Bob followed in the footsteps of his father and
preferred to trap fox but took coyote in those sets also.
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Bob raised silver fox at his home in Stratham for seven
years until the market for pelts dropped off after the 1987
stock market crash. Bob and his father had a lure and urine
business going as a sideline from the fox farming, they tested
the products on their own traplines.
Bob is shown here making his winter supply of wax dirt
for late season fox trapping.
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Bone dry and pre sifted dirt is covered with flake wax
and the direct sun light melts the wax into the dirt making it
waterproof and therefore freeze proof.
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Bob's father was a serious trapper from New York State
shown here with a big fox catch circa 1930. |
Bob with his wife, kids, and father Josh would often
head up to Olson's Trapper Weekend in August for a good time.
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Bob's father Josh had trapped in New York for most of
his life from early childhood and up into his 90's. In 1981 the
New York State Trappers Association awarded Josh Phoenix the
Trapper of The Year Award. At the age of 92 Josh came to live
with his son and family in Stratham until his death at age 96.
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