Trappers 2015-16

jim summit · #1 11-23-2015, 04:47 PM

Trapping season is here again so its time for another trapping thread for any pictures, stories, and anything that has to do with trapping.
Post your pics, we all like to see what going on in the trapping world!

I was out at the cabin clearing some trail and added some windows on the old log cabin.
Now that we got some snow i headed out with a load and set the first steel of the year. The Tundra is still earning it's keep and keeps me from walking..
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thunderheart · #2 11-23-2015, 06:02 PM

wahooooo

and it starts

Big Grey Wolf · #3 11-25-2015, 08:54 AM

Jim that is quite a load with your big sleigh, your Tundra is definitly pulling its weight.

diamonddave · #4 11-25-2015, 09:17 AM

AWESOME!!!!

braggadoe · #5 11-26-2015, 05:30 AM

right on jim! super slow on AO for trapping pics this season. its to bad. sure enjoy the pics. especially the bush trapping pics.

not much snow down here either. no real need to use the skidoo. the odd big drift that would stop a truck. but skidooing and fur harvesting go so well together. too much fun!!

The Spruce · #6 11-26-2015, 12:14 PM

Little Marten/Hunting trip.

blgoodbrand1 · #7 12-07-2015, 03:42 PM

First marten. Woo hoo. Can I call myself a trapper now?

The Spruce · #8 12-07-2015, 04:28 PM

Trapping starting to come full swing. Hundreds of sets out now, almost to check and replace...and add a few here and there.

nube · #9 12-07-2015, 04:58 PM

Do you work Larry lol couple hundred sets eh wow. That would be fun to check all that.

The Spruce · #10 12-08-2015, 09:57 AM

I shuffle sets and put in on the weekends, check in the evenings with a head lap. Takes a couple weeks to get everything out, then it is just a quick check and set on fresh sign. Coyote baits are easy to check at night, the lines are also checked once during the week at night. Just gotta be cautious not to make the runs too long, targeting one or 2 species at a time.

Spruce

jim summit · #11 12-23-2015, 08:05 AM

This thread seems to be dead..

I'll post some pics off the long line, a decent season so far. Had a future trapper come along a couple times, he's learning alot.
But not used to 200km trips in rough bush country.
We picked up a dozen marten, a fisher and couple weasel and squirrels last trip out. Got lynx sets out now, plan to head in with the family after Christmas and spend some time out there.
Need alot more snow, only a couple inches.

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There has got to be a couple more guys with a camera out there....

Thunder Elk Hunter · #12 12-29-2015, 06:59 PM

Here is # 76 for the year.
Using short snares and tie wire build right into the snare. This the second one that has caught coyote of the few snares I made this way. Same results on both, little to no damage in the area, reset the locations.

thunderheart · #13 12-27-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by blgoodbrand1

First marten. Woo hoo. Can I call myself a trapper now?

great picture ... love that grin.... keep posting please

blgoodbrand1 · #14 12-27-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thunderheart

great picture ... love that grin.... keep posting please

thunderheart · #15 12-27-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blgoodbrand1

fantastic ... in some of the threads pix i have seen lotsa kids out with the old man ... that i think is what good parenting is all about ... kids dont need to spend there lives on vid games .. this is real i love it

keep posting !!!

Farmer780 · #16 12-27-2015, 04:42 PM

My trapping partner is my 2 year old daughter. I have a few pictures that I will try and post of her with me trapping beaver in early December. She comes with me to check traps every chance that she can. Now that we have snow and the bravo can come out she will be with me allot more. Quad is pretty cold to ride on compared to the nice windshield.

Anzacron · #17 12-28-2015, 12:59 PM

In our part of the world it was a slow start. First time as Jr and helper, and getting to know the terrain and critters in/on/around our trap line. It was also hunting season with lots of pressure on Mother Earth, nevermind the Oilsands.

The day our families left, it was -22, the coldest to date. Now I sit around a pool, in the sunshine of California and we had a frost warning. I slept till 10am, not on the clock.

Can't wait to land back home in the new year and hit the line. Set back up with my team, and trap.

braggadoe · #18 12-28-2015, 04:37 PM

drake · #19 12-28-2015, 05:40 PM

Awesome photo brag!!!

Torkdiesel · #20 12-30-2015, 10:42 PM

Picked up this nice kitty yesterday morning on the way to my parking spot at the Trapline. Female and two kittens stood nicely as I fumbled for the .22 until our friendly operator drove up and scared them into the trees. After a slightly heated talk I managed to get this one before they all disappeared.

Marten have been pretty slow. Picked up a dozen so far and a couple Fisher. Still great just being out on the line.

Not really trapping related but managed to get out after the brookies last week. Put a dozen on the ice and even kept a couple for supper. This one tipped the scales at 7 pounds even, the father in laws biggest of his life.
Please don't ask what lake we were at. It's so secret I even blindfold myself when I drive there

.257Weatherby · #21 01-01-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Torkdiesel

Not really trapping related but managed to get out after the brookies last week. ..This one tipped the scales at 7 pounds even, the father in laws biggest of his life.
Please don't ask what lake we were at. It's so secret I even blindfold myself when I drive there

I know that spot, it's called zipper lip lake and you hooked right in the corner of the yap

Nice fish and great pics guys and gals!
Question on a what is considered a large Lynx?
Been offered one from a licensed trapper here in BC.
He says it is a 30 lb. female and is frozen in the round.
Trapped a couple days before Christmas...
Thanks for sharing your adventure and shedding some insight/ information.
Tight Lines,
Rob

Shane s · #22 01-01-2016, 05:21 PM

30 pounds is a big female.
Biggest one I ever caught was 34.9 pounds.
And he was 7 pounds heavier than the next biggest.
Shane

shakeyleg02 · #23 01-01-2016, 05:30 PM

Few yote pics

Torkdiesel · #24 01-01-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by .257Weatherby

I know that spot, it's called zipper lip lake and you hooked right in the corner of the yap

Nice fish and great pics guys and gals!
Question on a what is considered a large Lynx?
Been offered one from a licensed trapper here in BC.
He says it is a 30 lb. female and is frozen in the round.
Trapped a couple days before Christmas...
Thanks for sharing your adventure and shedding some insight/ information.
Tight Lines,
Rob

30 pounds is a giant female

Biggest I've ever seen was a 38 pound male, but his belly was solid with rabbit.

Thunder Elk Hunter · #25 01-03-2016, 06:32 PM

today's catch less the 2 mangy coyotes left in the bush.

Had add a picture of the white toed lynx that we caught today.

Torkdiesel · #26 01-03-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Elk Hunter

today's catch less the 2 mangy coyotes left in the bush.

Had add a picture of the white toed lynx that we caught today.

You need to upgrade that toaster you're using for a camera TEH

lol

Thunder Elk Hunter · #27 01-03-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Torkdiesel

You need to upgrade that toaster you're using for a camera TEH

lol

Its not the camera it is operator

Torkdiesel · #28 01-03-2016, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Elk Hunter

Its not the camera it is operator

lol !

Good work on the cross foxes as well TEH ! I've been trying to get one for the better part of 20 years and have failed to date. I missed one years ago that was running down my snowmobile trail and I've seen one other one in a farmers yard.
Other then that not a one. Starting to think I'm cursed lol

blgoodbrand1 · #29 01-01-2016, 11:36 AM

First fur of the new year!

pikeslayer22 · #30 01-01-2016, 12:15 PM

Nice!