bushjill+FollowWe talk hunting, but trapping made me betterLast winter was only my third trapping season, but I learned more in that cold week than I have in some entire deer seasons. Setting cable restraints, reading subtle signs, hiking two miles daily just to find a knocked-down set or one stubborn raccoon—it forced me to slow down and really understand how animals move. Trapping sharpened my patience and totally changed how I read the woods. It’s way more technical than I expected, but also incredibly rewarding. I still love hunting, but trapping taught me a different kind of discipline. Curious how others compare the two—what’s been more valuable for you? #hunting #trapping #outdoors 352Share
bushjill+FollowWhy I do both hunting AND trapping Saw the trapping debate earlier and wanted to share my experience doing both for 15+ years. Hunting's my go-to for deer and larger game - clean, quick, but you either connect or go home empty. Trapping works different - especially for smaller stuff like rabbits, squirrels, even coyotes. You set multiple sets and usually catch something, even if it's not what you planned for. Currently stick to live traps so I can release non-targets. But honestly? If things ever went sideways, I'd use every method available. Different situations call for different tools. Anyone else do both? How do you balance the two approaches? #hunting #trapping #HuntingTips #Outdoors 80Share
