These are the things I do as a flatlander, it helps make the summer doldrums go by faster and keeps me eagerly awaiting the first hint of fall.
Trapr Swonson,…hunter, trainer, competitor, owner operator Trapr Ltd., retired firefighter/first responder, and Hunt365 writer.
I’d be called a traditionalist. I like and appreciate the latest tech, but really enjoy doing things the old ways.
Experience/Qualifications
-USAF small arms instructor and competitor since the mid 1980’s and continue providing small arms training to this day.
-Started competing in archery and held state records, as well as part of the Texas state “All Recurve” 3D team.
Progressed to practical shooting competitions with handgun, rifle, and shotgun, and in early long range competitions.
-Have represented the USA several times in international practical shooting.
-Developed the best functioning and most reliable shortened stroke or “stroke timing system” modification for 3 gun-type Benelli Nova/SuperNova shotguns.
-Have hunted from Texas north to Montana and east to Minnesota plus some international hunts.
-Currently retired after 27+ years as a firefighter, medical first responder.
-Started a company that specializes in “destructive animal abatement”, focusing on Canine, Feline, and Swine. Trapr Ltd. has been in operation since 2007.
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Published: July 6, 2020 { 28 comments }Even though they’re pigs, they still deserve a humane death, besides, the less time you spend looking for a hit pig is more time spent looking for more pigs!
Springfield Armory Saint Victor .308 win. Pistol
Published: May 24, 2020 { 15 comments }Springfield Armory has christened a new Saint, this one is a pistol and it’s in .308 Win.
Baits and Lures for Feral Hogs
Published: May 4, 2020 { 3 comments }Pigs are not the dumb animal many think they are, but they are creatures of habit. Find the areas or foods they like and use it to your advantage. Change up the baits you use to lure them in and it can lead to more pork in the freezer.