the back of the truck. I run about 200 LBs In the back of my truck and It makes a difference.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 11:23 PM
Eb it's all about the tires
You are correct. I have two sets of wheels and need to get some good snow tires on one set. I do have chains but hate to mess with them, usually only use them with ice conditions. Chains as you know are no good in DEEP SNOW.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 11:26 PM
Eb it's all about the tires
I’d say it’s all about the lack of chains. But hay, to each their own. If you’re high centered you’re stuck.
Too deep for chains.
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Posted By: Boco
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 11:29 PM
I'd fly down that road with the skandic at about 80 cliks.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 11:38 PM
I'd fly down that road with the skandic at about 80 cliks.
Same here, did use the sled to pull out last December. The problem here is we can not use sleds on all roads and need to trailer it around.
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Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/29/20 11:40 PM
Eb it's all about the tires
You are correct. I have two sets of wheels and need to get some good snow tires on one set. I do have chains but hate to mess with them, usually only use them with ice conditions. Chains as you know are no good in DEEP SNOW.
I know there good for one thing for sure getting you stuck farther from help,, imo there for getting you OUT of places and NOT for getting into places.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 12:24 AM
Update: 12 coyotes today. 871 If my math Is right.
Can't do any remakes and pulled some traps today due to access issues. Plans on staying another week so the 900 Is going to happen.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 12:25 AM
900 unreal
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 12:27 AM
Awesome
Posted By: Matt28
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 12:43 AM
What a accomplishment! 900 is just unthinkable. I would have to just go for the 1000 if I made it to 900
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 12:43 AM
He also said he would be trapping Nebraska coyotes since they are better coyotes then Kansas coyotes.
Robert plans On running his own auction on April 18th. Figures he could come up with about 1600 coyotes along with other fur. The man has a plan.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 01:32 AM
He also said he would be trapping Nebraska coyotes since they are better coyotes then Kansas coyotes.
Robert plans On running his own auction on April 18th. Figures he could come up with about 1600 coyotes along with other fur. The man has a plan.
Thats a really awesome Plan!!!
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 01:49 AM
That’s amazing he caught 12 in that snow! 900 will be here around the wkd it looks like
Posted By: Bear Tracker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 01:52 AM
Amazing, What a story to tell.
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 01:55 AM
I'm guessing most of us here won't trap 900 in a lifetime !
Posted By: 1lessdog
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 02:30 AM
Every evenings I look forward to the updated total. And Robert is the most interesting guy in the Trapping world for sure.
Way to go.
Posted By: Nessmuck
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 03:02 AM
Great thread !
Posted By: Wild_Idaho
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 03:13 AM
I'm guessing most of us here won't trap 900 in a lifetime !
That's the truth but we sure can try. Robert is unbelievable. My hat is off to him.
Posted By: lumberjack391
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 03:31 AM
My luck (yea right) Id hit 999 the last day.....Id stay a month extra if I had to for the 1000th one.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 04:10 AM
I hope the trim market holds good for him. I'd like you think he'll be rewarded for the hard work.
Posted By: hippie
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 12:03 PM
Hoping for a strong finnish!
Posted By: Nittany Lion
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 12:36 PM
Would he shoot for the thousand mark if he had close to 950 in the next week? Or is he stopping no matter what in 7 days?
Posted By: GotFur3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 01:01 PM
AntiGov my thoughts exactly.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 02:14 PM
From what I remember Beav saying is he has to as he has other commitments
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 02:21 PM
I'm guessing most of us here won't trap 900 in a lifetime !
I know I won't
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 03:31 PM
Pic of a rubbed coyote from Robert. Notice all the broken guard hair in the second pic....
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Posted By: trapperrev
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 05:30 PM
Thanks, 9wire
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 07:18 PM
Look what Robert just found. This one is more rubbed than broke. I think a little Ivermec would bring it back.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/vlqCCgL.jpg)
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 07:22 PM
Well he won't be skinning that one tonight.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 08:27 PM
It was just a bit saddle sore from being broke to ride!
Posted By: nube
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 11:11 PM
My hat is off to anyone catching 1000. I am well over 500 myself for the year but use snares. If prices hold my goal next year will be 1000 and I think if I get organized I should be able to do it. It is a ton of work but I love it!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 11:13 PM
Update: 7 coyotes 6 that are skinners.
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 11:28 PM
Getting closer to 900
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 11:30 PM
If my math Is right It's 878
Posted By: jzahntrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/30/20 11:33 PM
thanks for update Beav 900 is getting close
Posted By: trappergbus
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 12:13 AM
The mans a machine, hats off. Wow if any one can get 1000 Robert will. Just the thought makes my body ache
Posted By: 1lessdog
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 12:40 AM
My hat is off to anyone catching 1000. I am well over 500 myself for the year but use snares. If prices hold my goal next year will be 1000 and I think if I get organized I should be able to do it. It is a ton of work but I love it!
You should have lots of pictures to share with us all.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 01:26 AM
Still a little muddy out there.
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Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 01:33 AM
Cool picture
Posted By: jzahntrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 01:33 AM
just amazing
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 01:44 AM
Just to make It clear Robert Isn't using any cable. He said he Made this quest about a 1000 coyotes and using nothing but foot holds. He did say It's costing him probably 100 coyotes. The country he's in Is great snaring country. But He's just using foot holds. But next year there will be foot holds and cable. He's talking 1200 numbers.
And He said if your not skinning your own coyotes every night your nothing but a wusss. LOL
Posted By: jzahntrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 02:45 AM
Hey Beav is Robert replacing the traps on remakes
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 02:53 AM
Yeah it’s even more impressive without cable for sure! And 24 hr checks
Posted By: trapperbless
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 02:55 AM
Very impressive. It would be interesting to see how many singles, doubles, triples, quads, etc he ends up with when he’s finished
Posted By: FCHUNTER
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 02:58 AM
I have never posted before just been following along. That is simply amazing the numbers he is catching.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 02:59 AM
Very impressive. It would be interesting to see how many singles, doubles, triples, quads, etc he ends up with when he’s finished
I don't think he is keeping track of those. I did see ten sets with ten coyotes and #11 leaving the area when we drove up. Most would think that ten sets in about 10,000 sq. feet would have it covered.
Posted By: trapper234
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 06:33 AM
Just to make It clear Robert Isn't using any cable. He said he Made this quest about a 1000 coyotes and using nothing but foot holds. He did say It's costing him probably 100 coyotes. The country he's in Is great snaring country. But He's just using foot holds. But next year there will be foot holds and cable. He's talking 1200 numbers.
And He said if your not skinning your own coyotes every night your nothing but a wusss. LOL
What is his go to trap (make,model,ect)?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 01:52 PM
The traps he's using are #3 dukes and # 4 victors all are offsets since he traps In some states where off sets are required.
Traps are bedded In peat moss and then a light covering of local dirt. And He Is using screen pan covers.
As to replacing traps. In most cases he just knocks off the big chunks and re sets. I'm sure that some traps have to be pulled and cleaned or replaced with fresh traps.
Today he tells me things are going to be a bit short on the catch numbers. Reason being he Is running out of already made sets. It's been so muddy that he hasn't been able to make any re makes. So today he said he Is gong to have to mud In some sets. Sounds like fun to me.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 05:52 PM
The traps he's using are #3 dukes and # 4 victors all are offsets since he traps In some states where off sets are required.
Traps are bedded In peat moss and then a light covering of local dirt. And He Is using screen pan covers.
As to replacing traps. In most cases he just knocks off the big chunks and re sets. I'm sure that some traps have to be pulled and cleaned or replaced with fresh traps.
Today he tells me things are going to be a bit short on the catch numbers. Reason being he Is running out of already made sets. It's been so muddy that he hasn't been able to make any re makes. So today he said he Is gong to have to mud In some sets. Sounds like fun to me.
I'll just add a few things to Beav's comments. My comments only apply to the time I was there ridding along. Robert simply reset the same trap at the same hole 95% of the time. If he caught a badger or the set was totally messed up by a 'coon or a coyote he would move the used trap outside the catch circle and make a new set. Except during times of extra cold weather Robert did not wear gloves the photos below show Robert making a set and the results the next morning. Disclaimer, it was dry when I was there. My observations may have been different if it was wet & muddy.
Posted By: jzahntrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 06:18 PM
thanks fellows for the info
Posted By: Teacher
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 09:04 PM
I’m waiting for the book and video.
Posted By: MJM
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 11:28 PM
What I like more than anything is he is showing you don't need a $25 trap, fancy bait and lure to catch a coyote. To many people think that if they buy $25 traps it will make them better trappers. They would be better off buying more traps that cost half as much.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 01/31/20 11:38 PM
Really Awesome information!!!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 12:12 AM
Update 4 coyotes
The 5th one got away. Toe caught.
Re made 80% of his original sets. Picked up another chunk of land. If He isn't at 900 by Sunday he will make It on Mon.
Posted By: MB Coonguy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 12:26 AM
Unreal-loving this thread
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 12:43 AM
What I like more than anything is he is showing you don't need a $25 trap, fancy bait and lure to catch a coyote. To many people think that if they buy $25 traps it will make them better trappers. They would be better off buying more traps that cost half as much.
Don’t think anyone buys $25 traps thinking they’ll be a better trapper. They buy $25 traps so they’ll have more time to trap rather than working on their $12.50 traps.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 12:55 AM
What I like more than anything is he is showing you don't need a $25 trap, fancy bait and lure to catch a coyote. To many people think that if they buy $25 traps it will make them better trappers. They would be better off buying more traps that cost half as much.
Don’t think anyone buys $25 traps thinking they’ll be a better trapper. They buy $25 traps so they’ll have more time to trap rather than working on their $12.50 traps.
Here is the preferred trap after a escape. Robert's trap is a #4 that is base plated and four coiled with four full size springs, With the new chain and added swivels he probably has $30 in them.
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 01:15 AM
I believe choice of traps is a personal preference. It depends on how much you want to or better yet can spend. I’m a newby and am really enjoying Roberts adventure. I am learning a lot and it makes you think. It does indeed let you know you don’t need the newest or shiniest widget to catch lots of coyotes. I saw right away that pre planning and hard work and organization are key. I truly hope he makes his goal. Gets me fired up just watching.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 01:25 AM
Mr. Robert does uses a variety of traps. He sets some double longs for old times sake.
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Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 02:00 AM
That man could catch a coyote in a Walmart parking lot!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 02:13 AM
A mean one.
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Posted By: yoteguts
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 02:21 AM
Yep he looks grumpy. Robert is the man! Period.
What kind of earth anchor is he using? Sorry if I have missed that through out this awesome thread.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 03:19 AM
Yep he looks grumpy. Robert is the man! Period.
What kind of earth anchor is he using? Sorry if I have missed that through out this awesome thread.
On a 1/8" cable.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 04:07 AM
A mean one.
Bad doggie
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 12:30 PM
Any man who has 5 death rats in back of truck is getting a lot of work done period!
Posted By: rick olson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 12:36 PM
X2 getting things done!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 12:41 PM
Mr. Robert does uses a variety of traps. He sets some double longs for old times sake.
Thats an Awesome photo
Posted By: jarentz
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 03:22 PM
Mr. Robert does uses a variety of traps. He sets some double longs for old times sake.
Thats an Awesome photo
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Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 03:46 PM
Sounds weird but im happy someone showed what kinda truck he is driving ... giving me ideas for a future vehicles that can handle this kinds stuff
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 04:54 PM
It's not the truck It's how you drive It. LOL
Do you have chains? That's what got Robert around for the most part. And He has another fuel tank In the truck bed which gives him added weight which gives you more rear end traction. Then If you put 15 or so coyotes In the truck your good to go. LOL
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 05:36 PM
Sounds weird but im happy someone showed what kinda truck he is driving ... giving me ideas for a future vehicles that can handle this kinds stuff
I'm sure my 1/2 chevy could handle Robert's Kansas traplines. My guess is he runs the one ton truck because he pulls a big cattle trailer loaded with living quarters, bait, traps, freezers, etc...…..
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 05:44 PM
Photo fresh from the LINE. Looks like it is drying out a little. The unofficial count at this time is 891. Mr. Beav should have the official numbers later today.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/DxIGrOg.jpg)
Posted By: jzahntrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 06:00 PM
i hope he gets a truck load today
Posted By: little mo
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 06:00 PM
I decided to come out of the dark ages a get a drill and auger. Robert is putting his to the test. What drill and auger is he using ? Also is he using the same he started with
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 06:06 PM
I decided to come out of the dark ages a get a drill and auger. Robert is putting his to the test. What drill and auger is he using ? Also is he using the same he started with
I think Robert uses the same drill as this one. He modifies his augers so that they hold up for many many holes.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/19ekH0m.jpg)
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 06:09 PM
Snows gone in a couple days.Wonder if he even had to use salt.The wind out their dries things up quick.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 06:22 PM
I decided to come out of the dark ages a get a drill and auger. Robert is putting his to the test. What drill and auger is he using ? Also is he using the same he started with
Don't go cheap with the drill. I have used this one for four years. The first one I bought was a 2607-20 and I burnt it out in two days.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/C9bn7yk.jpg)
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 06:26 PM
Snows gone in a couple days.Wonder if he even had to use salt.The wind out their dries things up quick.
Not like in the NE where I'm at. It is sandy in places and gumbo in others, down there. A couple days of wind down there, and while it isn't dry, you are back to getting around good. Here where i'm at, across the state, it is all gumbo, and once wet in the winter, seldom dries out from that point till late spring! Have a good friend there, and I call it the banana belt of Ks! lol. Go Robert!
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 06:35 PM
891 holy yotes!!!
Posted By: little mo
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 06:46 PM
Thanks EB. Was kinda leaning toward a milwaukee fuel. Thinking its number was 28 something but might be wrong.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 07:03 PM
Thanks EB. Was kinda leaning toward a milwaukee fuel. Thinking its number was 28 something but might be wrong.
"Milwaukee 2804-20 has more improvements that give it an upper hand when handling tougher loads. It peaks in at a higher torque able to handle tough surfaces especially treated concrete better than 2704-20. "
I also found this.
https://www.drillanddriver.com/milwaukee-2804-20-vs-2804-22-vs-2803-20/
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 07:04 PM
Makes sense ! Thanks for the insight .. 8 foot box is a must
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 08:43 PM
Makes sense ! Thanks for the insight .. 8 foot box is a must
A six foot box works for me. Robert gets by with about a six foot box when you take away the 2 feet or so occupied by the tool box.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 11:22 PM
update: 11 today that puts the total count at 893. With any luck at all he should hit the 900 mark tomorrow.
I asked how long does It take to put up those coyotes. He said he can do 25 a day that's fleshing boarding and turning.
Posted By: LDW
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/01/20 11:26 PM
Thanks EB. Was kinda leaning toward a milwaukee fuel. Thinking its number was 28 something but might be wrong.
"Milwaukee 2804-20 has more improvements that give it an upper hand when handling tougher loads. It peaks in at a higher torque able to handle tough surfaces especially treated concrete better than 2704-20. "
I also found this.
https://www.drillanddriver.com/milwaukee-2804-20-vs-2804-22-vs-2803-20/ I bought a 2712-20 M18 Fuel SDS Rotary Hammer Drill for working in frozen ground. I have a chisel bit for making trap beds, masonry bit for predrilling for earth anchors, and a ground rod driver for driving the anchors. Also have a couple of bits for selling dirtholes. Been a lifesaver in the winter.
Posted By: little mo
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 12:03 AM
Now that would be a beast.Add a carbide tipped bit and a fellow could dig in any ground coditions
Posted By: jzahntrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 01:09 AM
i say he will break 900 tomorow Robert is the man
Posted By: Pawnee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 01:45 AM
Photo fresh from the LINE. Looks like it is drying out a little. The unofficial count at this time is 891. Mr. Beav should have the official numbers later today.
Funny story. Those sets were made last Sunday afternoon. Had one Tuesday morning. While removing the coyote Tuesday in a snow storm he mentioned Daisy was going to step in the other set if she didn’t watch out. I reached down and grabbed her collar. I moved my right foot 2” south and it went off. Daisy was 9-10 inches from it. He re-set it and put some peat on it. Got this text Wednesday morning.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 03:27 AM
Photo fresh from the LINE. Looks like it is drying out a little. The unofficial count at this time is 891. Mr. Beav should have the official numbers later today.
Funny story. Those sets were made last Sunday afternoon. Had one Tuesday morning. While removing the coyote Tuesday in a snow storm he mentioned Daisy was going to step in the other set if she didn’t watch out. I reached down and grabbed her collar. I moved my right foot 2” south and it went off. Daisy was 9-10 inches from it. He re-set it and put some peat on it. Got this text Wednesday morning.
Thats Awesome
Posted By: Sliprig
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 03:20 PM
Robert was at 893 and has 7 in the truck as of 10:15 EST today
Posted By: Sliprig
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 03:33 PM
I have no doubt if he hadn't run into the problems up north he would have broken 1000 by now. Iron man!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 03:39 PM
Robert definitely is the man. How much longer before the quest ends?
Posted By: bobcat_trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 03:46 PM
Great job!! Come on down to Arkansas. Season is open!! Coyotes everywhere here in the ozarks!!
Posted By: Sliprig
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 03:47 PM
I don't think he got much longer. Prior commitments. And their deteriorating daily. I'm sure Bea will have a current update.
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 03:51 PM
Got to go for that last 100
Posted By: trapperne
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 03:55 PM
Buying fur in that area this weekend, starting to bunch up and the weathers going to cooperate, he could get to 1000 if he wanted but quality is going down hill and will probably deteriorate fast now.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 04:05 PM
900 up to date caught the 900 th coyote In a tricked out #4 victor. The trap Is back In action but Is been marked to be auctioned off.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 05:31 PM
That’s awesome!! And incredible!!
Posted By: rick olson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 05:34 PM
Agreed if ND would have been the norm,he'd have well over a 1000 now.Can hardly wait till the quest of 2020,2021......
Posted By: Broomchaser
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 06:12 PM
Robert has caught staggering numbers with a method few use. Amazing what simplicity and an incredible work ethic can accomplish. I salute you.
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 06:18 PM
So how many does he catch on a normal year?
Sorta makes reading about those that pull traps to “leave seed” seem like they’re just tired of trapping, lol.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 06:23 PM
Not to take anything from Robert. But you need coyotes to put up those numbers. 10 Roberts couldn't put up those numbers around here.
If you don't have coyotes you can't catch them.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 07:51 PM
Ditto to that Beav same in this area. But his work ethic that I have seen is second to none
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 09:08 PM
Yes it's all about work ethics. Up at 3:30 each morning work till dark then skin the catch.
But It's the pre season work that gets you a head start. A lot of this ground he was cold rolling on and that will set you back a few days.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 11:24 PM
Up date 15 coyotes today. Pulling traps on Tues and Wed be gone on Thur.
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 11:36 PM
I'm sorry if I broke 900 I wouldn't be able to stop being so close. Go get em Robert you deserve those last few.
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 11:40 PM
Don’t think he’s giving up. He’s just not going to take coyotes that he can’t skin. He’d probably surpass 1K if he kept on.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 11:45 PM
Good deal 15s a good day !!!
Posted By: lumberjack391
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 11:45 PM
I don't think the quality of the fur is worth as much as the title at this point in the game.
Posted By: Lance Squires
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/02/20 11:59 PM
Not worth wasting the resource if they're worthless. I don't think he's worried about any title at this point in the game. He's already established this as one of, if not the best, coyote single season catch ever.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 12:25 AM
When he unloaded tonight he was missing one coyote. Figured It was a mangy one that he forgot to load. It still has a death ray on It's neck.
Must be losing It lol
Posted By: proratman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 12:33 AM
Where can I sign up for his "Coyote" school which is probably in the planning stages.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 12:41 AM
When he unloaded tonight he was missing one coyote. Figured It was a mangy one that he forgot to load. It still has a death ray on It's neck.
Must be losing It lol
He will grab it tomorrow
Posted By: lumberjack391
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 12:53 AM
Not worth wasting the resource if they're worthless. I don't think he's worried about any title at this point in the game. He's already established this as one of, if not the best, coyote single season catch ever.
Hey, kill a coyote, save a bunch of small game, its not always about fur. He does ADC trapping too, doesn't he? A lot of the ones hes been catching all along. with mange and rubs are worthless- Im sure he knew about those going in...... And Im sorry, by title I meant his GOAL of 1000.
Posted By: gman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 03:25 AM
From the coyote sign I've seen down here in the last few days Robert could have easily taken the 1000 if he had chosen to do so. The coyotes are here and he without doubt has the ability!!!!!
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 04:41 AM
Where can I sign up for his "Coyote" school which is probably in the planning stages.
Best bet is to see if he has time for on the line instruction. Quite a few have ridden along on it this year. All his contact info is on the top of the page at:
https://onemansquestforathousandcoyotes.blogspot.com/?m=1Otherwise find him at the National FTA convention. He is giving demos, tailgating and a number of other things.
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 04:43 AM
Not worth wasting the resource if they're worthless. I don't think he's worried about any title at this point in the game. He's already established this as one of, if not the best, coyote single season catch ever.
Hey, kill a coyote, save a bunch of small game, its not always about fur. He does ADC trapping too, doesn't he? A lot of the ones hes been catching all along. with mange and rubs are worthless- Im sure he knew about those going in...... And Im sorry, by title I meant his GOAL of 1000.
Can't beat mother nature every year. He outlined he wanted to do it for fur, during season, all in footholds.
If we have a coyote market next year, he will skip the 1000 and aim higher I am sure!
Posted By: trapperne
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 04:54 AM
Just got home from buying down there, lots of good coyotes left but first trip I have seen hip damage so starting to go down hill. If not for other obligations he’d have his 1000 by this time next week and still have a lot of good coyotes
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 05:08 AM
He told me If things go well next year as to weather and now that he knows more about the land he's now trapping he should be able to do 1500. In fact he has land owners calling wanting him to trap their land but he just doesn't have time. He also said snares will most likely be used next year.
I asked about other years and his total numbers and he said He just never kept track. But 400 coyotes seasons were pretty common. And he hasn't kept track of doubles and triples on the line.
He only moves the trap out of the catch circle If the set Is to hard to remake.
As to lessons I believe he only does on the line lessons. He did say he would be In New Mexico some time In late March or April doing ADC coyote work. So if your from that area you may want to give him a shout. I talked to his last student and he was very impressed with Robert.
Posted By: Moreland
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 12:57 PM
Nothing wrong at all of not reaching a huge goal when you gave it your all plus some more, 900 wow, outstanding Robert, you have done it in my book,what work ethic
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 06:23 PM
Robert has 8 in the truck and as I was talking to him he pulled up on another one so It sounds like he has 9. He has about 50 sets to check and Is pulling as he goes.
He's telling me that he may have stayed to long some of these coyotes he's caught today aren't worth skinning.
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 06:35 PM
He done today or tomorrow?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 06:38 PM
Will be done on Wed.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 10:45 PM
Update 13 coyotes and one cat.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 10:50 PM
Sounds like 921
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 11:24 PM
Hmm said 908 yesterday so tells me 921 with today’s 13 regardless insane! And he has two days left to pad it
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/03/20 11:52 PM
Its none of my business but theres obviously some big expenses involved .. i know a guy that Made 70000 $ from trapping back in 2012 but he had 15000$ in fuel . Not taking anything away from this work horse just a comment lol thats in Canadian dollars mind you
Posted By: 1lessdog
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 12:54 AM
900 up to date caught the 900 th coyote In a tricked out #4 victor. The trap Is back In action but Is been marked to be auctioned off.
Where is the Trap going to be auctioned off at?
Posted By: JTfromWV
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 01:24 AM
He would have hit 1100 if he didn't have to keep answering the phone when you guys call.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 01:25 AM
900 up to date caught the 900 th coyote In a tricked out #4 victor. The trap Is back In action but Is been marked to be auctioned off.
Where is the Trap going to be auctioned off at?
2020 Fur Takers of America
Rendezvous
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 01:26 AM
Its none of my business but theres obviously some big expenses involved .. i know a guy that Made 70000 $ from trapping back in 2012 but he had 15000$ in fuel . Not taking anything away from this work horse just a comment lol thats in Canadian dollars mind you
Gas is a big expense. When I was in Kansas with Robert is was about $2.20 per gallon.
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 01:31 AM
I imagine he is burning at least a half tank to a tank daily ? Even with the diesel truck still lots of fuel
Posted By: bblwi
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 01:43 AM
To take 60-90 days out of his potential ADC work areas to try for an incredible goal, that money was not the major factor in Robert's thought process. Rewards often come later.
Bryce
Posted By: NE Wildlife
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 01:43 AM
Rolee, if he grossed 70000 and had 15000 in expenses that is a great margin. I would be tickled pink.
Those are simply astonishing numbers. Great job Robert
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 01:57 AM
He would have hit 1100 if he didn't have to keep answering the phone when you guys call.
That post is almost as good as getting the numbers! I busted out laughing after reading that!!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 02:18 AM
It's the other way around he normally calls me 3 times a day.LOL
Posted By: Sliprig
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 03:26 PM
At 926 and pulling the line
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 03:36 PM
Only 74 more to go.
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 03:37 PM
It's the other way around he normally calls me 3 times a day.LOL
It helps to keep a guy awake.
Rolee, if he grossed 70000 and had 15000 in expenses that is a great margin. I would be tickled pink.
Those are simply astonishing numbers. Great job Robert
Gas wouldn't be the only expense, not even close.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 04:14 PM
I'll tell Robert next time we talk to be sure and call you when he wakes up in the morning, Gary!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 04:27 PM
Go ahead Lee I'm probably In the bathroom at about that time .LOL
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 07:21 PM
Go ahead Lee I'm probably In the bathroom at about that time .LOL
Geezers can't sleep? I know the answer to that. lol
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 07:56 PM
No just have to pee all the time LOL
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 08:33 PM
Traps are all pulled and Robert ended up with 6 today. I told me what the final count was but I forgot already. LOL
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 08:51 PM
He going to reset before the season is over?
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 08:51 PM
Should be 68 to go.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 08:58 PM
900 up to date caught the 900 th coyote In a tricked out #4 victor. The trap Is back In action but Is been marked to be auctioned off.
Where is the Trap going to be auctioned off at?
Thats Awesome !!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 09:14 PM
921/1000 (As of February 3, 2020)
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 09:20 PM
921/1000 (As of February 3, 2020)
There ain't no Barn big enough to display all that fur
Gonna have to find a Walmart or sumthin
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 09:38 PM
#927 & the traps are pulled. This trap is also reserved for the auction. It is a Duke #3. I think this one is past prime.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/8QIdSsd.jpg)
Posted By: the Blak Spot
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 09:56 PM
Hats off! Well done!!
Posted By: ottertrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 11:11 PM
Incredible! Bummer it’s over but understandably so no point catching to catch when they look like that. Looking forward to next years run at it
Posted By: PA.Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 11:49 PM
Absolutely outstanding job. Enjoyed following the journey
Posted By: ratbrain
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/04/20 11:52 PM
BRAVO!!!!!! Robert! Tremendous accomplishment brother!!!!!!!
Posted By: River Birch
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 12:03 AM
Thanks for a great thread! Outstanding job!
Posted By: Rolee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 01:32 AM
Well done sir ! Thanks to those wh kept up in the know!!
Posted By: randy r
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 01:34 AM
Sure will miss this thread.Will Robert be at the nta national?
Posted By: MinkGuy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 01:36 AM
I'm going to start the pre auction bidding on that trap at $100.
Posted By: Mike Kelly
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 01:42 AM
Sure will miss this thread.Will Robert be at the nta national?
No would be my educated guess.
Posted By: jzahntrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 01:46 AM
What a ride thanks Robert for including us all hats off to you
Posted By: Wild_Idaho
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 01:47 AM
Wow! What an accomplishment. I have the utmost respect for the grit, determination and skill it took to pull off 927 coyotes in a fur season.
Posted By: Bear Tracker
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 01:58 AM
Unbelievable, simply an unreal level of commitment and tenacity! Well done Robert
Posted By: slydogx
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 02:02 AM
Well done! What an accomplishment!
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 02:05 AM
Unbelievable!
I look forward to checking this thread every day, gonna be sorry to see it end. Great job sir. Legend status achieved...
Posted By: Flint Hill fur
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 02:21 AM
Guy is a machine!! Well done
Posted By: trapperjdb
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 02:31 AM
Well done Robert. I too enjoyed this thread and also thank you “The Beav” and ebsurveyor for all your updates. I would auction off coyote #927 for a wall hanger, just kidding.
Posted By: rawcalls
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 02:44 AM
I decided to come out of the dark ages a get a drill and auger. Robert is putting his to the test. What drill and auger is he using ? Also is he using the same he started with
I think Robert uses the same drill as this one. He modifies his augers so that they hold up for many many holes.
Anyone know what exact bit he is using for his pilot holes for earth anchors?
Posted By: trapper234
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 03:25 AM
Awesome thread! Lets do this next season.
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 04:12 AM
I have a collection of well know trappers traps. Would love to add one of his to my collection. Great job and great post
Posted By: bblwi
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 04:25 AM
Robert has done trapping for fur a great boost for sure. His work ethic along with knowledge shows what can be accomplished when committed. The other thing I learned reading this thread is the high percentage of coyotes that are harvested that are in very poor condition fur wise.
Bryce
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 04:29 AM
Anyone know what exact bit he is using for his pilot holes for earth anchors?
The photo shows my setup. When I was with Robert in Kansas he did not drill or need pilot holes.
Posted By: rod-dog
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 04:33 AM
eb.....from here the bit looks like a 3/4" carbide tipped masonary bit....am i close..?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 05:23 AM
eb.....from here the bit looks like a 3/4" carbide tipped masonary bit....am i close..?
Yep, that is what I use/need for the shale roads I trap in Northern Maine. Got it at Lowes.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/eAxrMIm.jpg)
Posted By: rod-dog
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 05:37 AM
Thanks.....Easy to understand, plenty of shale roads in the mines around me....
Posted By: GotFur3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 10:53 AM
Congrats on an amazing accomplishment!
great job , thanks for sharing
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 11:50 AM
Thanks for sharing all of this Beav. What a run!
Posted By: Lance Squires
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 02:08 PM
Congrats Robert and many thanks to Beav and EB for taking us with on the journey. Will miss this for sure.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 02:18 PM
Robert will be heading home then on to MS to do some beaver work and some hog work then It's off to NM to do some ADC coyote work. In between that time he has to put up all those coyotes to get them ready for sale. I just don't know how that man can accomplish all that.
But maybe I can keep this going as he moves on from the coyote Quest to other things.
He told me he could flesh and board 25 coyotes a day. Out of the 927 he caught I'm not sure how many are going home.
Posted By: shortliner16
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 03:25 PM
Would be interesting to know how many are going to sale vs caught. Luckily my area doesn't have much mange at all, interesting to see different areas and their percentages. We also don't have a very dense coyote population.
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 03:40 PM
Great job and hats off to Robert for an incredible quest. He hammered them. I hope he has the personal satisfaction that there are a lot of folks new and old that have great respect for what he has accomplished. Not to mention taking us all along.
Posted By: billy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 04:20 PM
I will tip my hat to Robert also,great trapping and thanks you guys for taking us along.
Posted By: Tommie
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 04:34 PM
I really enjoyed following this thread. Great job and looking forward to seeing more of this as he continues on to beaver .
Posted By: AntiGov
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 05:32 PM
Congrats Robert and many thanks to Beav and EB for taking us with on the journey. Will miss this for sure.
X2
Posted By: yoteguts
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 06:32 PM
X3
Posted By: Golf ball
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 07:21 PM
I had not met Robert before last year at Lee’s FTA booth, won’t get into it here but I would say the man has a sense of humor off the line.
Posted By: 1lessdog
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 10:07 PM
Robert may not have got 1000 he was shooting for. But deep down everyone knew 1000 would be hard to do, but we all still hoped he would get them. Next year we will be watching for the quest to begin. I was like a kid in the candy store wondering how many he got that day.
Way to go Robert.
Plus only 20 more post and it 1000 post.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 10:11 PM
Robert may not have got 1000 he was shooting for. But deep down everyone knew 1000 would be hard to do, but we all still hoped he would get them. Next year we will be watching for the quest to begin. I was like a kid in the candy store wondering how many he got that day.
Way to go Robert.
Plus only 20 more post and it 1000 post.
What
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 10:11 PM
Robert may not have got 1000 he was shooting for. But deep down everyone knew 1000 would be hard to do, but we all still hoped he would get them. Next year we will be watching for the quest to begin. I was like a kid in the candy store wondering how many he got that day.
Way to go Robert.
Plus only 20 more post and it 1000 post.
did
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 10:11 PM
Robert may not have got 1000 he was shooting for. But deep down everyone knew 1000 would be hard to do, but we all still hoped he would get them. Next year we will be watching for the quest to begin. I was like a kid in the candy store wondering how many he got that day.
Way to go Robert.
Plus only 20 more post and it 1000 post.
you
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 10:12 PM
Robert may not have got 1000 he was shooting for. But deep down everyone knew 1000 would be hard to do, but we all still hoped he would get them. Next year we will be watching for the quest to begin. I was like a kid in the candy store wondering how many he got that day.
Way to go Robert.
Plus only 20 more post and it 1000 post.
say?
Posted By: FairbanksLS
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 10:26 PM
Robert did a great job. While he didn't reach his goal this year he has already announced a higher goal for next year. There is a lesson there far greater than the set he makes or the attractors he uses.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 10:27 PM
But maybe I can keep this going as he moves on from the coyote Quest to other things.
It wouldn't bother me of you kept it going.
Posted By: mike mason
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 10:55 PM
Great idea,do the beaver and hog quest.I think everyone enjoyed the ride and thank you Robert for the hard work and determination. Bev and EB helped with the communications.
Posted By: Ranger109
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 11:02 PM
What was his final average catch per day?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 11:19 PM
Robert Quest #1 took well over 1000 predators when you add up all the extra stuff.
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Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 11:22 PM
Does Robert have a nickname?
If not I’m designating one...Parvo!
That man kills more dogs than Parvo does so Parvo it is!
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 11:30 PM
Nick name? I call him the "COON PIMP" LOL
Robert said he was going to work up a end of the line paper as soon as he has some time and have someone post It on Tman. Which may never happen. LOL
Posted By: Boco
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 11:32 PM
Is he banned from here like the other Bob?
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/05/20 11:34 PM
Not that I know of.
Posted By: Golf ball
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/06/20 12:58 AM
Lol , I don’t think he has time to be on here !
Posted By: Steven 49er
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/06/20 01:59 AM
You don't know much do you. Robert is banned from here.
It's always fun to follow along on Roberts hog control endeavors as well. The man stacks up the pigs.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/06/20 02:27 AM
Posted By: TurkeyTime
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/06/20 03:47 AM
Good line/post to follow.
Posted By: Wright Brothers
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/06/20 04:09 AM
Beav, keep it going??
There's enough in here to keep us netters chewing til next season, example.
Did someone say Duke?
Thanks everyone.
Posted By: TurkeyTime
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/06/20 04:12 AM
Here's your 1000 post.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/06/20 05:24 AM
Beav, keep it going??
There's enough in here to keep us netters chewing til next season, example.
Did someone say Duke?
Thanks everyone.
Duke!!!!
Now ya did it!
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/06/20 07:36 AM
Naw Duke aren't no good
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Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/06/20 02:07 PM
I talked to Robert and he wasn't to interested In giving a running dialog or doing the blog on his hog and beaver trapping In MS. So Is guess we will just have to wait till next Oct.
But he did say he would be back In Kansas In May to do some ADC coyotes work on some large hunting less. When he told me what they were willing to pay for his services blew me away.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/09/20 06:35 PM
Posting this for Robert:
I want to thank all of you for following along on this Quest. Hopefully you were able to learn some small bit of beneficial trapping information. If not, well hopefully you were at least entertained.
Considering the weather in North Dakota, then having my trapline aerial gunned and destroyed in Nebraska 12 days into the trapping season by Wildlife Services I am happy with how it finished.
I could have kept trapping another 4-6 days and caught the other 73 coyotes to reach the 1,000 mark. The coyotes had started to break and with the fur deteriorating it was time to quit. My passion is,Wildlife Management / Conservation. Conservation means wise use, these coyotes are a resource and should be treated and managed as such.
There were mistakes made in this endeavor with logistics, planning and efficiency. These mistakes were learned from! The educational benefits of pursuing this Quest were tremendous for me. My learning curve the last few years had stagnated and I was only learning the little things. Now I believe i am ready to take it to the next level and have alot better understanding of what my true potential is.
In the 1930s Pud Long reportedly skinned 1200 coyotes during one fiscal year. No one knows exactly how long that time frame actually was. Pud didn't have the benefit of the modern traps we use now. He also didn't have to deal with opening and closing hundreds of gates every day and just as many different landowners. Add in complying with the modern trapping regulations we have today I consider it a level playing field / fair comparison / challenge. This is what I am shooting for while I am young enough and physically able. My goal is to be the best I can possibly be. I'm not there yet!
If you enjoyed following along on this Quest or benefitted from it please join and support the FTA. Support the organization defending your rights as trapper's managing this renewable resource .
Robert Waddell
Posted By: MB Coonguy
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/09/20 07:16 PM
Thank you Robert for the fantastic ride! And what a ride it was-looking forward to next year!
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/09/20 10:24 PM
Posting this for Robert:
I want to thank all of you for following along on this Quest. Hopefully you were able to learn some small bit of beneficial trapping information. If not, well hopefully you were at least entertained.
Considering the weather in North Dakota, then having my trapline aerial gunned and destroyed in Nebraska 12 days into the trapping season by Wildlife Services I am happy with how it finished.
I could have kept trapping another 4-6 days and caught the other 73 coyotes to reach the 1,000 mark. The coyotes had started to break and with the fur deteriorating it was time to quit. My passion is,Wildlife Management / Conservation. Conservation means wise use, these coyotes are a resource and should be treated and managed as such.
There were mistakes made in this endeavor with logistics, planning and efficiency. These mistakes were learned from! The educational benefits of pursuing this Quest were tremendous for me. My learning curve the last few years had stagnated and I was only learning the little things. Now I believe i am ready to take it to the next level and have alot better understanding of what my true potential is.
In the 1930s Pud Long reportedly skinned 1200 coyotes during one fiscal year. No one knows exactly how long that time frame actually was. Pud didn't have the benefit of the modern traps we use now. He also didn't have to deal with opening and closing hundreds of gates every day and just as many different landowners. Add in complying with the modern trapping regulations we have today I consider it a level playing field / fair comparison / challenge. This is what I am shooting for while I am young enough and physically able. My goal is to be the best I can possibly be. I'm not there yet!
If you enjoyed following along on this Quest or benefitted from it please join and support the FTA. Support the organization defending your rights as trapper's managing this renewable resource .
Robert Waddell
An interesting article about PUD. Click on the article to read/ in large it
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=218725.0Great job by the both of you!!!
Posted By: Artrapper16
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/09/20 11:45 PM
Didn't someone say he was also going to run snares next year on his quest.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/09/20 11:51 PM
I talked to Robert and he wasn't to interested In giving a running dialog or doing the blog on his hog and beaver trapping In MS. So Is guess we will just have to wait till next Oct.
But he did say he would be back In Kansas In May to do some ADC coyotes work on some large hunting less. When he told me what they were willing to pay for his services blew me away.
Awesome!!! And thanks Beav!
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/12/20 10:12 PM
Robert is getting all kinds of emails and text messages asking what he thinks. He’s more interested in everybody’s thoughts and observations... What should he have done differently? What have you learned from all of this? He would like to see this turned into an educational discussion... I guess me, the Beav, and ebsurveyor will answer for him as best we can...
Posted By: FairbanksLS
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/12/20 10:19 PM
What was his overall catch percentage?
What I learned was how unnecessary lure is at a set.
Posted By: Matt28
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/12/20 10:37 PM
I would like to know how many coyotes did he end up skinning?
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/12/20 11:24 PM
Just read that article about Pud Long, and when I finished, I looked at the date it was written. I about crapped, it was written the very day I was born, Jan 26, 1947! That got my attention!
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/12/20 11:34 PM
I have a few questions that may have already been answered. First I learned that natural bait is all that's needed. Second good traps of any brand will get it done. I would be interested to know about pull outs and snapped dug up traps and what his thoughts and causes were. If I'm understanding it correctly remaking with the same trap in the catch circle produced normal catch rates. Good to know. Is there anything about his dirt hole that he thinks make it more attractive to the prey? Does he use pan covers and what are they or does he think it matters? How does he bed and cover/blend traps? Does he offset at the dirt hole if so is there something that seems to be preferred? What was his experience with how most coyotes approached the set? In short just asking for all his "secret squirrel" stuff. Actually not all his secrets but just what he would like to share.
Posted By: forestman3
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/12/20 11:35 PM
What was his overall catch percentage?
What I learned was how unnecessary lure is at a set.
I don`t use much lure anymore but I use a lot of apple road bait and I don`t plan on stopping that anytime soon.I also use coyote urine from BW.So atleast I`m doing half of it right.lol
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/12/20 11:42 PM
Just read that article about Pud Long, and when I finished, I looked at the date it was written. I about crapped, it was written the very day I was born, Jan 26, 1947! That got my attention!
Lol see you are younger than you thought lol
Posted By: yoteguts
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/12/20 11:48 PM
Thank you Robert for sharing this experience and being willing to help fellow trappers out. You da man!!!
Posted By: Tommie
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/12/20 11:51 PM
I picked up that majority of people put to much thought in trying to catch coyotes. If you stick with the Basics and set on sign , use a good bait , good equipment and a good quality urine you should catch coyotes. My question is do you think lure will draw a lot of non target animals like raccoons , opossum and skunks. I was also wondering out of all the coyotes he caught how many was worth putting up? Thanks again for letting us follow you around on this adventure. I’m looking forward for next years quest.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 12:03 AM
He is guesstimating that he has 650-700 coyotes to put up...
Most non-targets are eliminated by cranking the pan tension up a little bit..
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 12:05 AM
What was his overall catch percentage?
What I learned was how unnecessary lure is at a set.
I don`t use much lure anymore but I use a lot of apple road bait and I don`t plan on stopping that anytime soon.I also use coyote urine from BW.So atleast I`m doing half of it right.lol
You are definitely on the right track...
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 12:59 AM
All that map tells me is you drove right by my place and didnt stop to say hi....Lol
Posted By: FairbanksLS
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 01:02 AM
At what point does adding ingredients to your bait turn it into a food based lure?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 01:49 AM
All that map tells me is you drove right by my place and didnt stop to say hi....Lol
You forgot to invite me over. I did stop to see Mr. Lee.
Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 02:23 AM
Enjoyed our visit too, Butch. Come back anytime your coming through!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 02:29 AM
Enjoyed our visit too, Butch. Come back anytime your coming through!
Thanks
Posted By: trapfurfun
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 02:48 AM
I would like to know how Many miles he traveled a day on his line and how far apart sets were made. Does he make it a point to make sets every half mile 2 miles?
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 03:19 AM
I would like to know how Many miles he traveled a day on his line and how far apart sets were made. Does he make it a point to make sets every half mile 2 miles?
If you look at my Screen shot #2 on the previous page of this thread you can see Robert's entire trapline and the 34 stops where he set traps. Robert set traps where he had permission and where he saw sign. Look at the "T*" places and you can see he had no set distances between stops/sets. I did miss a few stops for various reasons. I probably missed less than 6 stops so figure he made 40 stops to set traps. Some stops had as many as 10 sets. All stops had at least two sets. So my rough guess is he had at least 150+ traps out on 10 Jan. The route we drove that day was 93.5 miles long.
Posted By: 9wire
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 03:26 AM
That’s what I’m talking about eb... He is looking for suggestions from you guys to better his catch... Let’s hear some more!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/13/20 08:01 PM
For you numbers guys, Robert shared some information this morning. During the last 66 days of Robert Quest #1 he killed 777 head. This was Dec 1 to Feb 4 and includes a six day Christmas Break. So 777 head for the last 60 trapping days. That is 12.95 (call it 13) head per day for December and January. Not bad averaging 13 coyotes a day for the last two months of the season which typically has the worst weather and a population that has already been worked for a month or so.
Posted By: coop
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/14/20 01:21 AM
Would a gob of LDC or skunk tincture on a fence post help? It wouldn't take but a few seconds, 1 gob would cover all the traps in a gang set situation, it would help if the wind isn't perfect or is shifting... I just use 1" pieces of dollar store sponge preloaded with skunk/peanut oil... lot of times I just flick one out on the ground close to my sets...
Posted By: Yes sir
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/14/20 01:34 AM
I'm no long liner and I know when your on the road space is a premium but I kind of wondered if a four wheeler wouldn't have help him especially in rough weather
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/14/20 04:13 AM
Any updates? Pictures? This is by far the best post on Trapperman to date.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/29/20 09:04 PM
I need some information. I rode with Robert for a few days in January. I gleaned that I need to add a few things to my coyote killing inventory. As ahown below Robert wears some Carhartt stuff. I've been wearing a Woolrich vest and plan to get a Carhartt vest before next fall. I do have a Carhartt jacket similar to the one Robert wears. That is my problem his jacket is green and mine is red. Do I need to go green?
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Posted By: Nittany Lion
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/29/20 10:29 PM
If you want to catch 1,000 coyotes you need to go green.
Posted By: 20scout
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/29/20 11:30 PM
Yes, any other color and you will fall far short of 1000.
Posted By: Artrapper16
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/29/20 11:32 PM
Yep only if you want 1000
Posted By: red mt
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/29/20 11:42 PM
I need some information. I rode with Robert for a few days in January. I gleaned that I need to add a few things to my coyote killing inventory. As ahown below Robert wears some Carhartt stuff. I've been wearing a Woolrich vest and plan to get a Carhartt vest before next fall. I do have a Carhartt jacket similar to the one Robert wears. That is my problem his jacket is green and mine is red. Do I need to go green?
Green is my favorite color also it might be a red head thing .
But then again you might be on to something if you are superstitions .
Posted By: Nessmuck
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 02/29/20 11:53 PM
Just read that article about Pud Long, and when I finished, I looked at the date it was written. I about crapped, it was written the very day I was born, Jan 26, 1947! That got my attention!
Pud Long.....are you serious ...LMAO....his parents must have been quite the characters !!!
Posted By: mad_mike
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/01/20 12:01 AM
This thread has been one of my favorites to follow. Highly entertaining and a testament to hard work.
Green is my favorite color also.
Posted By: GROUSEWIT
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/01/20 12:09 AM
Darn mine's blue. Might be good for 1001??
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/01/20 12:29 AM
Just read that article about Pud Long, and when I finished, I looked at the date it was written. I about crapped, it was written the very day I was born, Jan 26, 1947! That got my attention!
Pud Long.....are you serious ...LMAO....his parents must have been quite the characters !!!
His given name was Robert Long, no joke. BTW, just got home from Tractor Supply and they have already put their coats & vests into storage for the summer.
Posted By: CT Trapperman
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/01/20 01:53 PM
Well I have a black one and I didnt catch 1000 ... just sayin
Posted By: 20scout
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/01/20 05:33 PM
Well I have a black one and I didnt catch 1000 ... just sayin
The believe the black ones are rated for under 100, green is for over 900.
Posted By: Furvor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/01/20 07:18 PM
Wear green and red. MATA. Make America Trap Again. Robert for President.
Posted By: Bob Jameson
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/01/20 07:20 PM
The zippered Vest and jacket sure help to regulate your body temperature as needed when you are pushing hard even in the cold temps. Helps to keeps your under shirt dry and allow your body to perspire and evaporate more easily. Take one off or both as weather dictates. You learn to regulate your comfort over time as to what works best for you.
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/02/20 05:02 PM
I'm really a layers guy and never use a coat even at 20 below. I just add more layers as needed and I like wool. My outer jacket is a gortext type shell that stops the rain & wind. The photo below was from a few year back & I was OK after chasing the dogs for three or four hours at 20+ below. No wind that day and chasing dogs did not require the gortext shell.
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Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/02/20 05:22 PM
Great pic of you and the pooches, Butch! That a Maine cat?
Posted By: Wanna Be
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/02/20 05:43 PM
That’s a thick kitty!!
Posted By: ebsurveyor
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/02/20 05:53 PM
Great pic of you and the pooches, Butch! That a Maine cat?
Thanks, killed in Maine a few days before Christmas six years ago. Poor dogs were cold and ready to get it the truck.
Posted By: MINK I LOVE
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 03/02/20 07:03 PM
Now that is a Cool Picture of you all!
Posted By: coloradocat
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 04/17/20 12:20 AM
ttt
Posted By: walleyed
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 04/17/20 12:48 AM
Has Robert Waddell sold/marketed his 1,000 Coyote Catch yet this Spring?
w
Posted By: Artrapper16
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 04/17/20 01:09 AM
So glad this thread was brought back to the top
Posted By: Pawnee
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 04/17/20 01:12 AM
No. I talked to him the other day and he was working. He said coyotes are on the back burner
Posted By: TurkeyTime
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 08/12/20 02:30 AM
Anyone know if he is still going to try it again this season?
Posted By: Bearsfan871
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 09/05/20 01:17 PM
do you know where a guy could get urine from one legged jonny
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 09/05/20 02:52 PM
PM sent.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 09/05/20 02:55 PM
Anyone know if he is still going to try it again this season?
He still has 400 coyotes to put up . And at this time he has no market so I'm betting he won't make the attempt this season.
Posted By: Northof50
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 09/05/20 08:06 PM
Anyone know if he is still going to try it again this season?
He has a game plan, once the FHA is done and a level price for coyotes has been established.
Is going to block all calls from Wisc so he can concentrate in get traps set and checked.
Only 6 weeks to go time.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 09/05/20 08:56 PM
I might just have to do a ride along with Robert this year.
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 09/10/20 11:41 AM
How many did he end up catching?
Posted By: Michael Lippold
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 09/10/20 11:49 AM
If I remember right it was 927
Posted By: GROUSEWIT
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 09/10/20 11:57 AM
If I remember right it was 927
ANd he donated that trap to b auctioned off!
Thanks Robert
Posted By: Michael Lippold
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 09/10/20 12:15 PM
I saw that, will be interesting to see what it brings. I think it also stated that trap would have been used in at least 2 of his wins at the coyote trapping Competition
Posted By: andrews1958
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 11/09/20 11:55 PM
It is that time of the year again. Will Robert make 1,000 coyotes this year?
watching
Posted By: Hydropillar
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 11/10/20 12:16 AM
isnt there a guy from western saskatchewan that did over 1000 ...mostly snared... not sure on how log check law is
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes - 11/10/20 12:36 AM
Awesome picture
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