Hi everybody I am new to trapping, but have been studying and learning more about it every day. I wish to target raccoon and coyotes (if I can get good enough). I have a few older foothold traps, but I plan to make an order from Minnesota trapline products, and order a few very nice mb 550 traps, and some bridger dog proof traps, a long with some set making equipment, and a book, etc. Just was hoping to get some tips before I start. Thanks sincerely, Kyle

Welcome to Tman. Best of luck on your trapline.

Welcome aboard Kyle. You’ll find a wealth of knowledge on here. Collectively these folks pretty much know everything about everything. Some more good resources on YouTube are Coon Creek Outdoors for fur handling, Hoosier Trapper for a good quality and entertaining show about trapping, and Clint Locklear’d Trapping Radio 2.0 podcast is a wealth of info as well.

Best of luck and don’t be afraid to ask questions

Go to a trapper convention/rendezvous if possible, to see demos in person. I don't know if New York has a state convention, but how about this one (pinned to the top of the page)?

Cattaraugus County Rendezvous August 9-11

https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthr...ounty-rendezvous-august-9-11#Post6584631

Howdy Kyle, welcome aboard! I know a lot of Baker's from Bloomingburg in Orange County, are you related to them?

Lots of reading to do in the archives in this site, will help you narrow down your questions so you can be more specific when asking for help.

Welcome to trapperman, Kyle.

Welcome to the world of Trapping. Your life will never be the same! My first and foremost suggestion is to join your local and National Trapping organizations. This is an excellent way to show your support to help fight the antis. When you join your local organization, you may be able to find someone that will help mentor you. Your local organization may send out newsletters etc to help you on your journey. The NTA and FTA provide excellent magazines to not only help with trapping techniques but also keep you up to date on the battles trappers are facing. Enjoy.

Check to see if your local organization has a trapper training school.

Welcome Kyle.

NYS Convention will be held 8/29 to 8/31 2019. Great demos on fur handling and many dealers. Google it and see for yourself regarding the schedule. Wealth of info.
Frankfort NY.

Welcome to Trapperman. Pull up a seat, grab your favorite drink and enjoy. I think you'll find a good amount of knowledge here. As a newer trapper myself, these guys and gals have been a wealth of good knowledge and a lot of laughs.

Welcome!! Read all you can, ask questions!! And remember WE ALL were beginners to trapping once!

I started with connibears for beaver and raccon. Foot trappping took a little learning. Stay near water if possible.

welcome to tman and sounds like u have already made good choices with the bridgers and 550s, good luck

Welcome to Trapperman Kyle!!! Tons of knowledge on here. And many who will help with advice if you ask. Wishing you all the best as you start down a new road.

Kyle Welcome to Trapperman. There is a lot of knowledge on this sight so don't be afraid to ask some questions. Minnesota trapline products is a good choice they are good people and will answer any questions you might have, Good luck this fall!!

One thing to remember is you will never be good enough, you can learn every day year after year. The only constant in trapping is that just when you figure it out something will change.

Welcome. Great place to learn. Good luck

welcome kyle

You found a great site and people here will have your answers if you need them.