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Mink
Jan 26, 2013 15:25:48 GMT -5
Post by silentnight on Jan 26, 2013 15:25:48 GMT -5
Whats the secret to catching mink? I got fresh tracks every day got probably a dozen blind sets where the tracks are but can't get them to work anything??? Do the traps need to be scent free? Any tips would be great. It's the only thing iv tried to trap an havnt been able to connect on.
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Mink
Jan 26, 2013 15:34:07 GMT -5
Post by nyrat on Jan 26, 2013 15:34:07 GMT -5
time with blind sets
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Mink
Jan 26, 2013 15:47:12 GMT -5
Post by ztbowtech on Jan 26, 2013 15:47:12 GMT -5
I think everyone here knows i can vogue for this. Patience. believe me its hard when you keep having tracks but give them time and they will connect.
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tomsnare
It's a good time to be a trapper!
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Mink
Jan 26, 2013 15:54:37 GMT -5
Post by tomsnare on Jan 26, 2013 15:54:37 GMT -5
BAIT!!
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Post by broadhorizons on Jan 26, 2013 17:51:44 GMT -5
Follow them til they enter the water and set a bottom edge.
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Mink
Jan 26, 2013 19:00:24 GMT -5
Post by oldman50 on Jan 26, 2013 19:00:24 GMT -5
I think everyone here knows i can vogue for this. Patience. believe me its hard when you keep having tracks but give them time and they will connect. There ya go.
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Mink
Jan 26, 2013 19:18:28 GMT -5
Post by mole on Jan 26, 2013 19:18:28 GMT -5
First thing have a little confidence in your self. You are smarter than any mink. Watch the mink , let him show you what to do. A bait set is good to start with. Dig a hole and put bait in it. beaver , fish muskrat will all work. set trap with zero pan tension. and wait. Good Luck.
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Mink
Jan 26, 2013 19:21:40 GMT -5
Post by silentnight on Jan 26, 2013 19:21:40 GMT -5
Is gland lure worth using right now? I used some sardines today. Tomorrow muskrat will be on the menu. Thanks for the tips
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Mink
Jan 26, 2013 19:30:03 GMT -5
Post by silentnight on Jan 26, 2013 19:30:03 GMT -5
"Watch the mink , let him show you what to do. ". Just thought I'd also share the day we set traps I thought I had an almost fool proof set. Bout 4 inches of ice built up next to wall where there were fresh tracks so I threw couple traps out figured if they wanna get thru I'd have them for sure. Next mornin I went to check an wouldnt ya know that 4 in of ice turned into 4 feet an fresh tracks ran right around my traps lol
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Mink
Jan 27, 2013 9:21:56 GMT -5
Post by mole on Jan 27, 2013 9:21:56 GMT -5
Not seeing , I cant be sure but it sounds like you placed an obsticle in the minks line of travel instead of placing a trap in a manner that the mink would pass over the trap.
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Mink
Jan 27, 2013 11:46:43 GMT -5
Post by hardwoodcharlie on Jan 27, 2013 11:46:43 GMT -5
Not seeing , I cant be sure but it sounds like you placed an obsticle in the minks line of travel instead of placing a trap in a manner that the mink would pass over the trap. Very informative comment mole, thank you
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Mink
Jan 27, 2013 16:45:54 GMT -5
Post by silentnight on Jan 27, 2013 16:45:54 GMT -5
Just a 110 sittin tight to the wall. It was a long shot but had to try. I followed tracks today to where it went into water...but was in middle of river...today was first day there was no fresh tracks around....
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