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Jun 3, 20237 min read

Raccoon Trapping: Mountain Bandits

I love mountains. I love the dense stands of pine, the wilderness, the trickle of spring water down steep slopes, and the fresh smell of...

Apr 12, 20237 min read

Beyond the Bridges: Trapping Where Others Don't

It was a long climb in the dark from the river bottom to the top of the hill, especially with two raccoons in my pack basket. The top of...

Mar 19, 20237 min read

Raccoon Trapping: How to Use DPs (Dog Proof Traps) to Catch Raccoons

Modern dog-proof traps, known as DPs, have revolutionized raccoon trapping. Their effectiveness and simplicity are hard to match. Their...

Mar 15, 20237 min read

Pockets Full of Fur: How to Make A Pocket Set on the Trapline

I love water trapping. I love walking the rivers, streams, and creeks in search of raccoons, mink, and muskrat. Maybe that’s because it...