Pulled my traps today after not getting anything for the second check in a row. The 330 was sprung and the bait gone. It was set outside of the entrance to a square bucket, and when it sprung, it caught on the bucket so didn’t finish. Another lesson...

Nothing in the traps today. Beautiful in the woods – like Disney Land. About 18 inches of snow on the beach, and half a foot in the timber. Total silence walking. Had one 220 with a fish head as bait snapped, so put a 330 there and a new fish head. ...

Finally got a few marten sets out today, and tried my first otter set. Only vehicle at the boat ramp. After all the cold and wind, it warmed up and dumped 8 inches of snow. The winds laid down mid-morning, so I headed out. I spent my first 2 seasons trapp...

Not many things nastier than mink musk glands. Seems I can’t skin one without damaging or otherwise releasing that nasty odor. Thank God our niece gave us a plug in scent thing for Christmas or Sara would evict me for good cause. I did learn how to ...

It is cold in Juneau town. Right around zero, and some north wind. Skinned 3 more marten, and boarded those and one left from the night before. Used a propane Mr. Heater in the garage for heat and that was tolerable. 2 mink and a marten left to do. Got up...