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Post by deerhunter65347 on Aug 13, 2007 18:35:53 GMT -5
Here is were i have gone to the top of a ridge were i have seen the yotes digging and scratching around more moles and mice. I dug out a step down hole set up. First i dug a small pit. Then i placed the dirt hole about 2 inches below the dirt line. In the first pic i show were i have the Montana No. 3 dog less with off set placed in the little pit. I have packed the jaws in dirt and have placed a grass wad under pan. Now in the second pic i have used the extra dirt from the hole and pit to sift the trap in. Now when i do this i want the trap pan to be the lowest spot at the set. This should be were he will step when he starts to dig the hole. Notice the dirt is smooth and no debrie to get caught in jaws. Now the 3rd pic shows were i have taken half the egg and have seated it at the bottom of hole and the rest i have set around the front entrance to the hole. Now this pit set up imitates a turtle nest that has been dug by another animal. And these egg shells not only add the smell factor but also some sight variables into the equation. Notice how the egg in hole and shells scattered around hole makes this look inviting. The cow jaw bone adds even more visual aid to set Well it just didn't catch my eye like i wanted so i added some more bones to backing. This 4th pic show the final set. This is what i want him to see on his approach. The final pic give a view from a distance from set see how the white bones stands out against the grass and timber. Now this alone would work on the curiosity factor but with the shells and extra bones he will swear there is food buried there. This set up is also great on fox and cats if set on sign. This should give you some idea how i use the egg shells for eye appeal and the smell of eggs. I hope this adds to your set ups try this and i am sure you wont be disappointed. Thanks for looking DH
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Post by ozarkmountainman on Aug 13, 2007 19:48:31 GMT -5
another outstanding post deerhunter, thank you for sharing
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Post by mtbadger on Aug 13, 2007 20:09:19 GMT -5
Awsome post DH. I really like how a drop down set makes the animal commit. Almost always resulting in a front foot catch.
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Post by sixbits on Aug 13, 2007 20:09:48 GMT -5
Way to go DH now my grand kids are telling grandma to buy them 3 dozen eggs. you sure know how to get them ready to go. great pics .thank for all the GREAT POSTS!!!
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Post by deerhunter65347 on Aug 13, 2007 20:44:54 GMT -5
The kids are my driving force to make the best catches i can for them. I tell ya those eggs are killer. Thanks again guys.
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Post by possumskinner on Aug 13, 2007 22:52:14 GMT -5
another great one DH ;D
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Post by billmeyerhoff on Aug 14, 2007 5:53:10 GMT -5
good lookin set. thanks for taking the time.
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Post by Earl8656 on Aug 14, 2007 7:14:30 GMT -5
Nice set DH ;D
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Post by cajunbill2 on Aug 14, 2007 15:56:20 GMT -5
nice set .dh
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Post by wheelers on Aug 14, 2007 18:00:43 GMT -5
Great post DH
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Post by merdy1 on Aug 27, 2007 16:37:08 GMT -5
awsome dh..great pics and set!!!!
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Post by younggrasshopper on Aug 28, 2007 22:22:08 GMT -5
Another good one. thanks
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Post by sixbits on Sept 9, 2007 17:21:23 GMT -5
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Post by sixbits on Sept 9, 2007 17:23:25 GMT -5
D.H. the kids wanted you to see how they would use the egg set . thanks say them all!!!!
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Post by sixbits on Sept 9, 2007 17:32:20 GMT -5
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Post by sixbits on Sept 9, 2007 17:33:45 GMT -5
This was anoyher reason for the set .thanks for your time Sixbits
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Post by deerhunter65347 on Sept 10, 2007 1:00:52 GMT -5
Tell them it looks great. That ought to work right there. The sign just helps. Tell them i am getten jelous. Be sure and let me know how they do with it.
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Post by coons on Nov 11, 2007 22:10:53 GMT -5
how long will it take for you to catch a critter with this set and what kind of critters can you catch with it. also would it hurt if i put this type of trap by a fence post. the soil here in the ozarks is super rocky and hard for me to drive a stake so i anchor my traps instead
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Post by Earl8656 on Nov 11, 2007 22:20:24 GMT -5
thisset will produce the first night, if the critter comes by. Of course that is the main thing about setting traps, location is the key. this set is mainly designed for fox, but it will ctch coon also. I don't like to anchor traps to fences; because....1. it can cause fur damage....2. it gives them increased leverage to pull out. If you can't get a stake in the ground, use a drag.
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Post by coons on Nov 11, 2007 22:30:23 GMT -5
what would make i good drag cause there no way i will stake a trap you only have to dig a foot till you hit bed rock in the area i trap
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Post by Sunshine on Nov 11, 2007 22:34:41 GMT -5
rebar does. you can buy coyote or fox traps already made up for a couple bucks a piece. Sterling fur and tool out of OH sells them. you can buy em for fox or coyote. i buy the coyote ones cause theyre heavier.
u can make your own outta rebar if you have a welder.
i have drags on all my coon traps cause its hard to drive a stake here too. i anchor them around something if i can careful not to get it to close to something big where they can use it for leverage to get out. i run tween 4 and 6 foot of chain on them.
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Post by Sunshine on Nov 11, 2007 22:46:04 GMT -5
ill take a couple pics of some tomorrow and post them for you so you can see a couple different types of them.
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Post by coons on Nov 11, 2007 22:55:31 GMT -5
ok thanks sunshine. right now i have all my traps anchored to tires on our silage pit(we use them to hold down tarps) an have maged to catch a coon. they keep avoiding my baits or traps
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Post by Earl8656 on Nov 11, 2007 23:03:43 GMT -5
make some dirt hole sets. U'll get em ;D
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Post by deerhunter65347 on Nov 12, 2007 1:53:06 GMT -5
As earl has pointed out dirt holes along the silage pit will catch them coon. We have quite a few farmers with the pits and those coon just keep ripping the plastic off and getting in. Set some dirt holes with the silage and some with sweet stuff like the small marshmellows. Some with some good grape jam or jelly. Mix it up. They will respond.
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Post by scansy on Nov 12, 2007 6:42:44 GMT -5
One of the areas I'm gonna trap has a silage pit. Great advice. Thanks guys.
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Post by Sunshine on Nov 12, 2007 9:17:43 GMT -5
heres what i use, theyre actually coyote drags. i have another kind too but those traps are set right now
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Post by huckleberry on Nov 12, 2007 14:39:15 GMT -5
Hey Sunny...how long and wide are those in the pics? are they 1/4...3/8......or what size rod are they too?
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Post by Sunshine on Nov 12, 2007 14:57:12 GMT -5
dang it Huck, ill go get my measurer and measure em in a lil bit for ya, ok?
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Post by Sunshine on Nov 12, 2007 14:58:07 GMT -5
theyre the Coyote drags Sterling fur sells. Ill get ya the measurements in a bit.
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