Alaska Wolverine and Wolf Trapping 2023 (Episode 2)

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  • @robinmckee6363
    @robinmckee6363 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice wor

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks 👍. Thanks for watching, have a good one

  • @NSTRAPPERHUNTER
    @NSTRAPPERHUNTER ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some more nice catches, keep it up. Later and all the best.

  • @8626John
    @8626John 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great!

  • @maniachill3069
    @maniachill3069 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great videos, I'm really enjoying your trapping vids, please post more 👍

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I’m editing a video right now. I’ve been tryin to get one up every week. Thanks for watching. I have a bunch I put up last year as wrll

  • @michaelzehoski5163
    @michaelzehoski5163 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I enjoy watching you trapping. Unreal how you do this in the dark . Thanks for doing all this for us . Totally enjoy your work.

  • @westendtrapper8536
    @westendtrapper8536 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice fur run. Thanks for sharing

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah great week. Can’t wait to see what’s out there next! Thanks for watching

  • @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS
    @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That wolf had some cool ass fur man. Awesome catches, something I would love to do. Trapped a little but nothing like this.

  • @aaronlegan892
    @aaronlegan892 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The whole video was just awesome. From the northern lights to the wolf and the lynx and giving thanks to God. Very cool🎉 and I love that you have such a colorful Christmasy yard.

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! We sure love it up here, I’m glad you enjoyed a piece of it we are able to share with y’all. Yeah Christmas is great definitely a time to celebrate. God bless and take care

  • @mcleod1960
    @mcleod1960 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well Sir, Really enjoy the videos. Like the way you put them together and greatly enjoy the content. Keep posting and I'll keep giving you thumbs up.
    Les from Eastern Oregon

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool thanks! I’m glad the video has been accepted so well. I have a bunch of different sets to film the making of. And more sled dog videos. Thanks for the support 👍

  • @stanfordlemieux3243
    @stanfordlemieux3243 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just started watching your videos and I totally enjoy them. I really appreciate the respect and care you take for the dead animals. keep up the great work and videos. take care and stay safe.

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Glad your enjoying my videos. I have videos from the last season as well and a bit of different videos from other outdoor activities. Yeah it’s important to always be respectful. I’m uploading a new video right now but our internet is not that great at uploading so it’ll be a few more hours. God bless. Have a good one

  • @kurtcummings269
    @kurtcummings269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well done videos. Good luck

  • @charlesmanning2523
    @charlesmanning2523 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome bro thanks for taking us along God Bless

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah no problem, it’s great to be able to share my world on here. Thanks God Bless you as well🙏

  • @Outdoorswithmike
    @Outdoorswithmike ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome good job 👍🏽

  • @SwampDonkey530
    @SwampDonkey530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool! I like the A frame cubby set 👍hid from the birds with way less branches

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely. I put out bait separately for the birds. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel. 👍

  • @holgerawakens7784
    @holgerawakens7784 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great job on the wolf and lynx! Thanks for spending a few minutes on that leg hold layout - looks awesome.

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks it’s great when all that hard work pays off. Yeah no problem! if I catch anything in that wolf trap I’ll put the whole setup of that set together in a build and catch kinda video. I was worried it would make this video to long if I put the entire building of that set in there. Have a good day!

  • @timgurtner5248
    @timgurtner5248 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now that was a great check!! Love your channel Brother!!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir! Caught a few more wolves on the next episode. A whole lot of adventures left to film. Have a good one

  • @blkriverjlt
    @blkriverjlt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice sets.

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Mahsii. I’m almost done with the fourth video on the trap line. I caught 2 more wolves last week so that’ll be in this next video. Thanks for watching!

  • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
    @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another awesome video! Nice catches!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! It takes a bit of time on iMovie but it’s worth it. Great first week on the line. I have a feeling this year is going to be a good year for lynx, but high lynx years usually produce low wolverine numbers

    • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
      @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@enigmaticgwichin1630 is that right? Yeah our deer numbers are down this year so the wolves changed up their patterns along with the bobcats

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie we get a similar thing with our wolves when there are no caribou near us. When caribou are around the wolves just follow them around and leave my wolf sets alone. But so far this winter the caribou have not made it back here, so the wolves should continue to work my sets and bait. What is the average weight of a bobcat?

    • @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie
      @mountainlifewithdavidkelsie ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@enigmaticgwichin1630 around 20lbs I caught a 30 lb cat last winter and some buddies have caught some around 50-55 lbs there is one on our line that is 35+ if I had to put a guess out there it’s on one of the latest trapping videos

  • @SasquatchBunyan
    @SasquatchBunyan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a good day out. Cool!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it was around -30 but that’s not bad at all especially when there’s animals in the traps

  • @SteveandSusiesHomestead
    @SteveandSusiesHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congrats on the catches

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! it was a great first week. I’ll be out setting more soon and I’ll make sure to film it. Thanks for watching

  • @bigd3454
    @bigd3454 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks good guy 👍👍

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir! Just caught a couple more last night, it’s going to be a good video. Thanks for watching

  • @idaho2ndgens240
    @idaho2ndgens240 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love to see you getting after them. Hope you get the wolves, my man. Trap check for me tomorrow, cannot wait. Good luck

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I just got back from checking traps in the blowing snow. I had a few wolves tear into one of my wolverine sets. So I set a few more traps around that area, so I hope to tie one up when they pass though again. Cool good luck out there on the line tomorrow!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching

  • @daveenns1119
    @daveenns1119 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ..Hey man.. I love your channel.,, It's one of the best..

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow thank you sir! It’s much appreciated. I’ll be filming how to build Lynx sets this week. Have a good day👍

  • @LWRoad
    @LWRoad ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats! Good job

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. I just got back from checking traps, filmed episode 4 and picked up 2 more wolves. I should have episode 3 of this trapping season up by tomorrow morning. Thanks for the shout out! I’m getting better trafic on my channel the last few weeks. It’s much appreciated. I have a whole lot of life to capture and show the world.

    • @LWRoad
      @LWRoad ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enigmaticgwichin1630 Love it brother, let me know when it drops in case I don't get a notification, thanks!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LWRoad sounds good 👍

  • @dougsmith548
    @dougsmith548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations to you, my man I am a new subscriber. I just found your videos and I will Take this weekend and binge on all your videos. I like what you’re doing. You are very instructive. Stay safe and May God bless. ✌️🇨🇦

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the channel. I hope you enjoy the videos, its a peak into our lives here in Alaska. I be filming more this year than last. Thanks for the encouragement it’s really appreciated. God bless you and your family as well.

  • @owenminnesotaoutdoors9664
    @owenminnesotaoutdoors9664 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats on the fur! Love that you explain your sets and everything you're up to on the trapline.

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! Yeah the wolf and lynx both had great fur. I try to let everybody know why I do what I do when I’m filming. Have a good one

  • @alaskajohn5695
    @alaskajohn5695 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New Subscriber, Excellent Young Man !!!!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the channel! Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy

  • @broncoformudv
    @broncoformudv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice fur on both of those! Thanks for taking the time to show how you put the sets in and what the finished set looks like.
    Good job on the Christmas decorations also 👍

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah great fur I was happy with them. Sometimes wolves are hit or miss, they live a rough life and can get their fur damaged in all sorts of ways. I’ll be doing some videos on just building sets in the coming week. Haha yeah those Christmas inflatables ran straight -50 temps and kept on chugging. We’ll be taking them down soon

    • @broncoformudv
      @broncoformudv ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What GoPro are you using?

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@broncoformudv black 9

    • @broncoformudv
      @broncoformudv ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enigmaticgwichin1630 thanks! Looks like it takes great video. I need to pick one up and start using it on my trapline and outdoor adventures.

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@broncoformudv yeah it’s great. I tried buying one from the GoPro website a few weeks ago but it just kept telling me the website was busy. I’ll prolly try again in a week or two. The video quality is awesome. The raw video takes up a crazy amount of space on my computer and phone but it’s worth it

  • @southernrootsalaskanbranches7
    @southernrootsalaskanbranches7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The man ! Absolutely slaying em! Got me ready to make some sets! I hope this year I can get just 1 lynx! I'd freak out if I ever got a wolf! Lol! God bless you and your family brother!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Yeah get some beaver castor and hang your rabbit snares with a 8 in loop with the top of the snare at your knee cap. tie some of your chicken feathers together put the castor on them and hang it at the center level of the hanging snare a few feet behind your snare the get a piece for flagging ribbon and hang it high close to your set to call the lynx in. I’ve even used a piece of paper bag with castor on it, tied with a yellow piece of rope a couple feet behind a #4 double long spring trap and caught a couple lynx years ago. But I believe in you! If you can get a beaver to step in your trap you can catch a curious cat. And hanging a bunch of wolf snares ups your chance of catching a wolf for sure. God Bless you and yours as well bro. I’ll film a couple lynx sets this week and put them up as well if that helps👍

    • @southernrootsalaskanbranches7
      @southernrootsalaskanbranches7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enigmaticgwichin1630 Thanks brother! Means alot!!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@southernrootsalaskanbranches7 no problem bro sorry if I was a bit long winded there

    • @southernrootsalaskanbranches7
      @southernrootsalaskanbranches7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enigmaticgwichin1630 not at all!! I need the help!! Lol

  • @bradlangvardt4138
    @bradlangvardt4138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Just caught a couple more wolves today. Thanks for watching

  • @gkhuntertrapper2738
    @gkhuntertrapper2738 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wicked buddy 👊

  • @brandonrautell9028
    @brandonrautell9028 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I’m glad that is being enjoyed, I’ll definitely be making more.👍

  • @godsoffspring4195
    @godsoffspring4195 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What the.... I've not seen the last three videos I've watched. Must not have gotten notified. :>(

  • @Northwoods208
    @Northwoods208 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice man. I'm gonna go bury some wolf gear today, i was checking otter sets yesterday, and I found where they've been crossing the river...so I'll make sure there's steel waiting when they cycle back

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heck yeah get something in there sooner rather then later. The multiple pack families in my area pass back and forth completely randomly and we have loners as well most of them are younger ones but some crazy smart huge males as well. But sorry for the long winded response. Do you use snares or only traps?

    • @Northwoods208
      @Northwoods208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enigmaticgwichin1630 no worries, my thoughts spill out sometimes too lol. I use snares and traps.

  • @deadpinecollective
    @deadpinecollective ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like that lynx cubby!

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks I build these mostly for wolverine but they work well for lynx to. Our lynx population for the past 2 season has been really low, but the rabbits are moving back so lynx will be showing up again. About 6 years ago we caught 50+ in one season and last season I think I caught 3. So one week and 2 down so I’m guessing there’s going to be even more as the temperature warms up in the early spring

    • @deadpinecollective
      @deadpinecollective ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enigmaticgwichin1630 wow, 50! The last couple years I got around 7, but not a ton of traps out. This year only one. Rabbit tracks are more abundant here this year so I hope lynx are on the rebound as well. Love learning new stuff from your vids.

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deadpinecollective yeah I hope more come your way. I’ll be making a couple videos in the coming weeks on how I build my lynx sets.

    • @deadpinecollective
      @deadpinecollective ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enigmaticgwichin1630 awesome, look forward to that

  • @jasonhoesel7144
    @jasonhoesel7144 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome wolf and lynx. What size cable do you use for your wolf snares? Great video and thanks for taking us along.

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some of my snares are 1/8 in 7by7 cable, but most of them are 3/32 1by19. The snare that caught the wolf was a 3/32 1by19. I like that snare better it holds a nice shape. Thanks for watching!

  • @eg.wife1441
    @eg.wife1441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

  • @kencaudle7802
    @kencaudle7802 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you file dogs flat on 330s and a 45 angle make fit tight on jaws. The trap will fire when trigger is just past 2nd jaw. No bad catches or animals suffering

  • @Sharkdog11b
    @Sharkdog11b 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enigmatic: adjective,
    “Difficult to interpret or understand, mysterious.”

  • @jimtheobald1141
    @jimtheobald1141 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where in Alaska are you. Glad you got a wolf. Idaho is having problem with those. I live in Minnesota and the deer and moose population is going down.
    MN has tried to have seasons on them but the “ city people “ brings lawsuits against everyone and everything. They are pretty

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m located in the Yukon Flats, 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle. In Venetie

  • @bbrewer0606
    @bbrewer0606 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video! Really enjoyed! Good luck to you and your family! If you can say, what part of Alaska are you from?

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’m in the Yukon Flats 60 miles north of the Arctic circle, in the Gwich’in village of Venetie.

  • @SteveandSusiesHomestead
    @SteveandSusiesHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2nd

  • @WheelchairUser13
    @WheelchairUser13 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Newbe Questions, How Long Is Your Trap Line and Can You Add To It IF You Wanted Too?
    MANY Thanks

  • @kencaudle7802
    @kencaudle7802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is time 4 pee posts. Take a fence size post put it stove charcoal it. 2ft or so long. Sticks out like sore thumb. Put some sheeps wool or piece hide on top. Fox pee or yote pee on post. Snuggle trap jaw right against post. Set right on trail but have backing so come only on trap side

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds good! I can definitely try that. When I skin that female next week I can get urine then. I used to have lynx urine but I used it all up. Will that work or should I order urine? Most years I just scoop up urine from the natural pee posts or set my traps under where the wolves piss.

    • @kencaudle7802
      @kencaudle7802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you or neighbors have dogs take zip lock shovel some pee in bag. Just roll post in it. Even a few dog turds on top. Really pisses um off. If you have enough traps 1 close post other 18 inches back off set a few inches

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kencaudle7802 I have 6 sled dogs and 3 pet dogs I got a lot of piss and turds. I’ll try it out on the next trap check

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kencaudle7802I’ve thought about using their stuff in the past. thanks!

    • @kencaudle7802
      @kencaudle7802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They don't want anything that eats meat line there territory. Kill lots hound dogs here Montana used 4 treon lions. When you get a chance get u some bridger brawns 9s. Way better a woof trap come up out of Deep snow 9 inch jaw spread lay flat dogless

  • @chadcampbell9279
    @chadcampbell9279 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you like those #5 Bridger wolf traps

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have double long springs and coil spring traps. I’ve caught twice as many wolves in the double long springs. They’ve worked great for me. A big wolf can rip the dog and pan off if they have enough time. But most of the time they chew on brush and trees they wrap around. There is enough room under the closed jaws of the double long spring for them to chew off their toes and part of their feet but they don’t do it to often.

  • @chadcampbell9279
    @chadcampbell9279 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on the lynx and wolf. What size of snares you use with cam lock

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      That one has a 3/32 snare wire on it. I have some with 1/8 in cable but it seems like the 3/32 kills wolves a lot quicker, so I went back to making snares with the thinner cable. Thanks for watching I’m editing the 3rd video right now. Nothing to exciting but I explain another couple sets.

  • @OLDGRIZZ
    @OLDGRIZZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My good man, I just found your channel and subbed. May I be so bold as to ask where abouts are you trapping? I’m from central Alberta. May your traps be full of fur. Thankyou.

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! I’m located in the Yukon Flats, Alaska about 60 miles north of the Arctic circle this Trapline is north of Venetie

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Never been to Canada but my Great Grandfather was from there; somewhere close to the border I believe

  • @jimtheobald1141
    @jimtheobald1141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much for the wolf pelt

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      I just caught 2 more today. But I won’t know for sure how much I’ll want for one until it has been skinned, stretched, and brushed. The one in the video will be skinned in the next week or two, I’m waiting for the fleas on the lynx to die and then I’ll deal with them. Thanks for watching.

  • @cutbaitkenny
    @cutbaitkenny ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just started watching your videos, can you explain the meaning of your name?

    • @enigmaticgwichin1630
      @enigmaticgwichin1630  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Kenny thanks for asking. A lot of the time the politicians put my people into a box all together. They make statements about what my people think and do as a whole.
      About certain issues, yeah we all believe in saving the land that god gave us and protecting the various food sources on it. But I understand that the world is constantly changing and my people have to adapt.
      We started the channel to show how real life is up here not the drama you see on TV. So the channels name reflects the hard to understand Gwich’in that we are.
      Take care Kenny and have a good one