Post by: bear hunter on January 09, 2016, 11:08:49 AM
Post by: Machias on January 09, 2016, 03:56:06 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 09, 2016, 03:57:23 PM
Post by: Turner89 on January 09, 2016, 06:38:29 PM
Post by: JakeLand on January 09, 2016, 06:54:26 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 09, 2016, 08:15:53 PM
That's the first time I remember seeing a picture of a Hancock trap on here. Did you have it under the alder in the picture above? My friend has one we keep meaning to set, but haven't yet. Nice job :tup:yep just tucked it to the left behind the tree. Went back today and set a cage trap just across the dam on the other side and placed the hancock on the other dam. Will see if I get anymore
Post by: bear hunter on January 09, 2016, 08:20:47 PM
Good to see you using that trap I met you when you bought it. You get that cat trap out yet?No not yet. Going to use the beaver meat for bait. Planning on taking the body out and nailing it to a tree and Place trail cams. Thinking of waiting a week and then check cams for cats. Then place 2 traps with the rump and front shoulders of my beaver out and will see. At least thats the plan. Lol cross my finger.
Post by: bear hunter on January 10, 2016, 06:08:29 PM
First pic is the land trap I set yesturday. I moved it after I found a nice trail. The 2nd or 4th is the new spot off a pond. The 3rd and 5th is the hancok trap off dam in slough and I broke the dam a little bit but I don't know if it will make a difference. Wanted to set right on trail, but trap is to big so I set off to the right 20 ft away going in another pond. Camo'd it good. Hmmm the last pic is my boat and where I trapped the my first beaver next to the tree. The dams are 50 yards apart. Will keep you posted.
Post by: bear hunter on January 10, 2016, 06:12:50 PM
Post by: Turner89 on January 10, 2016, 06:21:30 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 10, 2016, 06:28:46 PM
Looks like a good area. Seems like the tides would be a pain? :dunno:yea it is a pain but I am trying to work with it. The only good thing is that I can set off the dam because the water leave at low tide is still the same and at high tide the trap becomes a drowning set but I don't knoe if the sent washes away. So I set the trap 3/4 down so the sticks and sent won't be under water at low tide. I will try this 2 more days then I have to pull them and let the area suttle down for a week.
Post by: Turner89 on January 10, 2016, 06:31:00 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 10, 2016, 06:35:49 PM
Do you put your Hancock in the water, or on land?water
Post by: bear hunter on January 12, 2016, 07:19:31 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on January 12, 2016, 08:28:07 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on January 12, 2016, 08:31:21 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 17, 2016, 12:43:50 PM
I would bet that areas like that with the tidal waters would be a killer spot for otters with drown sets.hopping to get or make some swim thru traps but might have to be next season.
Post by: bear hunter on January 17, 2016, 12:55:42 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 17, 2016, 01:05:50 PM
Looks like a decent spot! Is there any new sign to let you know if theres any animals still in the area?There was a little sign. Fresh banches chewed branches and tree. So I two traps and nothing the in 4 days. Haven't seen anymore fresh since but I will keep watching. There are alot of duck hunters in area. So the beaver might not be running around as much. Well I must sign off. I have to check my land otter sets
Post by: bear hunter on January 17, 2016, 04:35:36 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 17, 2016, 04:45:47 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 19, 2016, 10:32:15 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 20, 2016, 07:01:17 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 22, 2016, 10:08:48 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on January 22, 2016, 11:16:11 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on January 22, 2016, 11:24:50 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 23, 2016, 07:11:11 AM
Nice, that hard work paid off! :tup: Now, hopefully some Cats crawl in your cages at your new spot!!Me to :tup:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 23, 2016, 07:25:50 AM
Post by: JakeLand on January 23, 2016, 08:26:19 AM
You using your chopped up beaver castors for attractant ? I would. Wear rubber gloves when handling those !
:tup:
Post by: bear hunter on January 23, 2016, 02:14:49 PM
You using your chopped up beaver castors for attractant ? I would. Wear rubber gloves when handling those !I have 2 sets of casters in a glass jar in the freezer. Going to make some up later. Need to buy a cheap blender. Lol
Post by: bear hunter on January 23, 2016, 02:32:45 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on January 23, 2016, 10:44:59 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 24, 2016, 09:30:07 PM
Second picture is the after math.
and so on. The last 2 pictures are the new spot 30 yards down and up. Will see at least I didnt loose a trap. Almost looked like a pack of dogs screwing with me. Glad the meat was still in the trap. I didnt have anything to put in the trap.
Post by: Humptulips on January 24, 2016, 09:57:37 PM
I have had coyotes dig around traps often but they never move the trap except maybe a few inches.
Cougar will go in after the bait but of course spring the trap and back out, If the bait is still in the trap expect them to roll it around a little.
I have had to track down several traps like this. I know wire the trap to a tree so I don't have to look for it.
Without looking the site over I would say cougar.
Post by: bear hunter on January 24, 2016, 10:40:56 PM
I have had that happen. For me it was cougar. It sprung the trap but the bait was still inside and it wooled it around trying to get to the bait.Thanks for the info thats what Jake said. But the was wire was not pinched. Seen little tracks in dirt like coyote but they could of came after the cat. Was thinking of chaining up with lock or useing wire to tye her down. I have a 3 ft spike I use to hold down my otter traps. Could stack her.
I have had coyotes dig around traps often but they never move the trap except maybe a few inches.
Cougar will go in after the bait but of course spring the trap and back out, If the bait is still in the trap expect them to roll it around a little.
I have had to track down several traps like this. I know wire the trap to a tree so I don't have to look for it.
Without looking the site over I would say cougar.
Post by: JakeLand on January 25, 2016, 06:43:19 PM
Now I wire my cages to the tree or log or a horse shoe nail it to a stump
Post by: bear hunter on January 25, 2016, 09:17:25 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on January 25, 2016, 09:28:19 PM
Post by: Cultusman on January 25, 2016, 09:30:09 PM
Was one of the biggest trap circles I've ever seen.
Post by: Kit Carson on January 25, 2016, 09:30:58 PM
Post by: JakeLand on January 25, 2016, 09:38:33 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on January 25, 2016, 09:47:48 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 26, 2016, 07:28:53 AM
That'd be great. Even one cougar per trapper per year, fair enough:tup:
Post by: pnwmtnmn on January 26, 2016, 12:52:21 PM
Post by: JakeLand on January 26, 2016, 04:28:25 PM
How about just being able to fill the cougar tag legally by using a cage trap?
:tup: I like that idea ! Hmmmm now our state department needs to get on board with the same idea
Post by: Blsum on January 26, 2016, 05:42:11 PM
How about just being able to fill the cougar tag legally by using a cage trap?
:tup: I like that idea ! Hmmmm now our state department needs to get on board with the same idea
I'm all for it. But getting the game depth to get on board is gonna be tough.
Post by: bear hunter on January 26, 2016, 09:00:41 PM
How about just being able to fill the cougar tag legally by using a cage trap?
Post by: bear hunter on January 26, 2016, 09:08:41 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 26, 2016, 09:13:57 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 27, 2016, 08:12:04 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 28, 2016, 07:04:36 AM
Well nothing in bobcat or beaver sets. I did move the beaver trap back to the old spot in front of the brake in pond dam. Last night I cleaned out the brake in dam. Water was running good. No sign in area since Friday. I caught a 30 pounder and was thinking of pulling the trap. Just havent seen any new sign. Tonight there was sign and the dam was fixed. :tup: The beavers are still around. Good I pulled up the trap and moved it in front of the dam. Pulled the weeds and sticks out and Put the Handcock deeper in the water to drown the beaver if caught. The water is flowing good. Hope he comes to fix the dam. Thanks for reading:tup: hope you get him today
Post by: bear hunter on January 28, 2016, 09:12:37 PM
Nope he didn't come by and fix the dam. It is starting to flood and water is running good. Hope he or she hears the leak. Lol added some yummy fresh branches hope this does the trick.I think these guys are smart vetran beavers for sure.Well nothing in bobcat or beaver sets. I did move the beaver trap back to the old spot in front of the brake in pond dam. Last night I cleaned out the brake in dam. Water was running good. No sign in area since Friday. I caught a 30 pounder and was thinking of pulling the trap. Just havent seen any new sign. Tonight there was sign and the dam was fixed. :tup: The beavers are still around. Good I pulled up the trap and moved it in front of the dam. Pulled the weeds and sticks out and Put the Handcock deeper in the water to drown the beaver if caught. The water is flowing good. Hope he comes to fix the dam. Thanks for reading:tup: hope you get him today
Post by: bear hunter on January 28, 2016, 09:29:57 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 29, 2016, 07:29:46 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 31, 2016, 04:55:21 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 31, 2016, 05:56:44 PM
Post by: Humptulips on January 31, 2016, 06:17:32 PM
Sounds like you already made a decision on the glands. :chuckle:
Post by: JakeLand on January 31, 2016, 06:28:03 PM
Thing's not to do. :bash: :yike: :puke: milk the skunk in back yard. Hmmmmmmm wow the smell is in the house and all over the yard. It makes mt throat scratchy. I feel sorry for the neighbor. Lol not
HaHaHa !!! The chicks are gonna dig you at the pub !!!!
Post by: bear hunter on January 31, 2016, 06:33:59 PM
Post by: Cultusman on January 31, 2016, 06:35:05 PM
Thing's not to do. :bash: :yike: :puke: milk the skunk in back yard. Hmmmmmmm wow the smell is in the house and all over the yard. It makes mt throat scratchy. I feel sorry for the neighbor. Lol not
Sorry I had to laugh :chuckle:
Post by: bear hunter on January 31, 2016, 06:39:54 PM
IMO the civet carcasses are not much good for bait except if you wish to catch more civits.no just didn't want it to spray me in the face. Hmmmmm I don't think I like skunks. I has it in a bucket of water with dawn soap, but I don't think this is going to help. Lol looked up ways to het rid of the smell. Dawn soap, baking sada, and hydrogen peroxide.
Sounds like you already made a decision on the glands. :chuckle:
Post by: bear hunter on January 31, 2016, 06:40:55 PM
Thing's not to do. :bash: :yike: :puke: milk the skunk in back yard. Hmmmmmmm wow the smell is in the house and all over the yard. It makes mt throat scratchy. I feel sorry for the neighbor. Lol not
HaHaHa !!! The chicks are gonna dig you at the pub !!!!
Post by: jasnt on January 31, 2016, 07:26:23 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 31, 2016, 07:58:25 PM
Better than empty traps. At least I think lolvery true. Lol just got thru skinning. These skunks are little sucker. She has a nice hide at least. Never fleshed something this small before. Won't take to much salt to dry this one out.
Post by: Kit Carson on January 31, 2016, 07:59:44 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 31, 2016, 08:13:52 PM
Post by: DishBogget on February 02, 2016, 09:18:10 PM
Now I need me a big fat beaver :IBCOOL:
Don't we all , lol good luck !
Post by: bear hunter on February 02, 2016, 09:46:59 PM
thanksNow I need me a big fat beaver :IBCOOL:
Don't we all , lol good luck !
Post by: bear hunter on February 03, 2016, 05:43:41 PM
1st pic- skunk
2nd pic- of beaver that fixed the break in dam
3nd pic- is after i broke the dam again and reset trap with guide sticks
4th pic- is long shot of trap after fixed and reset. Hope this works
I should have acouple swim thru traps made by Friday. Hoping to place them in the pond under water with dive sticks. This should get him. I am going all out to get this guy.
Post by: bear hunter on February 03, 2016, 05:50:01 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 03, 2016, 06:06:44 PM
Post by: JakeLand on February 03, 2016, 06:39:05 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 03, 2016, 06:54:47 PM
What size are your swim threws? I've noticed it's easier to get those big boys with a wide swim threw. I've got a 12w 16h 48L. Could not get him to go in till I turned it on its side. My next swim threws will be 16x16x48haven't made any yet. One is going to be 13x13x42 and I am going to make some wide ones to 13x18x42 will see playing with different disigns. Hope to get some made and test. I like the small ones for small slides and creeks and wide ones for bugger areas.
Post by: bear hunter on February 03, 2016, 07:09:53 PM
Those skinks are cool looking I've never caught one and I've lived here my whole life . I wanna get a striped and a spotted to tan and put on the wall good job!!! :IBCOOL:I want a nice striped one to. Might end up with alot of stripped skunks this season and no cats. These little guys end up eatting all my bait up in one night. Glad I grabbed some bait before I left to check traps today. Going to try and make some traps tomorrow at work. Laid off right now so perfect time to make some traps and get them out. Ordered 300 ft of 5/16 and 200 ft of 1/4 stock. Hoping to make some hancocks but might do that later after the season ends. Jake when do you want the trap back? Don't need it anymore just riding around in the truck. Let me know so I can meet up with you or drop it off at your work. I just live down the road from your work and drive by ever day to check traps.
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 05, 2016, 08:23:25 AM
I need to paint the trap. I will after the season.
:yeah: big time
Post by: bear hunter on February 05, 2016, 07:32:36 PM
Post by: Humptulips on February 05, 2016, 08:34:27 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 05, 2016, 09:02:52 PM
Is it a Hancock or is it one of those Koros that is missing some of the locks. I have heard Koro put out some like that and they allow beavers to get out.yea its the Koro with one lock. I was thinking of fabing a lock and moving the other one. Just like the older ones.
Post by: UrbanTrapper on February 05, 2016, 09:46:29 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 05, 2016, 10:59:03 PM
The Koros don't have the locks because the springs were made stronger than the Hancocks and they don't need locks. Beaver can't get out of them unless something breaks or something ends up between the jaws. Do not 'dry fire' these traps or the springs will break much sooner than they would otherwise (like a hunting bow). Close them down slowly, just like you set them only backwards.Thanks.... good to know. I have dry fired it 5 or more times. Next time I will lower it down. Just can't see how he got out? There was a stick in trap but it was all the way across in the back. Maybe there was a big branch in the trap and when the beaver pust his way out it fell out to. Will see I could form up some hancock locks and install them just as a back up? What do you guys think?
Post by: Humptulips on February 06, 2016, 09:15:03 AM
The Koros don't have the locks because the springs were made stronger than the Hancocks and they don't need locks. Beaver can't get out of them unless something breaks or something ends up between the jaws. Do not 'dry fire' these traps or the springs will break much sooner than they would otherwise (like a hunting bow). Close them down slowly, just like you set them only backwards.
I have heard reports to the contrary. People are having trouble with beaver getting out of these traps.
Post by: UrbanTrapper on February 06, 2016, 02:38:22 PM
- Sometimes muskrat set them off and you find an empty trap. We recently found a big muskrat drowned in a closed trap, caught by the hip in the chain link when he tried to escape
- Mike added cable to the trap frame corners to keep the chain link tight so smaller beaver can't squeeze out. I'll ask him to bring one to the rendezvous
- Trap springs eventually break and the chain link eventually breaks. If a beaver escapes it will leave a lot of hair where it squeezed out
- The Hancock locks actually cause more problems for us because they can get in the way of the closing trap jaw and bounce it back. We have to shim twigs under them to keep them clear
Post by: bear hunter on February 06, 2016, 05:30:12 PM
Mike and I have caught well over 100 beaver in Koro/Hancocks over the last couple of years:Thanks for the info. I was thinking a muskrat might of set off the trap. I did have carrots in trap with apple sent.
- Sometimes muskrat set them off and you find an empty trap. We recently found a big muskrat drowned in a closed trap, caught by the hip in the chain link when he tried to escape
- Mike added cable to the trap frame corners to keep the chain link tight so smaller beaver can't squeeze out. I'll ask him to bring one to the rendezvous
- Trap springs eventually break and the chain link eventually breaks. If a beaver escapes it will leave a lot of hair where it squeezed out
- The Hancock locks actually cause more problems for us because they can get in the way of the closing trap jaw and bounce it back. We have to shim twigs under them to keep them clear
Post by: bear hunter on February 06, 2016, 05:34:41 PM
I will pull the trap and let the area rest. This gives me time to paint and fix lock spring. Going to place a trailcam and see what these beavers are doing when my trap is there. Might evern place a swim thru's all over the pond so I will get this guy. LolThe Koros don't have the locks because the springs were made stronger than the Hancocks and they don't need locks. Beaver can't get out of them unless something breaks or something ends up between the jaws. Do not 'dry fire' these traps or the springs will break much sooner than they would otherwise (like a hunting bow). Close them down slowly, just like you set them only backwards.
I have heard reports to the contrary. People are having trouble with beaver getting out of these traps.
Post by: bear hunter on February 06, 2016, 05:44:55 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 06:16:42 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 07, 2016, 06:29:36 PM
Post by: JakeLand on February 07, 2016, 06:35:46 PM
Post by: JakeLand on February 07, 2016, 06:39:06 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on February 07, 2016, 06:52:43 PM
Post by: Norman89 on February 07, 2016, 07:02:40 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 07:23:09 PM
Something else dug up around the cage maybe a coyote that's what it looks like and he's got a broken canine tooth something was harassing him in itYea thats what I think to. The animal was digging all around him. I set a big trap in the same spot will see. Hope the what ever it wad will go in this trap or the one 50 yards up hill.
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 07:24:07 PM
:IBCOOL: congrats bud worth the wait!Thanks
Post by: jasnt on February 07, 2016, 07:26:35 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 07:27:06 PM
Heck ya Danny! That is a nice size cat.Thanks he is a beast. Might mount him whole or pelt him.
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 07:29:05 PM
Right on! Amazing to see a China trap survive a big tom my buddy has had two break out of traps one was a havahart and other one was an advantek. What kind is yours?Sportsman Guide set of 3 trap in 3 sizes for 35.00.
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 07:33:26 PM
I been wanting to build some coyote traps. I'm thinking 4w 4t 6L.I seen some cool ones. 3 open sides that drop down. Look it up on you tube. Cool trap. Also has a live cage to use live bait. I would use one if it was on private property. Heave suckers,but if you make it bolt together you could trasport easyer
Post by: 3nails on February 07, 2016, 07:35:05 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 07:43:59 PM
Congrats on the nice cat! If I may offer my opinion, whole mounts cost a bundle, are hard to store, and never look real enough. My first 30 lber I had rugged and it looks awesome!Yea I was thinking the same, but I have a real nice 35 lb cat I shot in 2004. Was think of a wall mount resting on a branch or mount him cheching out a trap floor seen. That would look cool. But I don't have the room anymore.... :( top of gun safe I could make room Hmmmmmm
Post by: Cultusman on February 07, 2016, 07:56:41 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on February 07, 2016, 07:57:28 PM
I been wanting to build some coyote traps. I'm thinking 4w 4t 6L.I've been thinking about building one large like that as well. I think that might a game changer for catching yotes but I know I will have end catching cougars too. Letting one of them go doesn't sound like fun. :yike:
Post by: UrbanTrapper on February 07, 2016, 08:00:13 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 08:28:05 PM
Congrats on the Cat. I will 2nd that rugs are the way to go on Cats, you get to see all the colors and spots.I will do a rug. I can hang them next to each other. Westside cat and a eastside cat.
Post by: jasnt on February 07, 2016, 09:47:28 PM
most cougar would rather run than fight imeI been wanting to build some coyote traps. I'm thinking 4w 4t 6L.I've been thinking about building one large like that as well. I think that might a game changer for catching yotes but I know I will have end catching cougars too. Letting one of them go doesn't sound like fun. :yike:
Post by: pnwmtnmn on February 07, 2016, 09:51:58 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on February 07, 2016, 09:56:44 PM
True, but it would still be a freaky as hell being that close.most cougar would rather run than fight imeI been wanting to build some coyote traps. I'm thinking 4w 4t 6L.I've been thinking about building one large like that as well. I think that might a game changer for catching yotes but I know I will have end catching cougars too. Letting one of them go doesn't sound like fun. :yike:
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 10:36:14 PM
I been wanting to build some coyote traps. I'm thinking 4w 4t 6L.I've been thinking about building one large like that as well. I think that might a game changer for catching yotes but I know I will have end catching cougars too. Letting one of them go doesn't sound like fun. :yike:
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 10:38:29 PM
Nice cat! Congratulations. I think he's an old guy too (black on his nose).Thanks old mean one. Trashed the trap, but worth it.
Post by: bear hunter on February 08, 2016, 10:28:56 PM
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Post by: bear hunter on February 13, 2016, 10:58:22 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 14, 2016, 09:07:47 AM
Post by: bear hunter on February 14, 2016, 11:16:34 AM
Brave pic right there!
Post by: Humptulips on February 14, 2016, 07:52:50 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 14, 2016, 09:25:55 PM
You should try for a pic of the other end. Uh, so we know if it is a male or female. :dunno: Yea, that's it. :chuckle:lol heck no
Post by: bear hunter on February 16, 2016, 09:53:31 PM
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Post by: jasnt on February 19, 2016, 07:31:02 AM
Post by: bear hunter on February 19, 2016, 08:58:15 PM
going to move 3 swim thru traps in the channel. I found there 2 dens and feed sites. Just have the pattern there movments. Just to deep and to many travel routes. Might put all three traps in one area to funnel them in at least 1 trap.
Post by: bear hunter on February 20, 2016, 10:29:33 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 21, 2016, 07:20:37 AM
Post by: bear hunter on February 21, 2016, 07:41:13 PM
That dose t sound like a very good day. I been having dog troubles as well but at least I rarely ever see any one and those I do see this time of year are shed hunters I often knowYea just alot of yuppys out in the woods with there dogs.
Post by: bear hunter on February 22, 2016, 08:55:48 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 22, 2016, 09:00:25 PM
Finally caught my first muskrat today. Finally fresh bait.:tup: colony trap?
Post by: Trapper John on February 23, 2016, 05:17:28 PM
Nice job ...... congratulations are in order :tup:
JC :hello:
Post by: bear hunter on February 23, 2016, 09:12:31 PM
No rabbit pan trap. I can't get them to go in colony traps. I have paced them in there path in and out of water. I ever had both traps 3ft apart and they just like the cage trap. Hmmm now I have both trap sitting next to each other. I don't think there are much rats at this pond.Finally caught my first muskrat today. Finally fresh bait.:tup: colony trap?
Post by: bear hunter on February 23, 2016, 09:13:36 PM
Thanks! John
Nice job ...... congratulations are in order :tup:
JC :hello:
Post by: bear hunter on February 23, 2016, 09:22:44 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 23, 2016, 09:24:59 PM
Now since the water leave is starting to go down. I can get in to some nice spots. Scouted today found good beaver sign and very good spots for swin thru's. Made one swin thru sunday. Works great just need to rap mesh around her. Going to make more swins thru's and new cat traps with trigger wire. By next season I will have a lot of traps out :chuckle: and get me some fur :chuckle: Thats if work doesn't get in the way. Loli get lucky in the way of free time. I'm a seasonal worker and trapping season if my off time.
Post by: bear hunter on February 23, 2016, 10:49:15 PM
:tup: Same here we slow down this time of year. I am laid off right now. So play time.Now since the water leave is starting to go down. I can get in to some nice spots. Scouted today found good beaver sign and very good spots for swin thru's. Made one swin thru sunday. Works great just need to rap mesh around her. Going to make more swins thru's and new cat traps with trigger wire. By next season I will have a lot of traps out :chuckle: and get me some fur :chuckle: Thats if work doesn't get in the way. Loli get lucky in the way of free time. I'm a seasonal worker and trapping season if my off time.
Post by: bear hunter on February 26, 2016, 07:18:12 PM
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Post by: jasnt on February 26, 2016, 08:35:48 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on February 26, 2016, 09:20:44 PM
Sucks you have to deal with domestic dogs like that. At least the owners never stole your trap. Sounds like a similar situation with Jlandis a few weeks ago and his trap found a new owner. :bash:
Post by: bear hunter on February 26, 2016, 09:42:43 PM
Nice otter!Yea talked to there son aweek ago. Looks like one of there two dogs I seen last week. Seen a guy running like 8 hounds on may way out to. Hope they don't find the rest of my traps.
Sucks you have to deal with domestic dogs like that. At least the owners never stole your trap. Sounds like a similar situation with Jlandis a few weeks ago and his trap found a new owner. :bash:
Post by: JakeLand on February 27, 2016, 07:42:58 AM
Post by: bear hunter on February 27, 2016, 09:05:26 AM
:tup: was the otter in a swim through ? At least one of us is connecting with crittersYep your swim thru. Thanks jake
Post by: bear hunter on February 27, 2016, 08:56:41 PM
Post by: Machias on February 28, 2016, 06:03:34 AM
Post by: bear hunter on February 28, 2016, 10:06:37 AM
Nice otter!!Thanks
Post by: bear hunter on February 29, 2016, 08:30:24 PM
Post by: jasnt on March 01, 2016, 06:20:29 AM
Post by: Kit Carson on March 01, 2016, 11:29:49 AM
Post by: bear hunter on March 01, 2016, 07:08:15 PM
You're definitely having a great first season... You pretty much got every animal already :tup:Just need a mink, weasel, martin, stripped skunk and badger.
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 02, 2016, 07:49:20 AM
Post by: Kit Carson on March 02, 2016, 10:57:49 AM
Not worth trying to get a marten this year. They are tricky beasts :yike:
Check out Jakelands thread...
Post by: bear hunter on March 02, 2016, 11:23:39 PM
Not worth trying to get a marten this year. They are tricky beasts :yike:
Check out Jakelands thread...
Post by: bear hunter on March 02, 2016, 11:25:55 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 03, 2016, 07:29:00 AM
Not worth trying to get a marten this year. They are tricky beasts :yike:
Check out Jakelands thread...
I wasn't trying to be discouraging :hello: I've caught them myself, it can be very hard finding a productive spot. I just meant with season winding down and marten trapping being an easy way to burn a lot of gas, he should plan it for next year :tup:
Good work bear hunter, trapping gets more and more fun for the first 4-5 years IMO because you know so much more each year (and you have more traps)
Post by: Kit Carson on March 03, 2016, 09:00:14 AM
Not worth trying to get a marten this year. They are tricky beasts :yike:
Check out Jakelands thread...
I wasn't trying to be discouraging :hello: I've caught them myself, it can be very hard finding a productive spot. I just meant with season winding down and marten trapping being an easy way to burn a lot of gas, he should plan it for next year :tup:
Good work bear hunter, trapping gets more and more fun for the first 4-5 years IMO because you know so much more each year (and you have more traps)
I can see how that's possible! I learn new things every time I'm out there :tup:
Already looking forward to next year..
Post by: bear hunter on March 03, 2016, 09:45:22 AM
:tup: no discouaging here. Lol not in it for the money. Lol must of spent 2,500 in gas, trapping supplys, and traps for 200 in fur's. Its all good :chuckle:Not worth trying to get a marten this year. They are tricky beasts :yike:
Check out Jakelands thread...
I wasn't trying to be discouraging :hello: I've caught them myself, it can be very hard finding a productive spot. I just meant with season winding down and marten trapping being an easy way to burn a lot of gas, he should plan it for next year :tup:
Good work bear hunter, trapping gets more and more fun for the first 4-5 years IMO because you know so much more each year (and you have more traps)
I can see how that's possible! I learn new things every time I'm out there :tup:
Already looking forward to next year..
Post by: Machias on March 03, 2016, 10:23:27 AM
Post by: bear hunter on March 04, 2016, 10:16:54 PM
Wow you made $200? You did have a good year!! I'm probably in the hole for over $2000 and I didn't sell a single piece of fur!! :chuckle:I didn't sell any fur. Keeping it. Lol not in it for the money.
Post by: bear hunter on March 04, 2016, 10:28:09 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on March 04, 2016, 10:49:07 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 04, 2016, 11:04:12 PM
Nice work Danny!! Congrats :tup:Thanks
Post by: ouchfoss on March 05, 2016, 06:44:03 AM
Post by: jasnt on March 05, 2016, 07:41:02 AM
Post by: bear hunter on March 05, 2016, 11:34:25 AM
Post by: Machias on March 05, 2016, 05:00:39 PM
Post by: predatorpro on March 05, 2016, 05:19:10 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 05, 2016, 08:25:01 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 05, 2016, 08:41:52 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 07, 2016, 07:54:24 PM
Post by: JakeLand on March 07, 2016, 09:06:09 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on March 08, 2016, 10:27:19 AM
Post by: bear hunter on March 08, 2016, 10:38:56 AM
:tup: you're getting the hang of the swim through traps !!! Good jobTrying to thanks Jake for letting me use some of your traps. Do you need beaver meat? I have to much right now. Just going to feed the coyotes with this ones meat. Just let me know.
Post by: ouchfoss on March 08, 2016, 02:32:51 PM
Got another beaver in the pond today. Starting to like swim through traps and knowing where to place them. :tup:Swim throughs are nice because you can wait up to 72 hours. Save lots on gas that way.
Post by: bear hunter on March 08, 2016, 08:01:16 PM
I like that alot, but sometimes I just can't wait. :drool:Got another beaver in the pond today. Starting to like swim through traps and knowing where to place them. :tup:Swim throughs are nice because you can wait up to 72 hours. Save lots on gas that way.
Post by: ouchfoss on March 08, 2016, 08:05:47 PM
I am the same way! Especially if it's a spot that has tons of fresh sign.I like that alot, but sometimes I just can't wait. :drool:Got another beaver in the pond today. Starting to like swim through traps and knowing where to place them. :tup:Swim throughs are nice because you can wait up to 72 hours. Save lots on gas that way.
Post by: jasnt on March 09, 2016, 05:50:58 AM
same here.I am the same way! Especially if it's a spot that has tons of fresh sign.I like that alot, but sometimes I just can't wait. :drool:Got another beaver in the pond today. Starting to like swim through traps and knowing where to place them. :tup:Swim throughs are nice because you can wait up to 72 hours. Save lots on gas that way.
Post by: bear hunter on March 09, 2016, 07:26:16 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 10, 2016, 11:01:00 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 14, 2016, 10:30:06 PM
Post by: jasnt on March 15, 2016, 05:53:39 AM
Post by: bear hunter on March 15, 2016, 09:36:26 AM
Muskrats better than empty traps lol :tup:Thats very true. :tup:
Post by: Machias on March 15, 2016, 01:27:34 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 15, 2016, 09:48:49 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 15, 2016, 09:51:02 PM
Nice job on the rat!!Thanks Machias :tup:
Post by: jasnt on March 15, 2016, 10:31:02 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on March 15, 2016, 10:33:20 PM
Looks like a big one. :tup::yeah:
Post by: bear hunter on March 16, 2016, 07:27:46 PM
Later
Post by: ouchfoss on March 16, 2016, 08:45:26 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on March 16, 2016, 11:00:11 PM
Post by: jasnt on March 16, 2016, 11:13:52 PM
That looks like a huge muskrat! Nice!:yeah:
Post by: bearpaw on March 17, 2016, 04:14:21 AM
Post by: bear hunter on March 17, 2016, 07:42:32 AM
Post by: Skunk Trapper on March 21, 2016, 07:24:07 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 21, 2016, 09:34:21 PM
Congrats to a great season bear hunter, looks like you even landed a few of dem lil stinkers :IBCOOL:Thanks...... and yes they are little stinker. Sucks when you pock the stink bomb
Post by: ouchfoss on March 21, 2016, 10:32:29 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 21, 2016, 10:57:43 PM
Congrats on your first year. Looked pretty successful anyhow. Did far better than I did this season. Now starts the sleepless nights of your brain wondering about how to build a better trap, better placement of said traps and all the places you think hold fur now that you know what to look for. :bash: :tup:Exactly :bash: :yike: :chuckle: It already started. Lol Thanks Jesse for the Koro Hancock trap you sold me. It started the beaver fever for me.
Post by: bear hunter on March 21, 2016, 11:07:24 PM