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Trap-line Transportation #8096328
03/09/24 04:23 PM
03/09/24 04:23 PM
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Gurdy Offline OP
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Hey ya'll, I've been searching around for a easy means of transportation on my trap lines. Currently I have a 3-6 mile hike, with gear, and or fur, when it's too wet for my truck. Luckily I had my truck when I caught my 83 lb beaver the other day. That would have been a long hike with a sled. I was looking at e-bikes, they're about a grand and up. Been also looking at ATV's, but don't really want to lug a trailer around. Anyone rock a mini bike? What's your mode of transportation? Pictures would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Trap-line Transportation [Re: Gurdy] #8096334
03/09/24 04:46 PM
03/09/24 04:46 PM
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83 pounder. Holy Crow that's big!! Congratulations.
I use a 4 wheeler


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Re: Trap-line Transportation [Re: Gurdy] #8096346
03/09/24 05:07 PM
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No experience as am adult with a mini bike. E-bikes are heavy and even the fat tire ones are squirrely on wet ground trust me. I use a 4 wheeler also but am seriously considering a side by side. In the mean time I have a hawk crawler deer cart that is real easy to deal with and may be a big help to you.


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Re: Trap-line Transportation [Re: Gurdy] #8096378
03/09/24 06:02 PM
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New York
Bring a knife and skin at catch site.

Re: Trap-line Transportation [Re: Gurdy] #8096381
03/09/24 06:05 PM
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I've aeen a few 4 wheelers around for under 2 grand. They're older but a lot cheaper than a side by side. Those are ridiculous on price to me.

Re: Trap-line Transportation [Re: Gurdy] #8096431
03/09/24 07:28 PM
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A trailer is not a big deal. made mine from an old boat trailer. can load or unload in less than five minutes. build a box to bolt on the rear rack. when grandson is along i toss dead stuff on the front and he holds it on till we get back to the pickup


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Re: Trap-line Transportation [Re: Gurdy] #8096444
03/09/24 07:48 PM
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Wow! You could make a lot of stew out of that beaver! Nice Job

Re: Trap-line Transportation [Re: danny clifton] #8096453
03/09/24 08:03 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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Originally Posted by danny clifton
A trailer is not a big deal. made mine from an old boat trailer. can load or unload in less than five minutes. build a box to bolt on the rear rack. when grandson is along i toss dead stuff on the front and he holds it on till we get back to the pickup



I'm purdy sure Big Shane was going to rig up like that before I left Kansas and that guy could fill the extra room a couple times a week. He can all but quote anything Johb Graham has ever said and his #s spoke for themselves.


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