Back in sheep country. Snares another coyote

Someone CUT bottom wire on sheep fence. Stole coyote and snare. That’s 75 cents = swivels and all. But still makes me mad

Steeltraps I know your main business is killing coyotes but how do those No bs traps work on cats? BTW, your flat sets are a work of art.

In 1 full year. Have only caught 3 bobcats None in NO BS traps. Just long spring LPCs and MJ 600 Sterlings. Know USDA trapper that uses them. Will call tonite. See if I can get u a answer

Sheep Country. Last 2 days have made me Rethink being here. Deer hunters = People stealing gear = People messing with gear. Sheep Ranchers that NEVER pay on time !! I maybe looking for a new job. Just mulling it over. Don’t think. I want to trap in Sheep Country much longer. Too many headaches

More. Nonsense

Your problems sound familar ST. When I did control work in the sonora area, I was told by several ranchers that no one will bother my traps..Let's see, stolen traps, stolen fur. This is all behind locked gates. So either ranch hands or deer hunters.

Yep ! Long day. Bad 1. Can Am quit on me. Own phone - 2 weeks late pay. Goes strait to voicemail. Lots of BS lately. Got me thinking. Just do large cattle ranches. Would like some work in Montana or maybe Utah. But West Texas is beautiful. I like it. Just need too = pick up 2 ranch and DROP 2 ranches !!!!!!

ST, just remember, you’re not working in a factory day in and day out. I know you got headaches but it could be so much worse

You are 100% right. After a few drinks. I am much calmer. Grass is always greener on the other side. At least. Till you get there!!! LOL!!!

Sometimes that green grass is where the leech bed is

Wellers Reserve has a green label. It makes the leech bed look not so bad. LOL!

That stinks

Any bird hunters out in that area? I would bet a bird hunter would be more likely to jack with a snare than a deer hunter, just because of the dog factor
People should keep their hands off other folks stuff period!

At least it was a snare and not one of your MJ600s

No bird hunters. Deer hunter before. Private Property. It’s leased. But = several pump jacks. And lots of oil related people always going through. Just get old. I could care less about a 9 dollar Coyote. I just don’t like my stuff bring jacked with. This place gets 0 of my MJ 600 Sterlings. It’s just a lot of fence to snare

Had trespassing last week. Guy = Probably = Townes Riding on a gas line shooting jack rabbits. I found 3 dead jack rabbits last week. And saw the vehicle turn around down pass our = sheep camp. Told owner latter. He wants me to = try and = citizens arrest them next time !! Told him. That between you and whoever these people are. I’m NOT getting involved. Just too much nonsense and late payment for me. Got me thinking about = Searching elsewhere for work. NOT in sheep

Most I would do is get a plate number IF they came close enough.

Sounds like a headache and a smart choice to drop that place when you can replace it

If you could find high fence customers in South Texas you would be much better off. I have been on some very nice ranches with air strips and hotel like places to stay. Many of them make their money off of oil and gas so money is not a problem. They also spend thousands on feed and water is pipeline throughout the ranch so game is everywhere.
Coyotes, hogs and coons are an ongoing battle. These are big very nice ranches and I am positive you would not have any problems getting paid or your equipment being messed with. You should check with local biologist and game wardens.

Chris,

I would be having a talk with your employer(s) regarding your late pay situation. I wouldn't stand for that, but that is me.

Those arrangements are usually made upon accepting the job. That follows under "terms and conditions of the agreement".

If what you say is what is happening now, it likely won't get any better without some changes. You say we are about done here unless things change, are we clear ?.

I can see a few days late in payment due to some extuating circumstances. But occuring on a regular basis I would have to back away and look elsewhere.

There are other opportunities out there. Start looking and make sure the next go round you get some conditions in writing if that hasn't already occurred.

If only hand written, you can have a copy and your employer also. State up front what you expect so there are no questions down the road. Not sure what happened with this situation or if it has been an on going situation for some time now.

Some folks at times, don't give folks like us in our professions much respect or appreciation, that is until we make them think differently. You can handle this as you see fit but as a business man, if things don't turn around, I would be actively looking around your network for another opportunity to replace this one. You are skilled and have good services to offer.

You be sure to start off your next job on more solid ground. Some folks can (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) foot around too much when doing job interviews. I just tell them like it is in a business like manner as best you can and leave it at that.

Bob J.

JTG you are correct. I have worked afew nice places in South Texas. The oil money is there for sure. But I really like West Texas. The = cattle ranchers. Have done me great. I am happy with Cattle Ranchers. I like the = Big Country of the West. Open spaces Fewer fences. Just cows and game.

Bob that’s good advice. My partner started this job with a referral and a hand shake. Sadly they haven’t lived up to their end. So many hrs a month X so much fuel X lodging. Now 31 months and over 400 coyotes plus latter. We have = lodging that is falling in. They haven’t fixed as promised. I LET this happen because I’m only here 1 or 2 days a week. Gas pump= just paid 567 for new fuel pump. Can Am want warranty 2023 fuel pump because = tank was dropped. Can Am says = orange resadue in tank is bad gas. 31 checks Now 32 I just pick up 14 days late. Out of 32 we have only 4 or 5 on time. Usually 7 to 28 days late. Been payed 2 month together before