Old Ironmaker Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 I M2bass2 never said he was going to do anything stupid like confronting the guy. He has family there and is smarter than that. This is a terrible thing. You move to Gods country and have to worry about your kids and pets getting hurt by a trap on your own property, that is just sad. The first thing I learned when moving to the country after living in the big city for 45 years, crime is everywhere, not as often perhaps but it's out here big time, probably more per capita. Someone mentioned a law suit for the dogs pain and suffering. You can recover for vet bills but there is no recovery for pain and suffering for an animal.
Big Cliff Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Any update on this? I am anxious to hear how this plays out, I think there might be some good information to come from it.
Mister G Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Any update on this? I am anxious to hear how this plays out, I think there might be some good information to come from it. My guess after he reported to the proper authorities they set up a sting operation with undercover swat teams hiding in the woods 24/7 and drone aircraft constantly flying overhead but still no results yet and that's why he's not reported back yet........LOL... My more educated guess is he reported it and they took down the report and that's it so far until he has more info for them because they have more important issues to deal with.......like where to stop for coffee way up there. Now back to our regular programming.................
Gerritt Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 MB2... Here is a good article..... Perhaps you can also voice your opinion. http://www.intelligencer.ca/2015/02/09/petition-captures-unexpected-support G
outllaw Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 great link gerrit... I see trapping as a heritage that's truly canadien. doing fur trapping in a responsible manner is the only way to keep it.
chris.brock Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 I've got a couple gag signs at my cottage because of this petty thief that lives up there and takes my stuff. "If you can read this, you are within range (cross hairs picture)" and "Due to the high price of ammo, don't expect a warning shot" seriously, a confrontation isn't a good idea, good luck Rick, let us know how it plays out
Mister G Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 I've got a couple gag signs at my cottage because of this petty thief that lives up there and takes my stuff. "If you can read this, you are within range (cross hairs picture)" and "Due to the high price of ammo, don't expect a warning shot" Chris, Good signs ........may I suggest one more......"Trespasser will be shot, survivors will be shot again"
manitoubass2 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Posted February 10, 2015 I have no thrilling story to tell here. A clean sweep of the property revealed very old traps and snares. Very rusted and not in use. The trap my dog was caught in was so rusted at could barely close(thats why she was uninjured. The property owner has no agreements to trap on this property, and its been passed down from his father. These seem to have been here a VERY long time. They are now removed, at least I hope all of them are. Thanks for all your concerns? Im just happy its safe out there. And yes I added some good signage lol.
Fisherman Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Good ending to the problem. I'm almost wondering if they are the old traps from a trapper that passed away and nobody picked them up.
manitoubass2 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Posted February 10, 2015 Good ending to the problem. I'm almost wondering if they are the old traps from a trapper that passed away and nobody picked them up. Actually the landlord thinks he might have set them as a young boy, or even his dad. The property has been in there family for well over 100 years. I found an old roll of fencing under some brush and it looks like some of it was nipped to make the snares. This was either sustanance for a family or kids learning to trap??? The township and a few local trappers sure were a big help!
Mister G Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 There you go MB2........."just one less thing to worry about".............anyone know the movie where this quote came from ? ? ?
cheaptackle Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 There you go MB2........."just one less thing to worry about".............anyone know the movie where this quote came from ? ? ? There was something similar in Forrest Gump - think it was just "one less thing" as I recall. Michael
Mister G Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 There was something similar in Forrest Gump - think it was just "one less thing" as I recall. Michael Give this man the GRAND PRIZE..........a new 2015 Ranger Boat......or did you google it ? ? ? If you didn't cheat, expect your new boat in 6-8 weeks delivered to your door....
Big Cliff Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Glad to hear that it all worked out ok, no one got hurt and a good lesson learned!
cheaptackle Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Give this man the GRAND PRIZE..........a new 2015 Ranger Boat......or did you google it ? ? ? If you didn't cheat, expect your new boat in 6-8 weeks delivered to your door.... Nope! didn't giggle it at all - think it was when he was waiting for the bus...at least it would have showed up if he hadn't started running again! Michael
Mister G Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Nope! didn't giggle it at all - think it was when he was waiting for the bus...at least it would have showed up if he hadn't started running again! Michael I remember it (might not be right) when he learned Bubba Gump Shrimp was now a successful million dollar business and he said, good just one less thing to worry about. I had the Google police do a check on you and you cleared all investigations so the Grand Prize is yours and will be delivered "tomorrow" ! ! !
lew Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Here's an article from a local paper in my area pertaining to traps. Thought some may find it interesting. http://lakefieldherald.com/2015/02_13_2015/traps.html
Big Cliff Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 My heart goes out to this family. I had a GSP for 14 years and hunted with him all over the place, It broke my heart when the time came that I had to let him go but if he had been killed in a trap like this I'm not sure what I'd have done. at the same time I have to see the other side of the coin, if trapping was no longer allowed in these areas (and then the problem becomes which areas because there will always be someone that doesn't want it in "their" area). So, what is the answer? I really wish I knew! We could insist that dogs not be allowed to run free, we already do that in many areas but if it is crown land then it belongs to all of us so why shouldn't my dog be allowed to run free on it. We could stop trapping on crown land but that wouldn't be fair to the trapper not to mention what it might do to the animal populations that are controled by trapping and the problems that might create. Perhaps all traps should have a sign posted in bright red or something but dogs can't read so I guess that wouldn't help. How do we please everyone?
Big Cliff Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Then the question becomes "Who do we please"?
Sinker Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Yourself. Dont worry about what others think. Just be you, and do what you believe in. You're already doing that my friend.
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