Trapline experience is one of the best teachers. Every trapper will have to go through the hard knocks and up and downs of his or her trapline. The actual mechanics and methods for different furbearers are mostly standard, in regards to sets and equipment.
There are, though, variables on any trapline that will influence catches. One of these variables is animal population densities. Pressure from other trappers in the area can also change the animals’ behavior and hunting patterns. One of the biggest influencing variables will be weather. Dealing with some of these
