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Post by ted9390 on Feb 20, 2006 15:38:29 GMT -5
Hey everyone my name is Ted and i live in upstate, in the foothills of the Adirondacks. I am taking up trapping this year but probably wont start trapping much until next year. My dad and i have joined a camp that has 3500 private acres owned to do whatever we want on it. It has many ponds all inhabited by beaver and muskrat. I want to start out trapping for fox,coyote, and beaver because there is an over abundance on this land. Any suggestions on what brand of traps are best or anything tips are greatly appreciated.i only have 3 220 conbears right now and plan on buying about a 1/2 dozen coilspring traps and a couple 330 conibears. Thanks alot. Ted
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Post by Itrapny on Feb 20, 2006 16:14:37 GMT -5
Welcome Ted, glad you found us. Sounds like you have yourself a honey hole there ;D There are as many opinions on traps as there are stars in the sky so don't take any one opinion as gospel Anyway, we have been discussing this one in another thread lately, 1.65 Bridger's to be exact. Anyway, if you are limited on funds a great place to pick up some used traps will be at local conventions over the Summer or at a local dealer now. Shipping charges will kill you so try and buy locally if you can. There is a dealer/supply section on the forum here and many great dealers listed. As far as sizes and types, depends on what your primary target will be, if your going to be fox, coyotes and fisher a good all around trap will be a #1.75 or #2 in footholds. 220 conibear work well for fisher and 'coon and the 330's will work well for beaver. For muskrtas you'll wanta fe wconiberas as well as some fottholds in size #1 or #1 1/2, stoploss models are good if you can find them at a good price. If you have more questiosn please feel free ot ask, don't be shy, someone is always willing to give inputs!!
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Post by mole on Feb 20, 2006 18:47:36 GMT -5
Welcome Ted, look around,there is a lot of good information here. ask all the questions you want. as far as equipment buy the best you can afford,it will pay for itsself in the long run. Learning to use the equipment is the hardest part. Taking care of what you catch is the next hardest. Enjoy yourself and take things one step at a time. Ed
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Post by squirrelkiller on Feb 20, 2006 19:16:16 GMT -5
Welcome, finally i'm not the youngest person here anymore. Trappings a great sport and this is the perfect place to learn. If you need help with anything dont be afraid to ask. ;D
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Post by nightowl on Feb 20, 2006 19:32:00 GMT -5
Welcome Ted, plenty of good advice on here. You found a good place to start learning about trapping.
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Post by livetrappingbymatt on Feb 20, 2006 19:45:47 GMT -5
welcom aboard. hope we can help you . bob
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