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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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"! ☕
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, 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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!!!!
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 .
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
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 .
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
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.
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.
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.
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 ?
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.
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.
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 , 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.
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, 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.
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?
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
Luck will change my friend. It always does turn around yes keep it going I enjoy your videos very much could you start teaching us some of your language I would love to learn a little. Do the lynx step in there track like a bobcat does and a fox they will have a trail That looks like they went through there one time but they have been through there at 10 times stepping in the exact same hole. I have a full proof set that I make once we get a frozen crust on the snow and they are utilizing that same track I cut out a little piece of the crust and tunnel under the snow and put a foothold directly under the hole and then fill in my spot and put that piece of snow back. Then just wait till they come through again because they definitely will
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.
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.
Pee on the trail poop on the trail i dont think that wolf likes your trail lol Just keep on doing what you are doing. Eventually they will find your food
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, 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.
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.
That charged for poaching statement made me think for a moment....Im guessing that you can trap all you want on the reservation, but once you step off, you would have to pick up a trapping license? Is that how it works? Just wondering... I enjoy the heck out of your videos anyways, even if the traps are empty...Lol.
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.
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?
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.
I get over $15,000 a year for doing nothing . I own 1/4 of land . I'm disabled . when I used to be healthy I planned ahead . that being said I'm still poor and have to live on a budget .in other words I do not have much money.
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.
Robert, I can’t help but think that you might be leaving too much human sent around your trap sets. I am curious that the wolf had not tried to steal your lynx bate or your Martin bates. I am also thinking that you may want to use some fish for bats and change your lure ( it might be rancid from age ) check with a few other trappers on you tube to see what they are using. Just trying to help.
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.
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
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.
Robert your a great story teller. we would watch your videos even if just went to your wood lot and told us a story.
Beautiful area!
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!
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.
From a fellow BC'er Stay positive , and keep making videos. Learned lots watching what you share. Happy NewYear!!!
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.
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 your stories during break time! Almost like I'm there. Thanks!
Stay positive Robert!! Enjoy following you through the good times and the challenges you face.
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 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.
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"! ☕
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 ❤👍👍✌
Don’t give up Robert! I really enjoy your videos they are very relaxing
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.
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.
That is why they call it fishing and not catching
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!
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!
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Hang in there Robert. Hoping a new trap line opportunity comes your way in 2021.. you’re awesome. ✌🏼
The silence in the background is very wanted in my life....
Always fun to ride along with you Robert! You are honest and kind and have a good spirit too. Thank you, be safe peace ✌️
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
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!!!
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
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.
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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!!!!
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♥️
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 .
It's better out on the sober trail, you just keep being awesome.
Robert your so awesome! Thanks for making these videos and sharing!
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
Ice Fishing would be some good content
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
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 .
Birtha, Bannoc, and story time.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 ?
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.
been watching for a while now robert , i never get get bored , you rock buddy, hi from nova scotia
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.
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.
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.
During the lock down, you are keeping busy, most are parked beside the TV and no worries keep it up
Great job Robert we enjoy all your videos thanks for sharing your everyday life travel well my friend
Just found your channel Robert, love coming alone with you!
Stay safe,
Terry
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.
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.
Not bad luck, just life.
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
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.
Great video Robert...keep at it...your luck will turn around.
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?
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
You're a good man Robert, just keep moving forward.
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!
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
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.
if you go down a road come to a why you dont no witch way to go .if you stay there you will never go anyware.iust keep going.
Luck will change my friend. It always does turn around yes keep it going I enjoy your videos very much could you start teaching us some of your language I would love to learn a little. Do the lynx step in there track like a bobcat does and a fox they will have a trail That looks like they went through there one time but they have been through there at 10 times stepping in the exact same hole. I have a full proof set that I make once we get a frozen crust on the snow and they are utilizing that same track I cut out a little piece of the crust and tunnel under the snow and put a foothold directly under the hole and then fill in my spot and put that piece of snow back. Then just wait till they come through again because they definitely will
it seems like luck only changes for the healthy
Robert is healthy!
Robert, how are you related to Mike Badine?
robert badine I lived in Fort Nelson in the 80s and went to school with Mike. Great videos.
robert badine I’m sorry to hear that. He was a nice person. Stay safe.
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.
You can call me JONNY G
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.
I think that trapline is about trapped out brother.
I have not caught anything this season either
Pee on the trail poop on the trail i dont think that wolf likes your trail lol Just keep on doing what you are doing. Eventually they will find your food
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, 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.
Here in northern ontario we share land we can trap on any1s trapline hope sum1 let's u trap on there line
you're lucky. Where I live most people are not that nice . they're greedy and they would threaten other people to stay away
That's not good people these days
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...
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
That charged for poaching statement made me think for a moment....Im guessing that you can trap all you want on the reservation, but once you step off, you would have to pick up a trapping license? Is that how it works? Just wondering... I enjoy the heck out of your videos anyways, even if the traps are empty...Lol.
Brother,you had some good suggestions. But remember, do what makes you happy and enjoy doing it.
I'm glad you you got Bertha running!
Remember Your AWESOME AWESOME!!! ❤️❤️
Ok👌 ... Okay ...👌 👌... ✌️
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.
Bad luck, nothin lasts forever! I see some animals in your future 😋🤙🏻
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?
That is what it is all about!! You just keep the videos coming GREAT JOB ROBERT!
how about you do some hunting and ice fishing?
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.
people that do nothing -- have nothing--- your good man im 82 stell going
I get over $15,000 a year for doing nothing . I own 1/4 of land . I'm disabled . when I used to be healthy I planned ahead . that being said I'm still poor and have to live on a budget .in other words I do not have much money.
Good video, thats life some good days some not so good. Thats life just keep a good attitude.
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.
Robert, I can’t help but think that you might be leaving too much human sent around your trap sets. I am curious that the wolf had not tried to steal your lynx bate or your Martin bates. I am also thinking that you may want to use some fish for bats and change your lure ( it might be rancid from age ) check with a few other trappers on you tube to see what they are using. Just trying to help.
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.
Have you ever advertised to be a partner on someone else's line ? If you were in Alberta , I'd sign you on as a partner in my Reg. Line .
Awesome videos !
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?