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Old 08-23-2016, 10:23 PM
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Thanks Immigrant, I don't know yet how bad the bears will be but I've been told if there's any food in the cabin the bears will find a way in. I have not heard of a lot of bear problems at other cabins but mine is a little more remote so time will tell. I don't know that I will get enough sunlight in there to charge an electric fence. Another thing I came across is an electric mat but again I don't know that I would be able to keep a battery charged up enough. Do not know how much electricity is required but I imagine it is a fair amount. How do you keep your fence charged? Solar panels trickle charging a battery ?
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Old 08-24-2016, 05:06 AM
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I used a 80Ah battery with a 40w solar panel dedicated to the energizer. It probably only gets 2 hours full sun. I was there yesterday and it was still running (after 13 days) but I imagine I am using more power than I am putting back with the panel. When I go back i will charge it to 100% with the generator
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Old 08-24-2016, 10:21 AM
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Gene Walters, one of the best trappers we had in Northern Alberta had problems with grizz on many of his cabins. He would place angle iron on the corners so grizz would not rip the siding or wood panels off. One grizz dug under cabin and tried coming in through the floor. Goodluck with your neighbours.
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Old 08-24-2016, 03:19 PM
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Flew into one of my northern cabins the other day. Nail beds and nail shutters didn't even slow the grizzly down
Keep them locked up tight boys !!!

Hopefully we kill a couple of these trouble making bears this fall !











Even the sleep camp got destroyed.






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Old 08-24-2016, 07:45 PM
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Wow!!! That must be frustrating. Looks almost like a complete rebuild
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Old 08-24-2016, 07:54 PM
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That's some serious damage Torq!

Did the walk on the spike matts or just toss them to the side?

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Old 08-24-2016, 11:08 PM
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My dream come true. Excellent thread guys!!!
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Old 08-24-2016, 11:31 PM
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That's some serious damage Torq!

Did the walk on the spike matts or just toss them to the side?

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They pulled them up and tossed them aside. I'm going to fence in any new ones we build with barbed wire about 6 feet tall and go full metal on the outsides. It's like they played with this one and tore everything up, not just was necessary to get into the cabin.

Yes that cabin will get used as a storage shed and boarded up completely. Hopefully the barb wire will keep them out.
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Old 08-25-2016, 12:23 PM
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Gene Walters is a legend, he past a few years back.
I read his book, pretty cool and lots of references to grizz getting into his cabins.
Our quarter boarders his old line and one cabin is aprx 5 miles out from our boundary.
No signs of grizz as yet that I've seen, nor on cam, and I hope they keep their distance.

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Old 08-25-2016, 01:13 PM
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jeepers Tork.....hope you have alternative accommodations available. Must be some real ornery bears in your territory.
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Old 08-25-2016, 05:36 PM
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They pulled them up and tossed them aside. I'm going to fence in any new ones we build with barbed wire about 6 feet tall and go full metal on the outsides. It's like they played with this one and tore everything up, not just was necessary to get into the cabin.

Yes that cabin will get used as a storage shed and boarded up completely. Hopefully the barb wire will keep them out.
I'd use it as a storage shed for firewood. A Grizzly could lean on it and get in. Sure did make a mess of it though.
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Old 08-25-2016, 05:38 PM
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I'd use it as a storage shed for firewood. A Grizzly could lean on it and get in.
The log cabin will be used as a storage shed. The outside structure is still fairly sound. Just a mess

The stick built one with all the missing walls will get burnt to the ground 😉
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Old 08-25-2016, 05:53 PM
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The log cabin will be used as a storage shed. The outside structure is still fairly sound. Just a mess

The stick built one with all the missing walls will get burnt to the ground 😉
They sure don't like a tin outside. That should do the trick. That and metal framed steel doors and windows. Worked for me.
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Old 08-25-2016, 05:56 PM
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They sure don't like a tin outside. That should do the trick. That and metal framed steel doors and windows. Worked for me.
That's the plan. Full metal outsides and fenced with razor wire. Should keep all but the most determined out.
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Old 08-25-2016, 06:00 PM
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That's the plan. Full metal outsides and fenced with razor wire. Should keep all but the most determined out.

Get in touch with Corrections Canada and get a bulk deal on razor wire. Seriously you are certainly going to keep them out. That and putting out some expired canisters of bear spray with bacon grease on it outside the perimeter.
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Old 09-13-2016, 12:30 PM
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Incredible cabins you guys, very nice!
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Old 09-14-2016, 11:02 PM
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Just a quick pic of the latest progress
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Old 10-13-2016, 02:03 PM
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Old 11-11-2016, 04:45 PM
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Let's see your summer projects

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Old 12-10-2016, 01:07 PM
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Not a trap line, but our Cabin that my dad and brothers started to build from 1996. Dad passed away in 06' but the memories continue on...we are adding a bunkhouse to it. It is 10x16 with the deck so 10x12 inside space. Just enough for a bed to crash in. Too damn cold to continue for now, so we will finish in the spring.
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Old 05-18-2018, 09:08 PM
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Well i bought this in a little hamlet. Not really a cabin out in the middle of now where but kind of the same as the hamlet is in good hunting area, in the middle of no where. The price was right. It comes with an out house and a generator.

Thinking on 12 volt lighting of some sort. I have a few solar panels. Any suggestions on lights?

Thinking on a shed next to it with a shower pump and water heater and water tank. Have a tank but looking at any suggestions for a shower, pump etc. I have a small camper sink lined up.

Thinking a used 12 volt camper pump and camper hot water heater. Ebay/amazon have the pumps for 100$. Not sure on the pumps rate that is needed.

Thinking Barker board shower and drain to the ground. Looking for a shower on kijiji facebook but non when one wants on.
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Old 04-04-2020, 06:25 AM
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I left the dennings cabin vacant this winter, not by my choice but at least the co's warned me mid summer so i purchased a 1974 rig shack and converted it to a trappers winter home. I gutted the trailer keeping the sink, 4 burner stove and oven and thats it. I have the bathroom as a cold storage, it is gutted to and most of our stuff goes in there when we get there, the food stays really cold even after 5 days. I have a good wood stove in the front and a small fan on top and even my little princess Ally (age 4) spent 10 nights this winter with me and the rest of the family. Russell (age 7) spent about 15 nights and I spent 38 nights this winter. The only thing i think would be better is that if December would come sooner





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Old 04-04-2020, 06:31 AM
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Trying to put pictures on here is trying to say the least
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Old 04-04-2020, 06:42 AM
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Started clearing the site August an had the first night in it October 2018. Lots of friends an family made a dream come true.

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Old 04-04-2020, 06:42 AM
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Old 04-04-2020, 06:43 AM
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Old 04-04-2020, 10:56 AM
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Wow !!! You have a really nice set up...great work my friend !
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Old 04-04-2020, 01:08 PM
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Nice cabin southwest! You peel those logs or buy?
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