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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #15 on: March 21, 2016, 03:48:53 PM »
Received this today,

At this time, the dog-proof raccoon trap doesn’t meet the definition and intent of the wording in WAC 232-12-142 or RCW 77.15.194.  In both you can find the words “jawed” or “both jaws”, indicating that two jaws are part of a “padded leg-hold trap”. Even modified with padding, we won’t be able to issue any permits for the use of the dog-proof raccoon trap.

 
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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2016, 04:46:53 PM »
That was written by someone who isn't even TRYING to discern the intent of the WAC.  The intent is to have PADDING not two jaws.

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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #17 on: March 22, 2016, 06:59:24 PM »
I haven't quite given up yet. I sent them a rebuttal letter. Waiting for a reply.
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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2016, 06:40:17 AM »
WDFW allows foot snares on a permit.  Why couldn't you modify a DP with a cable?

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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2016, 04:16:16 PM »
Where does it say that a jaw has to move? In my opinion the DP traps have a moving jaw(the wire) and a stationary jaw( the side of the tube). This is just like a human jaw, only the lower jaw moves, The upper is stationary.
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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #20 on: March 23, 2016, 06:01:35 PM »
Where does it say that a jaw has to move? In my opinion the DP traps have a moving jaw(the wire) and a stationary jaw( the side of the tube). This is just like a human jaw, only the lower jaw moves, The upper is stationary.

I have made that point although I used the jaws of a vice as an example. Took it straight out of a dictionary.
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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #21 on: March 23, 2016, 06:45:36 PM »
DP coon traps work extremely well. Especially when you have an old chicken-killing boar that won't go into a cage trap.
You simply bait them with marshmallows. You put a few on the ground tucked in behind the trap. You set the trap on an angle and brace it in a bit. The coon comes up and eats the few marshmallows set on the ground which are tucked in behind the trap. It gets a taste for the tasty treats and without fail - it notices the tasty morsel inside the small cylindrical trap. With just one more to get, the bandit sticks its paw inside to extract the white fluffy goodness and then bam! - it's caught. Then it just sits and waits till you come and give it some good news.
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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2016, 07:59:40 PM »
We know they work. That's why the clowns over at the game department won't allow us to use em  :bash:

Buncha bullpucky....whens WDFW gonna get their act together

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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #23 on: March 23, 2016, 09:20:35 PM »
 
"When is WDFW gonna get their act together  You have to Ask? :lol4:

NEVER   :yike:  that's like :beatdeadhorse:   :chuckle:
 
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Re: Dog proofs
« Reply #24 on: March 23, 2016, 09:34:03 PM »
Although a DP trap may work the best there is a way to utilize a padded jaw coil spring as a DP trap.
Dig a trap bed as deep as the jaws of the trap are high or just bit deeper. Set the trap in the hole and place a fair sized piece of ply wood over the set with a small hole in the plywood over the coilspring. If you use too small a piece of plywood the coon may try and dig under the edge. I would suggest 3'x3'.

The other way is similar but you cut one end out of a can that will fit over the trap. Hole in the top end for the coon to reach through.

Remember this is only legal with a Special Trapping permit that indicates padded jaw traps.
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