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Post by ecgreen on Nov 2, 2012 5:19:01 GMT -5
Well, the 2012-13 trapping season has begun. I have to work for the first few weeks, so I am keeping things small for now. I got out 15 sets yesterday before I threw out my back  ;D ...yes it is kinda funny. How come nobody told me what was going to happen as I approach 40!?!?!?!?! We will see if what this morning brings as I crawl to check my sets! Sean |
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Post by ecgreen on Nov 5, 2012 11:17:18 GMT -5
Well, we are off to a slow start. I am working and raising kids at the same time, so I am only managing a few traps in the a.m. All excuses aside....lol... So far I have gotten one muskrat and 1 huge beaver I snared at a castor mound! Pics to come!
After the 12th I am done with work for awhile, so I will be able to go at things a little heavier. It started to snow up here today in Hanover where I work. Can't wait till it starts to stick. I really want to catch a canine in a blind trail set this year!
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Post by ecgreen on Nov 6, 2012 16:00:37 GMT -5
Caught a mink and a raccoon today.
Thanks for the tips on blind setting canines. Much appreciated!
BTW...If you want to be on the line again, no better place than the passenger seat of my truck! You are always welcome.
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Post by ecgreen on Nov 6, 2012 16:29:30 GMT -5
Castor mound snare set...  Now catch a beaver and hold it up in a manly pose. My first snared beaver!  .lookin' redneck funky chic - note the perplexed facial expression!  Finally, my daughter's extremely animated support for Night Owl lure products!  Thx for all of the knowledge guys! Sean |
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Post by ecgreen on Nov 7, 2012 8:57:21 GMT -5
Snared another beaver this morning at a castor mound set. Another coon in a DP too. Pics to come...
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Post by ecgreen on Nov 7, 2012 11:25:54 GMT -5
Here are some pics from this morning. Snared beaver waiting for me:  On the skinnin' trough!  Pulled a bunch of sets today. Tomorrow should be slow I assume. |
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Post by mjflores on Nov 8, 2012 8:02:31 GMT -5
Awesome pics and updates...keep me coming, and good luck!
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Post by ecgreen on Nov 8, 2012 11:18:05 GMT -5
Thanks mj! Today marks the end of week one trapping. I averaged one critter a day, which is about all I can handle skinning-wise with work and kids. This morning was beautiful!  One of my favoriter parts of trapping is driving the 4-runner through the woods, especially in winter!  It is also nice to snare beavers! Here is today's catch.  Time for some skinning! |
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Post by ecgreen on Nov 9, 2012 11:11:45 GMT -5
Another beaver this AM...and a broken 22!! Pics and stories at 11:00
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Post by ecgreen on Nov 10, 2012 10:13:36 GMT -5
Well, today I decided to pull the line for a bit until I can get my fur put up. Not enough freezer space. Here are a few pics from today: I call this one "Everything is harder in New Hampshire"  Here is the beaver I snared this morning. I forgot my beaver hauling strap, so I used the snare I caught him in and an axe handle to fashion a way to haul him back to the truck.  Once I get this fur up I will start to setting again! |
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Post by ecgreen on Nov 10, 2012 10:16:08 GMT -5
I refinished that gunstock myself btw...over 50 coats of tru-oil....ouch
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Post by regnar on Nov 16, 2012 7:33:00 GMT -5
NIce pices and story line
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