No, it's more than that. It's been a long time since I have been around any trapping( Aug 26th made my 30th year here), another milestone. But nowadays wolves are around $400, Beaver $35-200, Marten $35-80. But after seeing my first marten hanging by its paw crying I swore I would never trap again, and I haven't. It is a way of life here for many people so it is something that I accept, but that doesn't mean I like or condone it. There is a type of trap here called a Connibear and it kills them instantly, and I don't really have a large problem with that.
But at the risk of being shunned by my fellow Alaskans, especially those who rely on trapping for a living, UGH. Kind of discusting. When I was picking berries today a Canadian Jay sat down on a branch next to me and I said out loud, "Hello Mr. Bird".
I really am a "bunny hugger" at heart. I have killed many animals here and have used everysingle piece of it, but I always thanked the Land and the animal spirits for giving it to me.
I lived almost 3 yrs in the wilderness when I first came to Alaska and I carried a gun with me all the time, and I shot everything that was edible. I never thought of it as hunting, and still find no sport at all in hunting. But to me killing a wild animal for food is just the way it is. Trapping. Sorry, I will have to remain neutral.
There is a part of my soul in every last square inch of the wilderness around me, and I respect it without regard to what the white man thinks. I only take what is offered and only that what I need.
That is the way, said the OWL. At least I think thats what he said. He was probably saying, " Go away kid your scaring away my dinner".
Troy
I was really holding for an all expense paid trip to Wades wine cellar, but will take whatever I can get.
