Beaver Trapping – 18th century style

In my last blog post, I showed a trap that Allen Harrison recently made for me. My main reason for getting this trap (and another of a different style that he is currently finishing up) is/was to have it for demonstration and teaching events, where I will display it with other historic and trapping equipment. Although it is supposed to be a prop (as are most items, clothing, and gear in reenacting), I can’t help but...