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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: bullchaser on May 30, 2008, 03:16:10 PM

Title: 08 Trapping
Post by: bullchaser on May 30, 2008, 03:16:10 PM: sent In my paperwork for my 08 trapping liscence. does anyone else here trap. (live traps)
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Machias on May 30, 2008, 03:21:52 PM: Yes, live traps, padded legholds and conibears. Been a licensed trapper here since 1994.
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: bullchaser on May 30, 2008, 03:26:25 PM: machias. correct me if I am wrong but I thought we could no longer use connabears and padded footholds. how is your success on the live traps. what kind of game are you getting.
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Machias on May 30, 2008, 09:21:11 PM: I do quite well, I average about 15 to 20 beaver with padded legholds and conibears (on the nusiance permits). Probably 30+ coons and 40 to 50 skunks. Several bobcat and the occasional badger. A few muskrats and a few weasels.
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: bullchaser on May 30, 2008, 10:19:42 PM: Nice. thanks for the clarification.
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Houndhunter on May 31, 2008, 09:31:37 AM: i hope to get a permit for body-gripping traps this year, since i'll be 18

i have access to as many traps as i need, just gotta get the permit
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: whitey on June 25, 2008, 08:04:29 AM: I been a nuisance trapper for about 10 years or so? I got out of it a few years ago, it got to be a pain in the A$$. I do have a butt load of traps and related equipment if any of you are looking for this kind of stuff. Leg hold traps,conibears,live traps,snares,setting equipment,scents,baits,you name it i have it.let me know if i can help.Oh by the way have a ton of trapper and predator caller, fur fish and game, and trapping books
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Sagedawg on June 25, 2008, 09:39:47 AM: Im not a trapper, but if any of you guys could give me some advice for getting me a bobcat, Im all ears.

Sage
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 25, 2008, 09:46:42 AM: Best thing for you is to call a bobcat in with a predator.
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Sagedawg on June 25, 2008, 10:20:52 AM: Sky, Ive been doing that.....just no luck :dunno: I can call yotes in but so far no bobcats. I use E-callers and mouth calls, and Ill stick in a cat looking spot for almost aa hour or so but they wont come in.

Sage
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Krusty on June 25, 2008, 12:01:58 PM: Whitey,

I'd be interested in your stuff.

I'm doing nuisance wildlife work, part time, now.

Krusty :hello:
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Machias on June 25, 2008, 12:17:05 PM: Sage, most of the bobcats I have called in have been at night, have you tried it?

Whitey, whatever Krusty dosen't want or take, let me know, I'll probably buy it off you as well.
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Sagedawg on June 25, 2008, 02:12:57 PM: Machias, I used to do a little calling at night back home, but nothing to serious. So Im not sure I even did it right. Have any pointers you care to share? What type of light source do you use? BTW are you from Maine? I have a cousin that lives back there and he has sent me some pictures I think the name of the area was the same as your call sign.

Sage
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Machias on June 25, 2008, 03:09:00 PM: :) I like to use flicker in distress calls at night for cats. 30-40 minutes at a stand. I use a red lense on my headlamp and I hunt with a 12ga with 00 buck shot. The last two years running lions with dogs iup in the NE part of the state, I saw at least 25 Robert tracks to every lion track!

I was stationed at Loring AFB, ME from 1981 to 1983. I used to fish and hunt the Machias River, really loved that area alot!!
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Sagedawg on June 25, 2008, 03:52:07 PM: Might have to pick your brain over on that Machias. Do you blind call or do you set up on tracks etc.Open areas or brushy? Thanks in advance.

Sage
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Fishhunt223 on June 25, 2008, 04:20:35 PM: Quote from: whitey on June 25, 2008, 08:04:29 AM
I been a nuisance trapper for about 10 years or so? I got out of it a few years ago, it got to be a pain in the A$$. I do have a butt load of traps and related equipment if any of you are looking for this kind of stuff. Leg hold traps,conibears,live traps,snares,setting equipment,scents,baits,you name it i have it.let me know if i can help.Oh by the way have a ton of trapper and predator caller, fur fish and game, and trapping books
Sounds like the other guys have got you about cleaned out but if they dont take it all, let me know.
Travis
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Machias on June 25, 2008, 05:38:04 PM: Sage, I do cold calling, but have my best results when I call near cat toilets and heavy tracked up areas, for obvious reasons.
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: whitey on June 26, 2008, 06:49:16 AM: O.K guys I will gather all the stuff and list hear on monday. I do have a lot of I-713 savey traps(cushioned jaws) give me a few days and we will take you fellas at the order you replied on this post.Thanks
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Krusty on July 02, 2008, 10:11:37 PM: Whitey,

Where's that list? :drool:

I'm definitely interested.

Krusty (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpages.prodigy.net%2Frogerlori1%2Femoticons%2Fwave1.gif&hash=a79b2b094946ae3edb92c1d87183753de8213bad)
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: whitey on July 03, 2008, 03:11:02 PM: Sorry guys been busy. Still trying to gather this stuff up and finding a fair price.I live in Gold Bar so if you like give me a call over the weekend and I will see if I can get my crap together and maybe hook you up then.P.M.Me and I will shoot you my phone #.. Thanks
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Krusty on July 03, 2008, 03:57:28 PM: Whitey,

If I have to, I'll blow off my weekend plans, to get some trapping gear.

But, I'd be willing to wait 'til Monday and let you gather your stuff over the weekend, too. ;)

Beaver traps... that's what I'm most interested in.
Squirrel (especially repeater type) traps, a couple bigger 'cat/'coon cages, and some other incidentals, are also on my wish list.

Krusty (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpages.prodigy.net%2Frogerlori1%2Femoticons%2Fwave1.gif&hash=a79b2b094946ae3edb92c1d87183753de8213bad)
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: WildlifeAssassin on September 02, 2008, 12:16:24 AM: I would be interested in the books if you still have them. Let me know what you've got if it is still around. Thanks.
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: JB on September 02, 2008, 08:33:10 PM: Has anyone taken the trapping test this year? I have to go all the way to Olympia to take it and want an idea of what it's like.

Thanks,
jb
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: WildlifeAssassin on September 02, 2008, 10:39:07 PM: Hey JB,
Did you do the home study option? If so did you contact Chuck Ray or how did you go about getting the info. Chuck hasn't been returning my calls. Thanks
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: billythekidrock on September 03, 2008, 05:05:21 AM: Quote from: WildlifeAssassin on September 02, 2008, 10:39:07 PM
Hey JB,
Did you do the home study option? If so did you contact Chuck Ray or how did you go about getting the info. Chuck hasn't been returning my calls. Thanks

He is notorious for not returning calls. After a couple years I sent an email to a higher up and finally got some info. I trully feel that F&G does not want trapping. :dunno:
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: Fishhunt223 on September 03, 2008, 08:30:37 PM: Quote from: billythekidrock on September 03, 2008, 05:05:21 AM
Quote from: WildlifeAssassin on September 02, 2008, 10:39:07 PM
Hey JB,
Did you do the home study option? If so did you contact Chuck Ray or how did you go about getting the info. Chuck hasn't been returning my calls. Thanks

He is notorious for not returning calls. After a couple years I sent an email to a higher up and finally got some info. I trully feel that F&G does not want trapping. :dunno:
Im not gonna post personal info on the forum but if anybody wants to attend trappers ed or wants info on trapping in WA you can PM or email me and ill point you in the right direction.
Travis
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: JB on September 05, 2008, 07:27:43 PM: Hi -
I actually called the Oly office and they were really helpful. About a week after my call I got a letter with some forms to fill out. After I mailed that to Othello I got the Home Study materials. I just need to take the test.
Title: Re: 08 Trapping
Post by: WildlifeAssassin on September 11, 2008, 04:57:45 PM: Thank you guys for that info, I got it taken care of yesterday.