Better tools mean better trapping. Cuz Strickland shares how today’s gear is changing the game on The Trapline. #TrappingTradition #Podcast

DID YOU KNOW: In the 1600s and 1700s, the beaver hat craze in Europe drove exploration and settlement in North America. The Hudson’s Bay Company, founded in 1670, became one of the most powerful trading companies in history—its wealth was built almost entirely on beaver pelts.

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Trapper’s Toolbox - Bone Saw.Why: Handy for removing skulls, tails, or trimming wood for sets. 💡 Tip: Keep one in a sheath—fur handling is much easier with clean cuts. #trapping #furbearers #bonesaw

Word Wednesday - Check Time.Definition: The legally required interval trappers must check their traps (varies by state). Importance: Prevents animal suffering and ensures fresher fur. What’s the check time where you trap?.#trapline #trapping #furbearers

Tuning Tip - Dog Notch Filing.Over time, the dog notch on a trap can get rounded, causing misfires. File a crisp, flat edge so the pan holds steady and fires clean. 📍 Pro Tip: A small triangle file works best, don’t over-file!.#furbearers #trapping #traptuning. PC: Hunter-ed

Would you rather trap near water or on dry land?. #furbearers #trapping #wetland #dryland

Did You Know? In 1703, 1 beaver pelt was the “dollar” of the fur trade—worth 6 knives, 10 lbs of pork, a shirt, or 2 pints of gunpowder. You could also swap it for 8 mink, 1 otter, 1 bear, or half a moose hide. #FurTradeFacts #TrappingHistory

Trapper’s Toolbox - Lure Bottles & Applicators.Having a small, precise applicator bottle or Q-tips for lure keeps hands scent-free and bait exactly where you want it. Tip: Store in a sealed plastic box to avoid leaks. What’s your favorite lure applicator?

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Word Wednesday - Flat Set.Definition: A predator set where the trap is bedded flush with surrounding ground, using subtle scent and visual cues instead of a hole. Use: Often favored when animals are wary of obvious digging. Do you use more flat sets or dirt holes?.#trapping

Tuning Tip: Check chain links for excessive play; add swivels or shorten the chain to reduce clank. Wax or dye traps to help muffle metal-on-metal sound. Bed solidly in the ground so there’s no wiggle or squeak when pressed. Use trap jaw padding (thin rubber strips or pan covers)

If you could master trapping just one challenging species, which would it be?. Drop your answer and tell us why! Bonus points for photos of past attempts. #trapping #furbearers #challenge

Now that's a big one! Sutton Marsh, 5, shows us just how big the raccoon he and his dad caught in Indiana is. We think Sutton is going to be quite the trapper before too long!.#trapping #family #raccoon

DID YOU KNOW?.📷.Did you know skunks can spray accurately up to 10 feet and aim better than most NFL quarterbacks? Bonus: Their spray is an oily compound that can linger for days. Got a good skunk story? We’re all ears (from a safe distance). #skunks #furbearers #trapping

Trapper’s Toolbox.Tool: Trap Dip or Trap Wax Pot.Why: Helps seal scent and rust, improving weather resistance and trap speed. 📷 Tip: Keep separate pots for wax and dip to avoid contamination. Do you wax, dye, or both?.Photo Credit: Trap Anything.#fur #trapping #wax #dip #dye

Word Wednesday.Word: Drag.Definition: A heavy object (log, rebar, chain) used instead of a stake to restrain a trapped animal. Used for: Rocky ground, frozen soil, or when concealment is critical. What's your go-to drag material?.#trapping #drag #furbearers

Tuning Tip Tuesday: Jaw Alignment.Check.Even a new trap can have slight jaw misalignment. Uneven jaws = poor holding power. Fix: Use a flat surface to spot unevenness. Light.tapping or filing can correct the issue. Tip: Good trap maintenance means fewer losses. #trapping #fur

Trail cams aren’t seeing it. Trappers aren’t catching it. Now the entire season is CLOSED. 📷.Wildlife officials just made a move no one saw coming — and it might already be too late. #trapping #furbearers.

Do you prefer long traplines with fewer.sets or short lines packed tight?. #furbearers #trapline #trapping

This week's trapper spotlight takes us to Michigan! Dan Niemasz shared this photo of him enjoying some quality trapline time with his family!.#trapping #family #furbearers