found one. cat set?

[deaner]

trap i just found, there is a name on the tag, initials are K.R.  belong to anybody on here?

[Boss .300 winmag]

it looks triped, did you see something in it?

[deaner]

thats what i thought but i dont know jack about trapping.  all i saw in it was some sort of bait carcass (bird i think? was dark in there) and a couple grouse feathers.  no cat.  the trap was set about ten yards from where i found a pile of grouse feathers couple months ago, and about 60 yards downstream from where i got some bobs on cam.  good spot for a bob setup if thats what it is.

[Machias]

The trapper might have had to leave for a few days and tripped it till he gets back.  I used to do that once in a while if I wasn't going to be able to get back and check it for within the required timeframe.

[deaner]

The trapper might have had to leave for a few days and tripped it till he gets back.  I used to do that once in a while if I wasn't going to be able to get back and check it for within the required timeframe.

so i guess i shouldnt call the guy to let him know its tripped with nothing in it?    assuming the 7 digit number on the tag is his phone?

[hardkorrhunter]

Speeding of numbers all I need is my trappers # on the trap correct do I have to include a name with it? I'm pretty sure I remember just the trapper # or the trappers name address and number one or the other.

[KFhunter]

you can use trapper ID# OR Wild ID#

I had a bunch of tags made up so I put both on there 

no names though

[bugs n bones]

Its best to stay outa there now, be respectful and leave it alone otherwise you can be cited for interfearing with a lawful hunt. I'm sure he doesn't want his set posted on the internet.....I'd be pissed if it were mine

[deaner]

Its best to stay outa there now, be respectful and leave it alone otherwise you can be cited for interfearing with a lawful hunt. I'm sure he doesn't want his set posted on the internet.....I'd be pissed if it were mine

i am staying out of there, i am leaving it alone, didnt touch it.  and i didnt exactly post up gps coordinates for it.  so if you were pissed that would be your problem and you could be cited for being a whiney *censored*bag.  its a damned pic of a trap,. not info on how to find it. 

[Machias]

Well if it is set and he's checking it like he's supposed to then he'll find out it's tripped soon enough. 

[deaner]

Well if it is set and he's checking it like he's supposed to then he'll find out it's tripped soon enough.

how long do guys usually go before checking their traps?

[Jonathan_S]

Every 24 hours is the rule for live traps.

72 for drowning sets but of course that isn't a swimthrough 

The brushing in is decent on that set but I don't like leaving all that junk to interfere with the door and I prefer to have the back/sides protected by actual brush to prevent coons from reaching in or bobcats from investigating from outside the cage.

[deaner]

well the general location is good.   this was from very very close to this guys trap.

[Humptulips]

So, what about finding a trap out in the woods? Pretty cool! How's that thing work? What's the bait? Ooh! the doors down. Is there something inside?
I know people are curious but think about it. The guy put the trap out to maybe catch a cat and you are not helping things by pokeing around, reading the trap tag, seeing what's in it, etc.
Think about it this way. If you were out hunting would you appreciate it if someone was curious about hunting and decided, I'll just tag along and see how this works.
Nothing wrong with being out and seeing a trap and takeing a look but please just leave it alone and maybe think about staying clear of the area out of common coutesy for a fellow sportsman.

[big wood]