Post your trapping/hunting pics! (Page 3 of 3)
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Originally Posted By Jeeper02:
That's a good looking coat. Did you skin it? |
I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
— George Washington – US President & Freemason
— George Washington – US President & Freemason
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I started trapping for fur a few years ago. I am Native American, so we use the fur for regalia and ceremonial uses. I got into it when I was looking for otter fur for some things. Tanned, complete pelts seemed to start around $200 at the time. Some of the bigger and in great shape were over $300. I was in a local man-mall and walked by some conibear/body-grip traps. They weren't very expensive. I looked up a tannery cost to get an otter tanned, added the trap cost, and cost of a trapping license. All together, it was MUCH, MUCH cheaper to trap my own and get it/them tanned and I could use the traps until they wear out. I trapped my limit that first year. Family saw my success and we bartered furs for goods and services (OLD SCHOOL). I trapped the next two years and added some land traps for Pine Marten. Over the course since I've started, I have also incidentally trapped some raccoons and beavers. NOTHING goes to waste. All of the pelts get tanned and traded or used. As much meat is salvaged for trap bait for myself or a couple of other trappers that I know and we trade. Skulls are cleaned and used in ceremonies. A friend/coworker salvages any leftover bones for crafts. I primarily use conibear/body-grip traps 2016 Otters  2017 Otters  2018 Otters  2018 Pine Marten  2019 Pine Marten 
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These were from several years ago. I caught a pair of fox on the first check of the year. I had the male mounted and he sits on my fireplace mantle. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Caught my first coyote! A 45# male in a cable restraint, dispatched with a .22LR. Attached File |
Know Guns, Know Peace, Know Safety...No Guns, No Peace, No Safety
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My second Coyote, first in a foothold trap for me. Attached File |
Know Guns, Know Peace, Know Safety...No Guns, No Peace, No Safety
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