Author Topic: traps????? (Read 616 times)

AKA Craig · « **on:** July 14, 2003, 10:09:18 AM »

there are 6 #1 victior long springs on ebay for sle they look like they are in good cond. if yall would check it out i would appreciate it. also what can these traps be used for coons bobcat?

Bogmaster · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2003, 10:17:19 AM »

Craig,#1 longsprings are not a bobcat trap--a good stong one will hold coon , but their are better and more versatile traps on the market today.#1s are okay for gophers, muskrat and mink--in a drowning situation.For my rat line I quit using #1 longs many moons ago and went to the #1 stoploss. Tom

AKA Craig · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2003, 10:20:21 AM »

okay i was just wondering i got about 16 bucks and was wondering if they would work i just need some coon traps i know absolutley nothing about trapping. Thanks

Craig

RdFx · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2003, 11:44:46 AM »

AKA dont buy any traps YET! Join up with the Texas trapping association and get a mentor or go to there rondys and learn by asking experienced trapper. Bulletbox is fm Texas and his email is : bulletbox@hotmail.com

You have to learn the habits of the animal you want to trap and also the best trap and method. PLUS you have to know your states trapping laws. You will save alot of time by doing this. Good Luck

AKA Craig · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2003, 12:23:11 PM »

well, I know this guy thats a game warden so I can talk to him, I also have been messing with coons around here since we moved here
they are everywhere i know where and how they eat i know where to find them and where they sleep sometimes a mtter of fact there was a momma coon and about 4 babys in my attic they are here every year but i dont mess with them. but thanks for your help.

Craig

not many more posts till im an avid poster

longhunter · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2003, 02:21:58 AM »

I have used jump traps on coon for years with good sucess.....#1 is nowhere near large enough for coon i agree.

lynx/cat-trapper · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2003, 03:07:34 AM »

A fish/game officer is NOT a trapper...many of them dont have clue one as to how/where/methods to trap. You need to get ahold of a trapper...not a warden.
Have a good one!!
later
lynx

AKA Craig · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2003, 03:10:12 AM »

well, it looks like I misunderstood him, I guess yall are right but i dont know how about getting hold of how where and when to gt this info.

Craig

Bogmaster · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2003, 03:29:56 AM »

Craig,RdFx gave you a connection to Bulletbox.Send him an E-mail he will give you much needed info.
As far as #1s go for coon,I have caught a pile of coon in #1s set for rats.The key to coon in #1s is a good strong trap.The #1 coils and #11s do coon very very well,but with the smaller jawspread trap placement must be right on the money.Good staking is also a key,I catch coon and beaver in my #1 stoploss every season. But I also stake my traps verywell. Tom