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the bearhunter
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posted December 10, 2013 05:10 AM
got a trapping tag this year. spent the last 4 weeks buying wolf trapping gear and getting things prepped.
season started on the Nov 30 but i headed up a day early for a scouting mission. conditions were about perfect when i got there. very light snow and roads were in great shape but that changed in a MAJOR way. deep snow came and the temps dropped down to -29. had to pull 1/2 my line as there would be no way to get to some of it.
beat the crap out of my truck and myself but got it done yesterday morning.
got this smaller female out of a pack of 6-7.
i was hoping i would not get a black as they seem to be of a lesser fur quality but the way the weather/conditions were, i'm just glad to be done.
got a few coyotes and fox to help pay for gas.
had a coyote in a trap and the wolves found it before i got there and there was nothing left but fur.
also seen where 4 wolves pulled a small bear out of its den and killed and ate it. was a heck of a scene(blood-bath).
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knockemdown
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posted December 10, 2013 05:19 AM
WOW, DAVE!!!
Congratulations to you, sir!
Could you share a bit about what type of gear you used? How big a trap is that?
Most excellent catch...
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ursus21
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posted December 10, 2013 06:10 AM
A dead wolf is a good wolf. Love seeing them in photos like this. Congrats on successfully taking one out. Now come on over to Montana and fill up the back of your pick up with them.
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TRnCO
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posted December 10, 2013 06:18 AM
way to go Dave. Earned that one. Plans to sell it, or keep it? What's a good wolf bring these days?
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Paul Melching
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posted December 10, 2013 06:29 AM
Congrats on a fine catch , only six more to go in that group. please share equip. and techniques
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TundraWookie
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posted December 10, 2013 07:01 AM
Way to go Dave, thanks for the story and photos. That's interesting about the bear kill, can't say I've seen that one before.
Do you live in that area you're trapping, or up at a cabin? Do you plug in your truck at night, or just let it idle all night long? I'm just curious how you deal with the temps. I plug in, or carry the Honda Generator and plug it in if I'm off the grid. Last year I just let the truck run straight for 5 days solid, only shutting it off to put some fuel in it at a pump.
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Rich
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posted December 10, 2013 08:03 AM
Very nice sir. Is that a #2 square jaw on the wolf's foot? Very nice wolf anyway.
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TA17Rem
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posted December 10, 2013 08:10 AM
Good job BUCKS.
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Leonard
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posted December 10, 2013 09:01 AM
We are damned proud of ya, son!
That's a trophy to be proud of, Sir. You certainly earned it! I'm impressed!
Good hunting. El Bee
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jimanaz
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posted December 10, 2013 02:29 PM
Looks like a well earned prize. Congrats!
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DiYi
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posted December 10, 2013 03:42 PM
I haven't wanted to say this but after the last pic,I will;damn is bearhunter aging fast.Downhill,downhill,downhill.There must be bad chemicals and mojo in those Schmidties he gulps every nite.Wow!
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Leonard
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posted December 10, 2013 05:05 PM
I think anybody waking up from a nap in a snowbank wouldn't look their best. Give him a break!
Good hunting. El Bee
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Randy Roede
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posted December 10, 2013 07:01 PM
Nice job Dave, you guys may not know this but Dave just started trapping etc a year ago or so. Putting up fur etc. You've come a long ways my friend
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Leonard
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posted December 10, 2013 07:25 PM
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You've come a long ways, Pilgrim
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Kokopelli
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posted December 10, 2013 08:41 PM
Awesome!!!!!
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Lonny
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posted December 10, 2013 09:08 PM
Well done! You gonna sell it?
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the bearhunter
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posted December 11, 2013 06:34 AM
thanks fellas.
not sure what the $ market is but this one will just get tanned for the wall. i was hoping for a big silver but ended up with this odd colored one. not uncommon around here.
due to the cost of wolf specific traps, i oppted to just go with Duke brand #4's. i did some mods to them like better chain,swivels and base plates. i also ran some snares and did have a wolf in one but he chewed out.
had wolves at sets 5 different times and missed the pans by inches. i believe i should have had the traps bedded a bit farther back and offset to the sides a bit more. lesson learned for next time.
trapline was about 130 miles a day.
i tried quite a few different lures but have no real evidence than 1 preformed better than another. used coyote urine on most sets also. was a fun run but brutal conditions. them Alaskan trappers must be some tough sonsabithches.
Dick. that pic was taken after a 1 mile walk on snowshoes to check a trap. -45 with winchill. had to many clothes on and the steam was pouring out of me. just for that comment, i will refrain from building that 6' sled we talked about. i'll just leave you for the buzzards!!!the gotta eat too..same as worms ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
TW. stayed at a buddies place while up there.
hot shower felt damn good after those cold days.
RR tried calling you a couple times but could not get through.
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Kelly Jackson
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posted December 11, 2013 04:42 PM
Congrats Bear.
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Rich
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posted December 11, 2013 08:45 PM
"i was hoping for a big silver but ended up with this odd colored one."
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Well BOO-HOO, SUCK IT UP AND QUIT WHINING NANCY!
LOL Bear, I would be happy as a Lark if I bagged ANY old wolf. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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