Steve D

I guess I would have to start carrying a cop.

I might get out right behind the house just to be out there. God bless you for still doing it the hard way. If I couldn't use the four-wheeler I would probably have to give it up. All the crap I use in a basket would weigh more than me Earth anchors are definitely on the list along with a "cookie cutter" https://www.minntrapprod.com/Volkers-Cookie-Cutter-Trap-Bed-Cutter-Select-Your-Size/productinfo/CUTTERS/. I like experimenting with different things and methods to see what works consistently. This year I went 50% lure and 50% bait. The lure(s) seemed to work better than the bait. The sad part is I put a trail cam on one of my lure sets and have pictures of deer with their noses right on the set and where it was located they had to go out of their way to check it out. May have to use some deer hunting. I have always thought about the waxed dirt but never used it because I am to lazy to make it myself and to cheap to buy it. Maybe next year. Just nice to be doing something outside trying to outwit the the creatures of nature. I don't call myself a trapper but like to trap when the time is right. Truthfully I would rather be calling but with fur prices they way they are I haven't been doing much of that. As long as I am outside and not scratching bug bites or mowing grass I am a happy camper.

Done...To bad it doesn't include "and the right to keep and bear arms"

Conibears/Body grip traps are not really an option for canines. I don't do any water trapping but I do have a couple laying around to use for woodchucks, nuisance squirrels, etc.

Not really a line but I figured with this year's fur prices in the toilet I would run some traps and do some experimenting. Unfortunately, I got a later start than I wanted because of deer season. I started out on December 4th with four sets on my property until we got some stable weather to expand to the neighboring property of 55 acres. I definitely picked the wrong time to trap. The weather immediately turned to crap and soon my trap beds and bait holes were filled with water. Then we got snow and they all froze over with a crust on top. I kept maintaining them on a daily basis to keep them working in hopes of catching a coyote or two. Tough to catch a coyote with a possum in the trap, a deer stepping on it setting it off, or if the trap is frozen over but I kept trying because of the sign I was seeing. It is disheartening to pull up to a set and see tracks all over it only to find a icy crust on top. I did manage to catch a nice young red fox which I turned loose. Caught a coyote to but it jacked two 18" rebar stakes out of the wet soft ground when it warmed up and took off with the trap, stakes and all. I looked all over for it but couldn't find it hung up anywhere. Finally the weatherman calls for a "dry" week with no precipitation so I expand out to the neighboring 55 acres and get six more sets out in addition to moving and remaking the four on my property. The next day it rains and freezes at night, then we get some snow. Luckily the temperatures didn't fluctuate enough to affect the traps but the ground is still frozen making it difficult to dig a decent trap bed. Temperatures warmed up enough just to make everything a muddy mess. With the clay soil we have it sticks to boots, 4-wheeler tires and everything else. With more rain and snow on the way along with dropping temperatures, mating season, and fur quality headed for the down side it is time to pull them. Caught a couple possums, a rabbit, had two pull outs, and had a flipped trap (probably a grey fox). Got a chance to try the "compass set", and the "pipe dream" set but didn't find they made a significant difference. I actually had more responses using my old methods but may use them in the future to change things up once in a while. I have never had a pull-out with double stakes until this year so I may look into earth anchors for next year. I really like the MB-550's and having doubts about my 1 ¾ & # 2's holding a coyote but have had success with them in the past. Despite the weather and fighting the freeze-ups and mud I had a good time and spent some time outdoors. Depending on conditions I may re-set a couple close to home so I can check them from the house. But for now I am taking a break. Congratulations to Culver Creek and Water Rat on your catches and if you are still out there I hope you continue with your success. The less coyotes the better!!!

Precisely why Kamala Harris will be the next president.

I had it sent to me and I don't do facebook so couldn't tell you if is real or not. With the way the world is today it would not surprise me a bit.

Be thankful you don't have this guy's problem https://m.facebook.com/pptactical/videos/2773168596343089/

Sometimes life really sucks and this is one of those times. Each one of us has to deal with these tragedies in our own way and it is never easy. I wish you and your family the best during this time and going forward. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you, your family, and everyone that knew Ana. She sounds like a very special person.

And check the spark plug. Some times they get carboned up and will run on choke and run like crap if at all when choke is off. Easy check...clean it up and try again.

I have a plow on mine but only use it occasionally. As far as wear and tear they can take it but if you get 6" or more they are a pain since they really can't push a lot of snow. I depend on the snow blower and can put it where I want it vs putting it where the four wheeler can push it. This would be the ultimate but are quite pricey. I would have one but my machine is older and don't want to make that kind of investment on a older machine. There are cheaper models/brands but not sure how well they work.

As good as they possibly can with empty guns that are only for show. If you honestly believe they will be carrying live ammo you are dreaming. Age old tactic to put fear in the people that the people got wise to along time ago. The ramifications of firing upon US citizens would be devastating to say the least.

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Trust me it is only going to get worse.........between NYS and the future rules the federal government plan impose the future for gun ownership is pretty grim.

You are chasing a dream especially with todays used car/truck prices. You don't get much any more for $20,000.

So I guess that would make you a Biden ball warmer

Read the owners manual??? Just askin

They should all get porked ….Democrats & Republicans.

While there has probably been some good in most lives it certainly does not outweigh all the bad this year has delivered and continues to deliver. We can each count our blessings and be thankful for the good experiences but overall this year sucks and the foreseeable future doesn't look much brighter.

You have to wonder about the testing bs. My daughter in Arizona tested positive not because of symptoms but because they were planning on coming back to NY. Told to quarantine and after seven days re-tested again and is negative. So is it a "false" positive or a "false" negative? She hasn't been sick in the last seven days at all but now their holiday plans are in the toilet.

That's what I figured but I wouldn't sweat it. If asked..... a lot of guys would probably say the same thing (me included) but don't want to admit it.

True...but that may be because he isn't married.

Just curious....Marriage or Hunting?