 But Clint says that usually wasn't the case. These guys would travel in big brigades, so 30 to 60 guys, just for safety purposes. It was very dangerous out here, and you didn't want to be out by yourself. Most were trapping directly for or selling to large fur companies that would transport the beaver pelts downriver each summer after bringing supplies to the great rendezvous location each year. There's much more to this story, and it's next time. You can hear the full story at farmingthecountryside.com. It's show 307.