Author Topic: QUESTION OF THE DAY---WHAT ANIMALS DO YOU TRAP? (Read 1435 times)

Bogmaster · « **on:** June 16, 2004, 06:53:12 AM »

To start off our new topic of the day section,lets start out by letting our members know what each of us enjoys trapping.
My favorites are the water rodents,Beaver and Muskrat.
What are yours?

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Tom

trace · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2004, 08:13:33 AM »

well so far the only thing i have ever trapped is gophers and thats lots of fun.

woodtick · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2004, 08:25:52 AM »

Even though we only have a small quota each year for beaver, thats what I consider myself a "beaver trapper". They're what I concentrate on and look forward to.
That being said I trap every species there is to trap around here, land and water, to get the most from every and all trapping season.

Asa Lenon · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2004, 08:52:36 AM »

Coyote, fox, bobcat, mink, weasel and mice. Ace

Dave Lyons · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2004, 09:46:11 AM »

Fox, coyotes, and Coon. With about four days of Rat trapping. And yes I do try to trap a few beaver every year.

Dave

Trapper Ryan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2004, 10:49:41 AM »

I like trapping coyote, coon, beaver, and mink and probably fox when I catch one. Coyote, mink, and beaver I get the biggest rush out of though and probably fox when I catch one.

mntrapper28 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2004, 11:03:51 AM »

i mainly focus on the water animals, beaver, otter, mink, and muskrat, but for the short amount of time in the fall of the year, i'll target the pine marten and fisher.

skidway · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2004, 02:39:39 PM »

Coyote first; fox if there are any around.

yottey · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2004, 05:31:07 PM »

All critters ! allways enjoy beaver but ; due to a lack of them in my normal stomping grounds I've been trying to leave them be! yottey

Mallard · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2004, 12:56:47 AM »

Mink, mink, mink, Rats, coon, weasels, beaver, otter, coyote and fox.

RdFx · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2004, 01:49:12 AM »

My favorite species to trap is BOGMASTERS Gotcha ya TOM! Yotes, fox,bobcat, wolves, mink, fisher, weasel, muskrats, nutria, otter, bvr, badger,bear, snapping turtles (LOL) Havent gotten a lynx or wolverine so got something to look for

Asa Lenon · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2004, 02:21:07 AM »

:grin: Hey RdFx, am I the only one that traps mice? LOL! :lol: Ace

Rob220swift · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2004, 07:51:01 AM »

Chipmunks, (bigger tougher and meaner than your mice Asa). Fox, coyote, coons, ermine, bobcat, otter, mink, muskrat, beaver, fisher and unfortunately a few skunks. I hope someday to concentrate on just a few of them but I just can't stand by and let any of them be.

Appleknocker · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2004, 09:25:22 AM »

Rats, coyote, coon, mink and beaver in order of preference

17HMR · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2004, 04:28:09 PM »

Yotes, bobs, fox, coon, beav, and gophers Jeff PS mice when need too

RdFx · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2004, 05:09:09 PM »

Well to tell the truth Asa i set an extensive mouse line every year and save the mice till i get what i need for one of my canine bases. Oh yea i do target skunks on purpose too :wink: . Of course up by you Asa all you have to do is run the run every morning and pick up the carcasses .

Trapper RayA · « **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2004, 03:40:29 AM »

Hi Guys N Gals
well mainly go for beaver or use to when it was worth while mainly been predator trapping last cople yrs .bobcats fox coyote skunks coons even a possum or 3. Otter is at the top a my IAM GONNA CATCH ONE THIS YR LIST.lol muskrats and mink just when i can find any.ya'll have agreat day RayA

creekchub · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2004, 06:02:50 AM »

im partial to rats, but im going to expand my horizons and start trapping for mink and canines maybe ill have a new favorite after next season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

oso lento · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2004, 06:43:23 AM »

coon, coyote, badger and bobcat

steven49er · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2004, 08:14:51 PM »

I am a water trapper at heart. Right now I am enjoying otter the most. Just wish we were allowed more. Beaver is my primary target, followed by coon. Also trap a few fisher and marten as well.

lynx/cat-trapper · « **Reply #20 on:** June 21, 2004, 03:11:13 PM »

One time or another I've trapped most species in the state...BUT I prefer
1. lynx cats(go figure.. :roll: )
2. fox(luv those red critters...)
3. skunks(BIG time $$$$..ADC)
4.badger(sold whole..$$$$)
5.coyote(hate to flesh em..like the $$$)
6. mountain lions...BIG CATS!!!! :shock:
later
lynx

jim-NE · « **Reply #21 on:** June 27, 2004, 12:55:37 AM »

I have the opportunity to trap about any species I want to, but I prefer to make majority of my line as land sets, and species targeted are:
coon
fox
coyote
bobcat
mink

I do run some water sets for rats and beaver, too.

poncho97 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:04:10 AM »

i began as water trapper as so many others did and i love those beavers and rats but the otters are my favorite water animal.
as for the land line i would have to say fishers taken with footholds are my favorite. pretty exciting to find a bomb site where your set USED to be and a huge male fisher on a tight chain.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #23 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:37:57 AM »

Poncho,welcome aboard.What state or province,are you from?
Tom

poncho97 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:42:39 AM »

bogmaster thanks for the welcome i am 25 years young and i live in upstate NY just south of the adirondack park. the opportunities are many for the land and water trapper in my area, we have a very broad spectrum of furbearers here- a lot of fun. thanks again.
poncho97

TrapperRay · « **Reply #25 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:52:07 AM »

All, well I prefer furry ones! Ya my wife says I'm not really very funny? Coon are my favorite critter, with the "drought" there's hasn't been alot of water in the ponds and creeks so rats and mink have been a little scarce. Like to go after the canines when the snow cover narrows down their travels. Guess you could say I enjoy trapping most all of them!Later Ray :lol:

Bogmaster · « **Reply #26 on:** June 28, 2004, 08:29:27 AM »

Ray, awelcome also goes out your way.Where are you from?
Tom

TrapperRay · « **Reply #27 on:** June 28, 2004, 09:08:46 AM »

N.E.Iowa, on the Cedar River,later Ray

coyotero · « **Reply #28 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:16:06 PM »

I started out on muskrats,mink and weasels as a kid.Now I trap coyotes,fox,bobcats,skunk,coons,badger,beaver muskrats and mice.

Buzzard58 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 20, 2004, 05:55:49 AM »

Beaver trapping is my work most of the year so I am a little biased there.

Fur trapping only ?? Red fox and cats