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Trapper Rick’s Trap Demonstration

April 15, 2015 Lodge Guide

If you choose to spend the extra day at Grizzly Bear Lodge it is spent with Trapper Rick. We cross Knight Inlet and pass through Thompson Sound to the Kakweikan River which is located on the BC mainland. We travel by road to Rick’s cabin that is located overlooking a feeding area used by the grizzly bears after the salmon arrive. The day includes short hikes, spin fishing for salmon for those who are interested, great photos of the incredible scenery and a picnic lunch. Rick is very passionate about the grizzlies and other wildlife in his river valley and this passion is evident in his willingness to share with his guests. On this day he was demonstrating the humane traps he used in his years of trapping.

Bald Eagles

Bald Eagles are frequently sighted in our area. At times they can be seen in large numbers. This is usually where food supplies are high. For example this could be in areas with high concentrations of baitfish or along the rivers in the fall when the salmon are spawning. They are not migratory, but do move around with the food supply. As mentioned earlier when the salmon are spawning we often see many along the rivers, while there will be fewer along the coastline. With little need for camouflage their white head and tail feathers can be spotted easily. The female is slightly larger and her white head extends down a bit farther onto the body, but it is subtle. It takes these birds 4.5 – 5 years to acquire this unique plumage. As juveniles they are a brown colour. With exceptional eyesight and the ability to view 270 degrees they are understandably often seen in high perches and in trees near points and passageways.

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