I am brand new to trapping. I don't know anything. I have had success in the past with "rabbit gums" and live traps, catching 'coons and groundhogs who were murdering my garden. Other than that......no experience.
Another problem is i live in western North Carolina. i understand the Furs around here are not worth much. I would like to make a little money, but mostly just get out. I am unemployed right now, and i plan to deer hunt, fish, and trap all I can.
what species should i start on? I am thinking 'coon and muskrat.I can trap in urban places with a live trap and catch so many 'coons you wouldn't believe. We had to get rid of some at a school one time, they were killing the ag department's chickens. the mountain men never had it so good. But what do you guys who ave been at it a long time say? I want to trap with live traps close to town, so no ones's kitty gets hrt, but what should i do on a real trap line, out in the wild, as far as leg hold traps. Also, I am not opposed to trapping rabbits to eat. easier than shooting them.
