Post by: Josh_D. on September 13, 2016, 07:21:48 PM
I am thinking November hit rats and some beavers for bait, then target mink and otter in December but I am not sure when marten are prime. It will probably be Christmas vacation.
I would love input as to primeness and when your seasons are planned out.
Post by: JakeLand on September 13, 2016, 09:23:47 PM
Post by: Josh_D. on September 13, 2016, 09:51:19 PM
Post by: Josh_D. on September 13, 2016, 10:13:32 PM
Post by: JakeLand on September 13, 2016, 10:20:15 PM
November -I don't trap
December -just beaver ( for bait )
January - beaver, bobcat , otter , mink and muskrat
February beaver, bobcat,mink,muskrat and Marten
March- depends on the weather but definitely bobcat and marten to at least the 15th
This is just what my general guide is and I do trap up in higher elevations
Post by: Humptulips on September 14, 2016, 12:37:23 AM
Badger late like February and keep going 'till the end of March on everything except raccoons and mink which I would stop near the start of February.
Where you are at ice is going to come into play for water animals so you may get froze out 'till late. If you notice the rats or beaver are getting bit up you can make a decision to stop on them when you think you should but I have caught them to the last day and they were good.
K9s prime early but we are kind of out of luck on them for trapping. Get a chance to shoot a coyote in November it will be good, probably where you are in December too. Getting into the new year they will go south fast.
A word on Marten. I am not and never have been a marten trapper but I do know guys that do and accessibility is a factor. If you can get to them in December but not later you go a little early.
Post by: Skunk Trapper on September 19, 2016, 07:20:48 PM
Post by: Turner89 on September 19, 2016, 08:57:10 PM
Limited on time and a new trapper, I'd trap from November 1st till end of season. Seems like the best way to get experience and have the most fun for the season. Good luck Josh :tup::yeah:....good luck :tup:
Post by: predatorpro on September 19, 2016, 09:20:15 PM
Post by: bear hunter on September 21, 2016, 08:26:31 PM
If it's in the water I start trapping in November. ...prices suck anyways....lol but that's just me...
Post by: Skunk Trapper on September 21, 2016, 08:33:46 PM
:yeah:If it's in the water I start trapping in November. ...prices suck anyways....lol but that's just me...
Bear hunter, you goin for them lil muskrats again this season? Still never got the template for the loin cloths u make...lemme know :peep:
Post by: hollymaster on September 21, 2016, 09:37:48 PM
:yeah::chuckle: :chuckle:If it's in the water I start trapping in November. ...prices suck anyways....lol but that's just me...
Bear hunter, you goin for them lil muskrats again this season? Still never got the template for the loin cloths u make...lemme know :peep:
Post by: Machias on September 22, 2016, 10:23:53 AM
Post by: jasnt on October 07, 2016, 09:08:13 AM
Post by: ouchfoss on October 07, 2016, 04:31:21 PM
I actually sold quite a few traps this last year so I am down to just 4 swim thrus (3 need some repairs) and 3 above ground traps. I was hoping to get a bunch built back in July/August but this has been one the busiest years of my life and I have had no spare time to assemble any. May have to spend some time this month and get a few more built and ready if I get a chance.
Post by: jasnt on October 07, 2016, 06:42:59 PM
I don't plan to send any of my fur to auction this season so I am going to wait til they are close or at prime so I can have stuff made out of it. Seems like around here most water animals arent prime til at least December anyway so I wont throw any traps out til then. Might do some coon trapping in December but I am going to wait until at least mid January to start on cats and skunks.im in the same boat, haven't had time to do anything this year. Busiest summer I've had in years! It's finially starting to slow down a bit and boy do I have a lot of work todo to get ready for this season.
I actually sold quite a few traps this last year so I am down to just 4 swim thrus (3 need some repairs) and 3 above ground traps. I was hoping to get a bunch built back in July/August but this has been one the busiest years of my life and I have had no spare time to assemble any. May have to spend some time this month and get a few more built and ready if I get a chance.