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Post by watershedman25 on Mar 23, 2011 3:44:30 GMT -6
Welcome "trappingfarva"!!
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zuke
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I'm a free trapper by god! I owe no man!
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Post by zuke on Nov 28, 2011 23:30:32 GMT -6
Hello! My name is Rob Zukowski and I am originally born and raised in Tucson, AZ. I moved to MO in 1987 to live with my oldest brother. I had got into buckskinning when I was 15 and loved the mountain man history.
I met a guy in high school who trapped and he showed me a few thing and I bought some 110 connies got permission to work a pond behind our house and started clearing out rats. I got hooked when i was setting one day and before I got to the other side of the pond i could hear the ones I just set going off.
I live in Lonedell, MO about 20 mi S of six flags and love living here. I was lucky enough to get stationed in St Louis in 07 in recruiting duty and started hunting pretty heavy. Joined the NWTF and 3 yrs later I am the president of my local chapter.
I served in 3 branches of the military; National Guard, Active Navy then Active Army with whom I went to Iraq in 05-06. I was a tanker and had back issues so in 09 after 3 back surgeries they medically retired me and now I am a disabled vet going to college to finish my bachelors degree.
I truely do like this board because every one has been very nice and has been very generous with their knowledge and advice. I hope to get the chance to meet some of you and thank you in person until then good luck on the line.
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Post by ozarkmountainman on Nov 29, 2011 0:33:54 GMT -6
Cool Zuke.
Dale
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zuke
Senior Member
I'm a free trapper by god! I owe no man!
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Post by zuke on Dec 7, 2011 22:40:32 GMT -6
Welcome Luckybugs! Do not hesitate to ask any questions on this board! These are some very fine folks and they will help you in any way they can! They do not mock you for your lack of knowledge and are enthusiastic about new folks taking up the sport! Again welcome and good luck to you!
Zuke
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Post by trkyslyr on Dec 8, 2011 9:59:43 GMT -6
My name is Don Knaebel. I am married to my wife, Stephanie, for 19 years in June and we have 2 boys, Jon 16 and Jason 13. I am originally from the Lake Ozark area but now reside in between Edgar Springs and Licking and I am retiring from the Army after 20 years in May. I trapped a little in HS but got back into it last year and am having a blast so far. Never trapped anything but coons before but I now have some footholds that I plan to try and get some cats, yotes and foxes.
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iceman
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Post by iceman on Dec 8, 2011 18:44:26 GMT -6
Hello my name is Danny Ice,I live in Fremont,Mo have for 9yrs, with my wife Molly. I have trapped the last few years with some luck,Just thought I would introduce myself an say Good Luck to all Trappers.
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Post by watershedman25 on Dec 8, 2011 20:45:24 GMT -6
Hello Iceman!! I'm from the ...other state, across the river. Nice to meet you.
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Post by Trapper_Jimbo on Dec 11, 2011 19:32:38 GMT -6
Hello everyone, I'm Jim Kaminski i have lived in missouri my whole life except the 3 years i was in Germany and out of country while in the military. I've been married for 15 years, and have 1 Daughter that is 5. Bow hunting is my passion, just started trapping last year. I owe it all to the lord Jesus. Thanks for giving me the time to post. Thanks, Jim
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Post by lancewilkins on Dec 17, 2011 23:31:07 GMT -6
My name is Lance, I was born and raised in Bunker, Mo. I have a 3 yr old little girl and another baby on the way. I enjoy anything to do with being outdoors. I am an avid hunter and and a rookie trapper, I used to run a trapline with an old man when i was a kid and enjoyed it, now with fur prices on the rise i decided i might just give it a try, my 3 yr old little girl really gets a kick out of it, I dont know sometimes who is more excited to check the traps, me or her! lol
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Post by KyleKing-WP on Dec 18, 2011 17:38:32 GMT -6
My name is Kyle King. I was born here in West Plains. At just 19, my plan is to stay here in my hometown. I didnt start trappin til this year but i absolutley love it. I am engaged and will be married in May of 2012.
I love spending time on this site reading all the info you guys have given to us newbie.
Thanks for all your advice and helpful information.
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Post by ozarkmountainman on Dec 18, 2011 22:38:16 GMT -6
Why would you want to screw up a perfectly good YOUNG life, by gettin' married???
Just kidding- welcome to the site!
Dale (married going on 19 years)
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Post by pemiscotpelter on Dec 25, 2011 22:37:58 GMT -6
My name is Sean Manz I love deep down in the bootheel of Missouri .. Yes the flat lands I love everything outdoors trapping is slowly becoming my favorite , I love turkey hunting bow hunting now fishing and duck hunting . I'm currently attending school to be come a fish and game officer. The outdoors is a passion of mine there's nothing like being outside to see gods creation and understanding the land. I am currently new to trapping but is the ultimate rush. I have worked in a bowshop for the past 4 years ever since I states working there it has fueled my passion for the outdoors. It's funn how things turn out I hope I trap my 1st critter soon ! I have been preparing and experimenting but nothing but nothing I guess u just have to ins out what works for you am I correct  |
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Post by pemiscotpelter on Dec 25, 2011 22:39:52 GMT -6
And also that's to all those who have helped me and given me advice on this forum y'all don't discriminate and are willing to spread the tradition ! I promise to carry it on to my children
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Post by townsendtaxidermy on Dec 26, 2011 1:18:22 GMT -6
Guess I should add my Bio. This is a pretty cool thread. Thanks to whomever started so long ago.
My name is Kim Townsend and I live in Phelps County. I own a few acres on the Phelps/Pulaski line, next to the Big Piney River, but my house burnt down this summer so am staying in rental property near Rolla until I rebuild next summer.
I met my soulmate, Tim, in 1991 and we married in 1998. I lost him to cancer in 2010 which forever changed my life, in many ways. His death was rated as service connected (he served 20 years in the Army), which entitled me to several benefits, to include education benefits. I already had college degrees and was a writer and historian, but I really wanted to expand my education, so I decided on law school, and started studying for the admission tests.
Then tragedy struck again. Four months after my husband died, my father died suddenly of a massive heart attack. It really made me soul search, and I knew that I didn't want to spend the rest of my working life as an attorney. (I did take the test though...and passed!)
I had always wanted to be a taxidermist, but never thought it was "lady like." I put those thoughts behind me and in April 2011 I set off for Pennsylvania for taxidermy school, a 7 month program.
Realizing that I didn't want taxidermy to ever be a 'job' for me, I decided against taking outside work, and in instead focusing on the artistic/scenic form of taxidermy, and competition. This also led me to opting to get a fur dealers license.
So much more to this story, but that's the basics. I've never hunted, never trapped, and only went fishing this year for the first time (well, as an adult, I fished when I was a kid). I'm a real bleeding heart and just don't have it in me to kill anything.
I do predator call for photography, and wildlife photography is a passion of mine. I'm just now shifting gears and focusing more on the nature and hidden life of wildlife when I'm out hiking and photographing. This can only lead to me becoming a better taxidermist and always being true-to-life on my mounts. I learn a lot here, and it really helps me better understand the industry, and wildlife in general.
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Post by pemiscotpelter on Dec 26, 2011 6:43:48 GMT -6
Thanks awesome .. You have over came out of everything . That shows alot about who u are .
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Post by brians on Jan 12, 2012 20:11:52 GMT -6
My name is Brian Stucker. And I am trying to learn how to trap coyotes. I am a passionate bowhunter with a serious predator problem.
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Post by krank on Jan 12, 2012 20:26:25 GMT -6
My name is Brian Stucker. And I am trying to learn how to trap coyotes. I am a passionate bowhunter with a serious predator problem. where are you locared? Regardless you can hone your bowhunting skills off season by bumping off some of these coyotes. |
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Post by brians on Jan 12, 2012 22:36:02 GMT -6
My name is Brian Stucker. And I am trying to learn how to trap coyotes. I am a passionate bowhunter with a serious predator problem. where are you locared? Regardless you can hone your bowhunting skills off season by bumping off some of these coyotes. I live in Ellington Mo. The coyotes have become a real problem. They have killed a couple of my dogs. And hurt one so bad that I almost put her down. She pulled out of it. I tried hunting them last year by calling them. Needless to say they were smarter than me. So this year I want to get serious at putting a dent in them. |
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Post by mofotrapper on Jan 29, 2012 22:47:13 GMT -6
Well I guess it is my turn...
My name is Rodney Stoner, grew up in IL as a youngster. When I was growing up we didn't have computers, cell phones, Ipods, ereaders, MP3 players and ect., ect., ect. of all the technology of today as we have. So I spent alot of time outdoors, hunting, trapping, fishing and as always, my older brother getting me into mischief as he did.
So, in 1998 I decided to move to Colorado to start a life, and that was when trapping got put on hold for awhile. It took me 3 years living in CO to figure out that I couldn't afford any property out there. So in 2001, I decided to nest in the MO ozarks on 80 acres and at the same time become an owner operator of a dump truck.
It took 15 years before I started back into trapping. Don't know why it took me 11 years to figure out that I have the best job in the world and be able to do what I always loved doing and that was trapping. On the norm, dump trucking last about 8 to 9 months out of the year in my area. That leave me somewhere from Dec to march to trap.
I must say for the first time in my life, GOD I love my job... lol...
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Post by yote on Jan 30, 2012 2:10:43 GMT -6
Im J.Darryl Rankin from maine I live there all my life. Im 47,married with 2 kids I trap for 37 year but 7 year of that it was only 1or 2 trap out for fisher set .I did own a logging co and farming.After logging accident I stop working for awhile until I get back on feet .My son and I have being thinking about going into buying deer hide and maybe fur.I did go back to trapping full time.but Im not going to over do my self this time I want this to be relaxing without hurrying.I use belong to die hard hiking club ,I do alot of camping ,fishing and hunting and we try to live off the land at much we can and we are very happy about it.And now what I can do is to hope I walk better every day doc said I will be long time doing it and he told me I was lucky to be alive after two accidents oh the other one was hit and run by robber but they didn't get away with it my old shot gun put hole in the truck it did't go far. Well that all
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