Dahms' Book Reviews

“ I found this to be a great book, and it shows much hard work and research. ”

“ Historical trapping author, Scot Dahms has gone ahead and continued his passion of investigating the old trapping legends and has hit another home run with his latest work on New York trapper and lure maker O.L. "Okey" Butcher. This is Mr. Dahms eight book on historical trapping legends and this one is my favorite so far. ”

“ A true awakening as to the hardships and dedication of those early trappers. ”

“ The photos and graphics alone are worth the price of the book. ”

“ Scot Dahms has added to his accomplished author resume by resently finishing his 8th book: O.L. Butcher - Calling All Trappers (1897-1967). O.L. Butcher is a historical trapping-related biography of noteworthy Adirondack trapper Okey Lee Butcher.

It is a good read for anyone who has an interest in the early "movers and shakers" in the history of trapping in America. ”

“ Just finished the book. Outstanding! I am already recommending it to friends. So glad we struck up a conversation about Butcher. Brings back a bunch of memories. The letters from Gasgoine you refer to was a fur buyer 10 minutes from home who was the person I bought my Butcher lures from and sold fur to. Right on his kitchen table...ha ha ha! Take care and thank you for the copy of the book. ”

“ Prolific historical trapping writer Scot Dahms has produced yet another fine book titled, "The Lost Conibear Letters."
We trappers take a lot for granted these days. The equipment available to us today is second to none. But it wasn't always like that. Mr. Dahm's new book describes the extensive process of finalizing the details to build a workable body-gripping trap.
The intense "behind the scenes" that took place over 60 years ago was a big surprise to me. ”

“ Yes he has done it again!
Prolific historical trapping writer Scot Dahms, has written another fine, very detailed book based on Canadian trapper Frank Conibear and the development of his Conibear trap.
This book of almost 400 pages is loaded with the history and stories of how this Canadian trapper first got the idea for the body gripping trap. And then proceeded into the years of many trials and tribulations that went into refining the construction of the trap to get it finally to function the way he and his financial bakers expeted. ”

“ Prolific historical trapping writer Scot Dahms has written a new book titled, "Hardware for Hitler," by Mike Marchewka. Mr. Dahms is well known for his precise detail in his writings and this new book doesn't disappoint. ”

“ Without injecting editorial opinions, Dahms gives us a very interesting summary of the company history, trap manufacturing history, and maybe most noteworthy, the patriotism and support that America felt during the dark days of World War II. ”

“ Scot Dahms has produced another excellent and very detailed trapping book, this time about famous Maine trapper and lure maker Walter Arnold. ”

“ This book is a must for anyone interested in learning more about this trapping icon. It contains a treasure trove of information covering Walter's life from birth to passing. ”

“ Veteran Writer Scot Dahms has created another work of art and history all rolled into one for us trappers. The new book, titled Arnold Unknown – The complete, Untold life of the Maine Legend, Walter Arnold, might be his best book yet. It is 324 pages of Arnold’s life experiences. It is loaded with trapping history and, of course, many quality pictures. Check it out. ”

“ It is an abundance of old trapping advertisements, trap schematic drawings, and pictures of individual owners, managers, and workers of the various trap companies. In this book, the author will lead you through the intricacies of how the Triumph Trap Company came into existence. ”

“ This new book "Perfect Triumph" is one of the most thorough examinations of an organization that I have ever read. At over 300 pages this book digs deep into the journey of the Triumph Trap Company from its meager beginnings to the important financial backers then into the different trap designers and even into the trap testers. ”

“ I have read a lot of trapping, hunting and outdoor books before but never one so thoroughly researched about one man. ”

“ Walter Gibbs was a noted trapper amongst the fur harvesters of the early 1900s. He appeared in several articles and magazines and books and had a fascination with muskrats. He was involved with the science of muskrat biology and even got involved with developing specific traps for muskrat trapping. ”

“ This is the third book in a series that Mr. Dahms has written on early pioneers of the modern trapping trade. Walter Gibbs was a most interesting person and the author does an excellent layout of Walter's life and careers. ”

“ Yes, Mr. Dahms has written yet another fine book about trappers of the past. In this case, the well known trapper E. J. Dailey. Now I think I'm like most modern trappers of today. I grew up reading stories of Mr. Dailey and other fur trappers of that time. I dreamed of what it would be like to trap for a living. ”

“ "As the trapping industry continues to evolve in the face of urbanization and the animal rights movement, it is wise to look back at the pioneers of our industry. History is important because it helps us appreciate our ideological ancestors as well as learn from their stories, experiences, advice and failures. Mr. Dahms has helped us to do that by compiling information about the life of a trapper who truly did it all, named EJ Dailey." ”

“ Adirondack Dick was an outdoorsman of incredible talents and endurance who successfully turned his love of the outdoors into a livlihood. Though born to a Methodist preacher, he wasn't taken to the confinements of buildings or the stress of studying. He wanted to be outdoors. ”

“ I have read a lot of trapping, hunting and outdoor books before but never one so thoroughly researched about one man. Author Scot Damns has created a very detailed book about one Richard K. Wood, better known as Dick Wood. I remember first reading of Mr. Wood through an article originally written about well known New York trapper E. J. Dailey. ”

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