Ya Make Plans,...but Sometimes It Takes Longer Than Ya Think!

[@masstrapper7645]

Wolf trapping season is now upon us. Fantastic. Good luck out on the the line. 👍👍

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It's been hard to wait! Thank you, hopefully I can get one or two!

[@IdahoHillbilly]

Good Morning 🌄

[@MuskratOutdoors]

GOOD MORNING!

[@patriotpreacher43]

Crazy day here. Just getting to eat some "lunch" and watch some Muskrat (better than the other way around, I imagine)! The truck cover came out just as I envisioned from the beginning except for the raised framework you put on. Have a good evening!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! I like the way it ended up. Hopefully, it will work out. All of these cab type things are kind of a pain. Everything you need is out of reach!

[@KunesRGr8]

Good morning 🌞 Muskrat, that top looks great. Maybe for the bottom of the sides you can use a 1x2 piece of wood and put one or two wraps of tarp on it and screw it to the sideboards. I know it’s going to put small holes in your new tarp (grrrr) but it might work a little better than the bungee cords. At least driving around in the mountains you’re not going 100 mph 😂👍💪🙌🙏🌈✌️have a great day and stay safe my friend

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! I might end up having to. I haven't driven it yet, hopefully it doesn't flap too bad.... Have a great day too!

[@shelbyburgey884]

I have seen your work! I knew you could and would come up with a good idea!! We would cut 2x6' and put it between the wheel well and tailgate to keep important stuff from sliding up to the cab and out of reach. It worked great till some kids took it out and burned it for firewood! I got really upset about that. I know it was just a piece of wood but my brothernlaw cut it out of a rough cut piece of oak before he passed away. They were gone early the next morning I found pieces of it in their fire pit. Lucky for me they left early. Hope your idea works out! Have a good day!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Oh wow......yeah, it's just a hunk of wood, but some things become special like that. I would have been upset too.... Good idea. I think I'll try to figure out something like that.

[@reginaldwinsor2759]

Good job on the box cover. It looks good and is sturdy. Now to get up there and find some wolf sign. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Best of luck with it.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! That's the plan! Wolf trapping season finally opened December 1st. It's been hard to wait this long!

[@ImixSpb]

The covered wagon looks great.👍 Looking forward to seeing your next video. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you!! It's clear sky tonight....going to get cold! Have a great day too!

[@stevemccoy8138]

Good Morning Muskrat, Ya it looks awesome. That should work, you could even campout in there 😅. Have a Great Day, as for me ,I'm painting a table for the Granddaughters and working on a Coleman lantern. 😊

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Night now, I'm late! I like the way it turned out too. I think it's going to work out fine. Ha! Sounds like you will have a painted lantern on a table when you get done!

[@johncox7121]

Good morning Muskrat..I love when you make stuff

[@MuskratOutdoors]

THANK YOU!!!! I'm always making something it seems!

[@PerryButler2024]

Good morning Gary! As promised, I was thinking of you on Saturday. We had our big family Thanksgiving then, 40 people ate. The reason I mention it is that we ended up with 3 pecan pies, other cakes, cookies, puddings, pies and so on. I think of you anytime I eat pecan pie. Have a blessed day, my friend. Good luck catching some wolves. PB

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Now that sounds good!!! Except the part about sharing those pecan pies with 40 people! HA! Thank you very much! Hopefully I will end up with a wolf or two!

[@FreeSpeechZoneUSA]

Good morning from Nebraska, chilly 5 degrees this morning. Love reclaiming! Have a Blessed day all.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good morning! Me too! Junk can be made useful if ya think about it long enough.

[@AlexT-k7p]

That's right, another benefit I hadn't thought of. Have a good one, of free speech in that zone, lol. We got our first ground cover here in Newfoundland morning before last. It was the first time the vehicle needed scraping/brushing, first shovel on the deck and again the annual getting winter tools aboard. Not real cold yet though, much as you guys are getting (reportedly) but a great sunny morning now with the bluest of skies. Not a lotta that this year (could stand a whole lot more.

[@royroscoe5031]

That tarp worked out well and looks fine! Sure should do the job. I laughed to myself when you said about the 4 trap muskrat line. Your ahead of me I have a two trap mink line, with no catches. Just waiting for deer season to end. You and Cindy have a great day Gary!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

HA! Well, ya know, at least we are trapping! It might not be a lot, but at least we are doing it! It's all about having some fun anyway. It's been a weird year for sure! Good Luck to you!

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

That's awesome , it turned out nicely ! Might be able to rig up a extra dome light in the back for a light , just need a power wire . Just a thought , thanks for sharing !!!!! 🙏👍😊❤️

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! It needs something. It's dark in there!

[@GarrettGalloway-c8h]

thanx 4 the video Mr muskrat ❤ God bless you and your family 🙏

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Same to you! Thank you!

[@cliffyarboro1163]

mornin brother looks good to me have a good day👍👍

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! You too!

[@kevinkline6835]

Good mornin and many blessings. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Same to you!, I'm late now though, so Good Night!

[@kevinkline6835]

@@MuskratOutdoors Lol Thanks kind Sir & Good night to you.

[@billiep4338]

Morning 👋🏻Have a great day ❤🙏🏻❤️

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I'm late again....so Good Night!

[@leepatton1180]

Truck cover looks good

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! Dark in there though!

[@AC-nc8ue]

Good morning! Have a great day!!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! Thank you! You too!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Great lookin ole covered wagon!👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@johndavis2720]

Good morning! We cut down great grandpas old livestock hauler and did almost the same thing.now i just need to get that old truck runnin.yours is lookin good.i think its better than that old canopy.cant wait for some trapping vids.good luck and have a great day!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good morning! Thank you. I like the way this turned out really. I think next Summer, I'll make a plywood one with windows though.

[@virginia7191]

Looks great! One suggestion: the little push button closest lights would allow you to just push the button when you want to look for something. You can stick them on to the inside. They put out a good amount of light and run on batteries. Just an idea.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

That's a great idea! It is really dark inside. It needs something. I suppose I could wire a 12 volt bulb from the truck battery too.....but with my luck, I'll forget and leave it on. End up with a dead battery in the truck....

[@AlexT-k7p]

Good mornin' MO. That's a great reminder right there. Gonna watch and sip a coffee now.

[@tmccormick48]

Good morning young man. Mountains are sure pretty. I put side boards on my truck to get a real load of firewood. So full the truck squatted. Lol Have a great day

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! Some of the loads I see coming off the mountain here are huge! More than I want to cut for sure! Mostly, I wanted these for the dogs in the summer, and to keep the snow out in the Winter.

[@paulporter4684]

I think that bed cover should work just fine. Muskrat, You did a good job putting it all together to. I wish I had your talent for coming up with good ideas like that . 👍

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you very much! I think if I think about it long enough, and don't get in a big hurry, it seems to turn out better. Sometimes there isn't time for that though.....

[@AlexT-k7p]

Man, I'm with ya. I'm not so bad with wood but metal, screws, nuts 'n bolts - I know little about.

[@paulporter4684]

@MuskratOutdoors me , the longer I think about something the crazier it gits !

[@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693]

Good morning Gary, I think your canvas canopy looks alright and should serve the purpose. I have some hillbilly in me too, I guess. Best wishes with getting those wolf traps out. I want to get some more sets out today too! Have a good day my friend.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! Thank you! I just watched your video, nice looking coyote. Don't give in on your beard though!!!! 12F here right now, cold, but it's going to get a lot colder....beards are warmer than having a bald face! Have a great day and good luck!

[@RonRay]

Another beautiful sunrise. 🌅 Last week, when you first mentioned covering the back of your truck, I was thinking that it would be ideal if you could make it look like a "covered wagon", but somehow keep it from flapping in the wind (more rigid). I suppose if it was possible, someone would have done it by now... Oh well. 😕

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It sure was pretty! Actually, years ago, I did make a round top one like that. I kind of forgot about that..... I've got pictures of it someplace.....

[@jonfoy9166]

Good morning. That back cover sure worked out great. Very smart design. Have a great day

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good morning! Thank you! I think it will work pretty well. The only thing I don't like, is having to climb in to get stuff, but all of those shells are like that unless they have side doors. Have a great day too!

[@dannysollis1063]

Have yourselves a great day!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! You too!

[@amyeteel5379]

Good morning😊

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning Amye! It's still a little dark and hard to tell yet if the sky is blue or grey, but have a great day either way!

[@impalaman4546]

Good morning friend

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good morning!!

[@AlexT-k7p]

I'd prefer that to a commercial product any time. Love it. I guess if you get away in it soon you'll know about any wrinkles (pun intended lol). Lookin' forward to our visit to the mountains and your rat traps. Thanks again and blessings to you and Miss Cindy.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! I like the way it turned out. Maybe this Summer I'll make a plywood one though? See how this works out first I guess. Headed up today for sure!

[@AlexT-k7p]

@@MuskratOutdoors Good! I just like that rustic, handmade look and the smartness of it. Btw, have you managed to get to Main Street yet? Don't want to be a pain in the ass. Really looking forward to seeing how today's visit to your/our stompin' ground goes. You guys are certainly due for a break. In every way, lol.

[@ronwatson4902]

Looks pretty good to me! Good luck with the wolf traps. That's all I'm gonna say.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you Ron. Hopefully I can get where I want to be.

[@paulsisco7595]

Heck of a deal got it done I like it .

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks Paul. I think it should work pretty well.

[@Johnathan-ib3qh]

Well done on your bed cover. I would have done a couple things different but it would cost more. If you had some pvc for your top support you could make them a bit long and when installed beside your metal supports would bend upward to encourage draining I think. Wrap the lower sides around something like a 1x4 then attach it to your uprights should tighten that up stop the flapping. Those bungee cords are gonna eat through your paint fast. However, this is all armchair quarterbacking from someone not doing the job. What you have done is fantastic sir!!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I didn't think about the pait. Good point. I have an idea to try I think with a long ratchet strap.....

[@j.c.curnes]

Mornin' Finally getting a dusting of snow in Iowa.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It's coming! I hope it holds off a little longer though.

[@pauldavis6242]

Morning !!! Those mountains sure awesome with the fresh snow on yesterdays vid ! Good fix on the shell for truck bed. Could you use a board as a slat , using screws only in eyes of tarp to hold the bottom in place ? I've had good results using slats to fasten tarps down. Keeps the wind from getting under them.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! They sure are. Maybe? I hate to put holes in that tarp, but I could just screw it down too. I guess I'll see how this does first.

[@knoxmotorsports]

I used a hog panel to make a wood hauling rack for my furd 150 it could also double as a covered rack in the back

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Those hog panels are nice really. Heavy duty! These were scraps left over from some stuff they did on the fairgrounds, so they didn't cost me anything. Free is worth saving up for!

[@AlexT-k7p]

@@MuskratOutdoors No idea what a hog panel is (I'll find out shortly). I love that, another new-to-me saying: "Free is worth saving up for." That's genius. Gonna start writing these down to include in your book when you get the manuscript ready for the printer.

[@ralphl8055]

What you had to work with ,i believe it turned out really well.👍🇺🇸🙏.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! I think it should work pretty well really. Hopefully!!

[@JeffChristen-s6s]

if you decide to light it build a power wire from your trailer light connector, Led lights dont pull any power and they can be bought reasonably on the web.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

That's a great idea. It is dark inside. It needs something.....

[@mr.waynes7555]

make your canopy roof like a covered wagon style shape....shouldn't that shed the water pretty dang good?

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It would. Years ago, I did make one like that......kinda forgot about that!

[@numbskullskills]

Sweet.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@pauloehmen1665]

The truck cover should work just fine

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! I think so. I hope it doesn't wreck that tarp though. Those things ain't cheap anymore....

[@AlexT-k7p]

@@MuskratOutdoors I wondered about that. I watched Idaho Hillbilly open a new one on his video today. I haven't seen any of those available anywhere around here. Which reminds me, I really miss the Army Surplus store we once had here, Loved any excuse to have to visit, lol.

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

Good night Gary. Late day for me. Just caught your video before lights out. Good luck on the trap line. Take care both of you. 🇺🇲🌲🔥🔪

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good morning again now! Yeah, I stayed up too late last night too....got a headache today from lack of sleep. Leg cramp last night kept me from sleeping.

[@claycomb556]

I made something like that too for my dodge , my tarp lays heavy with water , I go around a curve you outta see a big sheet of water shooting off the side ,lol. And ice too when it freezes

[@MuskratOutdoors]

HA! If you timed that right, that might be really funny!

[@paulswanson8189]

Not that I would ever shoot out of a pickup window, but, I bet if you cut that pool noodle ten inches long it might make a good cushion on the window for your rifle!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

HA! Now that is an idea!!!