How about a 2017/18 trapping catches

[whauburger]

First check on the fry set was empty. It dropped cold last night so I am guessing they laid up and weren't out feeding....had fox scat on a set, my guess is from the rain the other night and cold it froze up and I failed to freeze proof it enough.

 

[whauburger]

@HDMotorCop I recommend looking into Flemingoutdoors Dp's. They can be had cheaper then any other style when they run sales, I've found them just as strong as dukes (only other brand I own) and easier to set with the plastic they add for grip. Pleasant company to deal with as well.

 

[zzrguy]

Good luck. Who's bait did you use. I'd like to get a fox this year but really only have a half dozen traps last year I got 6 raccoons before I had to call it quits for the year.

 

[freddy]

@HDMotorCop I recommend looking into Flemingoutdoors Dp's. They can be had cheaper then any other style when they run sales, I've found them just as strong as dukes (only other brand I own) and easier to set with the plastic they add for grip. Pleasant company to deal with as well.

Any reason not to use MB-550s for fox (and coyote)?

Also, have you tried trap dips like 'Full Metal Jacket'? Or do you dye and wax?

 

[whauburger]

As for bait there idea bunch of different stuff I use from various cat food, dog food, chicken liver, and a bunch of actual "Trapping bait" from companies.

Mb 550s are excellent fox and coyote traps. The dp's are "dog proof" raccoon traps.

 

[whauburger]

I boil dye and wax my traps. Never tried any kind of dip other then spray painting body grips and acetone/ paint some footholds for water trapping.

 

[freddy]

I boil dye and wax my traps. Never tried any kind of dip other then spray painting body grips and acetone/ paint some footholds for water trapping.

Do you typically use rebar or cable stakes?

How about freezing temps... wax dirt?

 

[HDMotorCop]

I've always used rebar stakes or drags. Again been years since I trapped.....these cable stakes are intriguing. I played with them in my sons' trapping class. I think I like them.

 

[freddy]

I've always used rebar stakes or drags. Again been years since I trapped.....these cable stakes are intriguing. I played with them in my sons' trapping class. I think I like them.

Should be quite a bit less weight.

 

[dubleuhb]

4 sets in the basement before I left for work, 2 critters dead........
Peanut butter for bait.
[emoji6]

 

[HDMotorCop]

4 sets in the basement before I left for work, 2 critters dead........
Peanut butter for bait.
[emoji6]

Now I wanna see them skinned out and on a mini fur frame!!!! LOL!

 

[HighlandLofts]

4 sets in the basement before I left for work, 2 critters dead........
Peanut butter for bait.
[emoji6]

How much are the hides bringing?

Will you be broiling them there critters?

 

[freddy]

4 sets in the basement before I left for work, 2 critters dead........
Peanut butter for bait.
[emoji6]

If it takes 20 or 30 coyote to make a blanket, how many mice would it take?

 

[HighlandLofts]

Your on a roll two mice a day on a year or two you will be able to make a pair of gloves or s liner for a hat.

 

[whauburger]

2 mice, I could make a Willie Warmer.

Picked up a coon this am again. Hopefully I start seeing k9 action or I am going to have to reevaluate or relocate.

I run cable "disposable" stakes on my footholds. Lighter and better holding power I believe.

I started making a video of me making a dirthole set and my phone died. I did get a quick video of a blind trail bodygrip set I will post up. I will make a video of a dirt hole set next time I get a chance.

 

[whauburger]

Blind trail set.

 

[freddy]

Blind trail set.

Very cool. Thanks for posting the video.

How do you freeze proof the k9s? Peat moss? Salt? Wax dirt?

 

[whauburger]

I have used peat moss in the past with good results. This year I am trying just dried dirt in the bed with a sprinkle of flake antifreeze, then more dry dirt sifted over the trap to cover with a small wad of "poly-fill" under the pan and another light coating of antifreeze. Then I use the dirt from digging the bed out to lightly blend the top back in so it doesn't stand out bad....I have used screen covers in the past as well as just a leaf. The poly-fill stuff seems like it is cheap, fast and easy.

 

[GOYABEAN]

Now I wanna see them skinned out and on a mini fur frame!!!! LOL!

don't forget the brain tanning for a quality fur

 

[dubleuhb]

@whauburger, what is making this trail? Been here the last couple years in a drainage on my property, leads to an old junk pile on the neighbors land.
About 5 inches across.
I've seen a mink several times over there.

 

[whauburger]

Hard to say with out seeing the area or tracks. I would venture coon and mink run it if you'e seen mink. They like similar habitat and food usually. Coon obviously are heavier and bigger so they will beat the trail down more then a mink will.

 

[dubleuhb]

Hard to say with out seeing the area or tracks. I would venture coon and mink run it if you'e seen mink. They like similar habitat and food usually. Coon obviously are heavier and bigger so they will beat the trail down more then a mink will.

I thought the mink because there are no good tracks I can see, seems the coon would leave a good track in the mud more than a mink.

 

[dubleuhb]

I'm gonna put a trail cam on it tomorrow, we'll see....

 

[whauburger]

Usually you should be able to see mink or coon tracks. Weird if there aren't any at all. Other reason I guessed coon is you said junk pile. They often like abandoned buildings and piles of debris and what not, but a buck mink will hunt those same area looking for mice.

 

[zzrguy]

I have to talk to my local Dec to see if I can trap near my house I got 2 huge coon running a muck around my hood. Just want to make sure I can put out a couple of sets. In my neighborhood.

 

[whauburger]

Had this red fox with mange bad this morning. Sucks pelt is worthless but this is also why we trap. The population needs to be controlled and help keep disease in check. Mange can spread and put a hurting on populations in an area.

People say trapping is cruel and inhumane but in reality it isn't what people like to think or make it out to be. These infected animals suffer horribly and usually freeze after long periods from lack of fur.

 

[whauburger]

I tried making a video of the remake of the set for you @freddy but it was to dark. I will eventually get you something.

 

[Robin]

Fox dens up about a hundred yards from my house every year. I no longer hunt foxes and enjoy seeing them and watch the Kits grow and develop, besides, the Genesee Valley Hunt runs through my property chasing the fox and coyote with a huge pack of beautiful hounds and I enjoy watching and listening to them. Well, the mange is back, haven't seen it around here in ten years or more but I have seen three different fox with it in varying stages this fall. I will now start a shoot on sight practice. Too bad, I would like to see someone get something from this beautiful animal, weather it be a trapper, hunter, or just a watcher like me, but they have to be removed.
Robin

 

[Glenn B]

I took no video nor any photos so you will just have to believe me when I tell you I trapped at least 8, maybe even 9 or 10, Mus musculus in late 2016 through early 2017. I'll need several more of their pelts though, it takes at least a dozen to make just one fur lined glove.

 

[freddy]

I tried making a video of the remake of the set for you @freddy but it was to dark. I will eventually get you something.

Thank you!