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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 30, 2004 11:30:18 GMT -6
From 2000- top 10 states in licenses sold:
Michigan----------- 18,522
Pennsylvania----- 10,817
Iowa--------------- 10,771
New York---------- 9,654
Nebraska---------- 7,544
Texas-------------- 7,350
Alaska------------- 7,298
Minnesota--------- 6,652
Ohio---------------- 5,557
Wisconsin--------- 4,310
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Post by longpond on Jan 30, 2004 11:54:31 GMT -6
Iowa Trappers Association has 1141 reg. and 202 lifetime members as of last Sept. Something that makes ya go hhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.  |
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Post by dj88ryr on Jan 30, 2004 12:25:40 GMT -6
I think it means that State associations need to become more inclusive and less like good old boys clubs, (similar to some trapping forums). It is already happening in PA. I think the PTA is making big strides in becoming every PA trappers Association. There needs to be less ego maniacs and control freaks on these state boards, in positions of power. Also, the focus has to be on promoting trapping and less about advancing personel agendas.
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Post by yota on Jan 30, 2004 13:47:17 GMT -6
Last time I looked a couple of years ago.............NC had 450 lic sold for that particular year
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Post by trappincoyotes39 on Jan 30, 2004 16:06:54 GMT -6
I know longpond, it is a true shame, I'm sure there are say 10-20% of those license for coon hunters but still, the ITA should be running 65% or more on memberships, I just don't get people?  For 15.00 a year you get the right to trap and a great magazine. Plus the power of the NTA, as ITA gives money to them each year! I wish with each license sold or how about contacting the DNR and putting an ad in the rules and regs booklet for the ITA?? I would donate 10.00 extra for the ad! |
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Post by psb1011 on Jan 30, 2004 16:33:03 GMT -6
Just got off the PA game commission web site,and for the year 2000,license sales were as follows--
resident adult--16,110
resident jr-499
resident sr-803
Non resident-190
you all can add em up for a total
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Post by dj88ryr on Jan 30, 2004 22:37:40 GMT -6
17,602 ;D
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Post by Scrapper on Jan 31, 2004 4:40:44 GMT -6
2003, PA had :
19251 adult resident
394 juniors
822 seniors
an increase of around 1000 compared to the year before.
Are more people trappin cause of the $'s being paid for hides or are they just getting back into it for the fun?
Scrapper
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Post by NittanyLion on Jan 31, 2004 7:18:50 GMT -6
Scrapper......I would say "both."
What is the membership of the PTA? If no one knows, I will try to find out.
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Post by Wright Brothers on Jan 31, 2004 7:47:02 GMT -6
The Pa. bobcat program is probably responsable for some increase, and predator hunting is getting popular too. I know some are dissapointed in the deer hunting and are turning to other things. But to double in three years, wow.
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Post by mike692 on Feb 1, 2004 9:01:25 GMT -6
The PTA did advertise in the rules and regs book. Good idea, I think.
Expect the number of total licenses to increase again next year with the addition of two WMU's to the bobcat lottery.
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Post by dj88ryr on Feb 1, 2004 9:11:17 GMT -6
This year will be the third year in the lottery, they say most trappers do get a tag by the third year, hope this year is the charm.  |
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Post by mike692 on Feb 1, 2004 9:34:37 GMT -6
DJ,
This will be my first time applying. They just added 2C to the mix. I caught and released a bobcat three years ago and I hope I don't have to do it again. I wept openly. ;D
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Post by coonwhacker on Feb 1, 2004 9:48:10 GMT -6
not to mention 2E which is where I live ;D
mike
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Post by dj88ryr on Feb 1, 2004 10:04:38 GMT -6
They are an SOB to release aren't they? Of the 6 that I have trapped in my life, I had to release 1 as it was very small and I suspect from a late litter, anyhoo, I used my jacket to cover it as had been suggested to me, the jacket was shredded ;D I did get the little guy released, but I think soon after that is when I bought my first catchpole, I keep it in the truck always.
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Post by mike692 on Feb 1, 2004 10:16:19 GMT -6
I was very fortunate. I had just purchased a snare pole the previous summer. That sucker was like a tornado on the end of that pole. I released it from the safety of my truck. It ran under the truck and I had to lay on the horn to get it out of there. I hope no one was watching. ;D
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Post by dj88ryr on Feb 1, 2004 10:22:06 GMT -6
On another note, Otter should not be underestimated in their strength and agility, luckily my waders took the brunt of that experience ;D
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Post by mike692 on Feb 1, 2004 10:27:58 GMT -6
I can't imagine. I use mostly #11's in water. I would hate to have to try and compress both springs and hold onto the snare pole. It sure would pay to have an extra set of hands in that situation.
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Post by gismo on Feb 1, 2004 11:27:23 GMT -6
Scrapper
I got into it for the fun of it. I really like the pleasure of going out checking my traps in the morning it is like christmas every day. I didn't make any strechers yet just the patterns out of plywood. I didn't know you could buy luan in 1/2" thick.
Gismo
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Post by trappnman on Feb 1, 2004 11:52:29 GMT -6
"I would hate to have to try and compress both springs and hold onto the snare pole"
Thats the problem with double springs- the springs have to basicly BE fully compressed for the trap to open.
LOL- heres a simple tip- kneel on the snare pole. Works good with both otter and coyotes.
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