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Offline fast60eddie

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Weasels
« on: May 30, 2011, 09:32:18 AM »
 :dunno:Can I use a rat trap in a box or is it a special permit :dunno: 

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Re: Weasels
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2011, 09:52:54 AM »
:dunno:Can I use a rat trap in a box or is it a special permit :dunno:

It probably depends on if the weasel is trying to get your livestock, like chickens.   I don't know, though what you do on your own property is your business....   :twocents:

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Re: Weasels
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2011, 02:27:00 PM »
Yes, a rat trap is specifically exempted from the law banning bodygripping traps. There is a season on weasels but on your own land you do not need a license and outside of the season you can trap problem furbearing animals or unclassifed wildlife without a permit. Key word is "problem" If they are bothering or endangering livestock, pets or property you're good to go.
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Re: Weasels
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2011, 07:40:43 PM »
Thanks I'm waiting for my test result. But the video were the guy made a box from a fence board got me started. I hope I can get out to meet or listen to others first. then maybe when the season open if I feel ready I'll go for it.

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Re: Weasels
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2011, 05:43:55 PM »
Yea got word I passed. Now just need to find the time learn and gather tools. Should be fun.

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Re: Weasels
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2011, 07:38:51 PM »
If you can possibly get to John Day, OR this weekend there will be lots of supplies and experienced trappers to talk to at the NTA convention.  Didn't see weasel trapping on the agenda, but there will be plenty of brains to pick and other demos.

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Re: Weasels
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2011, 10:12:44 PM »
Yea got word I passed. Now just need to find the time learn and gather tools. Should be fun.

Nice job, congrats!
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Re: Weasels
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2011, 11:52:53 AM »
Out looking the other day I may have found sign of a Weasel.

 


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