**2017 Bear Bait Barter and Ideas Thread**

wildwoods · #1 03-15-2017, 08:26 AM

There's been some chatter via PM and text this year since MID JANUARY. Cabin fever has set in and seems like some folks are chomping at the bit to start their stockpiles.

The Bad News: Walmart has ceased to supply my contact with mass quantities of dog food this year. It was a huge money saver for lots of guys. We're gonna have to think outside the box and hope to acquire some.

The Good News: We had calls during winter for loads of bread. We didn't have a place to store it so we turned it down. We are still on their radar and have a great relationship with them. Once we say "GO" those calls will pick up.

Purpose:
If anyone has a resource that they are willing to share, feel free to post on this thread. That's what it's for. I have major sources of bread, oats and grease (basically all I use+beaver carcasses). Some trapper may have a ton of beavers. Other mass supply cheap or free bait barrels etc.... Let's look after each others wallets and use these as trade chips or give-aways. We all get the benefit of lower costs, and best of all- the relationships that come with dealing with one another. I personally have become acquainted and even established good friendships just through swapping bait with folks. Proof: I'll be baiting with ole Hugenuge this year. We've become good friends as a result of bear baiting.

I'm sure this will start slowly but gain momentum as the bears awake. Due to our 4th child being born this year, I will be starting to bait/hunt last week of April. But due to multiple requests, LETS DO THIS!

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wildwoods · #2 03-15-2017, 08:31 AM

We will be gathering the bread again shortly if there is any interest this early. Let me know...

wildwoods · #3 03-15-2017, 08:33 AM

I've asked the mods to move this to hunting section.
Sigh,morning brain fart

FinnDawg · #4 03-15-2017, 08:40 AM

If it's barrels a guy needs you could try contacting a PetroPass or Millsap distributer. They usually have a ton of empty barrels in their possession and I have never had an issue calling and asking if I could grab a few, usually they are more than happy.

nube · #5 03-15-2017, 08:55 AM

Are they metal drums? I like the metal ones a lot better and might try and find a few

FinnDawg · #6 03-15-2017, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nube

Are they metal drums? I like the metal ones a lot better and might try and find a few

Yes all metal drums.

35 whelen · #7 03-15-2017, 09:36 AM

I used to get a ton of dog food from a few veterinarians that sold dog food they always had returned stuff

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duck duck goose · #8 03-15-2017, 01:50 PM

Great idea for a thread wildwoods! Things like this are exactly what these forums should be used for!

gloszz · #9 03-15-2017, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildwoods

There's been some chatter via PM and text this year since MID JANUARY. Cabin fever has set in and seems like some folks are chomping at the bit to start their stockpiles.

The Bad News: Walmart has ceased to supply my contact with mass quantities of dog food this year. It was a huge money saver for lots of guys. We're gonna have to think outside the box and hope to acquire some.

The Good News: We had calls during winter for loads of bread. We didn't have a place to store it so we turned it down. We are still on their radar and have a great relationship with them. Once we say "GO" those calls will pick up.

Purpose:
If anyone has a resource that they are willing to share, feel free to post on this thread. That's what it's for. I have major sources of bread, oats and grease (basically all I use+beaver carcasses). Some trapper may have a ton of beavers. Other mass supply cheap or free bait barrels etc.... Let's look after each others wallets and use these as trade chips or give-aways. We all get the benefit of lower costs, and best of all- the relationships that come with dealing with one another. I personally have become acquainted and even established good friendships just through swapping bait with folks. Proof: I'll be baiting with ole Hugenuge this year. We've become good friends as a result of bear baiting.

I'm sure this will start slowly but gain momentum as the bears awake. Due to our 4th child being born this year, I will be starting to bait/hunt last week of April. But due to multiple requests, LETS DO THIS!

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In Edmonton, Weston bakery sells a full pickup truck load for $5 or a " bread stack". They're located near wholesale foods club and open I think Wednesday and Saturday. Need to find number.

Hugenuge · #10 03-15-2017, 05:44 PM

I have an unlimited source of cut up cow bone and meat scraps. I'd be looking to barter some cow scraps for beavers or popcorn?? Also willing to help out someone who doesn't have a lot of bait source and get you started.

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35 whelen · #11 03-15-2017, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gloszz

In Edmonton, Weston bakery sells a full pickup truck load for $5 or a " bread stack". They're located near wholesale foods club and open I think Wednesday and Saturday. Need to find number.

Used to get two truck loads a week from mcgavin's Bakery not sure if they're still around

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35 whelen · #12 03-15-2017, 06:39 PM

If anyone would like try to trap beavers off my land there's probably 20 to 40 living there would like them all gone you can have the whole thing I'm close to debolt Alberta

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West O'5 · #13 03-15-2017, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hugenuge

I have an unlimited source of cut up cow bone and meat scraps. I'd be looking to barter some cow scraps for beavers or popcorn?? Also willing to help out someone who doesn't have a lot of bait source and get you started.

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PM sent

35 whelen · #14 03-16-2017, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

If anyone would like try to trap beavers off my land there's probably 20 to 40 living there would like them all gone you can have the whole thing I'm close to debolt Alberta

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Of course you would need a resident Trappers license

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wildwoods · #15 03-16-2017, 08:07 AM

good start! Already some great leads. Lots of PM's for bread. I will be posting when we receive the call. Thanks to gloszzfor the bakery tip. That's a gooder.
Already we have: Beaver, bread, meat scraps and barrels sourced in less than a day. Keep it up!

Bulldog Edm · #16 03-16-2017, 12:46 PM

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-outdoor-tools...ationFlag=true

Free barrels in Edmonton.

6tmile · #17 03-16-2017, 02:52 PM

Hey guys for metal bait barrels, check out Bee Made honey in spruce grove. They have detachable metal lids, smell like honey, and best of all cheep in price.

Jayhad · #18 03-16-2017, 03:21 PM

Good thread, guys. This is going to be my first season baiting, so thanks for the info

Hugenuge · #19 03-18-2017, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 6tmile

Hey guys for metal bait barrels, check out Bee Made honey in spruce grove. They have detachable metal lids, smell like honey, and best of all cheep in price.

Thanks for that tip!

AspenCreekOutdoors · #20 03-18-2017, 08:47 AM

If anyone on here can help me with a connection for a few beavers I can personally get you about 100-400lbs of dog food for dirt cheap

Please PM

Hugenuge · #21 03-18-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AspenCreekOutdoors

If anyone on here can help me with a connection for a few beavers I can personally get you about 100-400lbs of dog food for dirt cheap

Please PM

PM sent

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GoneOutdoors · #22 03-28-2017, 03:12 PM

I have candy again this year. Pm me for details.

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AlbertaBuck · #23 03-28-2017, 04:05 PM

Any beavers in the Edmonton area???

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arrow_baron · #24 03-29-2017, 04:41 PM

Trading beaver carcasses for popcorn PM if interested

GoneOutdoors · #25 04-03-2017, 09:15 PM

Thought I would give a visual of what's in store...

They are 20lb boxes of candy.

Also 20lb bucket of icing

I'm in Sherwood Park, Pm me for the details.

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TBark · #26 04-03-2017, 09:51 PM

Shoot GO,
Forget the bears, I'll just keep those goodies for myself, ha.

sourdough doug · #27 04-03-2017, 10:42 PM

If you are hunting in the area of Slave Lake and need some beav., drop me a PM

finner-duramax · #28 04-07-2017, 08:04 PM

Any body have better ways to get old frier grease? The non greasy way

Hugenuge · #29 04-08-2017, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by finner-duramax

Any body have better ways to get old frier grease? The non greasy way

I just build relationships with some of the fastfood restaurants managers i go to and they fill my 5G buckets for me when they change their fryers. Drop off and pic up a few days later. usually get 4 buckets per spot.

beaver hunter · #30 04-08-2017, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugenuge

I just build relationships with some of the fastfood restaurants managers i go to and they fill my 5G buckets for me when they change their fryers. Drop off and pic up a few days later. usually get 4 buckets per spot.

So to build those relationships you basically eat as many burgers as Randy from trailer park boys...