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Post by span870 on Feb 23, 2016 21:02:40 GMT -5
Am I the only one that takes my mouse trapping seriously? Not a trapper but watch alot of it on TV. Does anyone else make sure their mouse traps are properly bedded and actually scout out locations in the barn for best catch rates.
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Post by trapperdave on Feb 23, 2016 21:08:18 GMT -5
You have too much free time. Work slowing down? Google five gallon bucket mouse trap
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Post by span870 on Feb 23, 2016 21:22:02 GMT -5
Not slow at all. Actually picking up. Just hate mice. Can't have a cat with my rabbits. Bucket trap is cheating. I had to post this because I knew I went too far tonite when I dug a trap bed out in the dirt. I need help. Have gone 9 for ten in the last two night. I lost one. Think it was a toe catch and he pulled out. Any ideas on a snare?
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Post by esshup on Feb 23, 2016 21:29:13 GMT -5
Am I the only one that takes my mouse trapping seriously? Not a trapper but watch alot of it on TV. Does anyone else make sure their mouse traps are properly bedded and actually scout out locations in the barn for best catch rates. So I'm not the only one smoothing out the sand to make sure the mouse trap doesn't wobble?? O.K., I feel better now.
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Post by span870 on Feb 23, 2016 21:31:01 GMT -5
Smooth out??? No I literally dug the dirt out to get a proper bed. I haven't taken the step to sift dirt over a pan cover yet.
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Post by bullseye69 on Feb 23, 2016 21:37:14 GMT -5
I just screw mine down to a piece of 12"x 12" plywood. No wobble or lost trap. I think I was getting some chipmunks and they would run off with the trap. never did find them.
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Post by featherduster on Feb 24, 2016 5:00:20 GMT -5
A lot of trapping success is based on moon phases and estrogen levels in females. I am developing scent products to both mask human odor on your traps as well entice the males. Watch for my DVD and books due out soon.
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Post by 76chevy on Feb 24, 2016 6:07:05 GMT -5
put them on drags but don't underestimate their power
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Post by span870 on Feb 24, 2016 6:07:55 GMT -5
I'm thinking on doing some videos. Maybe a beginner mouse trapping and a follow up advanced one. That should lead into water trapping for mice.
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Post by span870 on Feb 24, 2016 6:08:58 GMT -5
put them on drags but don't underestimate their power You seriously went out and built that just to get this picture didn't you.
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Post by featherduster on Feb 24, 2016 7:35:25 GMT -5
They have been known to chew their leg off.
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Post by scrub-buster on Feb 24, 2016 8:01:05 GMT -5
I like to make it a little more sporting and use my official Red Ryder carbine action 200-range-shot model air rifle. I prefer neck shots so I don't mess up any meat or the hide.
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Post by parrothead on Feb 24, 2016 10:43:05 GMT -5
I do the same thing with trapping moles. I caught 34 in 18 months with my Mole Eliminator best trap I have every used. Only bad thing is I have put myself out of a job.
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Post by esshup on Feb 24, 2016 13:58:47 GMT -5
I like to make it a little more sporting and use my official Red Ryder carbine action 200-range-shot model air rifle. I prefer neck shots so I don't mess up any meat or the hide. Be careful, once the new regulations take effect, you will have to reduce the magazine capacity.
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Trapping
Feb 24, 2016 18:39:46 GMT -5
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Post by duff on Feb 24, 2016 18:39:46 GMT -5
I like to make it a little more sporting and use my official Red Ryder carbine action 200-range-shot model air rifle. I prefer neck shots so I don't mess up any meat or the hide. You'll shoot your eye out!
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Trapping
Feb 24, 2016 18:41:02 GMT -5
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Post by duff on Feb 24, 2016 18:41:02 GMT -5
Not slow at all. Actually picking up. Just hate mice. Can't have a cat with my rabbits. Bucket trap is cheating. I had to post this because I knew I went too far tonite when I dug a trap bed out in the dirt. I need help. Have gone 9 for ten in the last two night. I lost one. Think it was a toe catch and he pulled out. Any ideas on a snare? Night latch and make it a 4 -coil. You can build a better mouse trap
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Trapping
Feb 24, 2016 18:41:56 GMT -5
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Post by duff on Feb 24, 2016 18:41:56 GMT -5
Especially with the trap shy one you are educating now...
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Trapping
Feb 24, 2016 19:09:16 GMT -5
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Post by span870 on Feb 24, 2016 19:09:16 GMT -5
Snares are set. I'll keep ya all posted. If I can snare one I'm going to elect myself the greatest trapper ever to exsist.
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Trapping
Feb 24, 2016 19:27:40 GMT -5
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Post by welder on Feb 24, 2016 19:27:40 GMT -5
Snares are set. I'll keep ya all posted. If I can snare one I'm going to elect myself the greatest trapper ever to exsist. Are you using relaxing or dispatch locks?
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Trapping
Feb 24, 2016 20:13:53 GMT -5
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Post by throbak on Feb 24, 2016 20:13:53 GMT -5
A piece of boilerplate ,A pencil , a string A bag of popcorn to put some under the boiler plate .Tie the string to the pencil Lead up ,, Get a comfortable chair a pot of coffee to keep you alert And Game on mouse gets after popcorn Pull the string Dead mouse Boo Ya!!!
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