Post by: Carp Commander on December 23, 2012, 10:15:30 AM
Can any would offer up some advise on this?
Thanks
Post by: onetrapper on December 23, 2012, 10:26:31 AM
i built mine out of 1 X 2 or 1x1 welded wire. I buy it in 48" rolls and cut it so I get a 22" and 24" long colony each cut. Work great. Look on U tube and you can see some. Where are you setting the traps...they need to be in the runs or entrances to den. i will be headed to Walla Walla in a couple of days if you need any more info
Darryl
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Post by: Carp Commander on January 01, 2013, 12:42:36 PM
Tried several times to load a photo with out sauces. Will try to get a picture posted soon.
Post by: Carp Commander on January 01, 2013, 12:50:49 PM
Still having trouble with the photo. Any suggestions?
Post by: 70sdiver on January 01, 2013, 01:01:42 PM
Post by: Carp Commander on January 01, 2013, 01:12:11 PM
Since I am just getting back into trapping and having to relearn everything here in the great republic of Washington, I am easing into it with colony, mink and coon. Easier on the pocket book which keeps the wife happy.
I am running with two cage traps for coon, two cage traps for mink and 20 colony traps for rats. Once I get the swim through done and tested, I will try and mass produce through the summer for next fall. I have some fantastic beaver areas and it's killing me I can't use steel!
Post by: Carp Commander on January 01, 2013, 04:01:19 PM
Post by: onetrapper on January 01, 2013, 05:07:42 PM
Darryl
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Post by: Carp Commander on January 01, 2013, 08:33:27 PM
I have sets in den holes, runs at pinch points and a couple of blind culverts. The producers were all at den holes. The dens are relatively hard to find because of a very silty bottom and undercut bank with heavy over lapping grass. If I can dial in on more dens and get to a 40% to 50% ratio of traps catching fur, this canal could be a big producer.
Either way I'm happy with 11 muskrats just wish I had more traps catching.
I'm thinking about trying bait on a bench or flat rock and covering all the entrances with colonies or building some of those floating deals with the holes cut in the middle. I've only used floats with 110's but we all no that going to happen.
Post by: Humptulips on January 01, 2013, 09:02:58 PM
Post by: Blue on January 02, 2013, 07:36:54 AM
Thanks, Scott
Post by: Machias on January 02, 2013, 08:01:50 AM
Hey, I live in Kennewick. My son and I trap rats and beaver and so on. I didn't think there was anyone around here that trapped anymore. It's good to see that there is. If you need any help with colony traps just let me know.
Thanks, Scott
Nice, welcome aboard!!
Post by: Carp Commander on January 02, 2013, 11:57:39 AM
Just kidding! Thanks to everyone for helping the new kid in Washington get started again. Ran the line this morning and had 6 more rats. Made some adjustments and tried a bait set with the colonies that just looks ridiculous but it's killing me to see if it works.
Happy Trapping!
Post by: trapperguy22 on January 02, 2013, 03:05:36 PM
Post by: Humptulips on January 02, 2013, 08:20:27 PM
Hey, I live in Kennewick. My son and I trap rats and beaver and so on. I didn't think there was anyone around here that trapped anymore. It's good to see that there is. If you need any help with colony traps just let me know.
Thanks, Scott
More trappers out there then you think. We have 441 members in the Washington State Trappers Association
Post by: Carp Commander on January 03, 2013, 03:51:31 PM
Sounds like good news and made the decision to stick with muskrats and raccoon's easier to make. I will leave the beaver alone for now.
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Post by: pnwmtnmn on January 03, 2013, 04:51:16 PM
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Post by: Carp Commander on January 03, 2013, 06:06:55 PM
I am not planning on quitting my day job but it will go a long way towards the purchase of MORE TRAPS!
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Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2013, 11:01:35 AM
2x4 wire will slow the rats down but not hold them, they can get out of 2x2 wire mesh. 1x2 is the smallest to go with. Bleyhls farm supply in Pasco has the wire you need. I used to live in Pasco and that is the only place in the tri-cities are that carries it.
:yeah:
2x2 is a good way to release the little ones and keep the bigger ones. I have a colony made with 2x2 that usually has only big 'rats and one or two caught around the hips that almost wiggled out. 1x2 is great and it's lighter to carry and easier to fit gloved fingers in :twocents:
Post by: Carp Commander on January 06, 2013, 03:29:40 PM
Tried my hand at a floater. It took two but I expected more. Are you guys putting top covers on them?
Some photos to follow!
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Post by: Carp Commander on January 11, 2013, 12:14:08 PM
Any thoughts on how long the fur will stay good? I know it's legal but I won't risk loosing good fur!
Post by: pnwmtnmn on January 11, 2013, 12:55:06 PM
Post by: 70sdiver on January 11, 2013, 04:36:41 PM
Post by: 3nails on January 11, 2013, 05:22:31 PM
Only problem I've had on two day checks is coon and mink tearing the muskrat to shreds. I had 5 rats ruined last year.How did they get at them in the cage?
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 11, 2013, 05:27:22 PM
Only problem I've had on two day checks is coon and mink tearing the muskrat to shreds. I had 5 rats ruined last year.
So make a set out of that chewed rat(s) and catch a coon. :tup: Make bottom edge sets and soon you'll have the mink.
Post by: 70sdiver on January 11, 2013, 05:36:41 PM
Post by: Humptulips on January 11, 2013, 07:24:26 PM
I am planning on putting out my colony line tomorrow but do to a scheduling issue I may not be able to check them Sunday. The temps. are low and the water is nice and cold.
Any thoughts on how long the fur will stay good? I know it's legal but I won't risk loosing good fur!
There was a time when I used to run my line once a week, mainly beaver and otter but once in a while a rat. I never lost anything to spoilage. It has to be underwater though. Even had stuff in traps up to 10 days because of high water. It was close but I pelted them too with a few minor slips.
Post by: Carp Commander on January 12, 2013, 04:36:00 PM
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Post by: Carp Commander on January 21, 2013, 04:11:30 PM
Anyone else had this issue and more importantly, whats the fix?
I am thinking about making 7x24 inch fence, staked at each side and placed a few inches up stream from the colony to catch all the garbage!
Doug
Post by: onetrapper on January 21, 2013, 04:59:40 PM
Darryl
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Post by: Carp Commander on January 27, 2013, 10:46:27 AM
First weekend 19, second weekend 8, third weekend 6, and this weekend I got 4 yesterday and 1 today.
I am moving the sets into different parts of the canal to avoid over trapping. Each weekend was in a new section of the ditch with just as much sign and almost the same conditions.
Did I just have a really good opening weekend and I am now starting to see a realistic average? Does anyone else keep a record on what their "traps out to rats caught ratio"?
Post by: 3nails on January 27, 2013, 10:55:05 AM
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Post by: Carp Commander on January 27, 2013, 11:50:48 AM
The in-box is cleaned!
3nails,
I hear ya! I guess that's why it's called trapping instead of catching. Den sets were money a few weeks ago and now nothing. I am catching all of mine in climb ups. Those areas where they come out of the water and feed.
The floater is not producing, at all. On it's maiden set it connected with 2. Since then it has been blank. I am trying different things, such as brushing up the top, baits and scents. I got frustrated with it yesterday when I found it empty but the climb up areas were covered in scat! I put a trail camera on it this morning, maybe that will offer some clues.
I guess if it were easy everyone would do it!
Post by: Carp Commander on January 27, 2013, 01:47:25 PM
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Post by: wildweeds on January 27, 2013, 05:17:06 PM
Post by: UrbanTrapper on February 01, 2013, 10:48:06 AM
Aaaaahhhhh.......... Wouldn't it suck if it was so easy? I'm scratching my head a bit right now too. I was catching most of my rats in den sets. Now I'm catching ALL of them in runs. I would like to lay all of them in one or the other but don't dare to. Has your floater been producing?Try some 12 x 12 to 8 x 8 cages baited with sliced apples on the mud banks right next to the water under bridges. Put a couple of apple pieces in the water and near the trap entrance so they get the idea. I think the rats can smell the apples well and they feel comfortable coming out of the water under bridges.
Post by: Carp Commander on February 03, 2013, 03:20:49 PM
WAUrbanTrapper,
The 12x12 and 8x8 traps you are referring to are they colony traps or live traps? I haven't tried setting traps on the dry ground before.
Doug
Post by: Hannibal on February 03, 2013, 09:44:15 PM
this might help
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