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Post by brian83 on Feb 23, 2012 10:15:10 GMT -5
i had read that baiting your rat traps with carrots and fresh apples is a good trick to snap some fur. i was wondering if anyone has tried this before with good results. i set a few today with apples and carrots so i guess i will find out tomorrow. thanks
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Post by trappermac on Feb 23, 2012 10:58:35 GMT -5
That can work in areas where you have no other sign to set on but know that rats are there. However, you'll also attract every coon in the area and they are closed except for LI. Unless you are talking about bait on the trigger and under the ice?
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Post by brian83 on Feb 23, 2012 12:40:59 GMT -5
yes i put the carrots and apples right on the trigger. will this also attract minks as well if food gets scarce?
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Post by cooper67 on Feb 23, 2012 19:16:35 GMT -5
probably not mink , but if the rat is caught the mink could eat your rat have had that happen a lot.
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Post by 7oaks on Feb 23, 2012 19:20:54 GMT -5
parsnips stay white longer, too
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Post by centro44 on Feb 23, 2012 20:17:54 GMT -5
I'm placing an apple or orange on a feed bed or toilet and dabing Doug peltons muskrat 301 or cherry on the fruit.......have had great luck with this the last couple days......also Doug's lures are to die for at least the rats get that feeling.......eric
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Post by artie on Feb 23, 2012 20:26:23 GMT -5
you can use cherry cough syrup also that will work
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2012 20:28:52 GMT -5
I have always used EJ Dailey's muskrat lure (cherry) with great results, allong with apples or potatoes.
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Post by walleyed on Feb 23, 2012 20:31:37 GMT -5
you can use cherry cough syrup also that will work Is that ethical trapping to get the Muskrats All Hooked Up on Cherry Cough Syrup, and then take advantage of them while they are drugged and helpless. What are you Dwarf........A Trapper or a Pusher ? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by centro44 on Feb 23, 2012 20:39:44 GMT -5
That's called a guy who forgot his lure and went through his vechile looking for anything to use lol......eric
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Post by walleyed on Feb 23, 2012 21:21:42 GMT -5
That's called a guy who forgot his lure and went through his vechile looking for anything to use lol......eric Where can I find one of those vechile ? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by centro44 on Feb 23, 2012 21:33:56 GMT -5
Mine.....trapping season u don't know what you will find in mine expect drugs or beer just peer adrenaline......eric
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Post by trapperwilliam on Feb 24, 2012 23:24:14 GMT -5
i use parsnips in the winter and in the spring i used catnip with 6 drop of sweet flag and 4 drop s of sprament oil but also use a cherry jucie with rat gland
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Post by Trapper Jack on Feb 25, 2012 19:47:16 GMT -5
I used the air freshener(cherry) out of my truck once. Caught 2 rats on it.
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Post by centro44 on Feb 25, 2012 22:26:56 GMT -5
lol love it.......eric
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