Author Topic: Two famous New Mexico trappers (Read 389 times)

Rob Meyers · « **on:** October 11, 2005, 04:52:39 AM »

Who were the 2 brothers in NM that trapped for the U.S Biological Survey? The oldest was also a noted lion hunter who was a friend of Ben Lilly...the younger brother later became state director for the New Mexico Game & Fish Dept.

Asa Lenon · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2005, 11:19:31 AM »

I remember reading about those guys Rob, but can't remember any names. I am familiar with the name Ben Lilly though, read a whole article on his cougar tracking abilities. Where is the 'ol RdFx, he is a walking enclopedia of famous trappers? Ace :grin:

Rob Meyers · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2005, 12:21:34 PM »

One wrote a book...Modern Techniques for Trapping Coyotes and Bobcats.

Wackyquacker · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2005, 12:51:42 PM »

Homer Pickens and his older brother Al.

We don't need RdFx poachin in my territory!

Rob Meyers · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2005, 01:19:13 PM »

Albert and Homer Pickens...I knew Wacky would nail it!