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Offline Bogmaster

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« Reply #60 on: March 27, 2005, 05:41:25 AM »
Danny,welcome to Gray beards.Your experience will be appreciated.
 Tom
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« Reply #61 on: March 29, 2005, 07:58:39 AM »
sorry i haven't seen this post sooner

but i'm 25 yrs old, have been trapping/helping trappers since i was about 14 or so, have been at it solo for about 4 yrs.  my favorite animal to trap would have to be beaver, but also target fisher, marten, bobcat.  i have just recently got hooked on coyote hunting, and i live in northern minnesota, blackduck to be exact
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« Reply #62 on: April 01, 2005, 05:29:57 PM »
my favorite critters to catch are fox, mink, rats, coon, fisher, and hopefully BEAVER, I've been trapping on and off for the last 20 years, but got into it pretty serious last year. I'm from the cheese head state, so I have until the end of April to try and catch my first beaver and hopefully a few more. I can't wait. had a pretty good year,my partner and I got 8 coon 5 rats 2 fisher and 1 mink. Now it's time for the flattails, I'll let you know how it goes.
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« Reply #63 on: April 10, 2005, 07:09:27 PM »
hi guys, my name is mike and ive been trapping for about 3 weeks now, so im just gettin into it. ive got partnered up with my cousin who has just started too. so far weve got 6 coons, 8 possums, 3 skunks, 1 bobcat. were just really learning right now, but by fall hope to have gottin some skills down. oh yeah, were from tennessee. keep this forum going guys :D .
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« Reply #64 on: April 11, 2005, 04:16:54 AM »
My names dave and im disabled.I cant trap any more but,i do love the men and women who do.If the antis would mind there own bisness and stay out of ours,then mabey the state of VT.would let us set snairs.I would be able to get rid of a few youtes and fox then.They are hell on the deer and turkeys up here,patridge too.Even snowshoes are haveing a hard time.Anytime i see a set of tracks, theres a youte following them.Im 63 and trapped for over 40yrs.Dont have a favorate,its ALL god.Please keep up the good work,and keep this site open.The young of our land have to learn somewhere,and a site like this is a great place to learn a lot.pan.
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« Reply #65 on: April 11, 2005, 04:28:29 AM »
I cant believe as of now, we onlyhave 64 people sign in.Over 750 people viewed this wounderfull site.Whats the matter?.All it takes is a little time.OK,im done.Just gets to me.pan.
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« Reply #66 on: April 12, 2005, 04:43:59 AM »
Dont laugh folks.My grandmother taught me how to trap.That was over50yrs ago.I really got serious after high school.
I dont trap much anymore as i am disabled.I could set some snares for coyotos and fox,but them dammmm peta babys got there nose in the mess and its not allowed.Them sure take a toll on the deer,turkeys,patridge and even the snowshoe rabbits, are having a hard time.When i see a set of tracks,theres always a yote following them.Ill have to wate till my grandson gets a little older,so i can teach him ,or,his sister.If i dont live long enough,please dont shut this trapping section down,as the young have to have a place to get real, first hand  nolage,from the likes of the men and women on this site.Sorry for the long winded post.pan.
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« Reply #67 on: April 12, 2005, 04:57:07 AM »
@#@#$#@#$#Only 60 sumtin hits and close to 800 views???. common guys and girls,if you want to keep this site goin,get off the lazy butt and start typein.PLEASE!!!.pan.PS.IT IS FOR US.
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« Reply #68 on: April 12, 2005, 05:40:40 PM »
Name:  Rick Headley
Location:  Southeast Ohio
Profession:  Bivocational Minister who also works a s a driving instructor for a local Rehab Center
Age: 36

Trapping Experience:  I trapped for several years as a kid.  I always dreamed of growing up and having the money to buy a lot of traps and catch different kinds of animals.  I took nearly a twenty year vacation from the sport and started back last season.  Although we didn't catch boatloads of animals, I enjoyed the time I spent with my three children getting ready for the season and spending time together afield.  I look forward to more of the same this year if God allows.  I would like to trap some bobcat in the southern states sometime.
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« Reply #69 on: April 13, 2005, 01:03:17 AM »
hi my name is zach dunn i live in western NC and my favorite thing to trap are beaver and muskrat. but i suspect once i start trappin em it will switch to otter.  i have been trapping for 2 sesons next one will be my third.
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« Reply #70 on: April 13, 2005, 04:47:00 AM »
Ray Meyer here, live in N.E. Iowa, lots of coon and other critters to trap and hunt. Been trapping for app.38 years and still need to learn alot!! The outdoors is in my blood, as I'm a surveyer for the Iowa DOT, so I spend my time working outside for the most part. I also collect a few antique traps, later all. Ray  :D  :grin:  :)
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« Reply #71 on: May 01, 2005, 08:52:55 PM »
My name is Justin Sullivan, I,m 43 and been trapping off and on since I was 12. I trap mostly water and coon, but love the challenge of canines as well. (so far the're whippin me). I live in mid Mich. :D
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« Reply #72 on: May 02, 2005, 02:01:29 PM »
Welcome aboard Justin... any questions fire away , we will try and help you out...   RdFx
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« Reply #73 on: May 02, 2005, 07:37:01 PM »
RdFx, I've been here a long time, guess I'm more reader than writer. I've gotten more help from you and some others on here than you know. Thanks. :grin:
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« Reply #74 on: May 03, 2005, 05:00:57 PM »
My name is Danny Surette and from Bathurst New-Brunswick, Canada. I'm 39 and just put in my 25th year trapping last fall, my favorite furbearers are Otter and Marten.

I just registered yesterday and like what I've read so far.  Can't get enough of trapping talk in the off season - nice board!
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« Reply #75 on: May 04, 2005, 10:48:16 AM »
Danny,glad you found us. Hope to hear from you often.
 Tom
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If you need trapping supplies---call ,E-mail , or PM me . Home of Tom Olson's Mound Master Beaver Lures  ,Blackies Blend--lures and baits.Snare supplies,Dye ,dip,wax,Large assortment of gloves and Choppers-at very good prices.Hardware,snares,cable restraints and more!Give me a call(651) 436-2539
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« Reply #76 on: May 04, 2005, 03:22:22 PM »
my name is Rob and I live in Central NY.  34 yrs.  Started trapping two years ago and am finding I enjoy it more than deer hunting which was my big hobby.  I find myself 'seeing' a lot more in the way of sign rather than just 'looking' around.  Every time out in the woods I am now scouting for next season so I see a lot more and am learning a lot more about the animals and their movement.  What a great hobby.  I tell my friends I hope I get my deer on opening day so I can concentrate on trapping sooner.
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« Reply #77 on: May 04, 2005, 04:13:59 PM »
Spencer,I haven't hunted deer the last 3 years.In Minnesota,if there is open water I keep right on trapping.But then trapping and the supply business make up most of my income.Deer hunting is done,if freezeup has taken place and the season is still on.
 Trappers know more about animals and their habits than anyone else.
 Tom
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« Reply #78 on: May 21, 2005, 08:06:12 PM »
Joel Blakeslee

50 years old trapped approximately 43-44 of those years.

Muskrat was my first catch, since then almost everything else except possums, caught one wolverine and almost a wolf or two, cats now.

I'm very interested in wildlife politics.

Like to BS trapping.

Making money interests me immensely.

Joel
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« Reply #79 on: May 21, 2005, 09:15:35 PM »
Joel,glad you are with us.If money interests you--you aint making it trapping   lol, you must have a job flipping burgers,If you have some money.
 Tom
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« Reply #80 on: May 22, 2005, 03:21:33 AM »
Welcome Joel.. nice to see you found Bogs site..
  Did you ever replace that  cathide chewing hound you had or have?   :shock: .
  Those kittys you catch sure have nice spots.  Here in WI   we might get a tag once every 5 or 6 years if we are lucky.  Same with otter.  Mich and Minn are right on our borders and they are allowed two to four times  what our DNR allows us to harvest...
  Now dont forget to vist  here off and on and throw some of yr info to us.
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« Reply #81 on: May 23, 2005, 05:44:04 PM »
Thanks Bogmaster,

Redfox the dog that chewed up the cat last winter died. He was old and the bad winter caused him to go downhill. My wife put him to sleep.

As far as your cat regs. I believe many states are way to conservative on cat harvests.

I don't have knowledge or experience for midwestern great lakes cats but I wouldn't be surprised if the DNR really doesn't have a a handle on the species so they recommend ultra conservative limits.

Maybe the trappers association should try to fund a study.

Joel
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« Reply #82 on: May 24, 2005, 01:57:26 AM »
Joel,  the DNR doesnt and they actually admit it and   i am going to be involved in a study (trapping) to further extend trapping zones.  Cats arent hard to catch,  most people go  way extreme in trying to capture them... Main thing is locate cats , set traps , wait!   LOL
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« Reply #83 on: May 31, 2005, 03:47:29 PM »
I have lurked at this site for quite awhile.  
I am 45 and do not trap anymore. I lost the urge after college when my job kept me on the road and away from home. The guy I sold my traps, stretchers, pack and lures to was very complementary toward their condition.  It is good to read about all of you, young and old, still chasing fur.
 
I trapped heavily in the 1970's and 1980's. Anyone remember the price we used to get for furs back then? I trapped water mostly but had an uncle that was an excellent fox trapper. He also seemed to do pretty well on possums and skunks.  :)  
 
After I graduated from college my mother put together a scrap book. The entire thing was pictures of either me in sports or me in the woods. She still talks about me getting up early before school to run my line during football season.
 
I was working a swamp once and people were using one side of it as a dump. As young kids will do I looked around for any treasures. The best thing I found was two years worth of Fur, Fish and Game someone had kept but later threw out. I read those things over and over.

Thanks for the forum and the thread. Here is wishing you all a long and successful season, with many more to come.
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« Reply #84 on: May 31, 2005, 04:30:15 PM »
JC,thank you from all who use this forum. I hope you continue to read and enjoy our trapping exploits.
 Tom
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« Reply #85 on: June 02, 2005, 03:33:16 AM »
Lynx/cat-trapper here!!! Brent's the name...46 years old...I live in Twin Falls Idaho...middle of the state...RIGHT on the bottom border of Idaho/Nevada...I've been trapping for about 25 years or so....LUV those cats...used to ONLY trap cats for years...then someone asked me if I could catch some fox/coyote's that were causing them some problems...said...dont know...dont know why not....first time trapping coyote/fox I caught 20+ coyotes...and over 40 fox...in three weeks...Now I'm kind of a manaja twa...(spelling) trapper...I LUV cats...REALLY like fox...and the beaver are growin on me FAST(never did much trapping on them till I started working for the fish/game and doing ADC work)I catch more off season than most catche DURING the season...lol.....coyotes are "ok"...not hard to catch...just a BEAR to skin if you let em get cold...OK...I like coyotes too.... :grin:
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« Reply #86 on: June 03, 2005, 05:52:48 AM »
I'm tired of these low fur prices.  Why don't we all hold our catches for a year or two, tan and use them our selves.  I've done this for two years now, because they're not paying decent prices for cats or coyotes.  I've got a nice collection, seventeen cats and thirty some 'yotes.  All tanned. If we all do this, maybe they'll get the idea.
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« Reply #87 on: June 03, 2005, 06:04:36 AM »
Smelly,welcome to this forum.
 Can you provide us with a little information about yourself?It always makes it easier conversing if we know something about our members.
 As far as trappers holding their furs,it won't happen.Many trap ,to be outdoors.They enjoy the experience and are not worried about the paycheck.Others need their checks,to pay bills.Seems like the mortgage company and the electric company don't want to wait till prices go up on our furs---they want payment now.
 Welcome!
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  I now also carry --- The WIEBE line of Knives and their new 8 and 12 inch fleshing Knives.

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« Reply #88 on: June 04, 2005, 04:19:08 PM »
Lynx the heck with those smelly beaver, would much rather see cat pictures in your country.

Oh yeah its menage trois.
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« Reply #89 on: June 04, 2005, 06:47:58 PM »
Actually it's "Menage A Trois".
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