Trapping again

[Humptulips]

Bruce, are you using Co2 without a cap over the trap? If so that is why you are having problems with it. You need an end cap for that size pvc pipe with a hose attachment in the center of it. It doesn't have to be super tight just enough to keep most of the co2 in the trap.

Without the cap it kills 90% and it knocks them all out quick.
Co2 is heavier then air. I think the problem is wind. If there is air flow across the top of the trap.
I tried  the cap and to tell the truth a little bit of water after they are unconsious is a lot faster. Only takes a little over a quart after they are knocked out, then wait a couple minutes. Straight CO2 takes at least 15 minutes to be sure. Usually less but who likes to take a chance on a skunk coming back to life in the PU.

Don't tell me it doesn't take that long either. I had a few, in traps thankfully, that looked completely dead and after riding in the PU for a couple hours were sticking their nose out the door sniffing around.

[big wood]

you can do it without getting sprayed?

[pnwmtnmn]

Yes, you can do it without getting sprayed. striped skunks maybe not so much....

[Machias]

I drown one once and same thing, didn't wait long enough and when I got home he was looking at me. 

[big wood]

I drown one once and same thing, didn't wait long enough and when I got home he was looking at me. 

THAT IS HILARIOUS. I'M SURE YOUR FAMILY LOVED THAT

[jackmaster]

I drown one once and same thing, didn't wait long enough and when I got home he was looking at me. 

THAT IS HILARIOUS. I'M SURE YOUR FAMILY LOVED THAT

BIG WOOD, dont you have work to do or somethin my cabin is ready for you to come frame it up nice bobs humtulips, how many cats are you up to if you dont mind me askn, i wonder if cats would make a good blanket

[Triplej]

Great looking animals good job

[Humptulips]

Yes, you can do it without getting sprayed. striped skunks maybe not so much....

31 so far this year and haven't been sprayed yet. The glands are always bulging which is good.

[Humptulips]

I drown one once and same thing, didn't wait long enough and when I got home he was looking at me. 

THAT IS HILARIOUS. I'M SURE YOUR FAMILY LOVED THAT

BIG WOOD, dont you have work to do or somethin my cabin is ready for you to come frame it up nice bobs humtulips, how many cats are you up to if you dont mind me askn, i wonder if cats would make a good blanket

I only have 12. Too nice a weather the last two days but they say rain is coming.

[Humptulips]

Bad weather  has started.

[ouchfoss]

That looks likes a pretty good size rat. He might be worth more than the beaver with the way the auctions have been going. Nice.

[Moss Back]

Not a bad days check ya got their. The muddy creeks and high water seem to put the otters right in my cages.

[trapperguy22]

bruce,
whats going on all this rainy weather and no cats?

[3nails]

bruce,
whats going on all this rainy weather and no cats?

No kidding, it's been a whole week! 

[Bigshooter]

 I bet he's got a whole pile of them,  he just didn't want to get his camera wet.