New poster, long time lurker here..
I took the mandatory 3 day trappers course over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. As a new trapper it helped considerably, especially the handling of traps and safety techniques instructors have used.
Watching a coyote and beaver skinned in person and skinning a muskrat with help from instructors will hopefully set me on the right track with less wasted fur and newbie mistakes. I have always retained my information alot better doing or watching something physically.
Another thing I enjoyed was the stories from the more experienced people who have been in the business and the knowledge they have on the whole operation. .. $400 bucks was well worth it in my eyes. Chump change in my view when it comes to dealing with a live animal and promoting a quick, proper kill.
Old trapper or new trapper, there is always a better way. If there wasn't, we would still be in the stone age.
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