Hello Friends, Now old Tom Sims claimed to be the inventor of the snowboard, and I reckon he had reason to rightfully believe that to be the truth. Little did the honorable Mr. Sims know, I'd bee...

Hello Friends, My #TrapperGifts bonanza marches onward this week, unchecked by the passing of the Christmas holiday. At this moment, my gift-giving prowess has nearly surpassed my trapping skills. ...

Hello Friends, In my recent travels I happened upon an old friend who I hadn't seen in a dog's age: Jolly Old Saint Nick. Now Nick is a gentleman of the highest order, generous and kind, but he's ...

Hello Friends, It's been nearly a year since I left the comfort of the wilderness and descended into this mad cityscape. During that time I've experienced wonders best described as living fever dre...

Hello Friends, Of late, I find myself in a sentimental disposition. Maybe it's the season. Maybe it's the rain. Maybe I really am turning into an OLD Trapper. Whatever the cause, my thoughts turn t...

Old Trapper Beefs #20: Extended Warranties Have you ever run into that guy who seems to care more about selling you a warranty than whatever it is you're buying? That drives The Trapper crazy! He'...

Hello Friend, Let's meet in person on December 11th! I'll have free jerky for you. Many of you have come to know The Old Trapper through my socially oriented musings on the The Facebook and Tweeter...

Hello Friend, I've spent decades wandering the world's most wild places, and in that time I've often found myself in dangerous scrapes and on the short end of long odds. Until now I've managed to c...

Hello Friend,  Today is Thanksgiving Eve, and it's The Trapper's hope that every one of you is preparing to enjoy their holiday nestled deep in the bosom of family and friends. Thanksgiving has alw...