Post by: huntingfool7 on December 01, 2016, 05:46:03 PM
Trap was sprung but it hung up on the wire on one side. Just educated a flat tail.
Think he'll come back? I remade the set.
Post by: JakeLand on December 01, 2016, 06:09:56 PM
Time to get a few swim through cages and make some run sets
Post by: bear hunter on December 01, 2016, 06:30:43 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 01, 2016, 06:56:16 PM
Are you sure it was a beaver ? Fur in cage or sighn ? But beaver do learn quick so if it was you might want to try a castor set or move it else where
Time to get a few swim through cages and make some run sets
Trap was pulled up onto the dam for the first two photos.
Third photo down shows the set. It's a dam break set with the trap in the deeper water on the upstream side.
There's a small channel between the bank and the log in the photo. That log is stuck into the dam.
The bailey is set between the dam and that log in about two feet of water. Trap is on a incline so the trigger is 4-6'' under the surface.
Post by: jasnt on December 02, 2016, 08:21:56 AM
Post by: Trapper John on December 02, 2016, 08:46:36 AM
That is common with that trap. That is why I sold mine 30 years ago and I hear the same problem is still with this trap. Time to throw that trap away and get something different. I've been using Hancock traps for 30+ years. Sure I would reset the trap that Beaver will be through again.
JC. :hello:
Post by: Humptulips on December 02, 2016, 12:38:39 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on December 02, 2016, 12:39:16 PM
Post by: JODakota on December 02, 2016, 01:12:10 PM
I have a couple Baileys. Been sitting in the shed for years. Seemed to be sprung and empty every time I ever looked at them. Finally gave up on them. I thought about selling them but I hate to give that problems to somebody else.
Holy smokes those baileys are like 375.00$!!! That's outrageous
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 02, 2016, 06:13:19 PM
Will check it in the morning. Short line…I have some 12x12 Comstocks landing this weekend to add a few swim throughs.
Post by: Kit Carson on December 03, 2016, 12:56:33 AM
Just keep tryin! You'll get em soon :tup:
Persistence pays off. If you know they're there, keep improving your sets each time (making sure your dog and trigger aren't blocking that chain link :chuckle:)
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 03, 2016, 02:04:07 PM
I will be posting video of the miss when I get back in town. Pulled the card.
He swims right over the trap to inspect the dam break. Then he dives to get some patch material…BAM one side gives him a light toss LOL.
But wait … :chuckle: He came back and was waiting for me today! Oh yeah! Sorry to see, no video of the catch.
Tail is 5-1/4 wide by 12''. Guessing 40ish pounds?
Post by: jasnt on December 03, 2016, 02:16:46 PM
Post by: JakeLand on December 03, 2016, 02:17:03 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on December 03, 2016, 02:24:21 PM
Post by: Triplej on December 03, 2016, 05:16:40 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on December 03, 2016, 05:31:19 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 03, 2016, 05:38:48 PM
Post by: jasnt on December 03, 2016, 05:42:47 PM
Post by: TheHunt on December 03, 2016, 05:44:48 PM
Newly licensed and one Bailey trap to my name. Trap set on the other side of the dam break in just enough water for a three day check.
Trap was sprung but it hung up on the wire on one side. Just educated a flat tail.
I likely have trail cam footage of the close call but didn't pull the SD card tonight.
Think he'll come back? I remade the set.
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You from Puyallup? Where abouts? I have a ton of raccoons you can catch.
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 04, 2016, 09:09:57 PM
Not a valid vimeo URL
Post by: ouchfoss on December 04, 2016, 09:25:08 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on December 04, 2016, 09:26:21 PM
Personally I love the smell of castor:yeah: I do too.
Post by: bear hunter on December 12, 2016, 07:13:03 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 25, 2016, 07:46:55 AM
Caught the beaver in a dam slide set. Reset that one and set a similar slide below the bigger dam downstream. Hoping for an otter there.
Muskrat was caught in a little side channel off of the main pond.
If you catch two large beavers, should the rest of them be smaller 1 and 2 year olds?
Post by: Norman89 on December 25, 2016, 09:50:44 AM
Post by: bear hunter on December 25, 2016, 10:02:25 AM
Both Comstocks connected. Another large beaver and a muskrat in this mornings check. The first beaver went 46 lbs 12 ozs. I think this one may hit 50.I don't know. I caught two one 60 plus pounders and the other 55. Both males but there are many channels and ponds in area. Lots of dens but the other area I trap. The first week i caught 3 a big male and female. The last one was a 24lb er but I know there is another big one there. Plus I seen 4 otters fishing in a pond down the road.
Caught the beaver in a dam slide set. Reset that one and set a similar slide below the bigger dam downstream. Hoping for an otter there.
Muskrat was caught in a little side channel off of the main pond.
If you catch two large beavers, should the rest of them be smaller 1 and 2 year olds?
Post by: bear hunter on December 25, 2016, 10:08:59 AM
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 27, 2016, 10:09:38 AM
The second one was exactly 1 pound heavier than the last. Came in at 47 lbs 12 ozs. Does that mean I should move on to another pond or should I try to clear them out so a new batch can move in?
Post by: jasnt on December 27, 2016, 11:54:57 AM
Post by: predatorpro on December 27, 2016, 12:02:12 PM
Post by: pnwmtnmn on December 27, 2016, 10:42:22 PM
How do you tell the boys from the girls? Their plumbing looks the same to me.
On the outside it does but not on the inside
Post by: huntingfool7 on December 28, 2016, 08:49:32 PM
Post by: ouchfoss on December 28, 2016, 09:32:20 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 04, 2017, 09:00:35 AM
The ponds didn't have any ice on them three days ago. This mornings check revealed ice thick enough that I'll need to chop to get the traps pulled. I could stand on it without breaking through.
Will hike back in with an axe tonight and free the trap with a muskrat.
Post by: JakeLand on January 04, 2017, 09:26:23 AM
Post by: jasnt on January 04, 2017, 09:43:36 AM
Post by: bear hunter on January 04, 2017, 07:21:32 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 07, 2017, 07:02:45 PM
Post by: JakeLand on January 07, 2017, 07:11:54 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 07, 2017, 07:17:50 PM
Both Comstocks connected. Another large beaver and a muskrat in this mornings check. The first beaver went 46 lbs 12 ozs. I think this one may hit 50.:dunno: So you forgot the camera? I need fur porn asap. Lol
Caught the beaver in a dam slide set. Reset that one and set a similar slide below the bigger dam downstream. Hoping for an otter there.
Muskrat was caught in a little side channel off of the main pond.
If you catch two large beavers, should the rest of them be smaller 1 and 2 year olds?
Post by: bear hunter on January 07, 2017, 07:19:29 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 07, 2017, 07:52:17 PM
Post by: JODakota on January 07, 2017, 08:29:44 PM
The freeze up can be frustrating but it can also be a blessing. Harder for thieves to find traps and with practice it can show you the beaver runs. The ice will always be thinner where the beaver are running. If the ice is 4"+ than you can walk on it. Use a rock bar or ice pick to tap the ice as you walk. When you reach the runs you will hear the difference and the pick may even bust threw. Don't walk over the runs as they can be much thinner. Also if your ice is clear enough you can see the bubble trails. Also I've learned the hard way that you should chop a much bigger hole than your trap is so not to hit your trap with the hatchet/ pick. :bash: good luck and be safe
I honestly feel that under ice trapping is far easier, but then again, I grew up doing it in the Midwest.
Post by: Turner89 on January 07, 2017, 08:41:22 PM
:tup: at least you caught some rats. It's have been crazy this season. I haven't caught one yet.:yeah:
It's been unusually slow on the muskrat this year for me. This new area I'm trapping should be producing rats big time, but haven't got one in that spot. :dunno:
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 07, 2017, 09:58:13 PM
There's another very small dam between this spot and the river. It has a nice channel with a very defined edge running up to it from the river. May move a trap down there but worry about the river rising after the thaw. I think the ice is already loosening up. Shot a nice mallard while doing trap checks and should have had 2 or 3 more. I don't believe that was open water three days ago.
Post by: Kit Carson on January 07, 2017, 09:59:39 PM
Post by: redi on January 07, 2017, 10:26:09 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 08, 2017, 08:05:22 AM
Where's the close up ! :tup:closer up :)
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 08, 2017, 06:30:38 PM
52 lbs 4 oz
Post by: JakeLand on January 08, 2017, 06:35:56 PM
Post by: big wood on January 08, 2017, 06:59:14 PM
Free piggy back rides!nice bull pac
Post by: Norman89 on January 08, 2017, 07:00:15 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 08, 2017, 08:06:11 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 09, 2017, 08:28:07 AM
Awesome back pack looks like my partners satchel :chuckle:Your partner should have that checked by a qualified nurse. :yike: (Sorry :chuckle: it was just floating out there)
52 lbs 4 oz
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 09, 2017, 08:45:03 AM
Here are the weights so far...mostly so I can find them easier...
46 lbs 12 oz
47 lbs 12 oz
55 lbs 14 oz
52 lbs 4 oz
50 lbs 11 oz
40 lbs 6 oz
38 lbs 14 oz = 5,321 oz = 47 lb 8 oz Avg.
----------------- Location change
20 lbs 2 oz
41 lbs 6 oz
I may tan these and make a blanket.
Post by: Machias on January 09, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 10, 2017, 06:33:35 PM
Hope you all are having at least half as much fun!
50 lbs 11 oz
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 10, 2017, 06:41:25 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 10, 2017, 06:49:44 PM
Top photo shows the trap location. Pup is sitting at a new castor mound.
Second photo taken from the top of the lodge. You can just barely make out the trap in the nook.
Third photo highlights Bailey location (blue), trigger and guide stick (white).
Post by: ouchfoss on January 10, 2017, 07:47:36 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 10, 2017, 10:04:02 PM
Post by: Triplej on January 10, 2017, 10:32:17 PM
Post by: redi on January 11, 2017, 12:01:16 AM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 12, 2017, 06:40:02 AM
Nice job James. Congrats
@Redi Thank you for showing me the ropes and taking my out on your line last year. I think I learned a lot from you that day.
Post by: redi on January 12, 2017, 09:29:55 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on January 12, 2017, 11:18:06 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 18, 2017, 03:12:06 PM
Here he is weighing in at a trim 40 lbs 6 ozs.
I threw an extra loop around the tail to keep him from shifting around on the trail out.
I believe I'm leaving some heavies behind. Will be watching the river and the USGS river flow reports so I'll have a better feel next year.
Post by: Norman89 on January 18, 2017, 03:39:38 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 18, 2017, 03:45:13 PM
Post by: Norman89 on January 18, 2017, 03:52:58 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 21, 2017, 09:31:39 PM
I had a trail camera set up at another location. I noticed that a guide stick placed a couple inches high and parallel to the water surface worked well for guiding over the trigger area. When the trap springs, the guide stick is pushed out of the way.
Post by: Norman89 on January 21, 2017, 09:38:15 PM
Post by: bear hunter on January 21, 2017, 09:51:13 PM