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Title: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on October 24, 2017, 07:44:20 PM
Started the season in North Dakota on a short trip.  Started with a couple sets on the first day and added to them almost until I pulled the line at the end of the week.
Very first night, I had a footprint on the jaw and into the space between the jaw and the pan.  Needed a half an inch to the left and I'd of had him.  Ended the week with four total, two in #3 Montgomery offsets and one in a MB 650 rubber jaw.  The fourth was shot on sight.


Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: JakeLand on October 24, 2017, 07:50:52 PM
Nice job ! Good size yote !
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Machias on October 24, 2017, 09:36:00 PM
Awesome!!!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Trapper John on October 24, 2017, 10:13:27 PM

NICE !   :tup:
Forth one shot ......... :hunter:............. take um anyway you can get um!  :tup: :tup:
Congratulations are in order here

JC   :hello:


Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: redi on October 25, 2017, 12:40:15 AM
Way to start the season
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on October 25, 2017, 08:19:19 AM
I was driving out at dusk to put a set on a section line and this guy happened to be standing in the chosen spot.  Quick stop, a short stare (too long) and a pop put him on the board.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on October 25, 2017, 08:25:41 AM
Then added this pair at two sets, 20 yards apart.  One was a step down set in a #3 Montgomery OS.  The other with the big catch circle was taken at a large dirt hole set guarded by a MB650 rubber jaw.  That set was the one that a coyote left a print on the trap jaw on the first night.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Machias on October 25, 2017, 10:38:32 AM
He came back and stepped in the wrong (right) spot!!  Nice job!!!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Kit Carson on October 25, 2017, 11:52:07 PM
Nice work James!  :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on October 30, 2017, 12:55:35 PM
I'm going to be adding another dozen or two of the Montgomery #3 offsets for the next trip. Originally meant them for the higher risk section line roads to protect my expensive rubber jaw 650s from theft. I hate to say it but I prefer setting and bedding the Montgomerys over the 650's. Seem to take a little less work and it goes a little quicker.  They are also less than half the money.
 
I'm running 2-1/2 to 3 pounds of pan tension on both traps. The 650's caught 0 skunks while the Montys caught 5. I believe the geometry of the pan treadles is the difference. I'd rather thin the stinkers out while I'm there. They are abundant and hard on nests/chicks.  We never go a season without the dogs getting sprayed.

@machias  You were asking about rubber jaw preferences on another thread.  I have MB 650s and Jakes.  Between the two, I prefer the Jakes.  Both are very strong rubber jaw traps.  My partners lab managed to get caught in the 650s twice while pheasant hunting.  He just couldn't resist the lure and seemed to make a bee line for the sets whenever they got close.  Both times he was released without injury.  I didn't bring the Jakes to ND.  They are a little larger framed and use a different pair of One Hand Setters. 
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Machias on October 30, 2017, 03:32:27 PM
Thanks!!  I ended up getting a doz 550 RJ.  Hate them compared to the Cast Jaws, but we use what we gotta use!  Thanks for the thoughts on the rubber jaws, I really appreciate it!!  Looking more and more like I will be moved over to Idaho by spring.  Can't wait to run a line over there next year!!  Good luck!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: bear hunter on November 05, 2017, 12:11:53 PM
 :tup: Congrats
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on November 12, 2017, 07:56:25 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/U5vYcgk.jpg)

First beaver of the season.  48 lbs, 2 oz.  Caught in a Comstock on a crossover set.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Norman89 on November 12, 2017, 08:44:16 AM
Nice one! :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Turner89 on November 12, 2017, 06:33:17 PM
Sweet!

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Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: bear hunter on November 12, 2017, 09:58:42 PM
  :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: redi on November 13, 2017, 07:15:53 AM
nice job
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Machias on November 13, 2017, 12:23:35 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on November 22, 2017, 09:50:49 AM
New location set on a very large series of colonies.  This one covers five separate property owners and I've procured access to the whole block.  The largest acreage landowner is a vegan couple.  I'm thinking of it as a little PR work.

I pulled 3 beaver and a raccoon early this morning.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: bear hunter on November 22, 2017, 10:27:05 AM
Nice going.  :tup: Slayer
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: AL WORRELLS KID on November 22, 2017, 10:40:52 AM
Huntingfool7,
Looks like you have the start of a profitable season going.
I really like those #3 Montgomery Traps for Coyotes, easier to hide in a Dirt Hole Set, my second choice would be the #3 Oneida Victor Jump Trap, they really come out of the ground fast.
 I used to have good luck with the #14 Traps for Otter for my dry land sets, (back when trapping was simpler.)
Al Worrels Kid
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on November 24, 2017, 09:30:09 PM
Two more beaver at the new site.  40 lbs even and 46 lbs, 9 oz.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on November 29, 2017, 08:16:50 AM
@bear hunter  Last nights visitor.  Time is listed above each video. 

There is a whole beaver buried under the cage.  Another rear quarter is wired inside the trap over the trigger.

7:26 PM last night.

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7:31 PM

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7:48 PM

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7:55 PM

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Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Machias on November 29, 2017, 10:06:50 AM
VERY cool!  Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Humptulips on November 29, 2017, 12:46:33 PM
So, did he go in the trap and it not go off?
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on November 29, 2017, 02:51:42 PM
So, did he go in the trap and it not go off?
I forgot to move the door catches, so the doors were wired open.  #1 oops LOL. 
@Humptulips
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Humptulips on November 29, 2017, 06:00:42 PM
Be interesting to see how long 'till he comes back.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: redi on November 29, 2017, 11:51:08 PM
Dang looks like a nice cat. You are doing well.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on November 30, 2017, 08:13:34 AM
I stuffed and wired half a beaver in there last night.  Door latches are off and I'm looking forward to seeing that Tom up close.

Meanwhile, I've been stacking bait on a damage permit.  Jakes and MB750s rubber jaws at work...
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Machias on November 30, 2017, 10:29:39 AM
 :drool: :drool:  NICE!! 

rubber jaws in a drowning set   :bash: :bash:  Stupid state rules!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: bear hunter on November 30, 2017, 08:03:06 PM
So, did he go in the trap and it not go off?
I forgot to move the door catches, so the doors were wired open.  #1 oops LOL. 
@Humptulips
:chuckle:  I thought you weren't going to say anything. LOL
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 17, 2017, 09:02:34 PM
Otter in a comstock today!

Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: redi on December 17, 2017, 09:11:52 PM
nice job
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 19, 2017, 08:08:24 AM
I bought a pair of nesting cat traps from Jim Comstock.  One is in the woods looking for Bob.  The other went in a culvert looking for a beaver. 
Land owner called yesterday and said I had an otter.  She weighed in at twelve pounds.  I'm a little surprised that she tripped the remaining wire.  I pulled all of the trip wires but the bottom one to give the cats more room to lean over the trigger before setting it off.  Originally planned to put this trap out in the woods but it fit the culvert and water level perfect.  The opening is 10 x 20 and the double doors are bifolds with locking rings.
She wasn't my target but I'm happy to have her.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Machias on December 19, 2017, 10:12:00 AM
Nice job!!!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: TeacherMan on December 19, 2017, 11:29:12 AM
What are the rules with using rubber jaw traps? Does it require a different permit? The common person can only use cage traps in this state correct lol.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Norman89 on December 19, 2017, 11:54:03 AM
Nicely done!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 19, 2017, 12:28:29 PM
What are the rules with using rubber jaw traps? Does it require a different permit? The common person can only use cage traps in this state correct lol.
@TeacherMan
Special trapping permit issued through WDFW for damage control.  Permit is good for 30 days.  Landowner pulls the permit and lists me as the trapper.
Conibear and rubber jaw footholds only on the permitted property.  Can't sell the fur on animals caught in BG traps (includes footholds).
I've been running some Conibears also.  I don't think those pictures are interesting enough to post up.  I like the rubber jaw footholds and how well they hold is interesting.  Thought I'd share.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Machias on December 19, 2017, 12:29:38 PM
I normally submit the permit application for the landowner.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 19, 2017, 12:39:11 PM
A particularly deep catch in a Jake.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: TeacherMan on December 19, 2017, 01:13:22 PM
What are the rules with using rubber jaw traps? Does it require a different permit? The common person can only use cage traps in this state correct lol.
@TeacherMan
Special trapping permit issued through WDFW for damage control.  Permit is good for 30 days.  Landowner pulls the permit and lists me as the trapper.
Conibear and rubber jaw footholds only on the permitted property.  Can't sell the fur on animals caught in BG traps (includes footholds).
I've been running some Conibears also.  I don't think those pictures are interesting enough to post up.  I like the rubber jaw footholds and how well they hold is interesting.  Thought I'd share.

but doesnt say you cant use the beaver for cat bait  8)
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 19, 2017, 01:46:53 PM
I still skin them out and dry them.  Would really like to have them plucked, tanned and stitched up for a blanket.  Been putting the carcasses out for cat bait.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Triplej on December 20, 2017, 08:42:48 AM
Nice work!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 23, 2017, 05:26:50 PM
Super excited about otters today.  I have three comstocks set side by side in a wide channel.  These two were taken in adjacent traps. 

I only took a pair of beaver out of here.  They were both over 40 lbs.  The dam break below these traps has not been repaired.  I'm starting to move the cages up stream toward the next set of dams. 
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Norman89 on December 23, 2017, 05:31:40 PM
Nice work!!!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: redi on December 23, 2017, 06:32:20 PM
Great catch
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Cultusman on December 23, 2017, 06:54:35 PM
  Nice catch :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Turner89 on December 24, 2017, 09:48:13 PM
Nice looking otter.

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Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: bear hunter on December 26, 2017, 03:04:34 PM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Triplej on December 26, 2017, 06:32:08 PM
good work :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 26, 2017, 09:25:26 PM
Tonights check produced otter #5.  This Comstock is blocking a culvert under a driveway.  Otter #2 was caught on the other side.  Funny how they can get around a gauntlet of traps and get picked up somewhere in the middle.

Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: redi on December 26, 2017, 09:48:38 PM
Nice work on the otters. I saw otter tracks in the snow at several spots today.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Kit Carson on December 27, 2017, 10:18:52 PM
Nice job!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: bear hunter on December 28, 2017, 04:01:42 AM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 31, 2017, 04:59:25 PM
Two nice beaver in the cages last night.  One in the culvert set blocked with Jim's two door cat trap and one in a 12x12 Comstock.  Fresh beaver chewings nearby and the dam break has been partially repaired. 
Tweekers robbed the landowner this week.  I believe I saw the culprit on Tuesday driving an old white van slowly down the street.  Landowners have seen the same slow moving vehicle on a couple occasions just before the gate was rammed and some old farm equipment was hauled off.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 31, 2017, 07:17:01 PM
Running gates, must be running out of easy targets. :bash:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: bear hunter on December 31, 2017, 08:17:29 PM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 01, 2018, 10:12:15 PM
Lots of active beaver this weekend.  Pulled another one out of the culvert set tonight.  The comstock was pushed about a foot back making an opening that another could slip past.  I think another beaver pushed his way through after this one was caught. This one makes it 5 beavers and 5 otters at this site.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Triplej on January 02, 2018, 09:25:01 AM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Machias on January 02, 2018, 03:14:59 PM
Awesome!!!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 23, 2018, 11:47:33 AM
Did NOT buy my offering...

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Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: redi on January 23, 2018, 11:51:18 AM
Xo close. Maybe he will come back
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Norman89 on January 23, 2018, 01:00:50 PM
Sweet video non the less!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: TeacherMan on January 23, 2018, 02:34:14 PM
crazy how he doesnt even look in...
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Bigjon on January 24, 2018, 04:54:25 PM
Very nice video!
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 25, 2018, 05:43:23 AM
crazy how he doesnt even look in...
This is my second "drive by" on this cage.  The first was almost one month earlier.  In the latest video, I had swapped out the tainted beaver for a goose carcass the morning of the 16th (the day of the video).

Here's a picture of the earlier visit with date/time stamp for reference.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 29, 2018, 06:19:03 AM
Back in the ponds from last year.  It's quite a hike.  Gotta carry one cage at a time.
First cage in the water went in below the dam crossover.  That's not a dam break, the water is really high.
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: bear hunter on January 29, 2018, 11:11:40 AM
 :yike: you copied my Don Ross drawing
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Gringo31 on January 29, 2018, 12:23:58 PM
Would love to see a video of one getting caught  :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 29, 2018, 05:28:47 PM
:yike: you copied my Don Ross drawing
  Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 

Would love to see a video of one getting caught  :tup:
 

@Gringo31   I haven't figured out how to catch underwater video.  I did get a few clips of the Bailey traps in action LAST SEASON.



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41 lbs 6 oz
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Gringo31 on January 30, 2018, 09:46:43 AM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: redi on January 30, 2018, 05:31:42 PM
Great videos
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: huntingfool7 on February 01, 2018, 10:11:49 AM
Pulled the old pond set.  Water is rising and I don't have the time to work it.  This one weighed in at 53 lbs 2 oz.  The water in that crossover was deep enough that I had some issues finding the cage. 
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: JakeLand on February 01, 2018, 01:08:26 PM
 :tup: good size one
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: Norman89 on February 01, 2018, 01:47:26 PM
Matched my biggest from last year! Hope the pack out with that bad boy didn't break your back to bad :yike:
Title: Re: Huntingfool7 2017-2018 season
Post by: redi on February 01, 2018, 04:57:22 PM
Dandy
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