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In 1835, the first white women made their West to a rendezvous. They were the wives of two missionaries, going to set up in the Columbia River country.
Narcissa Whitman and Mrs. Spalding were the first white women the Indians had seen, and the first in a long time for many of the Mountaineers.

From Osborne Russell:
On the 1st of July Mr. Wyeth arrived from the
mouth of the Columbia on his way to the U S with a small party of men 3d The outfit arrived
from St. Louis consisting of 40 men having 20 horse carts drawn by mules and loaded with
supplies for the ensueing year They were accompanied by Dr Marcus Whitman and lady Mr H H
Spaulding and lady and Mr. W H Gray Presbyterian missionaries on their way to the Columbia to
establish a mission among the Indians in that quarter. The two ladies were gazed upon with
wonder and astonishment by the rude Savages they being the first white women ever seen by
these Indians and the first that had ever penetrated into these wild and rocky regions.


From Joe Meek:
But it was towards the two missionary ladies, Mrs. Whitman and Mrs. Spalding, that the chief
interest was directed; an interest that was founded in the Indian mind upon wonder, admiration,
and awe; and in the minds of the trappers upon the powerful recollections awakened by seeing in
their midst two refined Christian women, with the complexion and dress of their own mothers
and sisters. United to this startling effect of memory, was respect for the religious devotion which
had inspired them to undertake the long and dangerous journey to the Rocky Mountains, and
also a sentiment of pity for what they knew only too well yet remained to be encountered by those
delicate women in the prosecution of their duty.
Mrs. Whitman, who was in fine health, rode the greater part of the journey on horseback. She
was a large, stately, fair-skinned woman, with blue eyes and light auburn, almost golden hair.
Her manners were at once dignified and gracious. She was, both by nature and education a lady;
and had a lady’s appreciation of all that was courteous and refined; yet not without an element of
romance and heroism in her disposition strong enough to have impelled her to undertake a missionary’s
life in the wilderness.
Mrs. Spalding was a different type of woman. Talented and refined in her nature, she was less
pleasing in exterior, and less attached to that which was superficially pleasing in others. But an
indifference to outside appearances was in her case only a sign of her absorption in the work she
had taken in hand. She possessed the true missionary spirit, and the talent to make it useful in
an eminent degree; never thinking of herself, or the impression she made upon others; yet withal
very firm and capable of command. Her health, which was always rather delicate, had suffered
much from the fatigue of the journey, and the constant diet of fresh meat, and meat only, so that
she was compelled at last to abandon horseback exercise, and to keep almost entirely to the light
wagon of the missionaries.
As might be expected, the trappers turned from the contemplation of the pale, dark-haired
occupant of the wagon, with all her humility and gentleness, to observe and admire the more
striking figure, and more affably attractive manners of Mrs. Whitman. Meek, who never lost an
opportunity to see and be seen, was seen riding alongside Mrs. Whitman, answering her curious
inquiries, and entertaining her with stories of Blackfeet battles, and encounters with grizzly bears.
Poor lady! could she have looked into the future about which she was then so curious, she would
have turned back appalled, and have fled with frantic fear to the home of her grieving parents.
How could she then behold in the gay and boastful mountaineer, whose peculiarities of dress and
speech so much diverted her, the very messenger who was to bear to the home of her girlhood the
sickening tale of her bloody sacrifice to savage superstition and revenge? Yet so had fate decreed
it.


Also from Meek:
On the contrary, the leaders of the American Fur Company, Captain Wyeth and Captain Stuart,
paid Mrs. Whitman the most marked and courteous attentions. She shone the bright particular
star of that Rocky Mountain encampment, softening the hearts and the manners of all who
came within her womanly influence. Not a gentleman among them but felt her silent command
upon him to be his better self while she remained in his vicinity; not a trapper or camp-keeper
but respected the presence of womanhood and piety. But while the leaders paid court to her, the
bashful trappers contented themselves with promenading before her tent. Should they succeed in
catching her eye, they never failed to touch their beaver skin caps in their most studiously graceful
manner, though that should prove so dubious as to bring a mischievous smile to the blue eyes
of the observant lady.
But our friend Joe Meek did not belong by nature to the bashful brigade. He was not content with
disporting himself in his best trapper’s toggery in front of a lady’s tent. He became a not infrequent
visitor, and amused Mrs. Whitman with the best of his mountain adventures, related in his
soft, slow, yet smooth and firm utterance, and with many a merry twinkle of his mirthful dark
eyes. In more serious moments he spoke to her of the future, and of his determination, sometime,
to “settle down.” When she inquired if he had fixed upon any spot which in his imagination he
could regard as “home “ he replied that he could not content himself to return to civilized life, but
thought that when he gave up “bar fighting and Injun fighting” he should go down to the Walla
met valley and see what sort of life he could make of it there. How he lived up to this determination
will be seen hereafter.


Indian Women, by Alfred Jacob Miller
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Trapper Talk
12 hours ago
So I fired up the grill and did a pizza and a peach crisp to help cut down on heating up the house.
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Trapping Only
12 hours ago
Have any of you used this style of floating colony trap. I found them on YouTube and made a 7” and a 6” today. They have 12” deep tanks below water and a corrugated plastic door that will float up to cover the opening between the two sections. And a small hinged door in the lower section remove caught rats.

There’s a small lake a few miles away. I will run down there this week to see how they float.

I’ve used lots of floats for foot traps but haven’t done much with colony traps and never have used floating colony traps.

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Trap Shed
Yesterday at 04:09 PM
Looking for a 1/2 gallon or more. Let me know what you have and price.
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Trap Shed
Yesterday at 02:08 AM
I have 18 1.5 coilspring ( montgomery& BMI)and 10 110 bodygrip traps I would like to trade for trapping hardware( 3/8 quickly links, #2 or #3 straight link chain, Wolfgang anchors, 3/32 ferruls) beaver traps, set making equipment. I will be at the FTA in Macon, MO, and the WTA convention in Antigo.
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Trap Shed
Yesterday at 12:43 AM
The following traps are for sale and described as best as possible. The traps are in fair to good to condition and have been in storage for 15+ years. Shipping cost at expense of the buyer. $64 minimum purchase for shipping. Local pickup can be arranged with no minimum purchase. I will ship with the cheapest option. If interested, send me your zip code and a cell number or email for pics and shipping quote.

18 - Victor Conibear 330s with average good used springs and good triggers. The traps do have some rust from storage however can be cleaned and tuned for the trapline. $16 each or $250 for all
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Trap Shed
Yesterday at 12:33 AM
The following traps are for sale and described as best as possible. Most traps are in good to excellent condition and have been in storage for 15+ years. Shipping cost at expense of the buyer. $50 minimum purchase for shipping. Local pickup can be arranged with no minimum purchase. I will ship with the cheapest option. If interested, send me your zip code and a cell number or email for pics and shipping quote.

Lot A 23 - Victor Conibear 110s, previously speed dipped, ex condition $5 each
Lot B 20 - Victor #1 longspring w/long chains ~2 feet, previously speed dipped $3 each
Lot C 3 - Victor #11 longspring w/long chains ~2 feet, previously speed dipped $15
Lot D 9 - Victor #1 coilspring w/long chains ~3 feet, previously speed dipped $5 each
Lot E 2 - Victor #1 jump, previously speed dipped $6 for both
Lot F 3 - Blake Lamb #1 longspring post pan, two traps have long chains, previously speed dipped $15 for all
Lot G 1 - Blake Lamb #1.5 longspring w/victor pan, 1 - Blake Lamb #2 DLS w/long chain, 1 - Victor #2DLS w/long chain $15 for all
Lot H 7 - Duke #1 longsprings - new with slight surface rust from storage $7 each or $45 for all
Lot I 16 - Northwoods 5x5, strong, previously speed dipped $8 each or $125 for all
Lot J 13 - Northwoods 1.5 coilspring square jaw, one trap has a victor pan, previously speed dipped $5 each or $55 for all
Lot K 13 - Montgomery 1.5 coilspring square jaw step in, previously speed dipped $5 each or $55 for all
Lot L 16 - Montgomery 1.5 coilspring round jaw step in, ex condition, previously speed dipped $6 each or $90 for all
Lot M 17 - Montgomery 1.5 coilspring round jaw step in w/butterfly double stake swivel, ex condition, previously speed dipped $7 each or $100 for all
Lot N 10 - Herters #2 coilspring, 1 - Victor #2 coilspring, 1 - Montgomery #2 coilspring dogless, 1- Montgomery #2 coilspring w/dog $5 each
Lot O 3 - Victor #3 coilspring round jaw, ex condition, previously speed dipped $10 each
Lot P 1 - Herter #3 coilspring, 1 - Montgomery coilspring dogless $8 each or $15 for both
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Trap Shed
07/11/26 11:00 PM
Each lot is $50 each plus shipping

By both lots, I pay shipping

Shipped to lower 48 only

All are in good condition

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Trap Shed
07/11/26 06:32 PM
Looking for a dozen 2 coil Victor #3 Soft Catch in good condition.

Will consider traps that need rubber replaced if price is right.

Let me know what you have.

Thanks

Daniel
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Trapper Talk
07/11/26 04:23 PM
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Trap Shed
07/11/26 02:58 PM
In search of good #11’s no brand preference.
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Trapper Talk
07/11/26 02:19 PM
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Trap Shed
07/11/26 05:30 AM
Looking for 155-size conibears in good shape. I have a lot of misc traps to trade, ranging from Duke 550s, 1.5s, dogproofs, and a lot of other miscellaneous trapping supplies and traps. Looking to do it somewhat locally, or I'm willing to meet at the MN convention in Little Falls, MN.
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Lure and Bait Formulator's forum
07/11/26 03:54 AM
Ok guys I need help. I'm having issues with culturing eggs. The first time I did a small batch in a spaghetti jar and it turned out great. I filled jar about 2/3 full, shook it up good, and put in my garage between 55 and 75 degrees. Id shake it about once a week and after about 3 weeks it became a whitish, creamy, custard like, sweat smelling lure base. I added sodium benzoate and added banana oil and have a really nice fox/ skunk lure.
Jump ahead today and I have been unable to replicate. I have had probably 10 batches go bad on me. They start out great and then for some reason at about week two they have turned rancid. I have researched here and the archives and it seems like most info is for large batch.
I haved moved jars inside at a more stable temperature. I have tried not shaking as much. Shaking more. Venting jars. Not venting jars, tried different types of jars. What the heck am I doing wrong? I just want enough for personal use. Any thoughts or ideas?
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Trap Shed
07/10/26 09:19 PM
This is the Government model of the Herter's #4 Coil Spring trap.
The pan reads Size 4--US Government. The bottom reads H75--Japan
The trap is like new. The pan reads 100% with some minor pitting.
A nice tough to find government trap. The chain attachment and swivels makes this
a unique trap.
Send me your email address for pictures.
Price is $375 shipped in the US

Louie Krumwiede
PO Box 3
Buckley, Il 60918
Phone--217-781-8778
Email--krumui5@gmail.com
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Trap Shed
07/10/26 02:36 PM
For Sale:
REMINGTON "MUSKRAT" BULLET KNIFE POSTER -- Issued 1988.
Still in the original mailing tube. Never framed. Approximately 20" x 30" size. Excellent condition. Great art work. A dandy item for your trapping memorabilia collection.
$68.00 postage paid in USA.
Personal check or money order.

Postal insurance ($2.95) if wanted, is the responsibility of the buyer.

Please message me if you would like to purchase this remarkable poster. Thank you!
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Trap Shed
07/10/26 11:54 AM
Duke Dog Proof Traps- FS
These are the power coated traps and have little use.
Excellent condition. $140.00 per dozen shipped.
Selling in dozen lots only.
Payment by Money order. PM’s answered in the order received.
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Trap Shed
07/09/26 04:10 PM
Two unopened boxes of
270 cal. Nosler Partitions 160 grain. Total 100 count. TYD $95.

Have hundreds of other calibers and brands. Just pm with needs or wants.

Thanks for looking.
Sarge
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Trap Shed
07/09/26 01:44 AM
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NEW Red Head Camo Pants Never Worn 36x32 and Wrangler Camo Jeans 36 X32 Pants , TRADE for Trap
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Trap Shed
07/08/26 05:07 AM
11/16" x 8 foot long Fiberglass Tree Stakes for sale, all in like new condition, just a little dirty. About 100 available, give or take a few. Was going to use for float trapping but would rather run 3/8".

$500 or will trade for equal value in 3/8" fiberglass stakes 6' or longer. Do have pictures; if interested, PM me. Local pickup only, or I can meet at the Minnesota convention at the end of July.
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Trapper Talk
07/08/26 01:20 AM
Newhouse #3 with a really heavy duty ring. Heavy and thicker than any other Newhouse #3 I have and stamped “PROPERTY OF ORE ST DEPT AGR”
Property of Oregon state department of agriculture I’m assuming
Trying to see if there’s a bunch of them out there or not thanks
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Trap Shed
07/07/26 02:42 AM
Looking for drags pretty much any they offer. Let me know thanks
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Trap Shed
07/07/26 01:30 AM
Hello I am looking to buy some #0 long springs or jump traps trying to setup a young boy to trap gophers let me know what you have Thanks
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Trap Shed
07/07/26 01:11 AM
Hello, I'm in the market for Newhouse traps, curious if anyone on here will have any at the MN convention? Looking for a #44, 3 1/2, 2 1/2 or a 114. Thanks.
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Trapper Talk
07/06/26 12:57 PM
Anyone else going to make the convention this coming weekend? We’ll be set up in the big building with lots of other vendors. Our big attraction is seedless wild black raspberry jelly. We brought 6 cases last year and sold out the first day! We’re bringing 10 cases this year so the late arrivals get a chance. I don’t know if you still put convention announcements at the top but please do if it’s okay! See ya Friday!
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