|
Post by scott on Mar 15, 2012 6:44:04 GMT -5
This question hopefully will draw some responses from some of our experienced lure makers that have spent time testing lures. I have read a fair amount about folks testing lures. This would include Charlie Dobbins book on lure evaluation, some of Major Boddickers (sp) articles etc.
Here is my question. (Perhaps the questions answer is obvious but not 100% to me)
If you run some tests on say Lure formula A on fox or coyote, I suspect it would be a poor idea to actually trap for fur using Lure A in the area in which the testing took place. Comments appreciated.
Mac
|
|
|
Post by nightowl on Mar 15, 2012 7:30:54 GMT -5
If you are testing hoping for a favorable response and get it. Why would you not want to use that lure in that area? Don't over think the process and try to analyze behavior beyond what they are telling you. If they like it give it to them.
|
|
|
Post by scott on Mar 15, 2012 8:27:36 GMT -5
Thank you for your responce. I guess I was wondering if they would become used to the lure that was being tested and therefore no longer show much interest. thank you Scott
|
|
|
Post by nightowl on Mar 15, 2012 14:53:56 GMT -5
Most reputable lure maker have done that homework for you before it goes to market. I don't buy into the getting used to the smell thing. Different animals are always coming through and how long do they retain any memory of those smells anyway. You can over think things to the point of talking yourself out of something that gives you proven results if you analyze it long enough. Alot to be said for keeping it simple. Year after year a good gland lure will do everything you ask of it but it isn't a mysterious enough choice for some guys. They like the fancy names, fancy descriptions or "new" lure they've heard about. Like I said earlier. Give them what they are telling you they like.
|
|
|
Post by Itrapny on Mar 15, 2012 15:18:31 GMT -5
Agree 100% with Jim and I'll add that I'm a firm believer that K9's can associate certain smells with things and retain it...but unless it's a bad experience there wouldn't be any reason for them not to check out a "good" smell over & over agian....
|
|
|
Post by otter on Mar 15, 2012 15:35:50 GMT -5
Thats why you test lures out before season to find out what they like and how they respond to it. Tracks in the dirt or sand will tell you alot about there responce.
|
|
|
Post by scott on Mar 15, 2012 16:07:14 GMT -5
Thanks to all that responded and especially Mr. Nightowl. I have been slowly picking up some lure ingredients from you a bit at a time at Olson's field days the last couple years. I have no intention of becoming a big time commercial lure maker. My plate is too full as it is and I realize that there is a lot more to making lure than most realize. You were nice enough to chat with me a bit at Olsons when I asked you how you got into lure making.
I started fooling around with lure making probably 35 + years ago then just got away from it. I just want to fool with a formulas and will stick to commercial stuff for the most part.
Thanks to all Scott
|
|
|
Post by nightowl on Mar 15, 2012 17:41:45 GMT -5
The same advice can go for the lure making too. Keep it simple with a few well known attractors in your formulas and they will do fine for you. Don't need a Heinz 57 formula to catch fur. ;D Good luck Scott see you at the Trappers Weekend.
|
|
Woj
#3 Newhouse
Posts: 3,381
|
Post by Woj on Mar 16, 2012 10:44:23 GMT -5
I have never tested any lures outside of the season but I can say most of the fox I caught this year were on Red Fox Gland and "Ontario" Seemed to do the trick for me this year. I wanted to cut down on how much I was carrying in the field so I only took a couple of lures with me, and it worked fine. I am not a high numbers trapper so this is just my thoughts from that. I will say though, on one occassion this year, I had 8 traps set in a 50 acre parcel, using 2 to 3 traps per set location, and in all but one trap, I either had a critter, or the trap was tripped. 6 of those 8 traps had the two lures mentioned above, the other two were set on visual appeal only.
|
|