LucG Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Hello Everyone, I just got back from a week off work that was spent trapping and hunting. I must say, I couldnt have picked a better week. Allthough it wasnt as cold as I wanted it to be for hunting, but it sure was nice for trapping. My week started off Saturday morning, I decided to use the sunny morning to my advantage and get out and set some traps. I remebered to bring the camera, but since I was by myself, I rarely remebered to take it out. Here's a shot of a nice big beaver pond. That's their house on the bottom. The next morning after sitting in my tree stand unsuccessfully, I decided to head out and check my beaver traps that I had set the day before, as well as set a few marten traps at the same time. Sure enough, I had a nice load of fur. Here is the first beaver I caught, same location as the pic above. 7 beavers on a one night soak, I couldnt believe it! This is where I spent most of my week off. I put so much effort into a little roof, and it didnt rain on me at all this year! After checking my traps sunday, I let them sit for at least two days in between checks. My cousin really got into it last year, so I suggested he come down for a few days, I think he showed up 30 min after our conversation. This is what my second outting produced. A nice marten. The day's catch. Another 6 beaver, 3 marten and two muskrats. A record size beaver (for me) It measured 45" long, and must have weight at least 45 lbs. Here are a few other pics throughout the week. Frosty beaver on a frosty morning Cousin Rob with a beaver. Scenes for the trapline. A beaver dam, their feed bed (pile of branches in the middle of pond) and their house, all the way at the back. All those beaver have to be skinned, at about 35-45 min per beaver, you do the math. FINALLY, two days before deer closed, after sitting in a treestand for countless hours, all week long, it finally paid off. We had 3 tags to fill, two does and a buck, and I was given permission to FILL EM!! So I did! The perfect way to finishg off my week. A nice doe, and a decent sized fawn. I had an amazing time, a week in the Bahamas couldnt have been better. Hope you enjoyed the pics! LucG Edited November 16, 2009 by LucG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 thats cool!....thanks for sharing those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nice post....I'm curious..are you saving up those beaver pelts to make a sweet pimped out fur coat???? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nice post....I'm curious..are you saving up those beaver pelts to make a sweet pimped out fur coat???? Lol Well I usually sell them at auction, but since the prices are going to be low this year, I was thinking of keeping a few. Not sure about a fur coat, but a nice hat or pair of mits would be nice. Keep me warm for when we can get out ice fishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I have to admit I’m a little envious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 After reading a few lines I don't know what happened I turned into a 12 year old boy and can't stop giggling First beaver 7 beavers on a one night soak Frosty beaver record sized beaver Love these reports and what wouldn't I give to tag along for a weekend. Looks absolutely top notch guy fun. That area has some huge beavers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I keep coming back to this report....one of my faves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) I had an amazing time, a week in the Bahamas couldnt have been better. LucG I dunno, down there is a ton of beav...... ok, I'll stop there. Amazing post. Edited November 16, 2009 by Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 LOL...Beaver jokes never get old! haha The beaver in the bahamas prob dont have very much fur, I hear them beavers are a hairless breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchslayer666 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Dude, you are living the Sweet Life fo' sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nive haul of pelts there. I really like your stand set up aswell. Thanks for sharing.Looking forward to more of the same. Congrats on the venison aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 WTG.. some guys dont get that much beaver in a whole year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 you're a barbarian! beast! champ! I always wondered what beaver tasted like, err, I mean the rodent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Great pics and report. Looks like a lot of honest hard work...and fun. Thx for sharin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Absolutely incredible Luc Success all around.... got to love that!!! Congrats on your harvests Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinguypat Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 nice beaver pelts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutboy Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nice work!! Nice bunch of critters you got der'!Nice deer also,gonna have to go get some traps,at the old lake theres a massive beaver whos been cutting down all the birches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmaster Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Awesome........the logo says it all ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Dude, you are living the Sweet Life fo' sure! I like to think so. Not everyone gets the opportunity to experience something like this, and I love taking people out and showing them what its all about. I'm glad yous enjoy the pics and report and thank you for your replys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 That's an awesome post of trapped pelts LucG! I look forward to future posts. Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Another impressive report. Looks like you will be eating well and got some extra Christmas money. I know you were saying that they sell for $50 a fur, but I didnt know you have to skin it. I thought you just gave them the entire beaver! Looks like alot of work, but like was said. Its an honest living and the fact that you enjoy it makes it all the more sweeter. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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