First year trapping

[Curran]

Good stuff man & welcome to TOO! I love following these trapping threads, it's some cool stuff for sure.

 

[oakswamper]

nice job!!

 

[Jjxj]

I stopped on my way home from work to check Youngbucks DP traps only to discover the bait missing out of both?! We put marshmallow in the bottom of them, what could get it out without setting off the trap? Mouse? Bird?

Freshened up the bait and going to check them today on way home.

 

[badger]

Good chance it was a mouse. By the way, welcome to the forum.

 

[Jjxj]

Thanks Badger, I've been on this forum for awhile. I just mainly read and don't post much. I'm glad you guys are helping my son with trapping. I don't trap much anymore but it is a dying breed around here and a much needed skill to keep predator numbers in check.

 

["J"]

Thanks Badger, I've been on this forum for awhile. I just mainly read and don't post much. I'm glad you guys are helping my son with trapping. I don't trap much anymore but it is a dying breed around here and a much needed skill to keep predator numbers in check.

Welcome too the site, I enjoy your sons posts, kudos too a job well done raising him.... :smiley_coolpeace:

 

[bowhunter1023]

Welcome too the site, I enjoy your sons posts, kudos too a job well done raising him.... :smiley_coolpeace:

Ditto! :smiley_clap:

 

[Jjxj]

Thanks for all the kind words!

The marshmallows were gone again. I'll get some sardines tomorrow and try that.

We also tried a dirt hole set out behind my dads. Lots of coyote tracks out there. We'll see what that brings tomorrow.

 

[xbowguy]

Good Deal.... You get extra bonus points around here for coyotes TOO!

Oh Yea.... Welcome aboard...There's a lot of good going on around here.

 

[hickslawns]

Welcome to the site or at least the active side of the site. lol

Best of luck on the coyotes.

 

[Jjxj]

The sardines worked! Whatever was stealing the marshmallows didn't like sardines. But this guy did.

 

[badger]

The sardines worked! Whatever was stealing the marshmallows didn't like sardines. But this guy did.
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Damn, I love coons! They always have that busted look on their face.

 

[Diablo54]

Thanks for all the kind words!

The marshmallows were gone again. I'll get some sardines tomorrow and try that.

We also tried a dirt hole set out behind my dads. Lots of coyote tracks out there. We'll see what that brings tomorrow.

Don't give up on that dirt hole. Give it 2 weeks. Be sure not to let it freeze.

 

[youngbuck]

Merry Christmas everyone ! Got four new duke traps, dye, and coyote urine. Going to work on a few sets this week!

 

[badger]

1.5's or 1.75's, can't tell from the pic?

Duke makes a decent trap with strong springs, but you might want to beef up the stock chain and swivel if you use them for coyote. Go with some machine link chain and crunch proof swivels. If you are using them for coon or fox they will be fine out of the box.

Good luck with your new gear!

 

[youngbuck]

1.75s