BIRD TRAP. ARAPUCA. IRISH STYLE vs YOU TUBE STYLE WITH IMPROVED TRIGGER SYSTEM
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- An improved trigger system for the arapuca bird trap. An old traditional Irish system which was used during ww2 to provide food, and probably in even older times.
These traps are very productive. Good share my friend. Time to catch some dinner lol
locked up for three years over here or fined bullshit
I love your videos Vinnie, and this one tops the lot! My late father who died very young described this trap to me but never got around to showing me how to make one. For 20 years i have been asking old country men did they ever hear tell of a 'clavin trap' as my dad called it but with no joy. Thank you so much, you've made my day!
Well that comment made making that video very worth while Darren. I am sorry you lost your father, he sounds like he would have been a very interesting man to have a chat with.
Another awesome video Vinnie! 👍🏽
Thanks Gerard. I often saw the "youtube" trap being shown and I wanted to let people know about the Irish version
I like the idea of the bent branch trigger.I tied a string to your trigger system then propped the trap open with a stick then I tied the second end to the top of the stick thats propping the trap open.Its even more simplified I love the trigger you showed on the video its weight actually helps pull the stick out that props my trap open and no tiny birds thanks a lot from the Clan Paisley.
That is an interesting idea! I am glad it is useful to you. You are very welcome from the clan O Carroll!
This video was very helpful. Looks like a better build than the way I was going to make one.
Thanks very much for the comment Kenneth. I think it has some advantages. As i said,I was shown this as a kid and I just wanted to share it with anyone who might be interested. Thanks
Lovely video vinnie 👍👍👍.
Thanks Gary. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks ever so much for watching
Great video very informative
Glad you liked it Ironhorse.
good video lad
Awesome trap Subbed!
Thanks. You have a name that demands respect! Ditto
interesting video. I think I could use the cage as a simple basket, if I turn it upside down and give it a handle..will try that. Very nice background music!
Thank you very much Lars. It would probably work as a static basket. Music is by my daughter. The suspense is growing to see what knife you get next.
vinniesdayoff She is very talented indeed. Don't get your hopes up for a handmade super-knife in damast steel and mother-of-pearl :-D It is (hopefully) a solid user everybody can afford.
my kind of knife
This brought back memories Vinnie, we used to use larger versions of this type of trap to catch up pheasants for the laying pens. We used a wire hoop for the trigger. Thanks for sharing. All the best from Scotland. Garry
I used to rear pheasants under bantams myself Garry, and I used it for the same purpose. Would you recommend life as a gamekeeper?
Hi Vinnie I lecture on gamekeeping and wildlife management at our local college. Gamekeeping is definitely a very rewarding way of life. If you need any info or advice give me a shout by PM. Best regards. Garry
Holy God! I feel very humble all of a sudden!
Not at all Vinnie, your presentation and subject knowledge is excellent and I would say ground breaking as you demonstrate what can be really accomplished with a pocket knife. Your films are inspiring and we viewers of your channel are privileged that you share your experiences. If your ever over this side of the water give me a shout and we'll go for a mooch about or a stalk. All the best from Scotland. Garry
Thanks very much once again Garry. High praise indeed from a man such as you. I still feel humble!
excellent video mate , i really like your irish version of the arapuca seems decent , i have had a some great success recently catching pheasants on video using a version i make myself ,with a chicken wire cage and a standard arapuca trigger . nice one mate
Thanks very much JJR, I must have a look at that. I used to rear pheasants (small scale) and I used a bigger version of my trap to catch up birds for breeding
@@vinniesdayoff3968 nice one mate , have a look on my channel i,ve tried quite a few different traps lately and had some good success
i was amazed by the gold fella on top of the food spinning around. i must get into me birds, i think that yellow fella was a goldfinch but im wrong because there's something else ringing.
Thank you very much. That bird was a great tit.
Are these sturdy enough to be used as baskets?
If you seasoned the wood and had them tight, then maybe as a stationery basket or for a hanging basket. I would say no if you want to carry them around.
Could you catch like ground animals with this?
Hi Edward. I suppose anything is possible. I would say you would want to be observing the trap and be on hand to catch the animal before it dug its way out which most animals would quickly do. I believe if it had been successful the old guys would have known about it and I never heard them mention it. Worth a try.
Where in Ireland is he?
the first version, the "YT style" is the one I have always used. The one time I actually set it up to catch something, other than just practice, I actually caught a large crow. Lucky I placed a big rock on the top of the trap when I did it for real, the crow would have tossed it about and flew away if I hadn't. Anyway, I really like the variation you have shown. I may just give that one a go as well and see which one produces better, for me.
Cool. Good hunting and thank you for watching my video.