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Offline frozentoes

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Another newcommer
« on: October 26, 2003, 07:11:18 AM »
Hello all. I found the site and think it is great. After I take my trapping education class this coming weekend, I will be going for coon, possum, and skunk. I have seen a few yotes around as well. Might give them a try. What do you feel I need for a basic beginner set of equipment to start out? The land I will be trapping is hardwoods along with agricultural fields, mainly corn and alfalfa. There is also a small stream going through the property. Also the south end of the property line is the Black River. I am not sure if I will trap by the river because I can get lost in a round room pretty easy. A million questions here. How far apart should sets be? The land is roughly 700 acres. I might also try some state land that is all swamp and river. I am leaning toward using 160's, but undecided on what size of footholds. Also how many traps should a person start with? In November I will be laid off for the winter (construction) :-)  so time is not a factor. But of course money is, LOL. I do not know if I will put up my own fur yet or not this year. We have a local buyer that will buy them in any form. I do like to skin critters though. Is there anybody from this area that would be willing to take a newbie with them for a day or so to teach some basics? That is all I have for now, but I am sure I will be back with a gob more questions. Thank you in advance for your replies. Mike
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Offline dughunt

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« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2003, 08:21:53 AM »
Howdy, I'm new to this game too.But there are a bunch of really knowlegable people on this site! One suggestion...start by getting some insulated boots,that should cure the toe thing. :lol: But seriously,it's a good idea to pick up some books or video tapes on trapping the animals you are targeting.E-BAY is a good place to buy these things.Also,it's agood place for trap shopping.Some of the traps are dyed,waxed and ready to go.Good luck this season,there's a ton of stuff to learn but that's what keeps life interesting!
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Offline RdFx

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« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2003, 08:59:24 AM »
Mike get ahold of Trapper Art at Cornell, Wi.  715 288 6193  Art will know someone in yr area to be a mentor to you.  You set traps where you see sign of the target animal yr after.  Now after you have been trapping for awhile you will instinctively know where to set even though there is no sign.  BUT setting on sign is a plus as you know animal was in that area and will possibly come back... Start out  with a dozen or two of traps and start out slow.  Learn your target animal and the proper trap to use.  Also ask questions like you are and see if you can go along with a mentor trapper plus watch him skin and put up fur properly..  As you gain experience you can get more equipment and expand your  trap line.
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Offline Wackyquacker

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« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2003, 04:08:26 PM »
WELCOME!!  :D  

Well Toes, your the second guy on this forum that has problems with his feet  :-D (the moderator is afflicted).  Now you listen to RdFx (to a point anyhow).  That OLD boy's been around for a handful and a half of DECADES and is full of good advice and help.  Stop short of raiding anyones hen house under his orders and you'll do good.    :wink:  

Glad to have you posting!
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