Trapper REACTS Trail Cam FISHER and LYNX

[@WideRiverOutdoors]

I’ve said it before, but Joe you are a treasure to the trapping community. Your willingness and share with others is an example for others in the industry to follow. We need more trappers and role models like you attract them!

[@JoeHollandFishing]

That's very kind of you to say.

[@funnyfails2701]

⁠@@JoeHollandFishingwhat brand and model trail cam are you using. I’m impressed by the quality of the video.

[@dankrogstad6238]

Congratulations on picking up Belisle Traps as a sponsor! I can’t wait for the Fisher movie

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the support.

[@ScottMorton-tg1wx]

Thanks Joe for this.that’s an awesome collection of axes.nice nice😊

[@owenminnesotaoutdoors9664]

Fantastic footage. Fishers are my absolute favorite animal.

[@JoeHollandFishing]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ClarenceOlsen-o2g]

Enjoyed watching this video,that’s a nice fisher. Thanks for sharing.cheers Joe

[@waynestover5426]

i can't wait to watch that fisher video !

[@JoeHollandFishing]

You're in for a treat!

[@KenC49]

Trail cameras were such a handy invention. Makes a feller wonder how they ever hunted and trapped back in the day.

[@robertwentworth7775]

Joe, this video is awesome. One of your best, thank you so much. Enjoy everything you do.😊

[@timothyeldridge7845]

Definitely can’t wait!

[@keithmcallister4917]

Great video and man that was one nice fisher ! So really nice footage from the trail cam.

[@Vinnie185T]

That was an awesome video. Educational as always. Looking fwd to seeing more !

[@MaineGuide34]

Waiting for Sunday night live with Joe 👍The best videos out there if you enjoy the outdoors of Maine.

[@staveman11]

Awesome video Joe.

[@katherinebragg9166]

great video Joe. I pray someone from the state is listening.

[@MaineGuide34]

Great idea for the Fisher movie!

[@larryberger9095]

It was a great video of that fisher.He was bound and determined, but didn't have much luck

[@ert131-p8i]

Awesome trail cam footage and regulation info

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@surveyor1995]

Some excellent footage Joe. Should give you some ideas for next year. That was a big fisher.

[@sallyfrenette9643]

Great footage. It's too bad you couldn't get him this year, but the cams , I think, help to see what's going on and hopefully next year, you'll get him. One of my favorite things is putting trail cams out and watching how wildlife behave.

[@JoeHollandFishing]

I love trail cams, it's fascinating to see what goes on in the woods.

[@juntzjoking]

It has been an outstanding season regardless of all circumstances!!

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Thank you very much

[@nealpizza7531]

Great video!!!

[@kevinray2219]

super cool joe

[@dcrog69]

Great video Joe. I find fishers super interesting with their almost legendary fierceness. I didn't realize they take down lynx.

[@JoeHollandFishing]

They sure are interesting animals!

[@tremdawg]

Sounds good Joe!! I love all this content!!!

[@scottmoon5015]

The footage was very cool. Back in the 90’s we did some live trapping of fisher for a study at the university and marten are fearless in the trap where as the fisher would cower in the furthest corner. Pretty interesting stuff. Trail cams are such an awesome tool

[@terrymayberry]

Great footage. Thanks for another one, Joe.

[@JeffreyDavis-h2p]

Definitely looking forward to the fisher movie on how to catch ‘em, thanks for sharing what you have learned, a true sportsman

[@ThePatriots92]

Great vids and can't wait for the "movie" as I would like to try trapping one of these winters.

[@timothyeldridge7845]

That was some very cool footage. That was definitely a big one! If he did squeeze in he would have never been able to back out. I am not a trapper but I can’t wait for the movie to be posted. I think it will be a very interesting watch for all your viewers. Thanks again for another great video Joe!!

[@erikl1886]

I didnt know a fisher got that big. That's a dandy!

[@JohnJones-vx7cr]

I was in the Christmas tree Shop in Portland one night about 15-16 years ago and the back door to the store was left open and a full grown Fisher came into the store and was running the top tear of the shelves in the back of the store, scared to death. What a beautiful animal and gorgeous coat. Some customer all big and bold said he was going to try and knock it off the shelf. I told him if he valued his life he would back off and leave it to find its way back out which it did.

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Wow! That sounds like a pretty wild encounter!

[@JohnJones-vx7cr]

For the first time seeing one alive, I guess the hell.

[@trappertimsadventures2652]

That is an awesome ax collection you've got I love axes but never thought about collecting them

[@dennisparisian7040]

Great video

[@edsomers7814]

Very cool Joe.some great footage.i guess it’s off to winter camping and ice fishing now huh,looking forward to that.😊☮️

[@markdomenechoutdoors]

Those axes!!!!

[@billc3405]

You definitely want to use a diamond 4 x 4 as you would have the heights of 5.657 inches as well a width of if 5.656 inches. Great footage

[@mikerogers9711]

Can’t wait 👍

[@jamesaigler285]

Another good video.did U have some scent on your boots near this box?that fisher seemed to follow your tracks,smelling a scent trail

[@WoodPowerSolutions]

Looking forward to it as always

[@pauloehmen1665]

We have the 50 square inch opening in Minnesota with a very short 9 day season. I use a 6 hole saw that works ok.

[@JoeHollandFishing]

That is interesting!

[@robertpirovane88]

That’s a crazy law

[@weeks350]

It looks like you can step up to a 5x6, 6x7 or 6x6 opening with a baffle depending on design if you step up to a larger size trap, they label the 4x4 opening as a Martin trap

[@MegaMadTrapper]

Hi Joe, great footage of the Fishers. Looking forward to more videos. I wonder what he saw when he acted like a cat whisper no his tail in response to something he saw or heard. Cheers MT

[@JoeHollandFishing]

That was definitely an interesting moment.

[@timguinard7434]

Really cool footage. Hopefully the state is watching and paying attention.

[@jamesspear4536]

Nice video joe,I wouldn't hold my breath on the state,we have too many stupid laws on the books it's pathetic. Great to have you share your season with us,I told a buddy of mine to check out the trapping series he's just getting into it this year,he could learn alot from you.

[@jasongrant5303]

What are you using for trail cameras? Good quality video.

[@sputty1000]

your learning and im learning

[@randallhall4411]

Great job on presenting and talking about what you saw. Any information you would share about trapping is greatly appreciated. Also on a different note do you sell axes?

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Thank you, No just a hobby for me,

[@randallhall4411]

My brother and I just started watching your trapping videos. It’s great to see how much you share and the stuff you go through to make it happen. Because of you we hope to train our boys about trapping.

[@tommorris3257]

Nice footage. That was a stud fisher. As far as the regulations go, that’s what happens when the politicians think they know better and the agency heads are afraid to ruffle feathers. Just look at the state of some of our fisheries.

[@timjk32]

you should make a video how you make the boxes

[@jaketews938]

Just curious if you could do a 4in round hole. If that would make any difference

[@ShawnNewhook]

Joe I’m not sure but I believe NH you use a bigger hole but it need to be on the side or top of box

[@mikeoberlander5718]

Good evening, Joe! Fisher vid is super interesting. Neat to see the behaviors and, that guy, a big boy. Fisher are very interesting critters and I admire them as hunters….. I remember the first one I saw in the wild 5 decades ago. Lynx exclusion 🤔….. agree/ Roger that, the 4”x4” certainly conservative and a constraint. That said, feedback from the trapping community and videos such as this an aid to the study, what could be better? Keep sharing!

[@jmowiscoproud]

Squatch scared him off

[@stevetople5023]

Wow what collection of axes just broke my fiskars x27 darn thing blew apart

[@johnbaenen5386]

The more the better

[@TinyIslandMaine]

Greetings from a Tiny Island in Maine, USA Great footage Joe. Why are most of the fur videos set to private?

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Seems like even the tasteful trapping channels are getting shut down, trying to keep the channel alive.

[@TinyIslandMaine]

@ sad to hear but I agree with what you have to do. Stay well.

[@krystaleldridge7727]

Cool footage.. are going to go ice fishing now?

[@JoeHollandFishing]

The ice is calling!

[@lylefrost1996]

what was your final numbers?

[@ShawnNewhook]

Hey the state of New Hampshire devises are opening 6” by 8” enter from side or top trap set 18” from edge of opening

[@brianbeeles]

Can you use a live trap?

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Yes but must check every 24 hrs.

[@dcrog69]

I caught one in a live trap in my yard once,was using a few day old egg roll for bait lol.

[@jackholland7627]

Really enjoyed watching that Fisher working around your box. Love the game cam footage. Looking forward to the movie.

[@brettpatten2763]

Hi Joe, ever trapped fisher with foot holds? I know the every 24 hour checks would be killer but if you knew they were there it’s another option. The Feds aren’t willing to bend on the exclusion devices. BTW every time I chip the ice over my beaver traps and they are sprung, I catch myself saying “ we have activity “ Lol hope you don’t mind

[@TerryWade-xe8os]

It's Joe no way he will fit in the box lol

[@timjk32]

Man you have to do an axe video showing those off??!!

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Maybe sometime.

[@chub4141]

Couldn't you tie the box up on the tree trunk and then put a leaning pole up to the top and make a bigger hole for a 160

[@shainsmith8433]

Joe for fisher with traps bigger then 5" and less then 8 you can have bigger opening with a baffle. Page 8 trapping law book!

[@russellhorner4950]

I'm doing testing on different but similar traps. But trapping weasel and mink and keeping domestic cats out.im trying to make the whole as large as I can without having a cat reach in and still allow the big mink to get in.also distance I have to move trap back from hole to keep them From setting off or getting caught

[@gregkobylarz8648]

Hey Joe, can you get this entire video over to Shevenell Webb @ F&W? I believe that the only compromise is to go to a 5" front hole with a longer backset for the trap. Maybe having the trap 24" back from the opening? Keep in mind that the three lynx exclusion devise options were the original concepts created by F&W at the time of the lynx lawsuit. Now that they have been field tested in the wild for several years, it's time for some modifications to allow the adult male fisher to be trapped. Also, would love to see the fisher video. Tom Miranda is also putting together a Maine marten and fisher video at this time.

[@billc3405]

@@gregkobylarz8648 Tom has his work cut out to keep up with trapper Joe of the north Maine woods.

[@josephallman8279]

What's your next adventure so we can hopefully get a few more videos

[@mainemagic4968]

Hey Joe, The laws about male fisher are antiquated I believe. If trappers cannot stop the big male fishers from killing the lynx, than that aspect of regulation needs to be revisited. The State could do a one season review of live trapping and tagging to acertain the territory of caught fishers. I fish for Strip Bass and the first year of crys and woes of overfishing, we had to report any tagged fish we may catch to State Fisheries with the tag#. The State has a few officers that will help put a better policy into the trapping relm here in Maine, they just want to keep their jobs and follow their directors decisions.

[@mathewrainbow3318]

I didn’t know they will kill a lynx.

[@briannagorman3119]

Besides being a great trapper I see you are an avid collector of axes.

[@spencerconrad6889]

Use the bigger hole style boxes and u will catch those bigger fishers...

[@alanbrown4440]

Hi Joe, i'd be interested in purchasing an axe from you. How would I go about doing that? Thank you in advance

[@MilledSteel]

Pretty cool footage. You collect axes I take it?

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Yes, I collect axes. It's a hobby of mine.

[@garyg298]

Hi ,since you can only use 4" holes in the box,to keep lynx out,my ? is this,Why dont you put your boxes up in a tree?Then maybe the state will change the regs on the opening size.Seems to me a lynx might not climb for that,but again they do climb imo. Im sure you've been asked before.1/23/2925

[@3172bees]

Any chance the new administration will change the lynx status?

[@williamlord7725]

Sorry I don’t care trapping… I hunt for 🦌 , looking forward for your ice fishing video..