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Post by martentrapper on Feb 24, 2005 20:46:01 GMT -5
Hi all. Here's some pics from the tundra country of western alaska, just outside Nome. I run a line for wolverine mostly. Just a weekend line. Hope to get into some country with lynx this week. This is open tundra mostly. Just a few willows in the drainages. When it shows and is cloudy, we get what's called a whiteout. Here's a sample of that: Here's another photo where you can see a willow draw about half a mile away: My partner and I depend on gps units on the snogo to get us around when the weather isn't too good. Here's a pic of me with a wolverine we caught: He got in a snare and trap both. I think he got in the snare first, but managed to twist it up without tangling up the chain. The trap is a bridger 5 coil. Decent trap but it's so big he was able to get in and chew on his foot. I thinking smaller traps might be better for these tough weasels. Here's a close up of the catch: Wolverine are pretty hard on equipment. 1x19 cable is my preferrance. Either in 3/32nd or 7/64th. Enjoy the photos. mt
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Post by dublelung on Feb 24, 2005 23:57:56 GMT -5
Nice pics! I can definitely see why that would be called a "whiteout"
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Post by sayisitrapper on Mar 4, 2005 4:20:44 GMT -5
nice pic there martinman, I was just wondering where can I get one of those jackets, it be great for me here when I go out on the travels with my sno go.
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Post by martentrapper on Mar 5, 2005 12:23:28 GMT -5
What you see me wearing is not a jacket. It is a pull over parka cover. I don't know where you can get one as this one was made by my girlfriends mother, an eskimo woman. I ordered the fabirc, which is one of those gore tex type breathable fabric. The design is a commen eskimo design where i lve. The fur ruff you see on it is polar bear, trimmed with beaver. It is designed to be just a cover, with little insulative value. It has been working pretty well so far. I'm interested to see how it works come spring if I'm out in some rain. mt
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Post by treefoxgetter on Mar 5, 2005 18:53:51 GMT -5
I like your pictures. I hear that wolverine can back a polar bear off of its food. Are they that fierce?
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Post by sayisitrapper on Mar 5, 2005 23:39:55 GMT -5
(payotetrapper), " as a first nation from canada, the elders say that the wolverine is the devil of the north and fear nothing." (martenman), " I live about 150m west of the hudson bay and maybe I can get a friend to get me one from the churchill area where she knows some inuit there."
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Post by martentrapper on Mar 13, 2005 12:53:58 GMT -5
Wolverine are pretty fierce. They don't seem to have alot of fear an anything, but they do learn to be cautious. Wolverine are regularly caught in conibears, so they aren't all that smart. But they do learn to be careful, or suspicious, if they get pinched. Polar bears mostly feed out on the ocean ice. I doubt there is much opportunity for the 2 species to meet and argue over food. I just caught another wolverine this weekend. A very large male. He's definately all muscle. It wouldn't surprise me if one this size could back down a young polar bear. mt
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Post by Jake on Mar 13, 2005 12:55:53 GMT -5
Welllll...Where's the pics?lol..But seriously ;D
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Post by levesque on Mar 13, 2005 14:57:00 GMT -5
I saw on trapperman where a few were talking that Alaska trapping in not that differnt than trapping in the lower 48 I beg to differ !.
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Post by DaGriz on Mar 14, 2005 18:39:40 GMT -5
If I wasn't so old , shietey and crippled up I would be up there with you people in Alaska /Canada running a long line. Makes me really happy for you people who can do that and sad for orney old grizzled up people like myself who can't do that anymore
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Post by sayisitrapper on Mar 16, 2005 4:33:08 GMT -5
Makes me really happy for you people who can do that and sad for orney old grizzled up people like myself who can't do that anymore [/quote] sorry to hear that ole timer, your knowledge will be greatly appretiated with all us young folks. I know an ole fella like you who lived on trapping and now he's getting weak to go out on the land, so all he does is stay home and tells his stories to the young generation. (hint) give's a few pointers. lol.
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Post by Snareman on Mar 16, 2005 6:11:49 GMT -5
Hello martentrapper!
I want thank you for posting the pics! I think they're totally awesome. I could only dream about that.... for now.
I especially like the snare hangin' innocently in the background. ;D
I also don't know how I missed this post.. just saw it just now. LOL!
Take Care & keep the pics coming!
Snareman
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Post by martentrapper on Mar 19, 2005 5:53:43 GMT -5
I think what your seeing there, snareman, is the extra cable from the snare that caught the wolverine. There was only one snare and one trap there and that guy hit both of them. My wolverine snares have a #14 support wire crimped in a double ferrel to the snare cable. Crimping the support wire allows the user to position the snare somewhat easier, at least for me. I'm not real fond of whammy's. mt
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Post by Snareman on Mar 19, 2005 6:13:31 GMT -5
I must be seeing things! Almost looks like a snare. I'm not fond of wammies either. Wammies are designed to go with a specific cable and support wire size. The support wire varies in thickness too among manufactures. You may get a mixed match combo which will frustrate you as the steel wammie won't be forgiving if there is a mismatch.
What sort of advantage does the 1x19 give you? I usually get responses it's stronger from some coyote men, but feel that is a moot point as no coyote can physically break 5/64" 7x7 anyway and the extra little tensile breaking strength of the 1x19 is not important. To me it either has to be because it's more chew resistant or twist resistant. What quality of the 1x19 helps you?
Thanks!
Snareman
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Post by martentrapper on Mar 22, 2005 21:17:49 GMT -5
No coyote can physically break 5/64 7x7. I'm real hesitant to believe that statement, snareman. I saw a 3/32 7x7 snare that had taken a fox this winter. The fox here are notorious chewers and struggle alot. The 3/32 7x7 only had a few strands left. I can guarantee you a wolverine would untwist and quickly break most 7x7 cables. 1x19 is much more twist and chew resistant than 7x7. There is just no comparison in my opinion. I also prefer the ability of the 1x19 to load and hold a round loop. mt
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