By Kevin McCloskey
Well trapping season (08-09) is finally over for us, and what a good year it was. The boys had a blast, and hopefully learned something along the way. We did real well most of the season, until all the snow showed up. After that much snow things really slowed down.
This would be the last open water we would see. This is one of our beaver area’s, it’s almost 1 mile from the road, add 14in of snow and the walk will wear you out. But when you catch these…
Michael with a 40 + lb beaver
it makes the walk worth it. By the time we got to this spot most of our day was done, the boys were tired, but look at the smile. That is why I do this. These are the times we all will cherish as we get older and the boys find other hobbies {girls} that catch their interest.
Coon and muskrat drying
Fox and coyote ready to sell
Cameron Hall [L] and Michael Mccloskey with some of their furs
This is the end of this season for us, but we are already planning for next year. We are going to do some float trapping down some of the rivers. Should be a blast for the boys.
Well till next time…. Final totals – coon – 38, red fox – 11, grey fox – 2, muskrat – 21, beaver – 4, mink – 1, and coyote – 1.
Sale amount…about $800.
But the memories….Priceless !
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