Dog proofs

[Humptulips]

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.

 

[UrbanTrapper]

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.

[Humptulips]

I haven't quite given up yet. I sent them a rebuttal letter. Waiting for a reply.

[huntingfool7]

WDFW allows foot snares on a permit.  Why couldn't you modify a DP with a cable?

[pnwmtnmn]

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.

[Humptulips]

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.
Still waiting on a reply.

[Axle]

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.

[Skunk Trapper]

We know they work. That's why the clowns over at the game department won't allow us to use em 

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

[Trapper John]

 

"When is WDFW gonna get their act together  You have to Ask?

NEVER     that's like    
 
JC   

[Humptulips]

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.