Common sense isn't as common as it once was brother man, pass your knowledge down and let the chips fall where they may. Can't wait to see you trapping again!
Great advice!!! We as trappers have to remember that a majority of the population has no stance on trapping positive or negative. But what happens when someones pet gets caught in a trap, their perception of trapping changes and not in a positive way towards trapping. In CT which has not much open space and is very urbanized has many people that have never been exposed to trapping but when an incident like a dog gets caught in a trap that negativity spreads fast. Heck people trespass on properties to walk their dogs but then when something happens they are demanding that trapping is not to be done on those private properties that they should not have even been trespassing on in the first place. As trappers we should look at every place we trap as someone is watching and filming our every move, so it will make you think is this a good place to set or should I go down and around the bend where I am out of view of the public.
When we set for coyotes, we set for dogs I catch 3 to 5 dogs every season. And as far as 3 miles from civilization. All but one released unharmed. The other one was wild.
I don't like to set traps where people can see them. Ideally, every trap I set is concealed from beavers and people. However, in this case, I would still put a set there, but it would still be safe from people and pets. I'd use my floating 330 set and I'd actually rig it so that it was floating in the culvert.
The future of hunting, trapping, and fishing on private and public lands always hangs on public acceptance of the activities. Damaging or worse anybody's pet is the quickest way to gain a lifelong opponent. I must say, however, as a landowner that has repeatedly been abused by "sportsmen", I've never had a run in with a trapper, which in my experience are the most mindful of the rights of others.
We trappers have to be super careful anywhere due to irresponsible pet owners. What else would you call it if you let your pet loose off a leash during open hunting & trapping seasons? We have never lost a pet or hunting dog or had it harmed by a trapper ,hunter or on a highway in my families 4 generation history & I'm going for 60. I want to see more penalties for irresponsible, careless pet owners.
There is no way I would knowingly set where people are running animals. Vermont has put into affect that we have to be 50 feet away from any travel way, even a pathway, however careless pet owners are great at playing victim and blaming others for their carelessness and the anti’s use it always, Case in point, as you are filming by the culvert in the background there’s a dog unleashed!
Hard not to set there but you made the right decision my friend!
Common sense isn't as common as it once was brother man, pass your knowledge down and let the chips fall where they may. Can't wait to see you trapping again!
Anyone with common sense isn't gonna be voting for Kamala in November. We need to protect the borders and get Trump back
Great video. Love thy neighbor. Putting other people first is rather uncommon but much appreciated.
You are so right. Why risk it.
Great educational content Scott!!🙌🇺🇸
Great advice!!!
We as trappers have to remember that a majority of the population has no stance on trapping positive or negative. But what happens when someones pet gets caught in a trap, their perception of trapping changes and not in a positive way towards trapping. In CT which has not much open space and is very urbanized has many people that have never been exposed to trapping but when an incident like a dog gets caught in a trap that negativity spreads fast. Heck people trespass on properties to walk their dogs but then when something happens they are demanding that trapping is not to be done on those private properties that they should not have even been trespassing on in the first place. As trappers we should look at every place we trap as someone is watching and filming our every move, so it will make you think is this a good place to set or should I go down and around the bend where I am out of view of the public.
Great info Scott! Do the right thing 😁👍💯💯
Good video Scott. Thanks👍🏻😎🇺🇸
Great video Scott and you are definitely right. Just pass on this place
When we set for coyotes, we set for dogs
I catch 3 to 5 dogs every season. And as far as 3 miles from civilization. All but one released unharmed. The other one was wild.
Thanks for a great video!
Good video. Wish more people made informative videos like this.
I don't like to set traps where people can see them. Ideally, every trap I set is concealed from beavers and people. However, in this case, I would still put a set there, but it would still be safe from people and pets. I'd use my floating 330 set and I'd actually rig it so that it was floating in the culvert.
Can't argue with common sense.
Great advice. You do a great job.
That seems like solid advice
Great video!
Good advice
I agree
I have a question. When using 330 for beaver the lodge entry was very deep. Do you drop the 330 all the way to the bottom, or midway only.
I don't set alot of places for that reason...catching someone's dog just isn't worth it
When I get a phone call to trap? First thing I ask is are their any dogs/cats running around?
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Bought time
The future of hunting, trapping, and fishing on private and public lands always hangs on public acceptance of the activities. Damaging or worse anybody's pet is the quickest way to gain a lifelong opponent. I must say, however, as a landowner that has repeatedly been abused by "sportsmen", I've never had a run in with a trapper, which in my experience are the most mindful of the rights of others.
What sucks is having to make those decisions on your own,posted,private property.
We trappers have to be super careful anywhere due to irresponsible pet owners. What else would you call it if you let your pet loose off a leash during open hunting & trapping seasons? We have never lost a pet or hunting dog or had it harmed by a trapper ,hunter or on a highway in my families 4 generation history & I'm going for 60. I want to see more penalties for irresponsible, careless pet owners.
There is no way I would knowingly set where people are running animals. Vermont has put into affect that we have to be 50 feet away from any travel way, even a pathway, however careless pet owners are great at playing victim and blaming others for their carelessness and the anti’s use it always, Case in point, as you are filming by the culvert in the background there’s a dog unleashed!