Well, it wasn't the best season, but it was my first. I learned alot, and need to learn alot more for next season. I bought most of the equipment that I'll need, and talked to alot of folks who know what they are doing. It gets kind of frustrating when I see pictures of local trappers displaying 30-40 fox hides, when I hunted all season for just 1, and never got him! But it will make it that much better when I finally do get him.
I got a pocket full of racoon urine (spilled masking scent) I got into alot of uncomfortable possitions, I got a hell of a scare from a sneaky chip munk. Foot fell asleep, tick in my ear and a bunch of no shows. But most of all, I got a damned good education on fox hunting. I think I'll do it again next season, hopefully with better results.
I might try for a coyote this spring / summer, but seems like such a waste because thier coats will be all thin and mangey until winter. My first fur bearers will be trophies, I'd like them to look thier best.
