Re: Let's hear it, how do you tote em out
[Re: warrior]
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12/22/20 09:00 AM
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slydogx
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I use a sled, but I generally am fairly close to the truck and it is flat as Saskatchewan in this part of Ontario LOL... the closest thing we have to hills is the ditch banks (which can be 15' and very steep)
The sled is also great for hauling gear in/out
Just happy to be here.
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Re: Let's hear it, how do you tote em out
[Re: warrior]
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12/22/20 01:02 PM
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Trapper7
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I made carrying straps from seat belt material with a cable loop on each end that went over a front and hind foot. I could carry two beaver out at once, one on each shoulder when I was young and dumber.
Must be nice to eat ice cream as fast as you want and not have to worry about brain freeze.
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Re: Let's hear it, how do you tote em out
[Re: eric space]
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12/22/20 01:09 PM
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You have to slit them up the belly to skin so first thing I do is make about a 6 inch cut and pull out the guts. I swear about half a beavers weight is guts! Makes them much lighter to carry. makes sense it seems to make deer much lighter.
America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
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Re: Let's hear it, how do you tote em out
[Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE]
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12/22/20 01:17 PM
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walleyed
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Back foot in one hand, Front foot on the same side in the other, slung over the back of my shoulders behind my head. You have to not mind beaver cooties crawling down your shirt though !!! walleyed
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I Support Non-Resident Trapping
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Re: Let's hear it, how do you tote em out
[Re: walleyed]
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12/22/20 01:34 PM
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Back foot in one hand, Front foot on the same side in the other, slung over the back of my shoulders behind my head. You have to not mind beaver cooties crawling down your shirt though !!! walleyed Or, having you wife threaten to make you sleep outside until your neck stops smelling like castor! Make sure you carry them belly out when you carry them that way. I only made that mistake once.
Must be nice to eat ice cream as fast as you want and not have to worry about brain freeze.
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Re: Let's hear it, how do you tote em out
[Re: warrior]
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12/22/20 06:08 PM
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I usually get maybe 1-3 at a stop & off to next location. If i get more than 2 at a stop and it's far off road i'll usually skin 1 on location & use a modified rifle sling to hook up 2 beaver over my shoulder. Got to admit most stops have beaver ponds within 1/4 mile of roads
Till that day.....
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Re: Let's hear it, how do you tote em out
[Re: eric space]
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12/22/20 06:19 PM
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Co�s
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You have to slit them up the belly to skin so first thing I do is make about a 6 inch cut and pull out the guts. I swear about half a beavers weight is guts! Makes them much lighter to carry. How does skinning go without the guts? I’ve thought about this for long hauls out but was worried skinning would be much more difficult with a floppy, empty beaver.
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Re: Let's hear it, how do you tote em out
[Re: Trapper7]
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12/23/20 10:16 AM
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I made carrying straps from seat belt material with a cable loop on each end that went over a front and hind foot. I could carry two beaver out at once, one on each shoulder when I was young and dumber. This is the best I’ve found. I used an old strap from a pair of waders that was complete with a neoprene pad. They are still heavy but it’s quite comfortable.
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Re: Let's hear it, how do you tote em out
[Re: warrior]
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12/23/20 10:30 AM
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Turtledale
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Only carry two at a time. Rope from front foot to back and over my shoulder, or just carry by back foot
Last edited by Turtledale; 12/23/20 10:31 AM.
NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
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