Author Topic: help with new traps (Read 503 times)

coondogintenn · « **on:** July 07, 2003, 05:43:38 PM »

yes im a complete moron,i cant figure out how to set these traps i just bought.they are #1 victor long springs,i figured out how to push the spring down,and that makes the jaws open,but what about the pan and the little piece of metal,trigger i guess is what it is,what do i do with it,i cant figure this out and im having groundhog troubles,so it would be great if you guys would help me out on this.thanks again for everyones help,trent......aka.........coondog

Bogmaster · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2003, 08:07:38 AM »

Coondog,I think it best if you leave the groundhogs alone ,till you get a better handle of what is expected of a trapper.If you cannot set a #1 longspring ,I am worried about you trapping anything.
When you open the jaws of the trap--that oblong shaped piece of metal[the dog] is flipped over the jaw, and the tip of that piece is placed in the notch in the trap pan.Thus holding the jaws open and putting your trap in a set position.
I would reccomend you contact your states department of natural resources,they should be able to put you in contact with your states trapping association.You need a trappers education course--and PLEASE, do not set traps till you get one..There is to much for you to learn about traps before you go after any animals. Tom

RdFx · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2003, 11:44:28 AM »

Listen to Bog as it will save you many headaches. Learn the proper way to trap and also the PROPER size trap to use. You want to catch animal with proper size trap. Or maybe you want to use a conibear. BUT i highly emphasize ( Get a trappers course and learn the proper way). It will actually be easier and you will go at it with more confidence in know you are using the right equipment and right methods.

coondogintenn · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2003, 07:14:38 PM »

well after i put up that post,i felt like an idiot,cuz i opened the jaws up and then saw the dog,and saw that it fit over the jaws and into that little slot,so i set it on the ground,and did it again,and when i pulled my thumbs off of the jaws :eek: :eek: :eek: ,OUCH MY FINGER,hahaha,i think its funny but my thumbs dont,shoulda seen my brother when i came running into the house with both hands stuck in a trap,well,my thumbs,i think that the guy i bought them traps off of was trappin chipmunks or something man,cuz those dogs were filed down pretty good,i can spit on the pan,and it will go off

stocker · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2003, 11:03:22 AM »

coondog: When you set the trigger on a jaw trap lift the jaw on the opposite side from the trigger to a vertical position. Now set your pan and trigger using your fingers of one hand behind and outside the vertical jaw. You can use that hand to hold the pan tightly against the trigger until you move the other hand that was manipulating the trigger out of the way. Eventually you'll learn how to flip the trigger into position and then you just lift the pan to lock it. Once its set lower the jaw carefully. They should be adjusted to release with relatively light pressure but that can be accomplished after the trap is set and your fingers are out of the way. A little trap only stings a bit. Big ones can break fingers.

lynx/cat-trapper · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2003, 06:15:08 PM »

Stocker...very true about the larger traps ESPECIALLY with minimal pan tension...gave that up years ago. 2 to 4 lbs for me...all the way!!!
laters
lynx