Dear Diary – July 15, 2026

Successful trapping! I had a lady who called wanting me to trap some badgers that had killed all her birds. They killed over 200 pheasants over a month-long period. I used two foothold traps and captured two female badgers. Both of the hides have been fleshed and are now ready for tanning. I want to find some Gamble Oak bark to make a tanning solution. I’ve been spending a good bit of time up on the mountain scouting an... https://www.chuckjines.com/dear-diary-july-15-2026/