Nothing in the traps today. Beautiful in the woods – like Disney Land. About 18 inches of snow on the beach, and half a foot in the timber. Total silence walking. Had one 220 with a fish head as bait snapped, so put a 330 there and a new fish head. Saw one deer on…
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Back out
Finally got a few marten sets out today, and tried my first otter set. Only vehicle at the boat ramp. After all the cold and wind, it warmed up and dumped 8 inches of snow. The winds laid down mid-morning, so I headed out. I spent my first 2 seasons trapping this shoreline, and knew…
Not many things nastier than mink musk glands. Seems I can’t skin one without damaging or otherwise releasing that nasty odor. Thank God our niece gave us a plug in scent thing for Christmas or Sara would evict me for good cause. I did learn how to flesh a mink tonight, after, of course, looking…