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Ralph Scherder
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...
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Ralph Scherder
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...
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Ralph Scherder
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...
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Ralph Scherder
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...
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