Post by: Blsum on December 21, 2015, 06:07:58 PM
Thanks to some very nice people I was able to get my hands on some beaver meat for bait. Also I was able to borrow 2 15x15x36 swing door cage traps from a friend. Well today I set my first trap. I was only able to set one of the two traps because I only had a little bit of light after work. Made my set about 150 yards from were I got this guy on the camera 2 different times
Post by: winslow on December 21, 2015, 06:27:00 PM
Well I was one of those new trappers that took the class on Dec 5th. Since then things have been a bit busy. I've been looking for materials to build traps and found some material at work that the boss man said I could have. I ordered the conibear dogs and triggers last night, along with a few other things. So hopefully next week I will start building some traps.No better sign than the animal itself! Get 'em!
Thanks to some very nice people I was able to get my hands on some beaver meat for bait. Also I was able to borrow 2 15x15x36 swing door cage traps from a friend. Well today I set my first trap. I was only able to set one of the two traps because I only had a little bit of light after work. Made my set about 150 yards from were I got this guy on the camera 2 different times
Great to have you here, Blsum, and good luck.
Post by: Blsum on December 21, 2015, 07:00:30 PM
Post by: Blsum on December 22, 2015, 05:24:47 PM
Post by: Cultusman on December 22, 2015, 05:53:30 PM
If ya don't catch the Civet it or them will eat your bait every night. :bash:
Post by: ouchfoss on December 22, 2015, 06:01:35 PM
You will run out of bait feeding a Civet.:yeah:
If ya don't catch the Civet it or them will eat your bait every night. :bash:
Post by: Humptulips on December 22, 2015, 06:26:52 PM
You will run out of bait feeding a Civet.
If ya don't catch the Civet it or them will eat your bait every night. :bash:
Agree 100%!
Can you set a small trap and be able to get it to water to drown the civet? If you can, go this route. maybe a tub that a small trap will fit in and pack water to drown it.
If you shoot it you will ruin it so you must figure a way to kill it without shooting. I use CO2.
Last year undamaged civets brought $14 at NAFA, skulls are worth $3. If you catch one ask me about skinning.
Post by: Blsum on December 22, 2015, 06:47:23 PM
Post by: Machias on December 22, 2015, 07:00:26 PM
Post by: Humptulips on December 23, 2015, 03:35:03 PM
The key here is slowly and gently. Stand off a way before you start and let the civet get used to you helps too. Worst case it sprays it hits the blanket instead of you.
Post by: Blsum on December 24, 2015, 02:41:02 PM
Oh if I do catch another possum. Can I use it for bait and will anything actually go for possum bait?
Post by: Humptulips on December 24, 2015, 07:27:17 PM
As for the bone I suspect you might have encountered your first civet
"Possum, no good for bait. Best to give it to Granny so she can make Jethro some 'possum pie. :chuckle:
Post by: Blsum on December 24, 2015, 07:58:03 PM
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Post by: Blsum on January 04, 2016, 10:24:15 PM
Post by: Blsum on January 08, 2016, 06:40:06 PM
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Post by: redi on January 09, 2016, 12:41:06 AM
Post by: Machias on January 09, 2016, 07:50:51 AM
Post by: ouchfoss on January 09, 2016, 08:59:45 AM
My daughter loves going trapping with me too! I think I have more fun watching her reaction when she sees what's in the cage than I do!
Post by: Turner89 on January 09, 2016, 06:47:08 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 10, 2016, 06:52:44 PM
Post by: Blsum on January 18, 2016, 11:39:23 AM
Post by: Kit Carson on January 18, 2016, 06:23:57 PM
So for you cat guys. Looking for some pointers. I have one set near where I have the trail camera pics of a cat. How long will you leave a set before moving it? Thinking the set might be to far into the timber. Is there anything I can do to possibly better my odds if catching this cat? How big of a piece of beaver do you use for bait? Do you set your traps in thick areas or say on a type edge? (Alder-reprod, reprod-big timber) if on the type edge which side of the edge do you put it on? How far from the edge?
I have also been wondering these same things..
Post by: ouchfoss on January 18, 2016, 07:30:35 PM
Post by: JakeLand on January 18, 2016, 08:12:29 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on January 18, 2016, 09:21:47 PM
Well you're more patient then me ! If I don't have a cat in 5 days I'll move the cage it might be as little as 50 yrds or a mile but I will move it. I always set my cages on benches overlooking beaver ponds or creeks or on the bottom of rocky cliffs in pinch point scenario. When it comes to bait I figure bigger is better I'll use a 6 or 7 lbs worth or a BIG chunk in the cage hanging on the back wall wired good ( weasels will haul it off) but I think up on benches is the best overlooking creeks and ponds . My :twocents:I might try with less time this year. Seems like the places that had "catchable" cats produced in a week or less over the last three years. There was some spots I trapped last year that I know had cats which is why I spent up to three weeks in those areas but seems like if I was going to catch them, it happened in the first few days.
Post by: Blsum on January 23, 2016, 05:53:16 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 23, 2016, 09:50:14 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on January 23, 2016, 10:05:08 PM
Post by: Blsum on January 26, 2016, 10:59:39 AM
Post by: Kit Carson on January 26, 2016, 11:28:02 AM
Maybe he can help you out
Post by: Blsum on January 26, 2016, 05:49:32 PM
Post by: JakeLand on January 26, 2016, 06:01:03 PM
The problem isn't with my traps. It's with the traps I borrowed from a guy. Don't like how there is no springs to close the door or rings to keep it locked even if the door doesn't quite shut all the way.
If you can send me a couple pics of the door
Post by: Blsum on January 26, 2016, 07:22:05 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on January 26, 2016, 07:46:31 PM
The problem isn't with my traps. It's with the traps I borrowed from a guy. Don't like how there is no springs to close the door or rings to keep it locked even if the door doesn't quite shut all the way.I built several last year that didn't have a spring in the door and they worked but weren't ideal because if there was a small stick or bush in the way, the door wouldn't fully close. Had that happen a few times last year. May have missed a bobcat or a skunk. Don't know.
Also built a few with different ways of keeping the door locked. Had a few with a spring door and a hook that would hold the door once it was all the way closed, but had the same problem. If the door didn't slam down hard and fast enough, the hook wouldn't catch. Still worked though. Got one cat and several coon with it. The sliding rings is what I've been using on my new ones with the spring door and seems to be a really good setup with the "out to in" swinging door. Once the door swings about 45°, it cannot be opened back up without sliding the rings back upward.
You can also have no locks at all if you have an "in to out" swinging door and strong enough springs. Bruce's Cages are all built that way and work great.
Post by: ouchfoss on January 26, 2016, 07:57:04 PM
I will try to remember to take some pictures of the traps tomorrow when I check them. Can't seem to find any online. I did just have a though. It's possible that a civet had gotten in there and got out through spaces in the door. I could see where something chewed on the bait. And the ferns and branches I had on top of the trap were moved a bit. Which is why I thought it was something bigger then a civet. But there is still quite a bit of bait left it just looked like it was nibbled on not devoured.You'd be surprised how small of a gap/slot/hole a civet can squeeze thru. Thing is, they will keep coming back everyday until you get rid of them. All the cage doors on my traps have slots in them that way they can get out and I can deal with them later using a trap that can prevent sprays. That's why Bruce has the "skunk tubes".
Post by: Blsum on January 26, 2016, 08:34:30 PM
Post by: Humptulips on January 26, 2016, 10:47:44 PM
I had two at one time. Had exactly the same trouble you describe.
I've watched civets in a cage. That can get through a 2"x 1 1/2" slot pretty easy.
Post by: Blsum on January 27, 2016, 05:55:24 AM
Shows some better pics then I was able to find yesterday.
Post by: Blsum on January 27, 2016, 06:58:53 PM
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Post by: Blsum on February 01, 2016, 08:35:54 PM
Post by: Blsum on February 01, 2016, 08:48:28 PM
So all the clothes are in the wash but does anyone have any recommendations on getting the smell out of my boots?
Post by: Humptulips on February 01, 2016, 09:13:13 PM
Post by: pnwmtnmn on February 02, 2016, 11:05:16 AM
Post by: Blsum on February 05, 2016, 04:01:50 PM
Post by: Blsum on February 14, 2016, 11:45:18 AM
Post by: JakeLand on February 14, 2016, 11:56:09 AM
So of Thursday the 4th I hung half of a beaver carcass to see if I could get anything on camera. Checked it the 7th and didn't have any action yet. Checked again on the 10th and still nothing g obvious. Pulled the card anyways and all I had was a hawk and a few other birds hitting it. Just checked again today and 3 hrs after I checked on the 10th I had a nice looking bobcat on the site. Have a bunch of videos of it coming in and eating on the carcass over the course of a couple days. Looks like I will be moving a trap tomorrow :IBCOOL:Hope you get it !! My cat cages haven't been getting touched at all . I know they are starting mating now so I imagine they are occupied with other things :chuckle:
Post by: Humptulips on February 14, 2016, 07:50:02 PM
Post by: redi on February 14, 2016, 07:53:57 PM
Post by: JakeLand on February 14, 2016, 08:09:48 PM
Post by: Blsum on February 15, 2016, 06:59:18 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 15, 2016, 10:59:47 PM
Thought I added the picture but I guess not. Here ya go. I can guarantee I won't be targeting these guys till I get some spray proof traps built. If I have a civet show up at a car set it's getting moved asap.Lol sorry but my truck stinks bad and the yard. Lol I have tried everything except skunk off. But I think the smell will grow on you. My back pack, boots, camera, and so on, these guys stink. Lol
So all the clothes are in the wash but does anyone have any recommendations on getting the smell out of my boots?
Post by: bear hunter on February 15, 2016, 11:01:55 PM
Post by: Blsum on February 16, 2016, 05:14:41 PM
Thought I added the picture but I guess not. Here ya go. I can guarantee I won't be targeting these guys till I get some spray proof traps built. If I have a civet show up at a car set it's getting moved asap.Lol sorry but my truck stinks bad and the yard. Lol I have tried everything except skunk off. But I think the smell will grow on you. My back pack, boots, camera, and so on, these guys stink. Lol
So all the clothes are in the wash but does anyone have any recommendations on getting the smell out of my boots?
So I went down to dels and got some of that nature's miracle skunk odor remover. Seemed to work pretty good.
On a side not didn't catch that cat last night. But I did get another possum in one of my other sets. Think I will give that set and another set another day or so before I move them.
Post by: JakeLand on February 16, 2016, 05:59:34 PM
Post by: Blsum on February 16, 2016, 06:17:14 PM
Are your cat cages pan triggers ? Mine are all conibear trigger and I trim up the wire so small critters( civets ) come and go and don't set it off only cat size animals will trigger the cage. Keep it up :tup:The two traps are pan style triggers and the 3 I've built so far are conibear triggers. I have one of my traps where I had the cat on camera last week the two other ones I built are sitting in a culvert that feeds a beaver pond. I put a bit of castor lure on the upstream side of the culvert hoping they will use it to try to get to the lure. The 2 with pan triggers have been messed with for a few days now. Finally caught the possum last night. Think I might move it closer to the beaver pond tomorrow. The other one might stay for another day or two before it gets moved.
Post by: JakeLand on February 16, 2016, 06:25:23 PM
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Post by: Blsum on February 21, 2016, 03:50:16 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 21, 2016, 06:24:16 PM
:bash: :bash: :bash: well went to check traps this morning and the gates locked. :bash: so ran home and got the pack frame and boots to go retrieve them. Got to the one trap that was set by the prebait and noticed things were not as I left them yesterday. Pulled everything and checked the camera once I got home. And of course wouldn't you know it. I had a cat sniffing around my set last night. :bash: :bash: looks like I will be starting from square one again. Beaver still haven't fixed the dam I busted up a while ago. Seriously thinking about throwing in the towel.It's easy to get discouraged with days like that but keep at bud. You'll get them
Post by: Kit Carson on February 22, 2016, 01:10:24 PM
Post by: Machias on February 22, 2016, 04:46:55 PM
Post by: Blsum on February 22, 2016, 06:05:49 PM
Post by: Machias on February 22, 2016, 06:46:25 PM
Post by: Humptulips on February 22, 2016, 09:07:54 PM
Post by: Blsum on February 23, 2016, 06:37:35 PM
Post by: JakeLand on February 23, 2016, 06:57:32 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 24, 2016, 07:13:33 PM
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Post by: bear hunter on February 28, 2016, 11:33:26 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 29, 2016, 05:49:58 AM
Post by: Blsum on February 29, 2016, 06:48:51 PM
Went out and meet with the land owner that is having issues with the beaver. Nothing has been back on his property for at least 2 weeks. I know they are still in there since they keep patching the main dam. Only problem is I can't trap at the dam since it's on the neighbors property and the wife doesnt want the beaver removed (of course there always has to be one person). Everyone else that lives there wants them gone. So I didn't get any traps set today. Looks like I will have to make the long haul back out to my other area to see about setting in a different spot. Last time I was out that way I went down stream close to a quarter mile and didn't see any kind of fresh sign except for the herd of elk . So I'm gonna jump about a mile or so down stream to start scouting around. Hopefully I find some fresh sign. I will have another update for you guys tomorrow.
Post by: jasnt on March 01, 2016, 06:40:17 AM
Post by: Kit Carson on March 01, 2016, 11:39:36 AM
Post by: Blsum on March 01, 2016, 08:01:25 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on March 01, 2016, 08:27:10 PM
Seems like beaver do alot more moving around when we get heavy rains and stormy weather.
Post by: Blsum on March 02, 2016, 06:38:36 PM
Took a couple pictures of my cat sets as well.
Post by: ouchfoss on March 02, 2016, 06:44:38 PM
Post by: Blsum on March 02, 2016, 06:46:11 PM
Post by: jasnt on March 02, 2016, 10:05:52 PM
Just weighted in at 36.8lbscongrats :tup:
Post by: bear hunter on March 02, 2016, 11:28:35 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on March 03, 2016, 06:36:13 AM
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Post by: Blsum on March 30, 2016, 02:56:35 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on March 30, 2016, 03:50:42 PM
Excellent way to finish the season
Post by: Machias on March 30, 2016, 03:56:11 PM
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Post by: DishBogget on March 30, 2016, 07:24:01 PM
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Post by: bear hunter on March 30, 2016, 09:09:24 PM
Post by: JakeLand on March 30, 2016, 10:23:54 PM
Post by: Skunk Trapper on April 02, 2016, 09:59:33 PM
Way to go Blsum!! :tup: Lunch break trap breaks are the best. I used to go out behind my shop on break while munchin on pigs feet and check my Cat line. Great times! :IBCOOL: