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I've been trapping with my dad
for as long as can I can remember. We have caught all kinds of animals. One day
my dad and I went trapping. I ask him if I could have a trap. And he said yes.
And I picked out a muskrat trap and a snare. Then one day we went to check traps
and I had a muskrat in the trap and a raccoon in the snare. I was so excited to
have two animals. It's about a month later dad has got the muskrat and the
raccoon skinned for the fur sale. We had to be there at 8:00. I was tired
because I had a cold. I was tired and coughing and everything till a nice man
came by and said " I will give you TWENTY DOLLARS for your fur". He gave me more
than he gave my dad.
I love to go trapping with my dad and brother because we have so much fun
together.
Lauren Bedwell 1/31/2010
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| Hello my name is Tyler Hodge
and I am from Bland County. I just want to tell you a little about my
trapping season. So far this year I have caught seven coyotes and five red
foxes in foot hole traps. I have also caught many coons, opossums, and
skunks. This year I have a new trapping buddy. His name is Luke Gibson. He
is my good friend. We leave about 6 in the morning so we can check before
school, then after school we go back to redo or make new sets. He's just new
to this and really enjoys it. He has been willing to learn a lot of things I
have been able to teach him. I myself have also learned a lot this year. It
has really helped me with my sets. I use a variety of baits and lures, but I
am under oath not to tell what they are. I have acquired them from people
and made some myself. I have my favorites then least favorites.
2/1/2010 |
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Useful Links. Click on the
pictures to go to the websites:
Traps4kids.com
helps kids by lending them trapping supplies.
Formula
One water-based trap dip & more.
'Animal
Tracks of North America' by Richard P. Smith www.stackpolebooks.com
click on the Search link at the top of the page and type "Animal Tracks of
North America" in the title bar.
Jake Meadows with his first muskrat |
Josh and Jake Meadows with the day's catch |
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