Trapping, an overlooked part of survival

It was a perfect Saturday, hardly any humidity, a cool breeze, just a great day. So, I decided to begin my exploration of spots to trap out some coon. I had a couple areas in mind and went out to the first one to look for signs and get a good idea of the area. I packed up my small ALICE pack with plenty of water, food, map, small hatchet, plastic ribbon for markers, ect. It took my about 6 hours to complete the course I laid out by map and I found some nice spots to set up traps later this year.
People might ask, why trapping? I say why not! I do not trap full time like some trappers do, I mainly trap to add to my food supply. Now don't say YUCK COON! Coon is some very tasty, nutritious meat. You just need to learn how to prepare and cook it right. The biggest thing is coons are fatty, de-fat as much as possible and slow cook it in water. Every once in a while change out the water, this helps remove most of all the fat and you are left with some good tender eatin'.
I also take my 22 cal with me and do some squirrel hunting while I am out checking traps. Why let a good opportunity go by. As the price of meat keeps going up and up in the markets, we all should do what we can to save money.
During trapping season I usually shoot for trapping 2 or 3 coons a week. that does not sound like much but for a single person that is alot of meals. If I get a few squirrels along the way, great! More meat for the freezer. Here is how I also supplement my costs, I found someone near me who traps for meat and furs and I give my furs to him to sell and we split the profits. You could do it all yourself but I found this is alot easier especially since I live in an apartment complex and it would be hard to flesh and dry pelts here.
I know many survivalists live out in the country and have the room to do it all and I recommend that you all should look into trapping. It takes alot of reading, learning and most important of all, find someone near you who would be willing to teach you. Look for a trapping association, lots of help there.