Morning Gary I really enjoy taging along with you on your adventures up in the mountains. I can only imagine how peaceful it must be up there in the woods breathing all that fresh air Empty traps or not I still have a good time. Thanks for taking me along
Look into putting tracks on the Ranger cab frame diff. Engine trans.heater are already there. Saves lots of fab work. You are the guy that can do this.
I have been thinking about that too. The transmission might have a problem though? After being in 4wd, it would slam really loud inside? It might be just the solenoid that pulls it in and out is bad?
I love going along with you Gary. I can't get out there like I used to. Thanks and good luck, I agree the hunt is what is the fun part. It is nice to get a reward once in a while.
Good Morning Muskrat, talking about the snow machine, check out the BOMBARDIER snow machine that was made in Canada. There is a utube channel that is all about them and the restoration of them. It's called Dad's Repair Shop. Maybe you could get some ideas for your snow machine . OK Thanks again and HAPPY TRAPPING. 😊
Good morning 🌞 Muskrat, I know a fella who lives in Vermont and he had a moose 🫎 dead in his pond. He got it out and drug off in the woods, then he butchered some chickens and turkeys and put all of the waste out on the moose. His trail camera showed that even though a coyote came by and checked it out, nothing has been eating any of the pile except ravens that ate the eyes of the moose. I’m sure that empty traps are discouraging, but those mountains sure are gorgeous. Thank you 🙏 for taking us on the walks through them. Have a wonderful day and watch your topknots my friends 👍💪🙌🙏🌈✌️🐽🐷🐖
Good Morning! It's very strange how that works sometimes. I've had entire deer, elk or cows eaten almost overnight, others, nothing will touch at all? It really makes you wonder why?
@ growing up with the cascade mountains at my fingertips, I really miss my mountains. It’s so flat in this part of Tennessee, but we do get more sunshine from dawn to dusk. I really enjoy the mountain excursions, thanks 🙏 again for taking us along with you 👍💪🙌🙏🌈✌️🐽🐷🐖
Good morning Gary, I believe Wolves act differently in different environments. Up here around Fort McMurray, there is so much oil activity going on. Those Wolves are totally used to equipment, the smell of people and fuels. I saw pictures that people took where they were sitting in their pickup truck, and Wolves walked out of the bush and walked past the truck, 6 feet away. The Wolves on my ranch aren't like that, but they do adapt to their environments. It's been 3 weeks now since I've seen those wolf tracks. They should be coming back through anytime, I would think. Have a good day my friend.
Good Morning! I think so too. It's been close to 3 weeks with these too. If there's any left, they should be back soon.... Good Luck with your wolves! Have a great day too!
Great morning trip to mtns with you Gary . Hope you get your off road track machine make buddy . You need my J-5 track machine but it total weight for move it 4160 lbs . Run like a snow cat for grooming snowmobile trail . 😊
Ahhh.....that makes sense! I'm not sure who is doing the logging. I would like to find out what their plans are. Maybe next time I see them up there I'll stop and ask. It's great having that road plowed!
Good morning, Gary....my husband is an ol Oklahoma guy living here in the Boise area...he loves your videos, your calm, laid back , interesting travels....so do I. Have a great day, you and the missus.....🙏😊
Me too. They say it will sometimes spook wolves, but I haven't found that to be true? I use a lot more skunk for pine marten, and I've had a lot of wolf tracks at the base of the trees over the years. Where are you at? Do you trap for wolves? What do you think about it? Beaver castor doesn't carry as well in the cold, but seems to work well too.
@@MuskratOutdoors I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan I trap coyotes but wolves are off limits but in the last 3 years I've become pretty proficient at releasing them we have wolves here that hunt along the river that runs through town litterly pick a direction and within 5 miles you'll find wolf sign but I have seen where a strong skunk (large tub vasoline 2oz quill) drew a wolf off an old railroad grade straight to my set over 200 yards away fresh snow showed I use skunk on all my predator sets curiosity they just have to see what's over there cats can't refuse it either wire piece of carpet put skunk and anise oil on it cats can't resist they got to rub
Mornin!beautifal sunrise!sounds like a good idea to me.and if anybody can do it,you can.like roger miller said,put your mind to it and do it do it do it.this mild winter hasnt really pushed game into wintering spots yet.they could be a little more spread out this year.i would think theres a couple not too far from that big herd of elk.i sure hope something crosses your line soon.its such big country.when you get your new toy done, you will be able to set more traps and check faster,increasing your odds.its hard to hide from people.most of em start hunting, trapping by following other people.too lazy to figure it out themselves.took me 35 years to find all my honey holes,then they came out with gps,google earth,specialized hunting apps.the technology is ruining what hunting and trapping used to be.not to mention people shooting game from over a thousand yards.none of that is hunting to me.sorry,im rambling.good luck and have a good day!
Good Morning! I agree. All these Gadjits and gizmos are great, but it takes a lot of the skill out of things too. Those electronic callers.....anyone can push a button and sound great. I like the mouth calls that take practice and a little skill. I guess if the only goal is getting something, and it doesn't matter how, that's fine, but I'm not like that.
Long way to go to check a handful of empty traps. As long as you have to check, and have the extra iron, I would be making a new set or two when I had time. Can't catch nothing with traps in the back of the truck. I know you mostly enjoy the ride and exercise, but just make a few closer sets you can quick check from the road while rolling by with the binocs. Maybe stop and call/howl once in awhile, Maybe get a response back to atleast see if there are some....But maybe they don't vocalize much if there aren't many. Easy for me to say though. I have only trapped yotes and fox.
Exactly! No wolves in my yard where most of my traps sit, unset! I think the pack I was hoping to get , has been got though. No tracks at all. Yesterday, I went with some friends and got over the top of the mountain.....no tracks of really anything. I'm betting if there are still wolves, they are closer to home, and not on the back side.
good evening Muskrat, Im a wolf trapper in Idaho too! Born and raised here 6th generation! Glad I came across your channel really enjoy your videos keep em up!
Hello and Welcome! It's been a pitiful season this year! I hope you will go back through and look at some of the older trapping videos. Did you see the bear one? "Releasing a Big Bear From a Wolf Trap". It's not what you want to have happen, but it was exciting!
I like that line, "It's beginning to cost a lot like Christmas" and it is everywhere you go. Oh well, we have to keep a stiff upper lip about it. It still is all about family for most folks. I got a few hares hanging around my property & it is nice seeing them. They don't hurt anything. Soldier on.
HA! It's gotten out of hand really. Not as much fun as it used to be. If you have fruit trees, watch those rabbits! Other than that, they don't bother too much. We like seeing them too.
Hey ECCF, just about to head over your way next. I could stand a lot of you singing those old country and bluegrass tunes. Simply love it! Have a great one, my brother.
Good morning 😊 sorry bout your luck so far but... I'm a fisherman and even the worst day fishing is better than the best day working lol 😊😊 no fish? Oh, well. But like you, it's nice to catch some once in a while. The weather has been mild so far around here so far.
There was a little Sno Cat left over from the Butte County Civil Defense, along with a camp trailer that was full of old radio and other gear, set up as a command post that the county put up for sale "at auction" on the down-low several years back. Had a little 170 cubic inch Ford six cylinder in 'er, the thing was built by Thiokol, so it waren't junk. I told the Sheriff that I'd go to $5,000+ on 'er, just lemme know when 'n where to be. Doncha know the thing sorta just disappeared, without much bein' said. That Sheriff was voted out an replaced by one of his deputies couple cycles back. I've a old 61 CJ5 frame and tub sans title, and a 3/4 ton GMC 14 bolt open differential axle, and my little brother an me have had the same notion bout a home built tracked outfit, but with 400 miles tween us, the logistics, well... Gotta ask, what is that sword yer flashin' round? Looks at first glance ta be an old Case or Western Bowie. Nice blade! The critters will come, or they wont, but dont give up. Merry Christmas!
Well no luck on the fisher season ends today Sunday . We did get a picture of one standing on the box trap but it never committed. 😜there’s always next season.
Dang it! Too bad. I would love to get a chance to trap them. Northern Idaho has a few, but none in our area as far as I know. I even asked Fish & Game about it, and they said no too.
Boy if there's deer n fox there...there's gotta be good chance for wolves. I swell up on cats too. The track machine might need some power if you're gonna turn it via restricting 1 side. I could see a sharp turn killing a small single cylinder engine.
It's pretty amazing the engines they are using. If you have the time, look up some of those Russian videos. Those guys are amazingly creative with the stuff they are making. The engines look much too small, but seem to work great. I think this wolf pack has been wiped out. More will move in, but probably not until next year. I need to go scouting for a new spot I think.
@MuskratOutdoors are they using hydraulic drive? I mean, the entire roof of Miller Stadium retracts with a 12hp motor....so I get what you're saying. I'll look em up, my Tinger was made in Romania, those folks ARE crafty.
Have ever seen the couple on Videos that call them selves Ambition ,something, built their own tracks for there jeep . He shows how he built them himself . They used Snow mobile tracks and individual for each wheel. Check it out , he has some very good ideas for anything like that. Also built his own snow blower.😅
I think you're not in the wildlife "zone" right now with the snow and weather conditions being what they are. Around my place (eastern Washington), the animals move throughout the winter based on snow conditions. Right now, the snow is almost non existent, so there are deer and coyotes everywhere. As the snow gets deeper and crustier, they seem to move into the darker timber. Of course, I'm not telling you anything you don't already know!
"water is self leveling"..........they tell us the earth is 70% water, so we must live on a gigantic ball spinning a thousand miles an hour? hmmmm, so what haven't we been told?
It's very strange when you think about it. Also, that big ball is spinning, so why don't we fly off instead of get pulled to the ground? It really shouldn't work the way it does.
a few years ago I got a trailcam video of a coyote in the top of a sagebrush that I had put only urine in. It was in spring and had not been rebaited since the fall before. I firmly believe that smell lasts much longer than we realize. Might be an idea to experement with.
I think so too. It's amazing really. We are missing out on a whole different World with our noses. Some stuff, that might be a good thing, but it would be amazing to know an animal or person crossed a trail a week ago....
Morning Gary I really enjoy taging along with you on your adventures up in the mountains. I can only imagine how peaceful it must be up there in the woods breathing all that fresh air Empty traps or not I still have a good time. Thanks for taking me along
Good Morning! It is! This year though, there's been more people in the woods than normal. It's still relaxing and good for your soul!
Look into putting tracks on the Ranger cab frame diff. Engine trans.heater are already there. Saves lots of fab work. You are the guy that can do this.
I have been thinking about that too. The transmission might have a problem though? After being in 4wd, it would slam really loud inside? It might be just the solenoid that pulls it in and out is bad?
Good morning Muskrat ! Good luck on your trappin!! Beautiful mountains! Have yourselves a good day!!
Good Morning and thank you! It's late now, but I hope you had a great day and even better one tomorrow. Good Night!
Yea Ole Mountain man. (Muskrat). Great video. I enjoyed every minute of it. ☀️
GOOD! Thanks!
I love going along with you Gary. I can't get out there like I used to. Thanks and good luck, I agree the hunt is what is the fun part. It is nice to get a reward once in a while.
I'm happy to hear that Frank. It is what its all about really. Are you doing better? I hope so....Merry Christmas!
Those mountain views are just beautiful .
They sure are! Especially with the snow on them.
Another beautiful sunrise. 👍
Wasn't it though? I love the time lapse clouds like that.
Good Morning Muskrat, talking about the snow machine, check out the BOMBARDIER snow machine that was made in Canada. There is a utube channel that is all about them and the restoration of them. It's called Dad's Repair Shop. Maybe you could get some ideas for your snow machine . OK Thanks again and HAPPY TRAPPING. 😊
Good Morning! Sounds good. Thank you, I'll look it up!
Another great day on the mountain!👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸
It was!
Good morning 🌞 Muskrat, I know a fella who lives in Vermont and he had a moose 🫎 dead in his pond. He got it out and drug off in the woods, then he butchered some chickens and turkeys and put all of the waste out on the moose. His trail camera showed that even though a coyote came by and checked it out, nothing has been eating any of the pile except ravens that ate the eyes of the moose. I’m sure that empty traps are discouraging, but those mountains sure are gorgeous. Thank you 🙏 for taking us on the walks through them. Have a wonderful day and watch your topknots my friends 👍💪🙌🙏🌈✌️🐽🐷🐖
Good Morning! It's very strange how that works sometimes. I've had entire deer, elk or cows eaten almost overnight, others, nothing will touch at all? It really makes you wonder why?
@ growing up with the cascade mountains at my fingertips, I really miss my mountains. It’s so flat in this part of Tennessee, but we do get more sunshine from dawn to dusk. I really enjoy the mountain excursions, thanks 🙏 again for taking us along with you 👍💪🙌🙏🌈✌️🐽🐷🐖
Looks pretty quiet up there! Hope the wolves come back through! Good luck with everything my friend!
It's great Mark. There is more people than normal this year, but still pretty dang nice!
Good talk .I enjoyed that. Thanks for letting us know what you're thinking about.
Thank you very much Ron. If nothing else, it would be fun to try to build.
Good morning young man.
Happy Sunday to you.
Enjoy your day and thanks for the ride along
Good Morning! You too! Thank you very much!
Good morning Gary,
I believe Wolves act differently in different environments. Up here around Fort McMurray, there is so much oil activity going on. Those Wolves are totally used to equipment, the smell of people and fuels. I saw pictures that people took where they were sitting in their pickup truck, and Wolves walked out of the bush and walked past the truck, 6 feet away. The Wolves on my ranch aren't like that, but they do adapt to their environments. It's been 3 weeks now since I've seen those wolf tracks. They should be coming back through anytime, I would think.
Have a good day my friend.
Good Morning! I think so too. It's been close to 3 weeks with these too. If there's any left, they should be back soon....
Good Luck with your wolves! Have a great day too!
Morning 👋🏻 Have a great day ❤🙏🏻❤️
Good Morning!
Great morning trip to mtns with you Gary . Hope you get your off road track machine make buddy . You need my J-5 track machine but it total weight for move it 4160 lbs . Run like a snow cat for grooming snowmobile trail . 😊
One of those would be amazing! I wish I could afford one.
Sorry you didn’t catch anything but that also means that you don’t have to clean it. That mountain is truly beautiful!
Very true! I still have wolves and a bear in the freezer I need to do....
Thanks for the mountain tour! So pretty. Wish I was there!
Thank you!!! It is really pretty!
Good morning muskrat and Cindy looks like you got some rabbit stew running around the yard
Good Morning! If they munch Cindy's fruit trees again they sure will be! HA!
Thanks so much for the video Muskrat 👍 beautiful scenery man. Merry Christmas to you and your family and God bless everyone.
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!
Mornin Trapper, sometimes if a lot of snow is expected, equipment gets brought down to plow back to the job when it starts getting deep. ❄️❄️❄️❄️
Those snow chains on that skidder look very expensive.
What about $1,500 for all 4 tires?
Ahhh.....that makes sense! I'm not sure who is doing the logging. I would like to find out what their plans are. Maybe next time I see them up there I'll stop and ask. It's great having that road plowed!
@@Oldminerdon $2500 each/$10,000 for all 4.
@@Skidderoperator Yikes!
Good morning, Gary....my husband is an ol Oklahoma guy living here in the Boise area...he loves your videos, your calm, laid back , interesting travels....so do I. Have a great day, you and the missus.....🙏😊
Good Morning! Thank you very much! That's nice to hear!
When you have below zero temperatures I have found skunk to be a very useful curiosity lure for all predators
Me too. They say it will sometimes spook wolves, but I haven't found that to be true? I use a lot more skunk for pine marten, and I've had a lot of wolf tracks at the base of the trees over the years. Where are you at? Do you trap for wolves? What do you think about it? Beaver castor doesn't carry as well in the cold, but seems to work well too.
@@MuskratOutdoors I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan I trap coyotes but wolves are off limits but in the last 3 years I've become pretty proficient at releasing them we have wolves here that hunt along the river that runs through town litterly pick a direction and within 5 miles you'll find wolf sign but I have seen where a strong skunk (large tub vasoline 2oz quill) drew a wolf off an old railroad grade straight to my set over 200 yards away fresh snow showed I use skunk on all my predator sets curiosity they just have to see what's over there cats can't refuse it either wire piece of carpet put skunk and anise oil on it cats can't resist they got to rub
There's not much plentiful in northern Minnesota either oh but wolf's we have lots wish they would send some to you so you could trap them 😊
Yeah, you guys are getting a raw deal.....they need to allow management there before your hunting gets as bad as ours.
Mornin!beautifal sunrise!sounds like a good idea to me.and if anybody can do it,you can.like roger miller said,put your mind to it and do it do it do it.this mild winter hasnt really pushed game into wintering spots yet.they could be a little more spread out this year.i would think theres a couple not too far from that big herd of elk.i sure hope something crosses your line soon.its such big country.when you get your new toy done, you will be able to set more traps and check faster,increasing your odds.its hard to hide from people.most of em start hunting, trapping by following other people.too lazy to figure it out themselves.took me 35 years to find all my honey holes,then they came out with gps,google earth,specialized hunting apps.the technology is ruining what hunting and trapping used to be.not to mention people shooting game from over a thousand yards.none of that is hunting to me.sorry,im rambling.good luck and have a good day!
Good Morning! I agree. All these Gadjits and gizmos are great, but it takes a lot of the skill out of things too. Those electronic callers.....anyone can push a button and sound great. I like the mouth calls that take practice and a little skill. I guess if the only goal is getting something, and it doesn't matter how, that's fine, but I'm not like that.
Long way to go to check a handful of empty traps. As long as you have to check, and have the extra iron, I would be making a new set or two when I had time. Can't catch nothing with traps in the back of the truck.
I know you mostly enjoy the ride and exercise, but just make a few closer sets you can quick check from the road while rolling by with the binocs. Maybe stop and call/howl once in awhile, Maybe get a response back to atleast see if there are some....But maybe they don't vocalize much if there aren't many.
Easy for me to say though. I have only trapped yotes and fox.
Exactly! No wolves in my yard where most of my traps sit, unset! I think the pack I was hoping to get , has been got though. No tracks at all. Yesterday, I went with some friends and got over the top of the mountain.....no tracks of really anything. I'm betting if there are still wolves, they are closer to home, and not on the back side.
good evening Muskrat, Im a wolf trapper in Idaho too! Born and raised here 6th generation! Glad I came across your channel really enjoy your videos keep em up!
Hello and Welcome! It's been a pitiful season this year! I hope you will go back through and look at some of the older trapping videos. Did you see the bear one? "Releasing a Big Bear From a Wolf Trap". It's not what you want to have happen, but it was exciting!
What a beautiful day to be on the mountain. Really enjoyed it. Thanks again and you and Miss Cindy have a great day.
Thank you too! I hope you have a great day!
“It’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas “ 😂 BTW, loved the music.
Ha! It is! Thank you!!!
I like that line, "It's beginning to cost a lot like Christmas" and it is everywhere you go. Oh well, we have to keep a stiff upper lip about it. It still is all about family for most folks. I got a few hares hanging around my property & it is nice seeing them. They don't hurt anything. Soldier on.
HA! It's gotten out of hand really. Not as much fun as it used to be. If you have fruit trees, watch those rabbits! Other than that, they don't bother too much. We like seeing them too.
@@MuskratOutdoors If they take a liking to my fruit trees, it's rabbit stew.
Yessir ree. I like dem break out bluegrass tunes whoooooooooooo. Awesome 👏
HA! ME TOO! Bluegrass is my favorite!
@@MuskratOutdoors mine to an old country
Hey ECCF, just about to head over your way next. I could stand a lot of you singing those old country and bluegrass tunes. Simply love it! Have a great one, my brother.
Good morning 😊 sorry bout your luck so far but... I'm a fisherman and even the worst day fishing is better than the best day working lol 😊😊 no fish? Oh, well. But like you, it's nice to catch some once in a while. The weather has been mild so far around here so far.
Good Morning! 100% right!
Hi Muskrat and Cindy. Creator Bless you😊
Good Morning Amy! You too!
Good Morning 🌄
GOOD MORNING!!! Might be a nice day today...
Mornin brother enjoyed the video 👍👍
Good Morning! Thank you!
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Have a good one have a great holiday and a good Christmas and new year all the best😅
Thank you very much and the same to you! Hard to believe this year is almost over already.
There was a little Sno Cat left over from the Butte County Civil Defense, along with a camp trailer that was full of old radio and other gear, set up as a command post that the county put up for sale "at auction" on the down-low several years back. Had a little 170 cubic inch Ford six cylinder in 'er, the thing was built by Thiokol, so it waren't junk. I told the Sheriff that I'd go to $5,000+ on 'er, just lemme know when 'n where to be. Doncha know the thing sorta just disappeared, without much bein' said. That Sheriff was voted out an replaced by one of his deputies couple cycles back.
I've a old 61 CJ5 frame and tub sans title, and a 3/4 ton GMC 14 bolt open differential axle, and my little brother an me have had the same notion bout a home built tracked outfit, but with 400 miles tween us, the logistics, well...
Gotta ask, what is that sword yer flashin' round? Looks at first glance ta be an old Case or Western Bowie. Nice blade!
The critters will come, or they wont, but dont give up.
Merry Christmas!
Well no luck on the fisher season ends today Sunday . We did get a picture of one standing on the box trap but it never committed. 😜there’s always next season.
Dang it! Too bad. I would love to get a chance to trap them. Northern Idaho has a few, but none in our area as far as I know. I even asked Fish & Game about it, and they said no too.
Boy if there's deer n fox there...there's gotta be good chance for wolves. I swell up on cats too. The track machine might need some power if you're gonna turn it via restricting 1 side. I could see a sharp turn killing a small single cylinder engine.
It's pretty amazing the engines they are using. If you have the time, look up some of those Russian videos. Those guys are amazingly creative with the stuff they are making. The engines look much too small, but seem to work great. I think this wolf pack has been wiped out. More will move in, but probably not until next year. I need to go scouting for a new spot I think.
@MuskratOutdoors are they using hydraulic drive? I mean, the entire roof of Miller Stadium retracts with a 12hp motor....so I get what you're saying. I'll look em up, my Tinger was made in Romania, those folks ARE crafty.
Mornin' !
Goor Morning!
Have ever seen the couple on Videos that call them selves Ambition ,something, built their own tracks for there jeep . He shows how he built them himself . They used Snow mobile tracks and individual for each wheel. Check it out , he has some very good ideas for anything like that. Also built his own snow blower.😅
Thanks! I've watched a BUNCH of them, but I'm not sure about his. I'll try to find it.
Good mornin
GOOD MORNING!
Can't catchem if you don't try , love your country
Exactly. I hope they come back....
Good morning friend
Good Morning!
Trap for skunk and you probably won't get skunked.🤔😅
HA!! Probably not in one way or the other!
How about tracks on that cj I keep seeing
I've been thinking about how to do that. It might be the way to go. Steering has me kind of stumped though.
I think you're not in the wildlife "zone" right now with the snow and weather conditions being what they are. Around my place (eastern Washington), the animals move throughout the winter based on snow conditions. Right now, the snow is almost non existent, so there are deer and coyotes everywhere. As the snow gets deeper and crustier, they seem to move into the darker timber. Of course, I'm not telling you anything you don't already know!
I agree, I think this pack has been wiped out. I need to go try a new spot if I can find one.
"water is self leveling"..........they tell us the earth is 70% water, so we must live on a gigantic ball spinning a thousand miles an hour? hmmmm, so what haven't we been told?
It's very strange when you think about it. Also, that big ball is spinning, so why don't we fly off instead of get pulled to the ground? It really shouldn't work the way it does.
Well gary maybe your luck will change yup dogs are nasty trackers
I hope so. It's sure been a disappointment so far.
a few years ago I got a trailcam video of a coyote in the top of a sagebrush that I had put only urine in. It was in spring and had not been rebaited since the fall before. I firmly believe that smell lasts much longer than we realize. Might be an idea to experement with.
I think so too. It's amazing really. We are missing out on a whole different World with our noses. Some stuff, that might be a good thing, but it would be amazing to know an animal or person crossed a trail a week ago....
Thank you for getting me out and about., love it all.🐕🦫🐇🦌
Thank you for coming along!