Picked up 6 of these 110s, squirrels keep eating my tomatoes. I bent the tabs close together and put some peanuts between the two so if they push or pull it, it'll set it off
Caught four squirrels and three rats with that setup. Tried it with the dog on the most sensitive notch, but it went off prematurely and nailed the squirrel in the head. It managed to escape and was bleeding/injured :(. Use the middle notch for sure.
I haven't boiled any traps yet, but if it improves the function of the mechanism, I might give it a go. I get a little concerned when the trap gets really rusty, so I usually go ahead and sand it down and cover it with like a 20W oil and a little spray lubricant at the hinge.
Wayne, can ya help me? I tried this exact technique, using exact same (roofing ) nails, a 4and three sixteenth inch spread on nails in tree (where little curves on trap jaws are), and put trap about 11 inches above ground on tree. Squirrels approach from above, as I watch them and take the bait, ....... but they KEEP GETTING AWAY! one had bloody nose/closed eye, but completely recovered in about 10 minutes. I did watch myself get one, but almost got away. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? Is it the nail depth?, nail angle?, nail spread?, These squirrels are LIGHTENING FAST!!!! Can't believe they're dodging the trap! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Shawn.
I move snow at a propane distributing tank. inside of the fencing looks like a rabitt superhighway. I keep considering if I want to set up some conibears at the obvious entrance exit in the fencing they keep using. obviously the coyotes dont like the 6 foot tall fences so they just hang out and tease the dogs
+Southeast Mi Homestead I like to do that as well but I don't have a lot of time to hunt when it's cold out so I like to set traps and let them come to me.
Yep! It's a very traditional game meat for us Yanks, especially in Southern states. The meat is delicious and interchangeable with chicken for most recipes. Plus the hides are useful if you have the skills to flesh and tan them. Many also use the hides, untanned, as a training aid for their squirrel dogs.
@@Arcahnslight I'm from southern Western Australia we do similar with the Western Bandicoot, we get to males and fight them to the death, then eat the loser. That's been a tradition since colonial days, all the best om your squirrel hunting
Does trapping squirrel damage the meat in any way? I've not used traps, usually only shoot them when hunting. However, the trapping aspect intrigues me.
It usually breaks their necks or strangles them. Sometimes it is NOT quick....but that's the way it goes. I'm sick and tired of their endless destruction around my place.. Peanut butter has NEVER failed me, NEVER!
donny tyler you can buy a trap setter from any trap supply store. They look something like a big pair of pliers. I'm 63 with COPD and use the setters on bigger conibear traps.
I use a piece of carrot to smooth the peanut butter onto. It's easier. Make sure the piece is not too long, or it will prevent the trap from closing completely.
small trapping wire around the tree and over the top trap jaw against the tree. the rest of the trap will close still.. do it with 220 fisher traps all the time..
Super simple, loved it. Subbed.👍👍
Simple, straight forward and I'll bet it works. Easy way to hold it on the tree. Thanks
I use stale, hard marshmallows covered in peanut butter
Picked up 6 of these 110s, squirrels keep eating my tomatoes. I bent the tabs close together and put some peanuts between the two so if they push or pull it, it'll set it off
Very nice video on set-up. Thank you for posting. I also like how you show the tabs closest to the ground.
Awesome stuff. Just got 3 problem squirrels with a 120
Caught four squirrels and three rats with that setup. Tried it with the dog on the most sensitive notch, but it went off prematurely and nailed the squirrel in the head. It managed to escape and was bleeding/injured :(. Use the middle notch for sure.
I got an opossum with a 110 conibear. It didn`t kill him though. Those guys are tough. Hope to get some squirrels.
Just stopping by to say I hope you had a good thanksgiving and congratulations on your weight loss to date a job well done keep up the great work.
I haven't boiled any traps yet, but if it improves the function of the mechanism, I might give it a go. I get a little concerned when the trap gets really rusty, so I usually go ahead and sand it down and cover it with like a 20W oil and a little spray lubricant at the hinge.
The smell of industrial stink doesn't ward of critters?
Peanut butter on a stick. You would catch me!
Wayne, can ya help me? I tried this exact technique, using exact same (roofing ) nails, a 4and three sixteenth inch spread on nails in tree (where little curves on trap jaws are), and put trap about 11 inches above ground on tree. Squirrels approach from above, as I watch them and take the bait, ....... but they KEEP GETTING AWAY! one had bloody nose/closed eye, but completely recovered in about 10 minutes. I did watch myself get one, but almost got away. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? Is it the nail depth?, nail angle?, nail spread?, These squirrels are LIGHTENING FAST!!!! Can't believe they're dodging the trap! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Shawn.
I move snow at a propane distributing tank. inside of the fencing looks like a rabitt superhighway. I keep considering if I want to set up some conibears at the obvious entrance exit in the fencing they keep using. obviously the coyotes dont like the 6 foot tall fences so they just hang out and tease the dogs
+Randy J I would for sure
I usually just scope em out with the .22 but I might try your trap idea
+Southeast Mi Homestead I like to do that as well but I don't have a lot of time to hunt when it's cold out so I like to set traps and let them come to me.
nice trap, nice update thx
+Permaculture Prepper Thank you for watching
Why die your traps?
What do you do eat them, I'm Australian and not sure why you would trap a squirrel in the woods
Yep! It's a very traditional game meat for us Yanks, especially in Southern states. The meat is delicious and interchangeable with chicken for most recipes. Plus the hides are useful if you have the skills to flesh and tan them. Many also use the hides, untanned, as a training aid for their squirrel dogs.
@@Arcahnslight
I'm from southern Western Australia we do similar with the Western Bandicoot, we get to males and fight them to the death, then eat the loser. That's been a tradition since colonial days, all the best om your squirrel hunting
That's a new way to get arrested
Does trapping squirrel damage the meat in any way? I've not used traps, usually only shoot them when hunting. However, the trapping aspect intrigues me.
+Hoosier Hares & Homestead I have not had a problem but I would not use anything bigger then the #110. Thanks for watching
It usually breaks their necks or strangles them. Sometimes it is NOT quick....but that's the way it goes. I'm sick and tired of their endless destruction around my place.. Peanut butter has NEVER failed me, NEVER!
@@kennyc388 this is why a 120 is the best most humane way trap a gray or rabbit ,, a 120 kills stone dead ,, a 110 has to catch it just right
Cool man, how many did you set in total?.................J
+jnull0 I set six in total, Just doing a little prospecting. If they do good I will set at least a dozen.
Rat traps work too.
wayne, i am 68 and a littl doen in teh poo[,not too strong, how in the hell do u set t I can barely open itl
donny tyler you can buy a trap setter from any trap supply store. They look something like a big pair of pliers. I'm 63 with COPD and use the setters on bigger conibear traps.
How mach
What do mean "peanut butter with a stick"? Why can't you show us how to bait the trap so we know what you mean by the "stick"?
I use a piece of carrot to smooth the peanut butter onto. It's easier. Make sure the piece is not too long, or it will prevent the trap from closing completely.
Have you ever been able to set the trap without nails in the tree. If I'm hunting on public land, nails might be frowned :-( upon.
I've never tried it but I am sure there is a way.
Maybe use small thin string and hoist it somehow?
small trapping wire around the tree and over the top trap jaw against the tree. the rest of the trap will close still.. do it with 220 fisher traps all the time..
make sure u wire it like an X or the trap will move
Maybe zip ties
get rid of the stupid Music so we can understand what you are saying !!!
Do you eat the squirrel ?
Why do you trap them?
Seriously.
d0wn thumb
@user-ch7ox7fl9z
You do know that Caligula was a homosexual, don't you?
Your profile pic .😂