I'm not even an old man and I agree. I find being by myself is when I enjoy life the most.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
It's great, ain't it? There's times having company is good, but I prefer being alone.
@virginia7191
10 ай бұрын
That John Wayne movie was Rooster Cogburn. Best line in the movie! I like going places by myself too. If I feel like turning down a road to see what’s there, I do. My husband liked to do the same thing so it worked out well. Since he passed, I like to go out by myself. I have seen some interesting things and places! It’s very relaxing!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I need to get some. I did find a pack of those fuzzy farmer gloves I didn't know I had!
@johnhill7498
10 ай бұрын
No it’s not strange at all ,I love spending time with myself .The snow is Beautiful,Tfs.......~Sharon
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! It is really pretty....kind of makes things difficult though.
@shelbyburgey884
10 ай бұрын
I feel like I have lived a lifetime for other people. I have decided I'm gonna live life for me from here on out. I will be here for my two sons if they need me. I load up my camper and drive 126 miles to a hunting camp and do what I want for me. Last year I stayed out 2 months and could feel the difference mentally and physically. I am a loner! And of course I don't want to offend anyone. I'm just tired! Thanks for the video and have a good day!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I know how you feel 100%!!! It's great to take a break from people. Most folks are pretty nice, and I enjoy their company, but sometimes you get tires of it all. It's nice to not have someone babbling in your ear for awhile.
@ronwatson4902
10 ай бұрын
Gary,we are on exactly the same page. Thanks for putting it into words. Excellent video!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! I had to laugh about your comment yesterday, knowing this video was todays! You would be welcome riding along!
@ronwatson4902
10 ай бұрын
Maybe once. Ha!@@MuskratOutdoors
@royroscoe5031
10 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos Gary!! Thank you😊
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
GOOD! I'm glad to hear that! Thanks!
@reginaldwinsor2759
10 ай бұрын
I like my own company in the Great Outdoors. Most of the folks that I used to share company with have passed away. Enjoy it while you can. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Outdoors, especially woods and mountains, I think are meant to be enjoyed by yourself without someone blabbing in your ear.
@10aurum48
10 ай бұрын
I'm with you Gary. Nothing wrong with wanting to be alone and do it your way. I'm the same way.
@phillipmonroy
10 ай бұрын
Enjoy the videos! Nothing wrong being by yourself, as long as you are happy!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's more quite by yourself!
@randyhensley150
10 ай бұрын
I am right there with you. After 33 years in law enforcement I have had enough of other folks drama, problems and just plain meanness. I like being around my wife and dogs, (most of the time😂).
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Exactly! I get along great with most people, but I need my time away from them. The mountains are not meant for crowds.
@jamesbutler5518
10 ай бұрын
It's not strange I am starting to feel the same way after 34 years at the same job I just want to be left to myself most of the time
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Good! Sometimes I wonder if it's "normal" or not. Dave Moreilli says "I used to be a people person, but people ruined me on that!"
@williamweiss6128
10 ай бұрын
I get along so well with myself, sometimes I can't believe it.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Me too!! Sometimes I argue with me too though!
@drtom5936
10 ай бұрын
"Not that I don't like people, I just don't like people." My friend my sentiments exactly.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
It's true! I like most folks, just don't want to be around them!!!
@ImixSpb
10 ай бұрын
Being alone sometimes is a natural human need. This is a good way to get relax and take breaks from the daily hustle and bustle. The snow-covered road looks like a path to fairyland. Beauty! Have a nice day and thank you for sharing!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I think so! Sometimes ya just need a break!
@gordonauld5945
10 ай бұрын
Some people don't like them selves and can't stand to be by them selves I like myself and my animal's people like me I don't like people. God blesses me and my pet's that's all I need.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
100% right. It seems they are all caught up with problems that seem so important today, but they don't even remember tomorrow.
@stevemccoy8138
10 ай бұрын
Good Morning Muskrat, It's probably best that you left those items hanging in the tree,something fishy about it. HA😅. I'm kinda that way too, I don't care for crowds. Good Luck with your Beavers.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Ha!!!! Very Fishy there!!! Beaver bait? HA! Thanks Steve!!!
@sandyc6569
10 ай бұрын
I am like you! I would rather set at home than to deal with people! I don't go out unless it's to the Dr's and that's like every 4/6 mths! Every couple needs time to their self!! I confused on which dog is which! Yayyy for welfare wood!! Yeah you don't want anyone else's unds!!😂😂 Thanks for sharing!! ❣❤❤❣
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one! Sometimes I wonder if it's a good thing to want to be away from folks, but I don't think it is. Dottie is the stubby Corgi cross, Lilly is the black one, (actually Dottie's Aunt), and Cora is the grey one with the tail. Remember "Quiggly Down Under".....Crazy Cora.....well that's where she got her name!!!
@sandyc6569
10 ай бұрын
@@MuskratOutdoors lol Cool! 😊👍
@williecosgrove
10 ай бұрын
I hunt or fish all day Saturday on my OWN . Sunday i fish or hunt with family or friends. Love Saturday. He who hunts alone hunts the KEENEST
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
100% Right!!!!
@IdahoHillbilly
10 ай бұрын
Good Morning 🌄
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
GOOD MORNING!!!
@williamwebber6533
10 ай бұрын
I vote cantankerous old man. Your made of steel reserve. And pure tenacity. Love your channel and all the great teachings.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
THANKS! I'll go with that!
@SanJuanMountainBob
10 ай бұрын
My sentiments exactly on the people. They're so touchy now days ya can't hardly get along with them. The slightest little thing gets them all twitterpated! So, better to leave them alone. haha Those undies must have been from a "dear" harvest.....I shouldn't have said that...oh my....see what you started!
@tomhinkle2517
10 ай бұрын
I'm with you been that way sense I was a teenager still go by myself to the hills it drives my kids crazy .I told them not to worry till they find me with a magpie setting on my shoulder.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Exactly! When my time comes, I would really like to just go to the mountains and never be seen or found again. Just disappear.
@davidgingerich2230
6 ай бұрын
Good video ole mountain man. I made my bed yrs ago. Now gotta lay in it. That means living alone in my 12×24 cabin with my 3 first dogs. But I luv it because I'm Free. If I die today I dont owe anyone nothing. Yea you and me on the same page. ❤❤
@MuskratOutdoors
6 ай бұрын
I would love that! We don't own anything, and with land prices as high as they are now, it's not looking very likely.....
@adirondacktrapper2423
10 ай бұрын
Gary I cannot agree with you more!!! I completely understand the need and want to be alone. I too “at times” enjoy a bit of company here and there, but I really do enjoy my alone time. Great video as usual!!!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
It seems strange I guess. Most folks don't understand, but I think us trappers are mostly that way. Some folks are so herd bound they can't do anything alone, and they like big crowds.....I don't understand that!
@traceshill7237
10 ай бұрын
Yep
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Company is over rated!
@homegrowncountryhomeplace
10 ай бұрын
I think a lot of us are like that. I think it is normal and not a bad trait to have. A lot of people are lazy and push people further away because of how they tend to rely on you so much. But they wouldn't understand that becaue they do all the taking and that wears thin on a person after awhile. Have a Blessed Day Friend. Justin
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
100% right. It's easier, more quite, and more enjoyable by yourself most of the time. Company is nice too at times. Today, Jeff went with me checking traps, and we had a good time.
@markpenley8764
10 ай бұрын
Rooster Cogburn and the Lady is the movie that quote is from. I love that part. In another one of John Waynes movies a guy referred to Gabby Hayes as a cantankerous old man. Waynes character said he liked cantankerous old men and hoped to live long enough to be one. Its an older mover callec Tall in the Saddle.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Thats great! I love those old John Wayne movies. Strother Martin, Gabby Hayes, Arther Hunnicutt.....all GREAT!!
@marygarner5249
10 ай бұрын
Hello my friend really enjoy your videos your lot like my husband catch him some times talking to his self and l will tease him about it he said some of the best conversations he has is with his self 😁😁😁💟
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
HA! That's very true!!! Me, Myself, and I think a lot alike.....most of the time!
@williamrgriffiths2339
10 ай бұрын
I like my truck and my dogs. People not so much. The less I am around people, the better I am.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Me too! Sometimes company is nice, but mostly I prefer to be without.
@impalaman4546
10 ай бұрын
Good morning
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Good Morning!
@frankhengstler6101
10 ай бұрын
I agree with ya, I’m not great with people, I like being out in the bush alone, no BS out there 👍👍
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Exactly. I'm glad to hear I'm not alone with wanting to be alone!
@Thewoodsthemountains
7 ай бұрын
New subscriber to your channel. Found my way over hearing Idaho hillbilly mention you a few times. Ive watch several of your videos and this one is my favorite so far. The subject material is very relatable. I have a wife and 3 kids, other than spending time with them and learning from them, i like to be out in the woods by myself. I even work 3rd shift (overnight) just to avoid most people. Like you, I get along with them and they like me, i just would rather not. Have a great day and keep up the great videos!
@MuskratOutdoors
7 ай бұрын
WELCOME!!!!! I know what you mean. I like people well enough, but mostly I want to be left alone. If you haven't seen it, my best video is the one with the bear. Look up "Releasing a Big Bear from a Wolf Trap".
@douglawrence9616
10 ай бұрын
Hey I am the same way! Especially when I am hunting it’s far better to be by yourself and go the way you want. I don’t like anybody very much. Other people just mess up your head!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Absolutely! People are great in small doses. I think hunters and trappers are mostly that way....we need to get away from people and that's part of why we do this.
@madflatlander
10 ай бұрын
They say opposites attract but both my wife and I are loners. Sometimes, it gets to the point where other people want to put their problems on you and you already have enough of your own. Solitude is a beautiful thing
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
100% Right! After awhile, other people just flat out wear ya out!
@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693
10 ай бұрын
Im the same way my Friend. I like being alone. Ladies knickers hanging on a limb, lol. Thats funny. I can think up all sorts of scenarios and jokes about that. Looks like you got a bit more snow. Have a good day Gary.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I kind of think most trappers are that way. Yeah...gotta wonder about those skivvies! Ha!
@pauloehmen1665
10 ай бұрын
Maybe you can get a set of tires covered on your travel receipts 😉
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
They would qualify. The two in the rear I bought, went into the wolf recite pile. Together, two more would be about $500....I hate to spend that, but I do need them....
@jasonaffeldt7838
10 ай бұрын
You have it better than a truck driver. No traffic when your with me, myself, and I. Take care.🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I can't handle traffic. Some folks are afraid of spiders and snakes, with me, it's traffic!
@billiep4338
10 ай бұрын
Have a good day ❤
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@paulsisco7595
10 ай бұрын
Yes sir I find it more enjoyable when it's me and my wife ,or me and the dog ,I have never been a people person, I'm not a ass to people I just don't talk a lot be safe and good luck on new adventures .
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Same here. I try to be nice to folks that are nice to me.....if they are not, they won't like me much.
@davidcheverie7652
10 ай бұрын
You are never alone if you talk to yourself.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Very True!
@UnStrungHero
10 ай бұрын
I find being around other people for more than a couple hours, exhausting.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
So do I really. It really is nice sometimes to just get away from everyone.
@timberdrifter8225
10 ай бұрын
Yep, I'm the same way.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Good! I'm in good company!
@georgethomas4483
10 ай бұрын
County fairs here bring out the weird folks that's for sure - not sure where they are the rest of the year?
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
US EITHER! Cindy and I were talking about that last Fair. Almost all of them were strangers to us. We used to know about all of them.
@JC-uq5gi
10 ай бұрын
In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with taking more individual time than time around others. I've found that the more wisdom I earn, the fewer people I enjoy the company of. My wife was my best friend, and it's been difficult for me since we got divorced. Besides my children and her, there's not a whole lot of people that I found interesting enough to seek out very often. You know, being a more private person wasn't considered weird until people started posting their entire lives online about 15 years ago. I don't believe it should be considered different if you want your privacy. I have virtually no online presence, and it's serving me just fine. I think it'll prove out wise to be that way as more time passes, too. I don't have a lot of family. I never have, and I don't plan on creating more ankle biters with another partner just so I can fit in with the crowd either. If me minding my own business bothers anyone else, well, that's their problem. Have a good one, Mr Gary, and keep the fire stoked.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
100% right! I never in a million years thought I'd be here on You Tube. The only reason I ever started this was because my job pays so little, and I wanted to try to make a little money. (I just looked it up $313 for this month so far) "Meeting people" through this has been a surprising bonus though. There's a lot of nice folks here and I'm glad of that. Funny thing is, I can be friends with these folks easier than the ones I meet in real life.....small doses I suppose!
@darreldwalton8763
10 ай бұрын
Mornin! I've long held that "civilization " is highly overrated. I have to go to the other side of the valley occasionally to see the VA Doc, and Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Pocatello, and Shite Lake Salty give me the heebejeebees. Don't get me wrong, to a certain extent, I'm quite allergic to work, as well, and I'm quite content to invent labor savin devices and schemes all day long. The wife disagrees and expects some physical labor from time to time. Bummer. That was one helluva trophy tree! Didn't understand the stockings, but the knickers , well... I totally get the bein by myself thing. I do enjoy every moment with Vicki, but we both enjoy our space. Same with the kids. All my brothers and sisters, and my folks was eat up with bein around people. Oh, picked up a special S&W 44-40 yesterday, and it weren't a Schofield! Have a great day!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I agree 100%!!!! 44-40 is a great cartridge! We have several rifles and revolvers in it. The Schofield, I love the looks of, but they are kind of awkward to hold. The grip seems Wrong" to me....even so, I would love to own one!
@kenuber4014
5 ай бұрын
Damn it Gary!! Here I was a thinking I was the only one who liked being alone...Most of the time! Maybe I need a woman. HaHaHa
@MuskratOutdoors
5 ай бұрын
HA! Nope! I get along real good with Me, Myself, and I !!!
@larrymills1487
10 ай бұрын
Now you’re in your happy place enjoy
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I sure am.
@terrymacleod6882
10 ай бұрын
alone but never lonely. sounds like a song. btw, that crown royal bag took me back 50 years to travelling in europe. i would put my money and passport in the bag, tie it to my belt loop, and tuck it inside my pants safe from pick pockets.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Great Idea! That one holds my trail camera card reader, but most of them are full of bullets, or sometimes change.
@mikequesenberry5344
10 ай бұрын
The more I am around certain people the less I like them. Ive never had an a cross word by myself. Enjoy that time.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I have! Sometimes I chew myself out pretty good! HA!
@lonelypatriot9334
10 ай бұрын
I totally understand the alone thing and the wife claims I am a bit cantankerous too. I do many things as you only up here in the panhandle. I used to trap still hunt a little but mostly like being in the woods exploring places and pickin up welfare wood even though I don't have a wood stove I use it for home campfires and such. I did see some bobcat and marten sign during this snow and have thought of running a small line. But am paranoid that the weather could put me in a predicament where I can't reach my traps or get really stuck far from home. Just can't get around as well as i could when younger.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
That's my biggest worry too. It's illegal not to check your traps on time, but worse than that, it's not fair to the animal. This wood in this video will be mostly used for a home camp fire.
@georgethomas4483
10 ай бұрын
Recond them black pants on a tree was a beaver trap!!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I'm thinking the same thing!!!
@ferratilis
10 ай бұрын
I guess now days you take at least a few thousands of people with you when you go out in the woods, but it's always on your terms. We appreciate it though.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
True! Funny....it doesn't seem crowded! HA!
@akelkhunter
10 ай бұрын
Being out alone relaxing and enjoying the simpler way of life is better than trying to make forced conversation to fit it. Ask me how I know.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
I guess that's it? Just a simple life?
@joemorganeatmyshortschannel
10 ай бұрын
often now since my dads gone i usually talk to myself i figured if i want smart answers no better to talk to
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Oh no.....Sorry Joe. I knew he wasn't doing well, but didn't realize he was gone. Sorry to hear that.
@joemorganeatmyshortschannel
10 ай бұрын
@@MuskratOutdoors yeah he's been gone over a year
@deadpinecollective
10 ай бұрын
I know exactly what you mean. I find it hard to talk to the camera with other people around.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
It is! You feel silly!
@arcticmorning
10 ай бұрын
Can a trapper sell there wolf pels at their local trapper auctions . Can your tanned pelts be shipped out of state. I would imagine that every pelt is sealed or tagged. It's not worth driving 100 miles to trap 6 beavers.. pelt prices are very depressed. But we d trap bcause we love love getting into the great outdoors. Haha
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
They can. Wolves have to have a tag put on them from Fish & Game, after that, you can do what you want. That 100 mile trip...that's only one way...200 miles round trip. No, 6 beaver aren't worth it. It's more the fun of doing it than the pelts. On and off for about 30 years, I lived in wall tents through hunting season guiding hunters for local outfitters.....I miss that. This would be a lot of work for a short time, but it would be kind of fun.....
@arcticmorning
10 ай бұрын
@@MuskratOutdoors appreciate your time in replying
@williamwebber6533
10 ай бұрын
Gata love the welfare wood. And Kevin.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
That's for sure! Kevin and Miss Kitty are great people. I wish we lived closer together, we would sure have some fun! As the crow flies, we are only about 150 miles apart, but getting there took us 7 hours because of the wilderness area. No roads through it, you have to drive around.
@ALs-Outdoors
10 ай бұрын
It's concerning when a bunch of fellers go hunting and one of them hangs his panties in a tree.... no wonder we avoid people. 😂
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
VERY TRUE!!! I wonder if there even was a Girl in camp.....!!!!
@ALs-Outdoors
10 ай бұрын
@@MuskratOutdoors 😂
@jonfoy9166
10 ай бұрын
Good morning. I spend a large chunk of time by myself as well. Atleast the company is good lol. Sanity is highly overrated ole boy. Enjoy your downtime and have a nice day
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Sometimes you just need to get away from people. Winter does that for me.....social distancing before it was a thing! Ha!
@orvaroth1613
10 ай бұрын
Great vid as usual!! What part of ID are u in? I used to work north of Boise in the Mcale (sp) forest. Cheers
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Mis State, East side. Town called Salmon.
@bryanfox2735
10 ай бұрын
WORD!
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
HA!
@GrampyCampy
10 ай бұрын
I am the same way, like the good lord says a married man is concerned with the wife’s needs and man alone devotes his attention to the Lord I guess that applies to me, I enjoy it too, not that loving a woman is wrong not sayin that! But there are those times, we must do US! I think anyone can understand that man or woman! ✝️👴❤️🙏🤠🦌🏡💒❄️ taking a risk here 😅
@JC-uq5gi
10 ай бұрын
There's a ton of wisdom in what you say the good lord says. That's the deal with the Bible...it's constantly contradicting itself. One book says marriage is the ticket and a blessing. Evidently another book says man is more faithful to the creator being on his own...which I've found to be true. So what gives? I try to be a good person, and I truly try to keep the faith in my creator because I believe there is one. But the Bible was written by men a couple thousand years ago, and we all know every man is motivated by his own wants and needs. Kinda makes a guy wonder. Sure, a lot of wise guys contributed to the writing of the good book, but every one of those guys also had his own opinions on things, and many times they're at odds with each other and at odds with the Good Lord. Anyhow, I digress. Lol. I definitely have a few questions for the big guy that resides in the sky. Lol. Until then, I'll just keep chippin away at things down here. Hahaha.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
You bet!
@johncox7121
10 ай бұрын
Nah,your not cantankerous Muskrat,just genuine
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Anti-social maybe.
@knoxmotorsports
10 ай бұрын
haha😂😂😂
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
HA!
@preston2899
10 ай бұрын
Not strange at all. Personally love being alone
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
ME TOO!
@-dirk-65
10 ай бұрын
WHY does it have to be 'or'. We can be BOTH. P.S. your dogs make you not alone. I prefer NO babysitting.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
True!!
@pensnut08
10 ай бұрын
"Is it strange to like to be alone?".... Nope. Trappers kinda are loners.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
It seems that way....maybe there's something wrong with us! HA! I'm OK with that!
@TightwadTodd
10 ай бұрын
Dont think you are hard to get along with. People just dont know how to treat others anymore and its irritating.
@MuskratOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Exactly. Grandma pounded into our heads the "Golden Rule" as far back as I can remember....most folks don't even know what that is now days.....
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