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Post by pockets on Aug 14, 2006 8:13:49 GMT -5
I think you are correct Herm that the western part of the state is poorly represented. I don't even know of anyone else that is really trapping around me. I here of some guys that are said to be trapping but don't know for sure. I think what helps out the northern zone a little bit is that they can trap a larger variety of animals than we can in the southern zone and they can trap for a longer period of time. I know that it is tough for some guys ( my self included) to sacrifice deer season to set out a line, couple that with the rat season opening so late that there is no open water left except maybe the rivers and that keeps our numbers low in the western part of the state. I know last year that I didn't have the time to make even one set. I trapped the previous two years for rats and couldn't even cover my gas costs, but my daughter really enjoyed going so that is why I kept going. I am plannig on getting back into a little fox trapping this year and maybe some yotes. I am seeing alot of both out in the fields in the evening. I don't know if i have the right equipment to hold a yote though our the know how to make a set for one. I do know that I would make a better attempt at going to these events if they were a little closer to home.
pockets
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Post by Itrapny on Aug 14, 2006 8:34:01 GMT -5
A 'yote is no different than a fox, just bigger. The same sets & scents that work for trapping fox will get your a coyote. The biggest difference if the size of the animal and your traps must be strong enough to hold them. I have caught quite a few 'yotes in a #1 1/2 but I wouldb't recommend them for everyday trapping. Your should try and find a trap with a 5 1/2 jawspread and make sure that the chain and swivels are strong. Everyone has there own opinions on what traps to use but I have found that for stock traps #2 Montgomery & Northwoods as well as #2 Bridgers are very good 'yote traps. If you want a stock trap that will work for both fox & an occaitional 'yote I like the #1 3/4 Northwoods, 1.65 Bridger or a 1.75 Victor. There are many new traps out there that will work very good and if you have the money to invest ($20+/trap) look into the MB's, KB's, and Sterlings.
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Post by pockets on Aug 14, 2006 8:47:26 GMT -5
Itrapny, Thanks for the info. I am sitting on a couple of dozen #2 northwoods and montgomeryies right now. These are the ones that I had asked about how to clean up the rust earlier in the year and was told about the white vinegar trick. Worked like a champ. Just a quick question , is there a representative from steuben county? I also can't seem to remember how to pm someone.
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Post by Itrapny on Aug 14, 2006 9:47:11 GMT -5
Pockets, Your Regional Director is... Jack Sincock (607) 733-4945 171 West Hill Road Elmira, NY 14903 jacks521@aol.com
And your county Rep is..... Wyland Reed (607) 937-5127
As far as a PM, just click on the mailbox looking icon under the name on the left side of the page.
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Post by pockets on Aug 14, 2006 18:13:15 GMT -5
Itrapny, thanks for the information. I guess I will talk to these guys and find out if we can organize something down this way.
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Post by charlielambjr on Aug 14, 2006 21:29:12 GMT -5
popckets jack goes to most state meetings
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