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Post by Tman98102 on Dec 21, 2012 19:33:55 GMT -5
Well last night i figured i oughta go reset one coon trap that was sprung the first night and never had time to reset it, i set the trap using an old haybale as my back stop, having no care in the world because i was cold, wet, and wanted to get home i just put the trap on the top of the ground putting no leafes tto cover it up either, slapped some carmans coon lure of the bale and jumped back on the fourwheeler. When i arrived at the trap today there was a huge catch circle and my trap was gone as i was investigating the scene i heard a chain rattling about 30 yards into the swamp, figuring it was a coon i told me black lab to go find it she ran in and stopped staring strait into the weeds with her hair standing strait up. I walked into the swamp and saw two eyes staring strait at me and it wasn't a coon... IT WAS MY FIRST COYOTE ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D!!!! [/img] the 'yote had ran into the swamp and the chain of my trap rapped around a fallen down tree, only carrying a baseball bat with me because i was checking coon traps i called my dad and had him bring me out my .22 not wanting to leave the site assuming the yote would escape somehow... Even though i didn't catch it in one of the 6 coytote traps i had out i still want to thank everyone on here that has shared their knowledge with me and succeded in making me a better trapper, thanks guys [/img] Attachments:
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Post by Tman98102 on Dec 21, 2012 19:35:49 GMT -5
the 'yote had ran into the swamp and the chain of my trap rapped around a fallen down tree, only carrying a baseball bat with me because i was checking coon traps i called my dad and had him bring me out my .22 not wanting to leave the site assuming the yote would escape somehow... Even though i didn't catch it in one of the 6 coytote traps i had out i still want to thank everyone on here that has shared their knowledge with me and succeded in making me a better trapper, thanks guys
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Woj
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Post by Woj on Dec 21, 2012 19:37:59 GMT -5
Boy you got lucky. . .
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Post by traphead2 on Dec 21, 2012 19:41:48 GMT -5
yep you did get lucky but THAT IS STILL FLAT OUT AWESOME!!! so glad you got him!
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Post by Tman98102 on Dec 21, 2012 19:49:47 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by Trapper Jack on Dec 21, 2012 19:52:25 GMT -5
Best story all season. Nice job young man...
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Post by austinp on Dec 21, 2012 20:26:19 GMT -5
don't wait more than three days, four at the most in a warm basement before skinning it :>P
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Post by papabear on Dec 21, 2012 20:33:22 GMT -5
Dear Friend, congrats and good for you! Learn to stake your traps like you were trying to hold an elephant. Regards
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Post by bmtrapper on Dec 21, 2012 20:54:37 GMT -5
I remember my 1st yote , what a feeling! Congrats
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Post by pauljohnson on Dec 22, 2012 6:36:32 GMT -5
Lucky is good. Awesome.
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Post by herm on Dec 22, 2012 7:35:58 GMT -5
Congrats on catching the coyote.Just a note thow,if you are useing just one stake to hold your traps that is a reel no no as they can easily pull the stake up out of the ground.If this is the case as to why the coyote got the stake out of the groung you need to use two stakes in a criss cross so the can not lift the stakes.
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Post by Tman98102 on Dec 22, 2012 8:56:08 GMT -5
Even for coons and fox you should double stake? i know for coyote traps you have to but i didn't know this for other animals. Thanks for the info
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Post by oakhilltrappin on Dec 22, 2012 9:04:25 GMT -5
Might better go to disposable anchors, IMO......much less work to put in the ground, less weight to carry, and you are anchored down for your biggest possible catch wether it was a coon set to begin with or not......Congrats on your first Stink dog though!!!
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Post by Itrapny on Dec 22, 2012 9:04:50 GMT -5
You should always secure your traps for the biggest critter in your area, even if it's unexpected.....the most common mistake is muskrat traps not secured to hold an accidental 'coon or beaver that may blunder in. For land trapping, cable stakes will take care of that for you, are much cheaper & lighter to carry & they don't require crossstaking
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Post by snoeblind on Dec 22, 2012 9:33:20 GMT -5
Tman, you would be surprised what you may catch even in muskrat and mink sets. I've taken both fox and coyotes in them. Always be prepared. expect the unexpected. Congrats on the catch. You will always remember the first one. You should have him tanned.
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Post by Tman98102 on Dec 22, 2012 16:39:06 GMT -5
Thanks, i will deffinitly invest in some disposable stakes my next time to a trapping store. as for getting him tanned.... I'm still trying to talk my parents into it
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2012 16:52:56 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Post by oldtimer on Dec 22, 2012 21:00:44 GMT -5
good catch nomater how u caught it . doint get aheadache over trying to decide.
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Post by Tman98102 on Dec 23, 2012 9:05:43 GMT -5
Well i am most deffinitly going to tan it, and for 35$ that sounds good so i'll look into it. I actually to the yote last night to sell it and the guy wouldn't take it on the carcass and if i skinned fleshed and stretched it he would give me 8 dollars for it, so i figured that was a sign to get it tanned ;D
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Post by snoeblind on Dec 23, 2012 9:10:50 GMT -5
Definitely get it tanned. Not sure of the size, color and quality... but $8 sounds way low. Your memories are worth way more than the $'s anyway.
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Post by Tman98102 on Dec 23, 2012 9:21:36 GMT -5
Thats What i was thinking. But i got 22$ for red fox, 6.00 for rat on the carcass, 5.00 for small skinned unfleshed rat, and 7.00 for big skinned unfleshed rat, and 12.00 for a female mink, and the reason none of my rats are fleshed is because i don't have a fleshing board
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Post by snoeblind on Dec 23, 2012 9:30:52 GMT -5
If you think your going to stick with trapping I would invest what you make in a fleshing beam and knife. You'll reap the rewards for some well put of fur.
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Post by Tman98102 on Dec 23, 2012 9:38:19 GMT -5
Do i just buy one or can i make one? and where would i be able to purchase one if i can?
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Post by snoeblind on Dec 23, 2012 9:50:38 GMT -5
Any trapping supply has them. Do an internet search and you'll have many places to choose from. Not sure if you have a trapping supply near you. Far whats its worth yotes can be a pain in the butt to skin and put up. Easiest when they are still warm. If you wait till they have cooled or left them over night... real pain. Anyone who makes decent catches have a rig made up to make the job much easier. He only offered $8 because of the work involved to put him up. Take your time and buy what you can when you have the money. Over time you build up your inventory. I know this is easier said than done but try to buy the best quality you can afford or save until you can. You'll find that good quality materials will last you a longtime..some even a lifetime. Cheap stuff you will find yourself replacing or being unhappy with the results. I would suggest that when you think your ready to buy things make a post and ask some opinions on here as there are many who have been at this a long time and put up lots of fur, they will steer you in the right direction.
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Post by oakhilltrappin on Dec 23, 2012 9:55:28 GMT -5
Either way....easy enough to make.....myself Im a busy man, didnt have the time so I bought mine.......and yes $8 bucks is waaaaay low on your Yotey, especially if you take the time to skin it, flesh it and dry it !! $8 seems allitle low even if you sold it green or on the carcass.......One of my biggest regrets, that I never tanned my first Yotey........Just food for thought !! Again congrats !!
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