Tales of a Trapline Ep.6 - First Wolf of the Season

In this sixth installment of the 2022/2023 trapping season I was happily surprised by an exciting catch. Thank you to everyone who watches!

[@michaelmorse3702]

Excellent job explaining the ethics behind the reasons we trap, I wouldn't have been so polite . Keep up the great work

[@turbofanlover]

I was wondering what was happening with this trapping series. Glad to see that it is continuing. Thanks for the update, and congrats on your first wolf of the season. :)

[@BroadHeadedAK]

I really appreciate the teaching moments you take advantage of and the general educational value of your videos. Thanks for making these videos!

[@jamesperkins5075]

So cool to see the brief skinning part of your video cant wait to see the rest of your trapping season

[@OLDGRIZZ]

Congrats on the the wolf. Thankyou.

[@BroadHeadedAK]

Also can’t wait to follow your 23/24 trapping season.

[@jeremycarr6147]

DUDE! Congratulations! I hope this is the first of many for you! Love the excitement.

[@johnc8112]

Excellent explanation of how traps actually work. Great video keep up the awesome work you do.

[@KuskWild]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikequesenberry5344]

Good looking Wolf , and perfect catch. Congratulations !

[@matt9274]

The skinning, well done. I'd like to observe more of that talent. God Bless.

[@KuskWild]

God bless you too!

[@user-ux9mw2ok4f]

Im really sad he hasnt posted in a long time id like to see more of these episodes

[@masstrapper7645]

Congratulations. Beautiful fur. 👍👍

[@firewalkwithme7560]

Congratulations. Well caught!

[@HEYBERT1984]

Very nice wolf good job.

[@Newfi3_hunter]

Love watching your videos keep up the good work

[@deadpinecollective]

Congratulations, that’s a great looking wolf. Nice colour

[@dan89156108]

Awesome!

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Awesome love it!

[@davemcnamee2298]

Minnesota Rancher. Hey, man, you have my respect. Nice big female. Great video. Love the enthusiasm. Here's to hoping you catch many more!

[@davidinghram2494]

Beautiful wolf!

[@kingrafa3938]

Congrats Ryley for the first wolf of the season. More to go!

[@patkennedy7781]

Beautiful

[@jessicaleighdargaclark4536]

This is amazing. full stop.

[@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693]

Well done on the Wolf. She looks like a nice one. Thanks for sharing Brother and take care.

[@paulfollo8172]

Great video. Congrats.

[@TwoRiders]

Nice big wolf. Nice to see the skinning room. Funny but as soon as you walk away from the bread a bird flies into the frame.

[@jonelervorths4110]

Thank you for explaining the ethics of the snaring. I remember you talked in a previous episode about government regulations and preserving species you hunt, which I think is even more important. I don't eat meat myself, but I'm not here to tell anyone else what to do. I think it's important people like me understand hunters since it can be done right - in a natural, relatively ethical way.

[@pensnut08]

Glad you explained the blood. I wondered about that. I've never been where I could use snares (I can use them for beaver where I am now) on land.

[@dennismain8030]

Keeping it real brother cheers

[@jeffdouglas3201]

Great catch

[@Spruce-Bug]

Fascinating

[@hunter50756]

Great catch.

[@alexanderalbach468]

Great catch 😊

[@nm-ge4tb]

🙏🙏👍👍excellent

[@BFAAdventures]

This was exciting to see. You truly show a great gift of patience. By the way, will you ever share how you wax your pants for the winter. I remember you mentioned the process of how you do it but still waiting for that video.

[@johnwepasnick8991]

Pray everything is OK in your life,really missing your vidios

[@BillsBuildandRace]

Greetings from Australia. I am a retired professional taxidermist, skinner & hunter who enjoys your trapping skills and adventures. Congratulations on bagging this magnificent big dog, and on skinning him so well for mounting. Do you get the wolves mounted for yourself, or is your end goal just the sale of the caped hides to taxidermists? Your explanation of the way your snares kill was a smart idea.Our similar wild dog here is of course the Dingo - not as large as your wolves, and with shorter coats for summer. Their ribs are always showing, not like this fatty you struggled to drag onto your sled! My technique for full body skinning was a little different to yours - the dorsal method, where instead of leaving the main body as a tube like you did, a cut is made along the top of the spine from the tail up to the base of the neck. This allows you to peel the cape down the legs from the top, so only short cuts are needed below the knees to the feet. When mounted this cut is completely invisible because all the stitches are of course in the thickest part of the canine’s coat. To remove tails I used two short pieces of broom handle. Clasped tightly together by hand, if you stand on the dog’s rear legs you can pull the tail off in one quick go, then split it after that to get the salt right in to the tip. At first I used the steel handle of a soup spoon to pocket the ears, until I bought a pair of ear splitting pliers - a specialized tool worth getting from taxidermy supply shops. For the long cuts along spines & down the legs I found one of these without equal, getting long running cuts by pushing it away from yourself. Happy trails. You are a persistent man… a fine quality. www.houseofknives.com.au/products/victorinox-american-type-skinning-knife-12cm?currency=AUD&variant=39847002374242&Google%20Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjw5MOlBhBTEiwAAJ8e1u0_vQ224JdyUuZprOg2fZalgHKdwJ0jD0-Xnf5z8D-FowLArgWqghoCFfYQAvD_BwE

[@user-sp7sr2xh4r]

Dude, I love the videos. Keep filming and posting please. These are super informative and you're a good humble and respectful guy. I definitely agree this is one of the most respectful and humane ways to harvest an animal, especially of this power and intellect. I'm curious about the area. It is beautiful, and I've seen a video where you camped out in this without even a sleeping bag. I'm really really impressed and curious and want to learn these kinds of things. Is there any way I can reach out and get in touch?

[@user-sp7sr2xh4r]

Like the Sate

[@lanceeastridge5646]

Good lord that wolf is bigger then you lol

[@FukcAUsername]

Can u plz explain what all u used the wolf for and the purpose of stretching it out llike that?

[@Trondro]

I have a question, what is the goal of catching animals? For fur or for the meat so you can eat? Btw this video was really interesting!

[@KuskWild]

The goal is to maintain healthy populations of these fur bearing species.

[@Trondro]

Thank you for the answer!

[@jakeplissken9991]

@@KuskWild I imagine there’s a strong wolf population in your province. And since she seemed to be a rogue it might have been preferable to give her an easy death. Good find!

[@Trappingwithgavyn-ug9of]

When are you going to do another video

[@darrellroeters4951]

Rams are not always used by trappers

[@geo8576]

Are you going to go out on the trapline this season?

[@nigelmonaireo5024]

Love your videos trapping can I ask what happens to the wolf meet

[@holgerawakens7784]

Man that's a good sized wolf! Great job. 92 pounds is BIG! Did he look like she was a just a loner?

[@KuskWild]

Looked like a lone wolf. No other tracks around besides hers. Thanks for watching!

[@bikemannc]

not at all how most wolves or other animal die out here in the wild; most die pretty violent deaths

[@jameswaterman8445]

U must be doing good with the squirrels how much down they go for now ?

[@KuskWild]

They're only worth a dollar or two.

[@michaelmorse3702]

What did she way

[@darrellroeters4951]

You use the squirrels for bait?

[@KuskWild]

Sometimes, yup. They also make good table fare.

[@AdamAdamHDL]

Horrendous way to die.

[@NancyHanson3472]

I agree with that. This channel is barbaric. First and last time I will be here!

[@aone9050]

tldr the trap doesnt kill the wolf it kinda just starves ;)

[@Sloppy7ths]

Not the most popular opinion here I guess, but if you aren't going to eat it and it isn't going after your livestock, you're being a dick. Love your other channel though

[@adairjanney7109]

I am not a fan of this, yes you have the right to do it, but unless you are going to eat that animal how about leave it alone, its just trying to live its life. Now if you do plan to eat it then i have no issues with it but if its just for the fur then really shame on you

[@KuskWild]

Trapping plays a key role in managing the population of fur bearing species. Being able to utilize the fur (and sometimes meat) from these animals is just a bonus.

[@NancyHanson3472]

TOTALLY BARBARIC!!!

[@NancyHanson3472]

I live in the US and I am proud to say that I live in a state that has made both snare traps and leg hold traps illegal.

[@Kinghonker420]

Get off your high horse

[@live4thehunttoday678]

​@@NancyHanson3472haha on public land. Check to see if leg hold are illegal on private land. You don't understand how ignorant you sound

[@davidduchesne4981]

Always thumbs up 👍

[@mattkaiser8984]

That’s awesome, you just ripped the flesh off her tongue is all. I’m glad she had a horrible, violent, gruesome death. Beautiful coat.

[@jakeplissken9991]

I’m not big on snaring wolves but he explained the process quite well. She likely passed out in a few seconds.

[@live4thehunttoday678]

Beautiful wolf. Amazing job. Dont let the uneducated antis fuck with you dude. This is a hell of a catch for you and the wilflife of that area