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Post by outdoorsman98 on Sept 23, 2014 18:25:54 GMT -5
Hello i am new to trapping and im pricing out traps, stretchers, and everything. Im going to be coyote, raccoon, muskrat, beaver and mayer otter trapping this season hopefully. Im buying some dp leg holds and 160 conibear for coon and some #2 coil spring for yotes , #110 and 160's for muskrat' beaver 330's. if you have any tips and suggestions for me it would be very helpfull thanks! -Kyle
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Post by mole on Sept 23, 2014 18:32:02 GMT -5
The first thing you should do is read , ask questions and learn all you can about the animals on your list. Go out look for sign , find out all you can. Get land owner permission if needed. learn about your traps, practice setting them safely. That's for starters. Good Luck.
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Post by richg072 on Sept 23, 2014 18:47:50 GMT -5
Welcome! I'm not sure about all of your details, but be careful about biting off more than you can chew and set realistic goals. Being that you are just getting into trapping, maybe instead of jumping into all the animals at once and getting burnt out, maybe stick to land trapping first year or water trapping?
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Post by tony1967 on Sept 23, 2014 19:05:35 GMT -5
There is a lot of info online now and you can cut down your learning curve a bit by doing like mole said and reading all you can about the animals you want to trap and the sets to make for them. Watch some videos and get a feel for what to look for as far as locations, and get out and scout and find sign and look for the animals. Last year was my first in a long time and i was beat by the end of season, and 15 lbs lighter. I trapped for coon, rats, mink, beaver and fox and did ok, but will target fox this year until water trapping opens and then run some fox sets but concentrate on the water animals at that time.
It's hard work but have fun and like was said, ask questions if you need help. Lots of experienced guys on here that are willing to give good advice.
Good luck!
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Post by oldman50 on Sept 24, 2014 7:57:10 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum and welcome to this wonderful sport of trapping. The best first step you made was to join this forum. Lots of great advice! The one most important thing you will learn is patience. Don't get discouraged and keep going. This sport of trapping is a craft that will take a little time to learn so don't give up. There are no dumb questions here cause I've already asked them. Always ask and always learn.
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Post by outdoorsman98 on Sept 24, 2014 13:12:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the help! I have been watching videos on the internet and im going to make a fleshing beam and a gambrel. Ill keep up to date with my progress thanks again
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