Terry and Richard Jackson (left to right) with a day’s catch from 1973

The Trapping Tuesday series comes to a close with a classic shot of Dad and Uncle Dick from 45 years ago (and several bonus pics below).

So many adventures with this pair on the trapline over the years. I am fortunate to have these trapping mentors and outdoor guides who were willing to take the time to take me outdoors and teach me a thing or two.

And I am certainly not alone as there are numerous other folks out there who have their own tales from the trapline. Over the years, Dad and Uncle Dick would take along anybody who expressed an interest or sought a dose of outdoor education. Kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, friends, spouses, cousins and in-laws have all benefited from the time and knowledge shared by these fellas.

There are many outdoor lessons that this pair imparted to this guy, too much to relate in a lone blog entry. But the fact that I find myself punching away on a computer and scanning photos to share with anyone willing to have a look speaks volumes to their impact and can be summed up with one word.

Stories.

In fact, I spent a few hours just a couple weeks ago sitting around a diner reliving past adventures with these guys and several other family members. Stories that were just as good for the umpteenth time as we reminisced, laughed, smiled and repeatedly shook or scratched our heads at tales of bravado, embarrassment, classic catches and more than a few forays into “it seemed like a good idea at the time.”

Don’t get any better than that. Talk to you later. Troy