Mountain Men: Tom Traps Whopping 55-Pound Beaver! (Season 12) | History

At nearly 80 years old, Tom is still successfully trapping beavers every morning. See more in this clip from Season 12, Episode 7, "Mountain Marathon." Watch an all new season of Mountain Men, new episodes Thursdays at 8/7c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule. #HISTORY #MountainMen Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: http://www.history.com/shows/mountain... Winter is loosening its grip on the mountains of North America. But that doesn't mean life here is getting any easier. As the thaw begins and rivers start to swell with raging runoff, new opportunities open up for the mountain men to stockpile supplies, grow their own food and fortify their homesteads. But this spring... They're digging deep like never before. The mountain men and their families are masters of independence and living off the land. But even they are preparing for a changing world- one where the ultimate test may be who can brace for the worst in America's wilderness. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:    / @history   ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook:   / history   Instagram:   / history   TikTok:   / history   X:   / history   YouTube:    / @history   Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel Mountain Men: Tom Traps Whopping 55-Pound Beaver! (Season 12) | History    / @history