Down the road again

With a good result under our belt at the first property, it was time to head down the road again, to our next trapline. We were sure keen to see what lay ahead over the next week or more.
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[@philipw43]

A man who mans up to an unfortunate situation for the world to see....... gets total respect from me...... I could see the raw emotion, real integrity your a man to ride the river with..... On-yah Clarkie

[@roly400c]

Big call to show the trapped dog that suffered to death in your lost trap. You could have easily missed it or swept it under the rug but you shared it with everyone, well done. I trap a bit for mates and have learned a lot from your trapping channel. Thanks and well done

[@davidmcmullen4864]

I love the way your thought process works and how you explain why you do what you do.

[@philipsteerment2826]

I'm still hunting possums in NZ,and couldn't agree more with your attitude towards daily clearing. Not only for humane reasons, but also other possible bi-catch, love watching 👍👌

[@johanh2496]

You are a good person, i feel bad for the missed dog in the trap to. We can only do our best. Keep doing your thing with high ethics and respect for the animal 👍❤

[@peterwright2692]

Clark, I feel your disappointment finding the trap, I applaud your humility admitting the error that caused it to be missed. Having grown-up on a mixed sheep cattle cropping farm I realise the importance of the job you do so well

[@posko76]

I truly appreciate your ability to man up to your mistakes. A proper man!

[@steeevo0136]

Yep, Brandon sure is special, and I'm positive he won't debate that 😂😅

[@JasonSeymour-zu6lt]

The old crow bar does it again 👍🏼 Love it 😊

[@andrewlawrance3751]

Mate we’re all human & make mistakes. Your doing a great job keep your chin up Clark love your weekly postings. Love from Melbourne

[@simonetofani6357]

That photo of you and mossy, on the suzuky, down the road again, beautiful. Yeah, that kind of accident appens, and push you trying the make it better, to reduce that risk but it’s impossible to reduce it to zero, unfortunately.

[@dondle2]

Love your compassion and honesty Clark.

[@lylemclean7061]

Another great video, Tuesdays is the best day of the week. Keep up the good work Clark.

[@robsin2810]

Showing us the lost trap. Says it all. You are a good man🙏👍🇦🇺

[@Tim84C]

Great video, like always. You are human mate, in regards to finding your lost trap with the remains of the wild dog. You owned it, like a man should. No harm, no foul intended. Just goes to show that the exception really does prove the rule. Great stuff mate 👍🏼

[@CameronAdams-dv5sc]

Hello from Northern Utah! Clark this is why your channel is my favorite, you show the good, the bad, and the ugly! Total transparency! Keep up the great work! I’m still going to make it down on a scrub bull hunt with u come hell or high water! Cameron Adams

[@TonyWalker.]

These things will happen now and then but even though it makes you sick you can only do your best or not do it at all. Just gotta swallow it and think of all the good you’ve done instead. Learning from these things is what makes us better at our job.

[@glenpierce777]

Great vlog as always Clarkie mate. The philosophy that we don't know everything about our different work or hobbies and that we learn something everyday is so very very true. There's no shame in asking for advice or gaining new insights, or in making mistake and learning from them. Only arrogant feckers in this World claim to know everything, and those stnuc aren't worth squat. Peace out from the UK Clarkie.

[@brendendickinson9258]

Thanks for the transparency, your honesty is welcome and to admit mistakes is the sign of a proper gent ,thanks.

[@Doingstuff.since76]

Amazing!!! I have waiting eagerly for the latest upload. Time to chillax and watch Clark and his charismatic associates in another adventure.😊😅

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Great Ep

[@3Mudbone1]

Ever see any ghosts out there? I was tending my campfire in my woods and my stock dog was somewhere close and I was glancing around kind of looking for him. I saw what I at first 1/2 second thought may be an albino deer. Then of course I realized that deer have a bucking motion of their rump as they run and the white figure which I saw was six feet from the ground and just gliding thru the woods. Then I saw my amazing cow dog 'Jett' HE WAS CHASING THE GHOST! Those dark roads out there look a little spooky haha. I like to have 5 to 7 dogs. Mountain lions, bears and other predators will think twice before trying anything.

[@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry]

I'll tell those stories once of these days. Have turned cold a few times now.

[@kathmatthews9901]

Thanks for showing us the raw truth of things that don't go to plan...respect.

[@paulevans5455]

Just when you thought a shower, drink and feed were on the cards, what pops up in the road. Good start to a trapping trip.

[@rasbhangi]

Good to see you again, mate. Always enjoy your videos. I learn so much from you.

[@selwynellison8504]

Totally understand how you feel. Had couple of opossum pull out traps over the years and get away . Don't feel good knowing they will suffer.

[@Timiesc]

Hey Clark I understand about the dog, it’s upsetting but don’t beat yourself up to much mate. But good on you for showing it mate it just shows your character and let see us everything.

[@freedom24611]

Love your show Neil from kiwi land we in the far north new Zealand also have a wild dog problems killing stock and even intimidating humans they pig dogs and have breed up and are very difficult to nail .

[@stuartnash3529]

You are a legend mate and a true bushie Like my self from the middle of NSW Keep up the down to earth stuff you show

[@lopin890]

Howdy Clark 🤠 I feel your angst about the "lost trap" outcome... however, you KNOW it was NOT an intentional miss, so don't beat yourself up about it... Now you will be ever the more cognizant about WHAT you choose as a drag... Good start to this trapline with one dog on day one 👍.... Safe travels, friend ❤❤ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇲🇦🇺WWG1WGA🇺🇲🇦🇺NCSWIC🇺🇲🇦🇺

[@davidingram353]

Some times your the windshield some times your the bug, Clark. You can't let one mistake like this get you down, but I know it will for a while.

[@bobhearn8733]

Clark, as hard as we try, nobody is perfect. I sympathise with your grief and understand the need to minimise un-necessary pain to living creatures. Life goes on.

[@sheilasantiago3715]

Sweet! Great start

[@matthewdibb9048]

Your in some very lovely country can’t wait for the next video love them

[@johnsheehan4184]

On the board straight away 👍

[@rmlestes]

Thnsnks

[@JoeGibbs-f2o]

Thanks Clarke another top vid

[@goldmagnet]

Good start to the first day buddy,

[@dusttilldawn312]

Totally respect the way you go about it mate!! We all make mistakes occasionally, but I guarantee thats one you won't make for a long time.

[@65mmx284]

🍻 Cheers mate 🍺

[@LukeGrey-cr7xz]

Perhaps you could come down here and have a crack at a few of our Thylacines in Tassie ??..👍

[@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry]

Stood on the spot where one was seen in the 70's. Would love to have a few months spare

[@adamsutherland751]

Hey clarke its sad to see that dog died in the trap but good on you for showing it you could of easily not done that

[@jase5865]

You could have easily taken the soft option and not shown the mistake you made with that lost trap. It's an unfortunate outcome for sure but the way you handled it was admirable. Respect mate✌

[@oldadthomas]

bravo!

[@martinward7239]

No one is perfect mate, mistakes can and will happen.

[@michaelgumleyguitar]

Taking advantage of school holidays down here in Vic to get away for a few days and do some trapping at my Grandparents block. 5 traps in the ground, hopefully when I check tomorrow I’ll have some good news to share with you

[@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry]

Good skills. What type of guitar music do you play?

[@michaelgumleyguitar]

@@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry I caught a wombat and a possum but no dogs! (One came close on the camera but didn't go in for a sniff) The other cameras show nothing walking past at all. I play mainly rock, blues and metal, but have been doing if for so long that I can play almost anything. I sent you a message (via the number on your website) about some songwriting stuff a month back when you mentioned it in one of your videos)

[@newto4361]

Clark,interesting Guardian,(what they call themselves) story from a few days ago you may or may not be aware of,"ACT moves to protect dingoes after genetic study into animals in Namadgi national park".Getting the right balance is something else,enjoy your work etc,cheers.

[@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry]

Yep, they are crowing that the dingo may have been here for a few thousand years, brought in by man but for some reason, not an introduced species, even if they have driven species like theThylacine into extinction on the mainland.

[@lukehillier2262]

What age did you start trapping mate keep the video coming

[@adrianneedham2373]

👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@UmmCarl]

Come to Texas some summer, it's 115 f on a regular basis, you'd love the 90% humidity too.... And hey, you have electricity at your camps right? Get a camelback and put it in the freezer for about an hour, it'll keep you cool for hours.

[@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry]

So wish I could get back to Texas, spent a week there and it was like meeting kin.

[@UmmCarl]

@@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry You get outside the big cities the small towns and countryside are authentic and the people are "fair dinkum" folk for sure. Glad you're doing well brother, have a great week!

[@johnmead8437]

Any camera info is better than none. Reflect on the relevant learning curve speed. If concerned about camera shyness "invisible" flash models where relevant. Having stakes (waratahs etc) to put them where you want to helps. Off normal line of sight preferred. Missing traps is normal for many, when trappers are active. When prices are up the also-rans get busy and not only forget some traps or do 3 day lines, they steal others traps. You Tube has some experts whose presence is coincidental with that behaviour. And the cut lunch syndrome. Ironic when most are vehement anti poison advocates, yet will leave lines of trapped meltdowns. When doing larger lines GPS and backup helps.

[@tinytedy]

Bit of a shame loosing that dog, weather your trapping or hunting we allways do our best to not to loose an animal, even if you do your best to look for it sometimes circumstances are just beyond our control. Atleast you got your trap back lol, maybe even get a few dollars from the farmer now you got a kill to prove.👍

[@richardcole9558]

G’day from Spain ..👍. We all make the odd mistake mate , if you have done everything you could and done it to the best of your ability who’s to call you out ? It’s the same with shooting , people that say they have never missed or pulled a shot are either liars or don’t shoot much ..

[@grantannabell1032]

Look at the bright side , no hunter is perfect . All hunters try their best to be humain to their target spiecies and bycatch . Ocasionaly we fail to live up to our own expetations , to err is human . To learn from our mistakes and not repeat the mistake is the important lesson . The bright side is you caught the target spiecies and you got your missing trap back . A small mistake that came up as a win in the long run . BEST WISHES FROM AN OLD KIWI HUNTER WHO APPRECIATES YOUR DEDICATION TO YOUR CHOSEN PROFFESSION .

[@paulaltena]

Are there gps trackers for traps?

[@olivier_the_dilettante]

FYI; great piece of Hamlet reminiscing of an old friend Alas poor Yorik’ monologue spoken by Hamlet, Hamlet Act 5 Scene 1: Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio: a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy: he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! my gorge rims at it. Here hung those lips that I have kissed I know not how oft. Where be your gibes now? your gambols? your songs? your flashes of merriment, that were wont to set the table on a roar? Not one now, to mock your own grinning? quite chap-fallen? Now get you to my lady’s chamber, and tell her, let her paint an inch thick, to this favour she must come; make her laugh at that.

[@rodmorris9690]

Hope you haven't scrubbed all the memories off of Dad's rifle.

[@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry]

Never, it stays as it is

[@vinceveloce9897]

I need to know how the hell do you collect urine from a dog (I'm guessing with warm hands) but seriously is there a technique do you train them? Like how???

[@brocklaycock5099]

Shame about the scalp money but don't beat ya self up over that.

[@jamesbain6255]

CLARK that would play on your mind having unknowingly let a dog suffer on your watch.

[@harleycharley8323]

A terrible, but honest mistake. I sense your agony over this.

[@mattydare]

7:37 Suzi sounds like it's going to hurt the wallet?

[@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry]

Yep, another project about to start, fix the bush-rat

[@simonsmith9363]

We all do our best to give animals a humane death, but everyone has experienced poor shots etc. You do better than most Sir!! However, your Shakespeare needs work. "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio: a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy: he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! my gorge rims at it. Here hung those lips that I have kissed I know not how oft. Where be your gibes now? your gambols? your songs? your flashes of merriment, that were wont to set the table on a roar? Not one now, to mock your own grinning? quite chap-fallen? Now get you to my lady’s chamber, and tell her, let her paint an inch thick, to this favour she must come; make her laugh at that."

[@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry]

Macbeth was more my style

[@loughman2629]

C'mon 😮 Brandon!!! Lift your game!!! Your Debating skill leaves a lot to be desired!!! No wonder you look like losing your front seat!!! Lets go Brandon, Lets go!!!

[@ianmckinnon8461]

i like the 243

[@scottcombs9361]

I HAVE USED THE 243 FOR OVER 40 YEARS. ALSO LOVE THE 7MM/08