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Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4382655 03/17/14 03:54 AM 03/17/14 03:54 AM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 772 Anchorage, Alaska broncoformudv trapper
broncoformudv trapper Joined: May 2011 Posts: 772 Anchorage, Alaska	Nice catches! Managed to get a moose like that a couple weeks ago but he was nice enough to drop both antlers.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4385492 03/18/14 02:52 PM 03/18/14 02:52 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 49 minn. st.louis K kratt trapper
kratt trapper K Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 49 minn. st.louis	killer wolf very nice.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4390057 03/21/14 12:40 AM 03/21/14 12:40 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 555 Fairbanks Alaska AKHowler OP trapper
AKHowler OP trapper Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 555 Fairbanks Alaska	Got a nice gift in the mail today from a friend. Cannot wait to put these little jewels to work next year. I've never used Sterlings before and the 800 has 3 swivels in 1 foot of chain. Looks like the perfect wolf trap for a track set. We'll have to see. Figured I better take a couple pics of the seasons catch before the auction and fling on Saturday. Happy with catch on the wolves this year but slow on everything else. Hoping the weather is good, seems like we sell a lot better when it's warm than cold. Hope to see a few of you out there. Alaskan #9 Trap Company JR Pederson PO BOX 58226 Fairbanks AK 99711 cell# 907-378-7291 pedersonjr@yahoo.com

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4390061 03/21/14 12:54 AM 03/21/14 12:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 48 Fairbanks, AK AK HUNTER trapper
AK HUNTER trapper Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 48 Fairbanks, AK	That's a fine bunch of fur - nice.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4390078 03/21/14 01:34 AM 03/21/14 01:34 AM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 490 Fairbanks AK Aknative trapper
Aknative trapper Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 490 Fairbanks AK	Score on the traps! Good luck on the sale. Rumors of my assimilation have been greatly exaggerated.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4390092 03/21/14 02:29 AM 03/21/14 02:29 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,064 Wasilla AK HFT AK trapper
HFT AK trapper Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,064 Wasilla AK	That is a good looking batch of fur! Some solid looking traps to!

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4390105 03/21/14 03:29 AM 03/21/14 03:29 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,352 Interior Alaska smalltimetrapper small greenhorn
smalltimetrapper small greenhorn Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,352 Interior Alaska	Nice looking fur there! Nice job on the wolves. I've got one of those 600s, only complaint is the heavy pan system with light tension makes for some dicey setting. No good way to increase tension that I see, but haven't messed with it too much. Are the 800s the same way?

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4391049 03/21/14 05:20 PM 03/21/14 05:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 127 wasilla ak A AK TRAPR trapper
AK TRAPR trapper A Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 127 wasilla ak	Congrats on some nice looking furs,hope the auction treats you well .

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4396077 03/24/14 06:36 PM 03/24/14 06:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 280 SE MN L Labby trapper
Labby trapper L Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 280 SE MN	Originally Posted By: AKHowler Came in this afternoon, had a heck of a trip with lots of HIGHS and LOWS. Picked a couple marten and a beautiful wolf on the ride across the flats(HIGH). Dropped down on the creek and was auger'n along thru the over flow and the Skidoo went left and I went straight. Right on my face sliding along the ice. That was definitely LOW. Had a hard time righting the Skidoo as the sled was jacked under her. Once everything was back on their skags, up the trail we went to the cabin. Great pics except the one with your ugly mug all beat up! Some of these pictures you have sent me already but it is cool to see all of the other ones. You are a lucky man to be able to see all that country +46 degrees. Unloaded, got a fire goin and took a couple asprin and washed it down with a good snort or two of E&J brandy and on up the line. My bait station had a couple coyotes working it and snagged one, that chewed out and only made it 30 feet. Nice big 35# male Hung a few more snares and picked up a lynx on the next cubby Went venturing around cleaning off traps for a couple days. Finally gave up with the warm windy weather and just went exploring. Skun the wolf. 80# gray female caught in a #9 pee post Built a new fleshing beam and mounted it in the fur shed/shop. Worked good, never used a horizontal beam and kinda like it. Built an ear turning attachment for it. Ended up getting a shot on a beautiful 35# fat coyote and connecting On the way back to the cabin the trail went away. Great trip over all even with a few bumps and bruises. Originally Posted By: AKHowler Came in this afternoon, had a heck of a trip with lots of HIGHS and LOWS. Picked a couple marten and a beautiful wolf on the ride across the flats(HIGH). Dropped down on the creek and was auger'n along thru the over flow and the Skidoo went left and I went straight. Right on my face sliding along the ice. That was definitely LOW. Had a hard time righting the Skidoo as the sled was jacked under her. Once everything was back on their skags, up the trail we went to the cabin. +46 degrees. Unloaded, got a fire goin and took a couple asprin and washed it down with a good snort or two of E&J brandy and on up the line. My bait station had a couple coyotes working it and snagged one, that chewed out and only made it 30 feet. Nice big 35# male [img:gal:2003652e0801f9eb3d]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193870-trapping_2013_14_049.jpg[/img] Hung a few more snares and picked up a lynx on the next cubby [img:gal:2003652e0807fd02c0]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193872-trapping_2013_14_030.jpg[/img] Went venturing around cleaning off traps for a couple days. Finally gave up with the warm windy weather and just went exploring. [img:gal:2003652e0815c0f85a]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193873-trapping_2013_14_027.jpg[/img] [img:gal:2003652e083e86f8aa]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193876-trapping_2013_14_042small.jpg[/img] [img:gal:2003652e083e86f8aa]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193877-trapping_2013_14_043small.jpg[/img] [img:gal:2003652e083e86f8aa]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193878-trapping_2013_14_035small.jpg[/img] Skun the wolf. 80# gray female caught in a #9 pee post [img:gal:2003652e08459596e7]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193880-trapping_2013_14_029.jpg[/img] Built a new fleshing beam and mounted it in the fur shed/shop. Worked good, never used a horizontal beam and kinda like it. Built an ear turning attachment for it. [img:gal:2003652e0852c0f182]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193883-trapping_2013_14_075.jpg[/img] [img:gal:2003652e0852c0f182]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193884-trapping_2013_14_078.jpg[/img] [img:gal:2003652e0852c0f182]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193885-trapping_2013_14_079.jpg[/img] Ended up getting a shot on a beautiful 35# fat coyote and connecting [img:gal:2003652e085e24b490]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193886-trapping_2013_14_081.jpg[/img] On the way back to the cabin the trail went away. Great trip over all even with a few bumps and bruises. [img:gal:2003652e0863b26890]http://www.trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2014/01/full-20036-193887-trapping_2013_14_083.jpg[/img] Lab

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4396427 03/24/14 08:57 PM 03/24/14 08:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 335 Northern Manitoba scootermac trapper
scootermac trapper Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 335 Northern Manitoba	Great looking fur AK

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4396608 03/24/14 09:55 PM 03/24/14 09:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 280 SE MN L Labby trapper
Labby trapper L Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 280 SE MN	Good to talk to you today. Got caught up on your posts. All I can say is Awesome. Hope the face healed up. You look like Tigner when he left your shop after the E and J evening. Stay safe and we will see you in a month Lab

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: Labby] #4396955 03/25/14 02:21 AM 03/25/14 02:21 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,997 Kelowna BC Canada trapper ron trapper
trapper ron trapper Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,997 Kelowna BC Canada	Looks like you had a good season there Howler. Thank you for sharing your adventures, enjoyed all the pictures. Oh and next time you slide on the ice try not to use your nose for a rudder. Member BCTA Trapping Instructor "It's what you learn after you know it all that really counts."

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4397494 03/25/14 12:38 PM 03/25/14 12:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,286 Tok, Alaska N northway trapper
northway trapper N Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,286 Tok, Alaska	Very nice JR. Love your pictures. You are sure in some beautiful country! Wish I was trapping in the mountains!

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4408360 03/31/14 03:16 PM 03/31/14 03:16 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 555 Fairbanks Alaska AKHowler OP trapper
AKHowler OP trapper Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 555 Fairbanks Alaska	Well sad day for the Howler, line is all pulled. Had a pretty good season even with the scarceness of fur for the stretchers. Few new bumps, bruises and scars but very little break-downs this year. Took a buddy out with me to go exploring and had a fine time. Weather was awesome and got into some neat country. Hauled in the metal for the roof of the fur shed to be installed this summer. My buddies Arctic Cat went tits up so the Super Bravo came off the bench. Ol Hank could really ride that Bravo Here's an ol guide cabin built in the late 1920's. Lots of history up here in this valley. Didn't see much game this trip, few dall rams and one cow calf pair of moose. Picked up this little moose shed, the only shed of the year for me. Another buddy and his son came out for a ride a long and we had a blast. This is another cabin built in the early 20's by Hugo Stromberger, the famed market hunter from Jim Rearden's book Sam O. White, Alaskan. Pretty neat to find out some history in the area we spend so much time in. Hope you all have a safe and productive spring summer and fall. Cannot wait til next season. Until next season... AKHowler out. Last edited by AKHowler; 03/31/14 03:32 PM. Alaskan #9 Trap Company JR Pederson PO BOX 58226 Fairbanks AK 99711 cell# 907-378-7291 pedersonjr@yahoo.com

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4409158 03/31/14 09:55 PM 03/31/14 09:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 280 SE MN L Labby trapper
Labby trapper L Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 280 SE MN	Those cabins are pretty cool. Good season again. Lab

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4409260 03/31/14 10:49 PM 03/31/14 10:49 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,255 Homer, Alaska Family Trapper trapper
Family Trapper trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,255 Homer, Alaska	Thanks JR. Fantastic recording of your year. Fun time we all had through your journal.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4409405 04/01/14 01:42 AM 04/01/14 01:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,352 Interior Alaska smalltimetrapper small greenhorn
smalltimetrapper small greenhorn Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,352 Interior Alaska	Those old cabins are really cool. Looks like the newer one is still in use, does someone hunt out of there? Really nice country you are in.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4409414 04/01/14 02:01 AM 04/01/14 02:01 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,064 Wasilla AK HFT AK trapper
HFT AK trapper Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,064 Wasilla AK	Thanks for taking us along on your adventures! That is some awesome country! Look forward to making the trip with you next year!

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4432555 04/15/14 01:11 AM 04/15/14 01:11 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 555 Fairbanks Alaska AKHowler OP trapper
AKHowler OP trapper Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 555 Fairbanks Alaska	Well, I couldn't take it and had to make one more trip out to the cabin on the sled. I took a buddy of mine with a Tundra LT 550. Wanted to see how it handled. Will be buying one for next year with the 600 Ace. Didn't like the 550 due to the fact I'd have to rejet in the mountains and warm weather. Ran pretty good even a little rich. So, had an awesome trip into some wild beautiful country. Snow got a little rotten at 50 degrees but still a heck of a lot of fun. Saw this ptarmigan in a spruce tree which I'd never saw before. Saw a few Sharptails that evidently could read the game regs and pretty sure I could too. Next year they should probably not be so photogenic Climbed and topped out a whole bunch of passes looking into uncharted territory. So much country, so little time Dang Skandic thinks it's a mountain goat sometimes didn't quite make the summit. Ended up finding a few traps from the old trapper I got the line from. Funny how you can drive by so many times before you finally spot some things. Last edited by AKHowler; 04/15/14 01:49 AM. Alaskan #9 Trap Company JR Pederson PO BOX 58226 Fairbanks AK 99711 cell# 907-378-7291 pedersonjr@yahoo.com

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #4432570 04/15/14 01:57 AM 04/15/14 01:57 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 555 Fairbanks Alaska AKHowler OP trapper
AKHowler OP trapper Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 555 Fairbanks Alaska	No bears out yet that we could find and didn't see a single moose or caribou. And finally crossed the Tanana safe and sound. Last trip across on the WT this spring... Alaskan #9 Trap Company JR Pederson PO BOX 58226 Fairbanks AK 99711 cell# 907-378-7291 pedersonjr@yahoo.com

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