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Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 16:16:06 -0700
From: "busterize" <busterize@oldwest.net>
Subject: MtMan-List: hoyden
The word hoyden has been used for centuries, even up to recently. I heard it
when I was a girl in the 40s & 50s.
Geri
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Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 16:15:48 -0700 (MST)
From: amm1616@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Beaver Trapping
Mark,
It would be best to have two sets of good winter clothing to use. Alot of people always mention a change of clothing for the waist down, but forget that you will be using your arms and if you have a long capote or jacket on, the sleeves and lower part can get wet too.
Chances are you will be setting, running traps and then seddattling back to camp. Check the weather, will it be snowing?
What kind of snow? Cold or just cool? All of this will effect the kind of clothes you choose.
Runs are a good set to start with, you can set them in fairly shallow water and still get good results. I agree with beaverboy on the use of wire. Another thing to remember that if the place you will be setting is new to you, mark a tree or put a marker up from it on the bank to help you find the set if it snows alot or ice freezes over the set.
Main thing to remember is that you will learn and have fun no matter what happens. Keep your self safe and take pictures!
Come prepared to finish the job when done. Have everything you need to skin, flesh and hoop the hides. If you want to get a full picture of what it was like, do the needed camp chores in camp.
A long stick with a fork on the end or short piece sticking up will save you from having to get a trap out of the water (or finding it, if it has been moved) and also help with maintaining your balance when in the water.
mike.
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From: MarkLoader@aol.com
Sent: 01/22/03 12:37 PM
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Subject: MtMan-List: Beaver Trapping
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> Hello the Camp
I am going beaver trapping next month and would like to hear from those
that
have done it winter mountain man style. What clothing they wear to wade in
the cold water and any advice they have.
Also how do you think the float stick was used. Do you suppose it was used
in
conjunction with a weighted drag on the chain and a long line attached to
the
drag and to the float stick. this would allow the trapper to find the drag
and retrieve it from deep water with beaver and trap in tow without
getting
so wet.
your thoughts
Mark Roadkill Loader
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Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 19:16:40 EST
From: TrapRJoe@aol.com
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Wooden Sturups
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I was at a saddle shop today and saw some old wooden stirrups hanging on the
wall. He said he would sell them. Although not of this period he also had
two saddles dating back to 1880 or so. and two old bits from as far back as
1850. If interested contact me off list and I will give you his e-mail and
other infro. I have.
TrapRJoe
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