I love your your extremely informative videos, but I especially love your commentary. I share your trapping mentality and reasons; it's for those same reasons I recently gained the interest myself. Thank you for your instructional videos and God bless you for your patriotism. “The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.” - Edward Abbey

4 years later and he's still right on point!

back during the last recession mortgage melt down. I had lost two multi million dollar businesses. I lost my wife at the time as well along with her executive income. I went from living in a gated in a lake front home, with with private armed guards to living out of my car with my two kids. . Your videos helped me so much. I was able to finally find a cheap home in the middle of no place that had three beaver ponds within walking distance. I fed my children well with little cost. In fact, as you know, not only was i feeding my family well back then, your videos helped be get to the point people pay me to trap unwanted animals. Your PATREON channel, and your ideas in that channel helped me prepare for all of this mess this time. I will never be able to repay you for what you have done for my family. God Bless You AND your family and keep you safe Meat Trapper !!!!!!!

Meat trapper, im a veteran, a life long hunter and fisherman, and as of about 8 years ago, a trapper. Just recently (last few months) I started really using KZfaq and found you and Clint Locklear's videos. Even though I learned to trap from a family friend that is an excellent trapper, I have learned a lot from you and from Clint. I have always thought as you do, it would come to this point and it will get worse eventually. And I have felt people like us will have to provide for those we care about in hard times. Thank you for your videos, your good information, and keep it all coming. God bless Sir.

Men like you are the heroes of this country. Teach a man to fish and he'll feed himself

Man I watched you for a long time. You got me into trapping which is a pastime I love to do now. I’ve shared it with my friends and family. All I can do is thank you man. I hope you keep making these videos.

A great series from a great American! Never doubt this: Ethan Allen, Francis Marion, Washington, Mosby, and Bedford Forrest love you! Thanks.

on behalf of my grandfather (a meat trapper, too/RIP), many thanks for sharing your art. thank you from Nuuk, Greenland.

my first set of 330's were two dukes. I would go bananas trying to get the spring arms out. I later bought a dozen belise and first time I used ONE of them. I went home and threw away the dukes. I Have not tried the Bridger conibear. But every single one of my footholds are bridgers and I love them. I have bridger #2, #3, and 1.5. They have never failed me.

I have been a subscriber of yours for a couple of years and I will say that you have done more to help the average guy than any other channel with this topic . ATB

Thank you so much. You have consistently put your self on line to help others. Thank you sir.

Just got my first belisle 110s and victor #1 longsprings, I've been addicted to your videos these last few weeks. Thank you so much for teaching this skill. I enjoy your videos where you take it a step deeper and truly show and talk about your appreciation for being able to go out and do this, and the oppertunity to be here another day to do it.

I know you helpt me over the years even with you early prep video,s. Thanks and regards from a Dutch guy living in Latvia.

Love the video. A million thumbs up with your feelings and beliefs at the end. !!!

You're a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for those who want to learn trapping and equipment. I'm a hunter and survivalist and enjoy the outdoors and all God has given us. As you'd say be strong and take care of yourself, there's so much to enjoy in the great outdoors. God bless you and your family. From all of us here in Montana, steve and Karen

Hey Tim, Parrot Bill here, when I graduated to ADC Trapper, I'm now Tally Beaverman. You & Clint are the best teachers. As far as I know, I'm the only trapper in the area who gets all the beaver out the first time. Working mostly with snares, "The Secret Weapon" (you showed us) and Footholds. This year I got in with the pulpwood growers, and about to invest in a few Bodygrip Traps. This video helped me pick out the one to get started with. Thanks

I think you for every video you have put out. I have learned more from you and Brian at Southern Snares than any where else on the internet. It has helped me build a small business of dealing with nuisance wildlife. I like the fact you dont sugar coat anything, you speak your mind, and you are straight to the point. Keep up the awesome work you do.

really have enjoyed ALL of your videos. I just started trapping beaver 2 months ago for a farmer that lets me hunt his property and was having problems with beavers plugging up his ditches. I went to my local ACE hardware and bought 2 Duke 330. I watched several of your videos as well as 330 maniac videos. I learned so much from both of you, thank you so much! This comment is for anyone looking to get started and is looking to buy body grip traps on a budget. I caught 11 beaver with my Dukes and never considered there was a better trap. they work great! I did end up buying 2 more dozen Dukes, and I also bought a dozen Bridger 330 and they are definitely a better trap, but they are a couple dollars more then the dukes. In my opinion going cheap on body grip traps is ok, its a good place to save money. spend your money on good foothold traps. I'm up to 26 beaver in the past 2 months and I cant believe how yummy they are. The steam boat has been my favorite so far. Thanks again Tim, God Bless

Hell Ya! Screw the Fuddy Duddys. Hang in there. God Bless. 🙏

I’ve watched your channel for years. I’m on your side

I've been subscribed for quite a while, partially because of your passion, and the message you were trying to share! I also own one of your skinning knives, love it! Keep the videos coming brother

Thanks Tim. You taught me how to trap several years ago and I am not worried about how to feed my family.

Well put Tim Roper. Stay safe!

Your right on! I have been doing this for years, get ready, now when its here its to late!

I really enjoyed this video on Bridges vs Duke. I’m only into this two years and I have struggled with may of the issues you showed with the Duke 330’s . I have only purchased a couple of Duke’s and was looking to get more for this next season but after watching this I will definitely be getting Bridger. Again thanks.

Trap comparison is a valuable resource that can save you time. Loved your comments about buy one and try it out before a big jump. Yard sale is where I got myself my first traps. 110 conibear still used today. Lots of trials and books haven't gave me the education you have. Thanks for the persistent, and love of teaching others how to trap

thanks meat trapper! I like what you're doing. I've learned a lot from you. I'm looking forward to your next video.

I have been watching your videos for a long time. You always make great videos!! Thank you for everything that you do!

Man continue doing those video from a New Yorker I moved out of New York now I live up in the mountains and I need to learn to trap thank you for your videos I'm learning a lot and God bless you and your family

i owned a few dukes but they are gone now, i switched to Bridger and for the money they are a good trap. i like how i set them and the quality of them like i said for the money. i totally agree with your little rant, this thing is man made to get rid of a group of people like me and you and our neighbors. take care the worst is yet to come

Preach on brother and Keep the videos coming. Love each other and not the system

Thank you meat trapper, awsome, I'm with ya all the way!!!

Amen brother! I had a good deal of respect for you and your channel before but that video right there just took it to a whole other level! Keep on keeping on brother! Love all your videos! I've learned a "shit ton" from them!

Been a subscriber for a couple weeks now. Been watching your older videos. Learned a shit ton of info from you. This will be my first season trapping and hope to put what ive learned from you to good use.

Real men... finding out now who real men are. Meat trapper was ready, thanks to guys like him so are many more. It’s gonna be different all right, like Phil Robertson says “ my idea of heaven, no game wardens no limits” sorry but my family and I will eat from Gods bounty and the skills he gifted me with. Couldn’t have said it better myself👍🇺🇸

Get my good man you have help me out a lot.

Nice comparison. I've fought with a few dukes. Haven't tried belisle yet, but i will. My personal go to brand at the moment is Bridger. I've put pounds of beaver meat in the freezer this year thanks to your videos. My traps, especially long springs, were the first thing that went on lockdown when they tried to tell me i had to be on lockdown. Keep it up Tim. Love the patreon content. The self reliance trapping series is worth the money by itself.

Thank you for what you do! I've only recently decided to experience eating non traditional game as a prep for hard times and organic non factory farm meat. I hobby hunt and trap not to sell fur, but eat what I kill. You're my favorite!

Thnxs for uploading and sharing this 👍🏻🇺🇸

Go you man, taught me alot! Stay strong & stay safe brother!!

Thats why I wanted to get into trapping! To learn survival skills, provide food and clothing in tough times.

I bought 1/2 dozen bridger #5 Coilspring foothold traps as well as 1/2 dozen long spring from southern snares, I'm satisfied with the quality of the bridger traps.

Thanks for all you do man. Your last rant was nothing but net.

Amen... and Thank You.

I just wanted to tell you that you are awesome and sure enjoy your channel. Thanks for all the hard work

I agree. Thanks for that truth moment.

I'm with you about using quality stuff, I like belisle and victor for conibears, MB and victor for footholds. That said, I have plenty of Duke and bridger traps too, and they catch animals, but they require more tuning and modifications to make them what a guy really wants them to be, and the springs don't hold their strength near as long

Thanks for all you do! Love the videos

Your not alone brother. Theirs alot of us who dont trust the government.

Something I've noticed: when there is a downturn in the economy, people are lined up at local gunshops, selling their guns to the proprietor--I know, because I've been one of the people in that line at various times in my life. Fortunately, I had "core" weapons that I wouldn't sell regardless of circumstances, but I wondered after a time if that wasn't the reason for "manipulation" of the economy...

No doubt the Bridger is the best entry level trap there is. I prefer snares better, but there is a much slower learning curve with snares, and a steel trap will produce as soon as you learn to set them. The main reason I like snares best is in Florida you can't use any form of steel traps on public land, but you can use a unlimited amount of snares, so that's what I learned on, thanks to you.

I agree 100% with you that is why i do what i do i also have gotten emails asking how to trap food and i am trying to help folks what gets me is i but a class on for our group free of charge and only 2 showed me and one other. Now they want me to show them and i will but now we are made to stay home. I'm not as good a trapper as you are yet but i do feed my family. Thank you Brother for all you have done for me.

Thank you for this channel and what you teach I've always believed in what you're doing and agree with you

Great advice

I own 2 of each of these and I like the bridgers way better!

Thank you for all that you do,and I agree with your message 100%. You were and are spot on!

Amen brother! Well said!

I've been only following for a short time..BUT I have enjoyed and backed your views. I too am interested in trapping for the FOOD. My view on poaching is...if you can't afford to buy it to feed your family..hunt/trap it. If you're out "shooting up" the woods for fun/trophies..that's illegal and wrong. Here in Washington State, we can't fish (commercial or recreational), dig clams, or hunt. Our access to waters have bin closed. But, I can still take a walk in the woods...just without a weapon.

Made a beaver pot roast yesterday. Delicious! Oh, and I HATE the bridger safety latches. I agree they are better traps though.

Conibear style traps don't need chain. Just a little piece of wire.

Thanks you Sir for what you do!

Amen brother

Awesome video! No meat in my stores around me.

Thanks for all the knowledge.👍

Duke is all you need hands down for the money

Good video. Glad I have all Belisle. You still have the Sauvageau ?

It might be personal preference but I have some Duke body grips and I'll be buying Bridgers from now on. Unless I'm cash up enough for belisles!

My Bridger 330s don't have a chain or any swivels. Guess they quit providing the chain to cut cost. Had 2 orders a year apart, of 6 traps each order, no chain on any of them. Still the best trap hands down.

Thumbs up!!

A agree with you keep it up sir .

I got a bridger 1216 and mb750... love them both. I ordered more mb750 and duke 330 because the price was rite...got the.330's and they don't impress me. I'm sure they will work but what do you prefer?

First thanks for what you do l have learned a great deal from your efforts. What's your opinion on BMI

Keep up the good fight

That spring flopping around is a real aggravation as is the safety hook. Belisle and RBG is all I use. You are dead on with your comments on the end.

You are completely right don't bother don't worry about the shit you're taken cause you're completely right

Have you found a good way to stabilize the RBG for beaver ? would love to get some but not sure how to stabilize them. I love the channel.

Sir what type of iron(rod) is this

Man you ain’t kidding. I hate my Dukie 330’s. Pain in the rear. Put em all in a tote and then you gotta fight a massive cluster bomb of tangled metal. The dogs can be iffy at times also. Something I don’t want. I really hate to set them suckers when I’m by myself. Never know about them things

If I didnt think you were informative I wouldnt watch thankyou I make most of my snares now

Yea the government in Florida have us under public House Arrest with the Stay Home Order. But the good Lord has given me 2 middle fingers just for occasions just like this. God Bless the Freedom Fighters, and don't let them take your rughts.

Looks like bridge has upped their traps somewhat. The ones I had wouldn’t stay set they’d snap me all the time small and big ones I got rid of them also I had one of my Besile traps warp or the bars got twisted and the dukes still going strong lol

How can we made that spring

would you do a video on what to look for when buying a used trap?

Your the man man

Why does one need to put swivels on a kill trap ?

P.s. just when we really need the meat they just shut down the bear season here in alaska! What could that possible have to do with the virus??

Very Cool...Very Usfull. T.U.

Bridger hands down

Thank you for this . And your very very right . People have lost there touch with life in this fast pass world we live in. I've always hunted and trap and teaching my son ho is 8 now. Yes the government is screwing everyone. Butt it doesn't matter what they say or try and do. Or laws. I will always do it . Teaching my family. To feed them and were are fur we get. Thank you again buddy for video . God bless and f the government and animal right people. 😉

Yep, I have Dukes. They are only 110's and I can't set them. There is no safety catch. I bought them a year ago, and they are WORTHLESS. (But I also found out they are illegal in my state, so there's that.) In total agreement with your political windup at the end. Why is the outdoors essentially closed in my state? Because the governor and all her acolytes are idiots!

Good advice at the end of the video meat trapper. Hey man come over and check out my channel that I’m commenting from . I need ya over there brother . Thanks man Anti 4 life

Короче Дюк туфта, бриджер круче

Duke=junk 🤮😉