End of the line 2023

For me, taking the end of the line pic is the end of the season. Granted, I still need to sell the fur, etc…. But it’s a milestone and something that’s bitter sweet. I never want the season to end, but when it’s over, it’s nice to be able to spend more time with my wife and kids instead of driving all over checking traps or putting up fur. This year was a much more special trapping season as I had regular dialogue with a couple buddies and we pushed one another in friendly competition. I took my lumps on the K9 line working through new issues with trap prep (I tried F1 dip) and new properties. Once beaver season came around I was all in…my beaver season was highlighted by a 5 day, 4 check Beaverpalooza with Longbeard12 in mid March…. Let me tell you- that’s the most fun I’ve ever had trapping, coincidentally it’s the most work and least amount of sleep I’ve gotten due to trapping…. 32 beavers in 4 checks will keep a couple guys busy, hahaha… I also caught the heaviest beaver of my trapping career, a 65 pounder on public land!!! Seasons like this will push me to work harder and set higher goals for sure!!! Special thank you to my wife and kids for all the love and support and another special thanks to Jake and Gary for being such great friends, and pushing one another to trap harder and try new things!!