It is unfortunate how this simple information will not be available to the general public. This is information it would take years of experience to learn. But thanks to this page this information is available to those willing to learn. Thank you for video.
Hi Meat Trapper (aka Trapper Tim), Again (Still after several years) I have learned so much from you. I am sorry I can't give more. Thank you so much. - Paul
Hard to beat a good blind set. Its like how i run baut atations up in mn for coyotes. I have fot to the point where i dont waste my time anymore setting traps near the bait. Set snares heavily on all approach trails and trails that circle the bait only and watch the catch rate go up. I usually place a 5 gallon bucket baitsicle then let us sit 2-3 nights when we have snow. When walking in, anywhere that has 2 sets of tracks gets a galvanized zip tie hung from it.
Makes me wonder if setting a bodygrip infront of den holes that are simultaneously guarded by footholds is the ticket... they spend and awful lot of foot steps out front trying to figure it out.
I caught 3 raccoons (incidental catches) in a 160 bucket earlier this year. I used dry cat food for bait and placed the 160 upside down with the trigger on the backside so the animal would have to go a little further into the trap for a better head catch. I target woodchuck, skunks and possums giving me trouble on my small property. I've also caught 46 woodchucks in 8 years with the 160 over their den hole. I reset immediately after a catch. Got 3 so far this year. Got 5 last year. Best year was 9 chucks.
Conibears are made more for blind sets imo. Bucket sets like that will work a lil better if you brush it in. It all comes down to breaking up the profile of the trap. Some traps will out perform others in certain sets but there’s not one trap you can use in every situation. For instance you wouldn’t want to use a foothold trap in front of a beaver den entrance if it’s 4 foot under water. And you also wouldn’t want to use a Conibear at a dirt hole set for coyotes. It really all comes down to your target animal and what kind of sign your gonna set on. I appreciate your videos good luck out on the line this season.
I'd like to see how you would add the foot hold traps to the set up shown. Anyway thanks for the info. Keep up the content. I enjoy seeing a post from you.
Hey Tim, I'd bet the Belisle would have done better if it was brushed in. Although you were demonstrating the need if footholds in this video. Even if the set catches, there will be predators looking for a free meal and footholds will get you bonus catches.
I've heard you say that you use lure and baits but then after watching all your UA-cam you say it would change or alter the gate or their behavior so what is it bait lures or NOTHING
It is unfortunate how this simple information will not be available to the general public. This is information it would take years of experience to learn. But thanks to this page this information is available to those willing to learn. Thank you for video.
So place the dab of jack mack and smoke in the buckets too in order to see if it was more the buckets or the bait
Hi Meat Trapper (aka Trapper Tim), Again (Still after several years) I have learned so much from you. I am sorry I can't give more. Thank you so much. - Paul
Do you think expanda pans on that belisle may have made a difference ?
Made my evening to get a notification Meat Trapper had uploaded a new video.👍🏻
Dear "Trapper Tim", I am sorry I can't give more because I have learned so much from you. Soon brother. Thank you.- Paul
You are very welcome! 🙏 Thank you!
Hey my friend! This is good to know. Thanks for sharing.
Hard to beat a good blind set. Its like how i run baut atations up in mn for coyotes. I have fot to the point where i dont waste my time anymore setting traps near the bait. Set snares heavily on all approach trails and trails that circle the bait only and watch the catch rate go up. I usually place a 5 gallon bucket baitsicle then let us sit 2-3 nights when we have snow. When walking in, anywhere that has 2 sets of tracks gets a galvanized zip tie hung from it.
Been trapping since 1960 s thanks for content gteat grandfather 😊
Good information, those cameras tell the truth! Thanks Meat Trapper!
Makes me wonder if setting a bodygrip infront of den holes that are simultaneously guarded by footholds is the ticket... they spend and awful lot of foot steps out front trying to figure it out.
Not a bad idea!
Good to meet you today in Kentucky brother.
I caught 3 raccoons (incidental catches) in a 160 bucket earlier this year. I used dry cat food for bait and placed the 160 upside down with the trigger on the backside so the animal would have to go a little further into the trap for a better head catch. I target woodchuck, skunks and possums giving me trouble on my small property.
I've also caught 46 woodchucks in 8 years with the 160 over their den hole. I reset immediately after a catch. Got 3 so far this year. Got 5 last year. Best year was 9 chucks.
The quality of the Reconyx camera is impressive.
The video makes me wonder how many mink and martens I have missed. I better fire up my cameras again.
Conibears are made more for blind sets imo. Bucket sets like that will work a lil better if you brush it in. It all comes down to breaking up the profile of the trap. Some traps will out perform others in certain sets but there’s not one trap you can use in every situation. For instance you wouldn’t want to use a foothold trap in front of a beaver den entrance if it’s 4 foot under water. And you also wouldn’t want to use a Conibear at a dirt hole set for coyotes. It really all comes down to your target animal and what kind of sign your gonna set on. I appreciate your videos good luck out on the line this season.
I'd like to see how you would add the foot hold traps to the set up shown. Anyway thanks for the info. Keep up the content. I enjoy seeing a post from you.
Stay tuned as that as well as using RGBs is on the list of upcoming videos.
Love your stuff, goto get me some footholds
The reason you are a good trapper you got common sense good show Dan from Arkansas said that
Fantastic video sir
What brand trap is the best brand for a beginner?
Fantastic segment. Thanks MT. From Alabama. Would love to be your apprentice.
Very interesting!!!
Bait snares and using lures on snares
Hey Tim,
I'd bet the Belisle would have done better if it was brushed in. Although you were demonstrating the need if footholds in this video. Even if the set catches, there will be predators looking for a free meal and footholds will get you bonus catches.
Are you still in business????
Do you dye or paint your body grips?
Paint
Hello, i have a question: Can i use 160 Connibears for traooing Ducks? and what is your opinion on that ?
I don't think that trapping
ducks or geese is legal in
the US at all.
Best to check with your local
warden before you do anything
at all
Like and enjoy 👍🍀👍
Greetings from Germany 👍🍀👍
I've heard you say that you use lure and baits but then after watching all your UA-cam you say it would change or alter the gate or their behavior so what is it bait lures or NOTHING
Are you asking in regards to snares or steel traps? Blind sets or baited sets?
@@Meattrapper guess it's best to stay with blind sets w/snares and steel traps