Robert, always remember that we all watch and love your videos because of you. Whether you catch fur or not or whatever you put on your videos you are awesome awesome. I especially enjoy when you tell stories with your Bannock and coffee. Even if you just told your experiences and stories in the north it would be awesome. Stay safe my friend.
My favorite things about your channel are your stories, showing us how you do things, and your great attitude. Keep up the great work! Awesome awesome.
Keep up the great work Robert don't get discouraged I love your videos I love just hearing about this story about you flying and choppers and cutting big trees down and that's a beautiful scenery behind you I live in Niagara Falls Ontario so it's very appreciative to see that beautiful nature up there
Please don't feel like you need to apologize for anything. Your gift to us is simply spending time with us, sharing your knowledge, and taking us on your adventures. That's enough, and if you catch something, that's a bonus. Happy trails, Robert!
Your on the right path, keep sharing your trapping and experiences and the beauty of the surroundings that the Lord has blessed you with. I appreciate your humbleness and kindness very much. And even though there isn't much in your traps, I appreciate very much going along with you and enjoying the beauty of your area and the stories you have to tell.
Hey Robert, great stitching job on the cowling of your machine. And I thought I was the last one doing the lost art of patchwork. Keep up the great work and have a great 2021. We all need it. Garv, Fenelon Falls Ontario.
Most people don’t understand the ingenuity it take to make something out of nothing and don’t understand how hard things really are out in the bush. At least your out doing something you love to do, plus we enjoy watching. But we also understand you also need to do what you need to do. When are you going to go back to grandpa cabin. Really loved watching you out there on the line also.
Hello Robert, thank you for your videos. I enjoy them. In this video I heard and saw that you have two things from that you wolf that was on your trail; I learned from my dad, who was an expert wolf man, even into his 80s. He would gather their yellow snow and poop find along his trails and use the gathering to dress up his sets. he even used what comes from a bitch that is in heat. Yes, he was a great trapper. I am near 77 and I fully enjoy trapping. You may not believe me but I have a whole lot of country to trap; me nearest neighbor is 52 mile away. I have trap lines that are near 50 years and through most of it there has not been another track made other than my own or my boys and grandsons. Robert I prayed for a great new year for you; for good health, happy family and successes in all your ventures.
To fix your 1986 Tundra, you need to cut 3/4" off of each side of an old 1974-1981 TNT Everest track. To do this, I use a reciprocal saw (Sawzall) and keep oil on the blade so it does not grab and shake so badly. MANY Ski Doo tracks made between 1974 and 1983 broke just like yours. The older tracks were 10 times stronger and NEVER wore out and NEVER broke, even if they looked bad. The track must have 63 holes and cut off 3/4" from each side, OK? OK! Here are some tips: Bolt or clamp your track between 2 short (3') 2'x4'' boards (bolt or clamp through the holes in the track) (one board on the top of the track and one board under the bottom of the track). This will help guide your cutting. You can cut the rubber with a sharp knife but the fiberglass rods will have to be cut with a hack saw blade if you don't have a Sawzall. Make sure to burn the edges of the cut track (with a propane torch or something). to get rid of the strings (watch out for fires when you burn the strings). This works good for me. My wife and I enjoy your show very much, especially the stories of the old days and old ways. Your video of Awesome Lake at sunset was great, best ever. From John and Coleen of Fishhook, Alaska.
when i was out in the trap line years ago we would use peanuts butter with whiskey mixed that was the bait lol but it worked and we would make a fire with pine or spruce and make it smoke next to the traps we do that to all the traps down the line and we walk the line down to the last trap and back to the road and home and we go there one day a week and there was times we got nothing for weeks but we just kept going, things well get better just got to keep at it keep going and going my friend all the best to you on the line
Robert , the people dont care what your doing , they watch because they like you ! so...dont apologize for things you have no control over . when you start feeling sorry ,you will start looking down and not walking tall, you will start feeling sorry and stumble , then what do you have? tell us your stories while you do things around the rez , about the things you have seen ,about things you have done , thats what people want , ... just you and your stories , so be proud and walk tall .
Anishnaa Robert , Maybe you could do a walk through your community and introduce us to some of the town folks . Keep up the Awesome work ! Miigwech Billy Curve Lake First Nation .
Keep up the good work Robert! It's okay you didn't catch anything this time but you always gotta expect that! I'm really interested in your stories, you should keep telling us your experiences.
Hi Robert. It's hard to tell another man what to do, when you have never walked in his shoes. I sense your frstration, and I sometimes feel it too when I am watching you trap. I have watched other trappers be very successful when they use Martin Boxes. If forces the martin to enter the trap. No getting around the trap. I think you should convert all your pole sets to box sets. Keep the far end of the box covered with hardware cloth. It allows air to move through the box and would help with spreading out the bait smell. Use stinkier bait, like rotten fish, if you cannot smell the bait from 6 feet away, its not strong enough. Anyway, just my ideas, hoping it might help you.
Hi Robert. Made some "Badine Bannock" with raisins and a little cinnamon too. Very good with my morning coffee before clearing snow today! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I love watching your videos, Robert. These videos where you don't catch anything just show people the reality of trapping, and the reality of life really, nobody just goes out and gets what they want, it takes a lot of work and patients. If you want more ideas on more content, I always like your native crafts videos! You should try and make some snowshoes or medicine pouch or other traditional crafts. I don't know if you have any moose hide left, but maybe a pair of mitts with a nice fur trim? Its always good to just hear the sound of your voice though.
Your videos are so good you have real problems and you share them with us you have a big extended family out here ❤ keep doing what your doing Robert and it should get better just a normal guy doing what he loves ❤👍👍✌
Robert , to some of us who'll never get to see the country you live in, just the pure beauty of being out there is enough.. I trap and it's always a roller coaster ride for your emotions.. It'll get so low you think about quitting and then things will turn your way again.. It's life buddy, it isn't scripted or like a movie, it's the real deal and we can all see that.. Stay focused on your message of truth and honor, the rest will sort itself out.. I take inspiration from how much you make from nothing, sometimes a bannock and coffee in that scenery is worth the whole video.. Do what you Love Amigo it'll all go to the good in the end.
maybe if you nail the trap and the box to the tree up side down wit a lil stick roof and use beaver meat that how set my marten traps but keep it up robert you the man!
Don’t get discouraged Robert. That’s the way it goes. Sometimes you get lots of fur other times ya don’t. Just keep making the videos of the experience. One thing I really like about your work is that it is not all set up. It’s as it happens as it is. Don’t loose that.
Robert, last year you talked about getting together with some of the elders so they could tell stories of the old days. I’m sure that would make for some great content. Peace and thanks.
Robert, this is real life! What would be the fun in someone that has all of the best trapping gear. You never give up and make things work. Never give up! What about the Rabbits?
Happy new year Robert may many blessings come your way in the next year. My thoughts and prayers go out to you on a daily basis brother. Much peace and love from northeast Texas.
Hi Robert & other viewers. I will use a popular sentence coming from the 60's when Neil Amstrong walked on the surface of the moon: "... one small step for man, one giant leap for humanity ...``. Education is continuous. It`s a small movement, a little bit like those in the nature (ex: geology, universe expansion, ...). As a person who chooses to teach something, remember that education = change. You expect change for the trainee, but it has effects on the trainer too. You change, your methods change. You adapt to situations (ex: trapping, mechanics, ...). As a trainer, you have to be a good story teller. The "bad lucks" become what we call "`counter-examples" in education or simply call them examples to use in your stories. You are good at it. You told us you were comfortable on radio, as well as you are on your channel. Cheers to you, our favorite "teacher"! ☕
No need to ever apologize for anything it's life bro and things happen believe me I feel ya cause that's exactly how things go for me also, I always tell the ole lady if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck!!!!
Definitely not going to quit there are times I feel like I want to quit and then I don't. I got to go out and see the full moon on the Beaver pond tonight and I know that the ice is thickening up and it might be safe to walk out there soon and the beavers are asleep in the lodge well they're not really asleep but they're hanging out in there doing their stuff and there's probably other creatures in there too like the otters and other people who spend the winter in the Beaver Lodge So don't give up I know you won't thanks for making the good videos.
Dont worry about apologies....just do what you do...being yourself is what makes it more relatable and maybe someone need to hear this and will learn how to just be themselves by watching your channel. Gawd speed my brother.
I'm learning so much from your adventures (even when you don't catch)... I'm learning a lot from your attitude ... just keep going okay? Okay : ) best of luck! Would love to learn more about trapping / hunting / fishing / living off the land / the traditional knowledge and ways of life. Use technology as a tool to keep the knowledge from the elders.
Robert, what you were trying to convey is that you should judge people by there character not there life style or there race or color of there skin. You put a lot in your videos to show us you’re life and how you live do not apologize to us. Those who complain can go watch other channels. You are a very good person and you will be rewarded later. Just keep doing what ever you want we will keep watching and hoping things will work out for you. God Bless you and your family, you have come far.
Keep it up i watch your videos with my son and he loves of them and I like them too. you teach us and listening to you is like listening to my uncles it's awesome
Hey Robert, I've been watching for over a year now, I enjoy every video you post, for ot not you're awesome .... Shout out from Little Saskatchewan, Manitoba
You don't have to chance anything Robert, Just keep doing what you're doing, everyone still watches your content no matter what. I understand it must be frustrating for you, but you are doing what you love to do which really means a lot these days. PEACE.
Hi Robert! I have been watching your channel for a year and I like it the way it is, fur or no fur. But if you wish to try something new with your channel, how about adding interviews. One thing I would like to see is you talk to other people in your community, I am curious about the elders, and also about the younger ones. How do they look on the future and the past? You have amazing stories and I am sure other people do to.
Robert...wahcheay. I really enjoy watching your videos. I have learnt quite a bit of things from watching you. I like your positive attitude. It encourages me to keep going out on the land. I am from Moose Factory Ontario, which is located on the tip of James Bay.(51.2625° N, 80.5930° W) Keep it up with the videos.
No need to apologize for anything. I enjoy the fact that you keep it real. Breakdowns, issues, are part of every day real life. your time will come. Keep your chin up, and keep doing what you are doing.
Good attitude Robert. We all have trials and tribulations that's the way life is. Its how we deal with these experiences that determines what kind of human we are. If you keep going and not give up better times will come. Maybe you could do some chainsaw carvings or build a totem pole or a teepee and stay in it a few night in the winter. My brother did that in Hinton Alberta one winter.
I'm new to your channel, great videos I enjoy your videos and sense of humor. The wildlife will be moving soon enough, taking a break will reinvigorate you. Take us with you fishing, or just take it cool and tune up Bertha. Have you tried calling in a wolf with a game call and maybe harvest one that way
When there are wolves in the area do the other animals move out? When wolves move into some of my areas the other animal numbers tumble. I agree with some of the previous comments. There is fishing to do in the winter. You can make videos about that and how you do it. I to am curious about the cabin and that area. Not legal to trap there right now? Can’t get there? Is the new computer up and running? There are beaver in that one beaver house you showed us. Lots of work to trap beaver through the ice but it would be interesting to see. Snares work under the ice for beaver. There is Chaga to collect. There must be wintergreen plants in your area? Wintergreen tea from the leaves and berries is awesome. How to do that would be interesting. Foraging for treats in the woods would be an interesting addition to your channel. Lots of ideas Robert.
Hello TRT I like them ole sleds when their working good I like the older things better than all the plastic things they make today like cars/ trucks an sleds lots of things are cheaply made an to expensive to buy I’ll stick with the older things. Long as I can ✌️from The Apache Truck guy in Alberta Ok....ok
Always nice to watch your adventures. Whether you catch anything or not it is nice to see how you setup you traps. Very interesting stuff. Your stories are cool too. If you go after beaver that would be interesting. Do you have any muskrats ?
Lmao I can relate to you more than someone driving a 15,000$ snow machine, you inspired me, I’ll get out some sets, send you something. I wasn’t going to trap this year prices too low. I’m going now thanks
When it rains it pours Brother we all have those days , there are no problems ONLY solutions!!! That Wolf is marking that trail as his ! You should have pissed on that trail show him who’s BOSS 😂 We all love your Video’s Robert weather you catch anything or not. Keep the Faith my Friend the Great Spirit will Bless the One’s that stay strong. We Love you just the way you are...❤️❤️❤️ Do you ever do any Ice Fishing?
Robert i trapped many years in northern ontario . You might not always get them but being out yhere is good for the soul . keep on keeping on have a good year best of luck.
You are doing well. You need a bate station. Start ice fishing for bate.Slash some trees for rabbit . You get rabbits you get everything else. Build your habitat. Then they will come.
Set more traps sooner or later your luck will change. Just enjoy watching you and listening to stories too. Keep going you will feel better and be in better shape the more you go.
Robert, you mentioned a picture of that helicopter and I thought it would be nice if you have pictures of the old days you could do a segment where you talk about who is in the picture and what things were like back then. Old work pictures, hunting pictures, town pictures etc etc.
Probably a dumb question but just wondering if the presence of wolves affects marten, lynx, etc? It seems that about the time you started seeing the wolf sign, the sign of everything else went way down.
Hey Robert, any chance you could interview some of the Elders around there, so they can tell stories about how things were done when they were younger? Just an idea. I enjoy your video's even if you don't catch anything. lol Take care and Happy New Year to you and your family.
Robert your awesome me and my family love watching you. It the fun on being out on the land. my kids would love it if you would say there names in your shout out summer Skyler Haylie hunter and Charlie Schlitter we are from Sask canada
Robert , checkout channel called Trapping Today, the man is in northern Maine USA. He uses a hinged type box for his Martin and I think Fisher too. He seems to do well.
ROBERT WITH LOTS OF LOVE THESE ARE MY THOUGHTS . FIRST AND FOREMOST WORRY ABOUT NOTHING AND TAKE EVERYDAY AS A BLESSING. JUST FOCUS ON BEING YOU, WHATEVER COMES THAT DAY COMES . IF WHAT YOU HAD PLANNED TO COME DOESNT ,THEN GO TO PLAN B. SO TRAP WHEN YOU WANT TO, TRAP WHEN THERE IS ANIMALS TO GET. OTHERWISE WORK ON COOKING SOMETHING TO EAT OR DRINK AND FILM IT. MAYBE GO GET SOME HERBS FROM YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND FILM THAT. FILM WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR,FILM GOING OUT TO FIND THEM,FILM HOW TO PREPARE WHAT YOUR GOING TO MALE FROM THEM. FILM CLEANING AND COOKING THEM, FILM DRINKING OR EATING THEM. THEN YOU CAN FILM MAKING NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN STUFF,WITH BEADS OR NO BEADS,MAKING MOCKASINS,MAKING ARTWORK,MAKING NECKLACES FROM SOME THINGS YOU MAY HAVE LAYING AROUND. YOU CAN FILM GOING AROUND FILMING TOWN AND FILMING YOUR NEIGHBORS ,AND FRIENDS OR RELATIVES. YOU CAN HAVE THE CAMERA ON WHILE YOU ARE GATHERING TOGETHER AS FRIENDS, OR FAMILY. YOU CAN FILM SOMETHING THEY ARE DOING. YOU CAN PLAN A GET TOGETHER ONCE A WEEK WITH FRIENDS AND MAKE AFIRE ,HAVE SOME DRINKS OR FOOD. IT CAN B A POTLUCK IF YOU WANT. OR YOU CAN INVITE A FRIEND EVERYDAY OR EVERY WEEK TO GO DO SOMETHING TOGETHER. MAYBE YOU CAN TELL STORIES OF YOUR ANCESTERS, OR HOW TO VIDEOS ON SOMETHING. MAYBE YOU CAN LEARN TO WEAVE BASKETS. MAYBE YOU CAN MAKE CANDLES. MAYBE YOU CAN GO TO THE JUNKYARD WITH FREINDS OR RELATIVES AND BRING STUFF HOME,AND TRY TO RECYCLE IT BY MAKING SOMETHING NEW OUT OF IT. AND YOU CAN FILM EVERYTHING YOUR DOING TO TRY NEW STUFF. INSTEAD OF MAKING BANIK ,WHY DONT YOU TRY TO BAKE NEW THINGS,BISCUITS, BREAD,CAKES,COOKIES,PIZZA. CINAMON ROLLS. FILM EVERYTHING. FILM YOUR WHOLE DAY AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, WHAT YOU DO IN A WHOLE DAY FROM GETTING UP TO GOING TO SLEEP. YOU CAN FILM GETTING WOOD, AND CARVING SOMETHING OUT OF IR, ART OR A SPOON OR A WOODEN BOWL OR A MAKE CHAIR OUT OF WOOD. YOU CAN MAKE STUFF FROM YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND FILM THE ENTIRE PROCESS,THEN YOU CAN PUT IT ON YOUR CHANNEL AND SELL IT TO US. WE CAN BUY IT OFF OF YOU. MAYBE YOU CAN MAKE SOME HANDMADE SHIRTS OR BELTS OR FANNY PACKS FOR TRAVEL. TRY TO MAKE STUFF THAT WE MAY BE ABLE TO USE WHILE WE ARE OUT AND ABOUT. MAKE ALL KINDS OF THINGS FOR DIFFERENT TASTES THAT PEOPLE HAVE. FILM EVERYTHING AND JUST TALK TO US ON FILM ABOUT WHAT YOUR MAKING OR DOING AND EXPLAIN TO US IN DETAIL. SHOW US HOW YOU LIVE,WHERE DO U SLEEP,WHAT KIND OF SHOWER FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU. TELL US AND SHOW US WHAT GOES ON THE RESEVATION DAILY WITH EVERYONE. AND GET YOUR OTHER TRIBAL MEMBERS ON CAMERA TO TELL US STORIES AND WHAT KINDS OF THINGS THEY LIKE TO DO,AND ASK THEM IF THEY CAN LET YOU FILM IT TO SHOW AND SHARE WITH US. THERE IS SO MUCH U CAN DO BESIDES TRAPPING. TRAPPING IS OK BUT IT CANT BE ALL YOUR SUBJECT,YOU HAVE SO MUCH MORE OF YOUR LIFE TO SHARE WITH US.THEN THAT WILL BE MOREINTERESTING,AND YOUR VIEWERS WILL WANT TO SEE ANOTHER VIDEO TO SEE WHAT YOUR GOING TO MAKE NEXT, OR WHO YOUR GOING TO BE WITH NEXT. YOU CAN MAKE PLANS TO HAVE GUESTS FROM YOUR SURROUNDING AREA, MAKE LIKE A SHOW. LIKE YOU CAN INTERVIEW THEM ,OR DO STUFF WITH THEM . FILM EVERYTHING. FILM YOUR FAMILY IF YOU HAVE FAMILY. FILM THEM COOKING A DISH. YOU CAN FILM THE COOKING AND MAKING OF DIFFERENT DISHES,AND RECIPES. THATS ALWAYS GOOD.IT MAKES PEOPLE HUNGRY AND WANT TO MAKE IT AND WANT TO SEE WHAT ELSE YOUR GOING TO COOK. DONT APOLOGIZE JUST BE HAPPY WITH WHATEVEVER YOUR PLAN IS FOR THE DAY. BE HAPP AND LAUGH. BEING SPONTANEOUS IS GREAT. MAYB SOME DAYS YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR FILMING AND OTHERDAYS YOU WILL JUST FILM WHATEVER YOUR NATURALLY DOING THAT DAY. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE IDEAS I AM HAPPY TO HELP YOU ANY WAY I CAN. I AM VERY CREATIVE AND I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF THINGS IN MY REGULAR LIFE. FEEL FREE TO ASK US QUESTIONS ON CAMERA AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS TOO THAT VIEWERS MAY ASK YOU. USE A FILMING DAY TO JUST RESPOND TO OUR QUESTIONS. AND MAYB GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO ALL YOUR VIEWERS ON YOUR PREVIOUS VIDEO. MAYBE SHOW US HOW TO DO FRY BREAD AND ALSO ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL FOOD YOU MAKE REGULARLY. LIKE EVEN BEANS. SHOW PEOPLE HOW TO MAKE BEANS OR RICE OR WHATEVER. TALK TO THE VIEWERS AND TELL US DURING WINTER WHAT DO U DO IN YOUR DAY,AND IN DETAIL,LIKE DO YOU CHOP WOOD, SHOW YOURSELF CHOPPING WOOD,OR CLEANING THE HEAT STOVE, SHOW US WHAT IS YOUR HEAT SOURCE, SHOW US WHERE YOU GO SHOPPING DURING WINTER,SHOW US HOW U SURVIVE DURING THE COLD WINER MONTHS. SHOW US WHAT U DO FOR ENTERTAINMENT, DO U WATCH TV,VIDEOS,LISTEN TO MUSIC,LET US SEE ALL THAT,ON CAMERA. WHAT IS YOUR DAY LIKE FOR YOU THERE IN THE WINTER,THEN ,HOW IS IT AFTER WINTER,HOW DOES IS CHANGE FOR YOU. FOR EXAMPLE.
Wow - some very good suggestions. Have you gone back over Robert's earlier/older posts? Worth looking. He has done some of what you suggest. May I suggest that you take 'caps lock' off when you comment? Peace - from Minnesota
@@missymolly1601 HI MOLLY APPRECIATE YOU. CONFESSING THAT I AM A LAZY WRITER,I DONT ENJOY WRITING,BUT I DO IT ONCE IN AWHILE OR WHEN NEEDED. HAVING ALL CAPS IS EASIEST FOR ME AND FASTER. YOU SUGGESTED TAKING CAPS OFF,AND I WAS WONDERING WHY? FOR PROPPER GRAMMER? OR ? THANKS
@@missymolly1601 I DID SEE SOME OF HIS LAST VIDEOS OF DIFFERENT THINGS HE DOES AND ITS NICE TO SEE THE DIFFERENT THINGS HE FILMS. I THINK HE DOESNT ALWAYS HAVE TO FEEL THAT HE HAS TO FILM , HE CAN JUST TALK TO US.
Robert, always remember that we all watch and love your videos because of you. Whether you catch fur or not or whatever you put on your videos you are awesome awesome.
I especially enjoy when you tell stories with your Bannock and coffee. Even if you just told your experiences and stories in the north it would be awesome. Stay safe my friend.
My favorite things about your channel are your stories, showing us how you do things, and your great attitude. Keep up the great work! Awesome awesome.
Keep up the great work Robert don't get discouraged I love your videos I love just hearing about this story about you flying and choppers and cutting big trees down and that's a beautiful scenery behind you I live in Niagara Falls Ontario so it's very appreciative to see that beautiful nature up there
Please don't feel like you need to apologize for anything. Your gift to us is simply spending time with us, sharing your knowledge, and taking us on your adventures. That's enough, and if you catch something, that's a bonus. Happy trails, Robert!
It's better out on the sober trail, you just keep being awesome.
Your on the right path, keep sharing your trapping and experiences and the beauty of the surroundings that the Lord has blessed you with. I appreciate your humbleness and kindness very much. And even though there isn't much in your traps, I appreciate very much going along with you and enjoying the beauty of your area and the stories you have to tell.
Hey Robert, great stitching job on the cowling of your machine. And I thought I was the last one doing the lost art of patchwork. Keep up the great work and have a great 2021. We all need it. Garv, Fenelon Falls Ontario.
Most people don’t understand the ingenuity it take to make something out of nothing and don’t understand how hard things really are out in the bush. At least your out doing something you love to do, plus we enjoy watching. But we also understand you also need to do what you need to do. When are you going to go back to grandpa cabin. Really loved watching you out there on the line also.
thats what i seed roberts out there doing something not seating on his ass .hes a good man trying to get it doun.
No need to apologize Robert watching your videos is as real as it can get. Keep going my friend and it will pay off. Thank you for all the videos
From a fellow BC'er Stay positive , and keep making videos. Learned lots watching what you share. Happy NewYear!!!
Hello Robert, thank you for your videos. I enjoy them. In this video I heard and saw that you have two things from that you wolf that was on your trail; I learned from my dad, who was an expert wolf man, even into his 80s. He would gather their yellow snow and poop find along his trails and use the gathering to dress up his sets. he even used what comes from a bitch that is in heat. Yes, he was a great trapper. I am near 77 and I fully enjoy trapping. You may not believe me but I have a whole lot of country to trap; me nearest neighbor is 52 mile away. I have trap lines that are near 50 years and through most of it there has not been another track made other than my own or my boys and grandsons. Robert I prayed for a great new year for you; for good health, happy family and successes in all your ventures.
Keep on doing what you do showing what real life is about. Your work will not go unnoticed. Thank you for sharing your videos with us.
Robert your a great story teller. we would watch your videos even if just went to your wood lot and told us a story.
I love your stories during break time! Almost like I'm there. Thanks!
To fix your 1986 Tundra, you need to cut 3/4" off of each side of an old 1974-1981 TNT Everest track. To do this, I use a reciprocal saw (Sawzall) and keep oil on the blade so it does not grab and shake so badly. MANY Ski Doo tracks made between 1974 and 1983 broke just like yours. The older tracks were 10 times stronger and NEVER wore out and NEVER broke, even if they looked bad. The track must have 63 holes and cut off 3/4" from each side, OK? OK! Here are some tips: Bolt or clamp your track between 2 short (3') 2'x4'' boards (bolt or clamp through the holes in the track) (one board on the top of the track and one board under the bottom of the track). This will help guide your cutting. You can cut the rubber with a sharp knife but the fiberglass rods will have to be cut with a hack saw blade if you don't have a Sawzall. Make sure to burn the edges of the cut track (with a propane torch or something). to get rid of the strings (watch out for fires when you burn the strings). This works good for me.
My wife and I enjoy your show very much, especially the stories of the old days and old ways. Your video of Awesome Lake at sunset was great, best ever. From John and Coleen of Fishhook, Alaska.
Keep doing what you are doing.No need to change a thing,I myself enjoy the simplest things you do and say.It's awesome how you keep Bertha going.
Keep going, Robert Badine Fur Trapping Machine!! Really like your show!
Always fun to ride along with you Robert! You are honest and kind and have a good spirit too. Thank you, be safe peace ✌️
The silence in the background is very wanted in my life....
when i was out in the trap line years ago we would use peanuts butter with whiskey mixed that was the bait lol but it worked and we would make a fire with pine or spruce and make it smoke next to the traps we do that to all the traps down the line and we walk the line down to the last trap and back to the road and home and we go there one day a week and there was times we got nothing for weeks but we just kept going, things well get better just got to keep at it keep going and going my friend all the best to you on the line
Stay positive Robert!! Enjoy following you through the good times and the challenges you face.
Robert , the people dont care what your doing , they watch because they like you ! so...dont apologize for things you have no control over . when you start feeling sorry ,you will start looking down and not walking tall, you will start feeling sorry and stumble , then what do you have? tell us your stories while you do things around the rez , about the things you have seen ,about things you have done , thats what people want , ... just you and your stories , so be proud and walk tall .
Anishnaa Robert , Maybe you could do a walk through your community and introduce us to some of the town folks . Keep up the Awesome work ! Miigwech Billy Curve Lake First Nation .
Doing good Robert, keep it up! You don’t have to apologize for nothing that’s the bush life you win some you lose some♥️
You are not the only trapper with empty traps out your way.They all say the temperature is to warm.So the best is yet to come!!!
Keep up the good work Robert! It's okay you didn't catch anything this time but you always gotta expect that! I'm really interested in your stories, you should keep telling us your experiences.
Don’t give up Robert! I really enjoy your videos they are very relaxing
Hi Robert. It's hard to tell another man what to do, when you have never walked in his shoes. I sense your frstration, and I sometimes feel it too when I am watching you trap. I have watched other trappers be very successful when they use Martin Boxes. If forces the martin to enter the trap. No getting around the trap. I think you should convert all your pole sets to box sets. Keep the far end of the box covered with hardware cloth. It allows air to move through the box and would help with spreading out the bait smell. Use stinkier bait, like rotten fish, if you cannot smell the bait from 6 feet away, its not strong enough. Anyway, just my ideas, hoping it might help you.
Hi Robert. Made some "Badine Bannock" with raisins and a little cinnamon too. Very good with my morning coffee before clearing snow today! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Hi Jon - look in Robert's store for a variety of tees and sweatshirts with Roberts's bannock recipe printed on them - awesome, peace...
@@missymolly1601 Thank you Molly
I love watching your videos, Robert. These videos where you don't catch anything just show people the reality of trapping, and the reality of life really, nobody just goes out and gets what they want, it takes a lot of work and patients. If you want more ideas on more content, I always like your native crafts videos! You should try and make some snowshoes or medicine pouch or other traditional crafts. I don't know if you have any moose hide left, but maybe a pair of mitts with a nice fur trim? Its always good to just hear the sound of your voice though.
Great suggestions, Dryden!
Your videos are so good you have real problems and you share them with us you have a big extended family out here ❤ keep doing what your doing Robert and it should get better just a normal guy doing what he loves ❤👍👍✌
Robert , to some of us who'll never get to see the country you live in, just the pure beauty of being out there is enough.. I trap and it's always a roller coaster ride for your emotions.. It'll get so low you think about quitting and then things will turn your way again.. It's life buddy, it isn't scripted or like a movie, it's the real deal and we can all see that.. Stay focused on your message of truth and honor, the rest will sort itself out.. I take inspiration from how much you make from nothing, sometimes a bannock and coffee in that scenery is worth the whole video.. Do what you Love Amigo it'll all go to the good in the end.
maybe if you nail the trap and the box to the tree up side down wit a lil stick roof and use beaver meat that how set my marten traps but keep it up robert you the man!
Don’t get discouraged Robert. That’s the way it goes. Sometimes you get lots of fur other times ya don’t. Just keep making the videos of the experience. One thing I really like about your work is that it is not all set up. It’s as it happens as it is. Don’t loose that.
Just keep doing what makes you happy. Love your videos whether you catch alot of fur or not. Awesome Awesome! 👍
No need to apologize life happens Robert I am just thankful you share this for us all to experience
Robert, last year you talked about getting together with some of the elders so they could tell stories of the old days. I’m sure that would make for some great content. Peace and thanks.
Robert, this is real life! What would be the fun in someone that has all of the best trapping gear. You never give up and make things work. Never give up! What about the Rabbits?
Happy new year Robert may many blessings come your way in the next year. My thoughts and prayers go out to you on a daily basis brother. Much peace and love from northeast Texas.
Hi Robert & other viewers. I will use a popular sentence coming from the 60's when Neil Amstrong walked on the surface of the moon: "... one small step for man, one giant leap for humanity ...``. Education is continuous. It`s a small movement, a little bit like those in the nature (ex: geology, universe expansion, ...). As a person who chooses to teach something, remember that education = change. You expect change for the trainee, but it has effects on the trainer too. You change, your methods change. You adapt to situations (ex: trapping, mechanics, ...). As a trainer, you have to be a good story teller. The "bad lucks" become what we call "`counter-examples" in education or simply call them examples to use in your stories. You are good at it. You told us you were comfortable on radio, as well as you are on your channel. Cheers to you, our favorite "teacher"! ☕
Brother,you had some good suggestions. But remember, do what makes you happy and enjoy doing it.
Great job Robert we enjoy all your videos thanks for sharing your everyday life travel well my friend
That is what it is all about!! You just keep the videos coming GREAT JOB ROBERT!
I personally respect what you do and are doing! It's awesome to see you out there giving it your all to make things happen.
Hang in there Robert. Hoping a new trap line opportunity comes your way in 2021.. you’re awesome. ✌🏼
No need to ever apologize for anything it's life bro and things happen believe me I feel ya cause that's exactly how things go for me also, I always tell the ole lady if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck!!!!
Robert your so awesome! Thanks for making these videos and sharing!
Definitely not going to quit there are times I feel like I want to quit and then I don't. I got to go out and see the full moon on the Beaver pond tonight and I know that the ice is thickening up and it might be safe to walk out there soon and the beavers are asleep in the lodge well they're not really asleep but they're hanging out in there doing their stuff and there's probably other creatures in there too like the otters and other people who spend the winter in the Beaver Lodge
So don't give up I know you won't thanks for making the good videos.
Dont worry about apologies....just do what you do...being yourself is what makes it more relatable and maybe someone need to hear this and will learn how to just be themselves by watching your channel. Gawd speed my brother.
During the lock down, you are keeping busy, most are parked beside the TV and no worries keep it up
Ice Fishing would be some good content
I'm learning so much from your adventures (even when you don't catch)... I'm learning a lot from your attitude ... just keep going okay? Okay : ) best of luck!
Would love to learn more about trapping / hunting / fishing / living off the land / the traditional knowledge and ways of life. Use technology as a tool to keep the knowledge from the elders.
Robert, what you were trying to convey is that you should judge people by there character not there life style or there race or color of there skin. You put a lot in your videos to show us you’re life and how you live do not apologize to us. Those who complain can go watch other channels. You are a very good person and you will be rewarded later. Just keep doing what ever you want we will keep watching and hoping things will work out for you. God Bless you and your family, you have come far.
Keep it up i watch your videos with my son and he loves of them and I like them too. you teach us and listening to you is like listening to my uncles it's awesome
Beautiful area!
Hey Robert, I've been watching for over a year now, I enjoy every video you post, for ot not you're awesome .... Shout out from Little Saskatchewan, Manitoba
That is why they call it fishing and not catching
You don't have to chance anything Robert, Just keep doing what you're doing, everyone still watches your content no matter what. I understand it must be frustrating for you, but you are doing what you love to do which really means a lot these days. PEACE.
Hi Robert! I have been watching your channel for a year and I like it the way it is, fur or no fur. But if you wish to try something new with your channel, how about adding interviews. One thing I would like to see is you talk to other people in your community, I am curious about the elders, and also about the younger ones. How do they look on the future and the past? You have amazing stories and I am sure other people do to.
Robert...wahcheay. I really enjoy watching your videos. I have learnt quite a bit of things from watching you. I like your positive attitude. It encourages me to keep going out on the land. I am from Moose Factory Ontario, which is located on the tip of James Bay.(51.2625° N, 80.5930° W) Keep it up with the videos.
I'm glad you you got Bertha running!
No need to apologize for anything. I enjoy the fact that you keep it real. Breakdowns, issues, are part of every day real life. your time will come. Keep your chin up, and keep doing what you are doing.
Good attitude Robert. We all have trials and tribulations that's the way life is. Its how we deal with these experiences that determines what kind of human we are. If you keep going and not give up better times will come. Maybe you could do some chainsaw carvings or build a totem pole or a teepee and stay in it a few night in the winter. My brother did that in Hinton Alberta one winter.
Hi Colon - great suggestions!
I'm new to your channel, great videos I enjoy your videos and sense of humor. The wildlife will be moving soon enough, taking a break will reinvigorate you. Take us with you fishing, or just take it cool and tune up Bertha. Have you tried calling in a wolf with a game call and maybe harvest one that way
When there are wolves in the area do the other animals move out? When wolves move into some of my areas the other animal numbers tumble. I agree with some of the previous comments. There is fishing to do in the winter. You can make videos about that and how you do it. I to am curious about the cabin and that area. Not legal to trap there right now? Can’t get there? Is the new computer up and running? There are beaver in that one beaver house you showed us. Lots of work to trap beaver through the ice but it would be interesting to see. Snares work under the ice for beaver. There is Chaga to collect. There must be wintergreen plants in your area? Wintergreen tea from the leaves and berries is awesome. How to do that would be interesting. Foraging for treats in the woods would be an interesting addition to your channel. Lots of ideas Robert.
Hello TRT I like them ole sleds when their working good I like the older things better than all the plastic things they make today like cars/ trucks an sleds lots of things are cheaply made an to expensive to buy I’ll stick with the older things. Long as I can ✌️from The Apache Truck guy in Alberta Ok....ok
Always nice to watch your adventures. Whether you catch anything or not it is nice to see how you setup you traps. Very interesting stuff. Your stories are cool too. If you go after beaver that would be interesting. Do you have any muskrats ?
Birtha, Bannoc, and story time.
You're a good man Robert, just keep moving forward.
Good video, thats life some good days some not so good. Thats life just keep a good attitude.
When the going gets tough the tough get going. Keep at it Bob. I dont see any hanglng pieces if fur, foil , ribbon to the animals attention.
Great video Robert...keep at it...your luck will turn around.
Lmao I can relate to you more than someone driving a 15,000$ snow machine, you inspired me, I’ll get out some sets, send you something. I wasn’t going to trap this year prices too low. I’m going now thanks
Uncle Robert that's all we do keep on trying?
When it rains it pours Brother we all have those days , there are no problems ONLY solutions!!!
That Wolf is marking that trail as his ! You should have pissed on that trail show him who’s BOSS 😂
We all love your Video’s Robert weather you catch anything or not.
Keep the Faith my Friend the Great Spirit will Bless the One’s that stay strong.
We Love you just the way you are...❤️❤️❤️
Do you ever do any Ice Fishing?
I have not caught anything this season either
Robert i trapped many years in northern ontario . You might not always get them but being out yhere is good for the soul . keep on keeping on have a good year best of luck.
Keep doing what you’re doing Robert!! How about a mobile tour around fort Nelson on Bertha !? Then again in the summer by quad bike !
You are doing well. You need a bate station. Start ice fishing for bate.Slash some trees for rabbit . You get rabbits you get everything else. Build your habitat. Then they will come.
Set more traps sooner or later your luck will change. Just enjoy watching you and listening to stories too. Keep going you will feel better and be in better shape the more you go.
What if someone else is trapping the same area? You won’t have a good catch right? It can also be over trapped....
Keep Going and Going and Going Robert I really hope the new year is the best for you....peace!!
Robert, you mentioned a picture of that helicopter and I thought it would be nice if you have pictures of the old days you could do a segment where you talk about who is in the picture and what things were like back then. Old work pictures, hunting pictures, town pictures etc etc.
Nice idea, Bob...
Hang in there. I just found you and I'm enjoying it. Maybe move traps around?
Keep up with your stories. Chet O'Brien
CAN YOU GO ICE FISHING THERE IN THE WINTER. SEE IF U CAN STILL CATCH SOME FISH IN THE WINTER. AN IDEA AND FILM IT.
You don’t just trap you show us how to survive and adapt in the environment and how to interact with other human beings and animals
Probably a dumb question but just wondering if the presence of wolves affects marten, lynx, etc? It seems that about the time you started seeing the wolf sign, the sign of everything else went way down.
Explain why you are stuck on the reservation to trap? I do not understand. Do the trap lines cover areas that you have to buy or inherit?
Hey Robert, any chance you could interview some of the Elders around there, so they can tell stories about how things were done when they were younger? Just an idea. I enjoy your video's even if you don't catch anything. lol Take care and Happy New Year to you and your family.
Robert your awesome me and my family love watching you. It the fun on being out on the land. my kids would love it if you would say there names in your shout out summer Skyler Haylie hunter and Charlie Schlitter we are from Sask canada
Robert , checkout channel called Trapping Today, the man is in northern Maine USA. He uses a hinged type box for his Martin and I think Fisher too. He seems to do well.
What does it take to get a trap line? Do you have to buy one? What's the process? Maybe explain what that entails.
Just found your channel Robert, love coming alone with you!
Stay safe,
Terry
I think that trapline is about trapped out brother.
Hello Robert I have a few animals i would like to give to you if you wanted to make some skinning videos and practice tanning. I'm in fort Nelson too.
awesome awesome Lee Boyton.
I'm not here for the trapping videos. I'm just here to listen to one of my elders speak and tell stories. Great job 👍
You can call me JONNY G
Stay strong you will come through this love all the videos
been watching for a while now robert , i never get get bored , you rock buddy, hi from nova scotia
ROBERT WITH LOTS OF LOVE THESE ARE MY THOUGHTS . FIRST AND FOREMOST WORRY ABOUT NOTHING AND TAKE EVERYDAY AS A BLESSING. JUST FOCUS ON BEING YOU, WHATEVER COMES THAT DAY COMES . IF WHAT YOU HAD PLANNED TO COME DOESNT ,THEN GO TO PLAN B. SO TRAP WHEN YOU WANT TO, TRAP WHEN THERE IS ANIMALS TO GET. OTHERWISE WORK ON COOKING SOMETHING TO EAT OR DRINK AND FILM IT. MAYBE GO GET SOME HERBS FROM YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND FILM THAT. FILM WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR,FILM GOING OUT TO FIND THEM,FILM HOW TO PREPARE WHAT YOUR GOING TO MALE FROM THEM. FILM CLEANING AND COOKING THEM, FILM DRINKING OR EATING THEM. THEN YOU CAN FILM MAKING NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN STUFF,WITH BEADS OR NO BEADS,MAKING MOCKASINS,MAKING ARTWORK,MAKING NECKLACES FROM SOME THINGS YOU MAY HAVE LAYING AROUND. YOU CAN FILM GOING AROUND FILMING TOWN AND FILMING YOUR NEIGHBORS ,AND FRIENDS OR RELATIVES. YOU CAN HAVE THE CAMERA ON WHILE YOU ARE GATHERING TOGETHER AS FRIENDS, OR FAMILY. YOU CAN FILM SOMETHING THEY ARE DOING. YOU CAN PLAN A GET TOGETHER ONCE A WEEK WITH FRIENDS AND MAKE AFIRE ,HAVE SOME DRINKS OR FOOD. IT CAN B A POTLUCK IF YOU WANT. OR YOU CAN INVITE A FRIEND EVERYDAY OR EVERY WEEK TO GO DO SOMETHING TOGETHER. MAYBE YOU CAN TELL STORIES OF YOUR ANCESTERS, OR HOW TO VIDEOS ON SOMETHING. MAYBE YOU CAN LEARN TO WEAVE BASKETS. MAYBE YOU CAN MAKE CANDLES. MAYBE YOU CAN GO TO THE JUNKYARD WITH FREINDS OR RELATIVES AND BRING STUFF HOME,AND TRY TO RECYCLE IT BY MAKING SOMETHING NEW OUT OF IT. AND YOU CAN FILM EVERYTHING YOUR DOING TO TRY NEW STUFF. INSTEAD OF MAKING BANIK ,WHY DONT YOU TRY TO BAKE NEW THINGS,BISCUITS, BREAD,CAKES,COOKIES,PIZZA. CINAMON ROLLS. FILM EVERYTHING. FILM YOUR WHOLE DAY AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, WHAT YOU DO IN A WHOLE DAY FROM GETTING UP TO GOING TO SLEEP. YOU CAN FILM GETTING WOOD, AND CARVING SOMETHING OUT OF IR, ART OR A SPOON OR A WOODEN BOWL OR A MAKE CHAIR OUT OF WOOD. YOU CAN MAKE STUFF FROM YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND FILM THE ENTIRE PROCESS,THEN YOU CAN PUT IT ON YOUR CHANNEL AND SELL IT TO US. WE CAN BUY IT OFF OF YOU. MAYBE YOU CAN MAKE SOME HANDMADE SHIRTS OR BELTS OR FANNY PACKS FOR TRAVEL. TRY TO MAKE STUFF THAT WE MAY BE ABLE TO USE WHILE WE ARE OUT AND ABOUT. MAKE ALL KINDS OF THINGS FOR DIFFERENT TASTES THAT PEOPLE HAVE. FILM EVERYTHING AND JUST TALK TO US ON FILM ABOUT WHAT YOUR MAKING OR DOING AND EXPLAIN TO US IN DETAIL. SHOW US HOW YOU LIVE,WHERE DO U SLEEP,WHAT KIND OF SHOWER FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU. TELL US AND SHOW US WHAT GOES ON THE RESEVATION DAILY WITH EVERYONE. AND GET YOUR OTHER TRIBAL MEMBERS ON CAMERA TO TELL US STORIES AND WHAT KINDS OF THINGS THEY LIKE TO DO,AND ASK THEM IF THEY CAN LET YOU FILM IT TO SHOW AND SHARE WITH US. THERE IS SO MUCH U CAN DO BESIDES TRAPPING. TRAPPING IS OK BUT IT CANT BE ALL YOUR SUBJECT,YOU HAVE SO MUCH MORE OF YOUR LIFE TO SHARE WITH US.THEN THAT WILL BE MOREINTERESTING,AND YOUR VIEWERS WILL WANT TO SEE ANOTHER VIDEO TO SEE WHAT YOUR GOING TO MAKE NEXT, OR WHO YOUR GOING TO BE WITH NEXT. YOU CAN MAKE PLANS TO HAVE GUESTS FROM YOUR SURROUNDING AREA, MAKE LIKE A SHOW. LIKE YOU CAN INTERVIEW THEM ,OR DO STUFF WITH THEM . FILM EVERYTHING. FILM YOUR FAMILY IF YOU HAVE FAMILY. FILM THEM COOKING A DISH. YOU CAN FILM THE COOKING AND MAKING OF DIFFERENT DISHES,AND RECIPES. THATS ALWAYS GOOD.IT MAKES PEOPLE HUNGRY AND WANT TO MAKE IT AND WANT TO SEE WHAT ELSE YOUR GOING TO COOK. DONT APOLOGIZE JUST BE HAPPY WITH WHATEVEVER YOUR PLAN IS FOR THE DAY. BE HAPP AND LAUGH. BEING SPONTANEOUS IS GREAT. MAYB SOME DAYS YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR FILMING AND OTHERDAYS YOU WILL JUST FILM WHATEVER YOUR NATURALLY DOING THAT DAY. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE IDEAS I AM HAPPY TO HELP YOU ANY WAY I CAN. I AM VERY CREATIVE AND I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF THINGS IN MY REGULAR LIFE. FEEL FREE TO ASK US QUESTIONS ON CAMERA AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS TOO THAT VIEWERS MAY ASK YOU. USE A FILMING DAY TO JUST RESPOND TO OUR QUESTIONS. AND MAYB GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO ALL YOUR VIEWERS ON YOUR PREVIOUS VIDEO. MAYBE SHOW US HOW TO DO FRY BREAD AND ALSO ANY OTHER TRADITIONAL FOOD YOU MAKE REGULARLY. LIKE EVEN BEANS. SHOW PEOPLE HOW TO MAKE BEANS OR RICE OR WHATEVER. TALK TO THE VIEWERS AND TELL US DURING WINTER WHAT DO U DO IN YOUR DAY,AND IN DETAIL,LIKE DO YOU CHOP WOOD, SHOW YOURSELF CHOPPING WOOD,OR CLEANING THE HEAT STOVE, SHOW US WHAT IS YOUR HEAT SOURCE, SHOW US WHERE YOU GO SHOPPING DURING WINTER,SHOW US HOW U SURVIVE DURING THE COLD WINER MONTHS. SHOW US WHAT U DO FOR ENTERTAINMENT, DO U WATCH TV,VIDEOS,LISTEN TO MUSIC,LET US SEE ALL THAT,ON CAMERA. WHAT IS YOUR DAY LIKE FOR YOU THERE IN THE WINTER,THEN ,HOW IS IT AFTER WINTER,HOW DOES IS CHANGE FOR YOU. FOR EXAMPLE.
Wow - some very good suggestions. Have you gone back over Robert's earlier/older posts? Worth looking. He has done some of what you suggest. May I suggest that you take 'caps lock' off when you comment? Peace - from Minnesota
@@missymolly1601 HI MOLLY APPRECIATE YOU. CONFESSING THAT I AM A LAZY WRITER,I DONT ENJOY WRITING,BUT I DO IT ONCE IN AWHILE OR WHEN NEEDED. HAVING ALL CAPS IS EASIEST FOR ME AND FASTER. YOU SUGGESTED TAKING CAPS OFF,AND I WAS WONDERING WHY? FOR PROPPER GRAMMER? OR ? THANKS
@@missymolly1601 I DID SEE SOME OF HIS LAST VIDEOS OF DIFFERENT THINGS HE DOES AND ITS NICE TO SEE THE DIFFERENT THINGS HE FILMS. I THINK HE DOESNT ALWAYS HAVE TO FEEL THAT HE HAS TO FILM , HE CAN JUST TALK TO US.
@@ainaadam3505 Hello Aina - not grammer - just easier to read. Peace