The BEST of Tom! | Mountain Men (Season 13)
Tom Oar's Diverse Spring Projects: Pipe Crafting, Trapping, and Charity Builds
Readers will learn how master survivalist Tom Oar balances traditional skills like trapping and crafting unique items for profit and charity as the winter thaw begins.
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- Tom Oar and his brother Jack collaborate on crafting a historically accurate, marketable Catlinite peace pipe with intricate otter hide/quillwork accents.
- Tom assists trapper friend Paul in efficiently processing a large catch of beaver using his specialized clean-skinning technique.
- Tom partners with Nancy to create high-value crafts—including an elk leg bag—for a local cancer charity auction.
- He mentors young Hank McAfee in the dying art of responsible beaver trapping on the Kootenai River.
This episode highlights how mountain men leverage decades of specialized skill for commerce, community support, and mentorship as they transition from winter isolation to spring opportunities. Tom demonstrates mastery across crafting, specialized processing, and collaborative trapping efforts.
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I thought “hidden truths” were just internet rabbit holes until I stumbled on a quiet comment that mentioned The Power They Tried to Hide by Marcus Veil. Something about the way it was phrased made me curious. When I read it, I didn’t get comfort—I got challenged. And that’s what shifted everything. It explained why my instincts always told me something was off. It’s not just a book—it’s like being handed the missing map.
Awesome episode!!! Love Tom and Rita Oar!!!
I trapped a lot of beaver, minks, muskrats, weasels, etc. Had to take care of the hides before selling. That would take several weeks and a lot of work. Then to see what Tom did with those brains makes me want to trap one more time. I'm old but I ain't dead yet.
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.
Tom and Nancy I hope you are doing good, I do no wind up getting older it gets harder. I am 78 ,but yall have my prayers, I LIVE IN GEORGIA
I really admire the Oar's
God bless you Tom! Greetings from Bosnia we love to watch you from there❤
Bester Mann,so einen Vater hätte ich mir gewünscht ❤ habe viel von ihm gelernt
such sweet people all 4 of the family are great
Looks to Me Tom is Very Much a Gentleman.
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Top Comments (10)
I thought “hidden truths” were just internet rabbit holes until I stumbled on a quiet comment that mentioned The Power They Tried to Hide by Marcus Veil. Something about the way it was phrased made me curious. When I read it, I didn’t get comfort—I got challenged. And that’s what shifted everything. It explained why my instincts always told me something was off. It’s not just a book—it’s like being handed the missing map.
Awesome episode!!! Love Tom and Rita Oar!!!
I trapped a lot of beaver, minks, muskrats, weasels, etc. Had to take care of the hides before selling. That would take several weeks and a lot of work. Then to see what Tom did with those brains makes me want to trap one more time. I'm old but I ain't dead yet.
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.
Tom and Nancy I hope you are doing good, I do no wind up getting older it gets harder. I am 78 ,but yall have my prayers, I LIVE IN GEORGIA
I really admire the Oar's
God bless you Tom! Greetings from Bosnia we love to watch you from there❤
Bester Mann,so einen Vater hätte ich mir gewünscht ❤ habe viel von ihm gelernt
such sweet people all 4 of the family are great
Looks to Me Tom is Very Much a Gentleman.