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Post by dabrock on Aug 3, 2008 16:36:33 GMT -6
We can not tie snares to drags. Like Bev said they would be in the middle of the culvet and that would not be nice. I will need to check laws, but I do'nt think there is a problem useing them at culverts. Useing a 22 mag to pounch hole in culverts would get me in to big trouble for fireing a gun on or that near a road. I would rather the coon be dead, but have to admit the few that I have cought in snares only a couple has been dead. As I mentioned, I have trapped very few road culverts and have not had alot of success at ones I did. So you who set them, do you use bait or lure?
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Post by foxcatcher1 on Aug 3, 2008 22:40:16 GMT -6
I don't use any bait or lure most of the time. You shouldn't have to they are traveling that way anyway.
Snaring coon can be dificult. It's not the catching thats hard it's the holding and minimizing damage. They just love to chew while tied down. If there is brush in the area they chew more on the brush then the cable. I still lose some from time to time in snares.
As far as culvers go, some say to brush them in but I like a nice open culvert. Ours are 12 or 24 inches here most of the time. The trail will usually go right down the middle of the culvert. Not hard to figuer were to set the snare. I know some areas have very large culverts so fencing might be needed. I don't deal with that so I don't know.
What problems are you having? Most common problem is hip caught coon. They chew more then others. In high theft area I would defenatly use a snare if legal. They are just as effective and less risk of equipment loss.
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Post by trappnman on Aug 4, 2008 7:26:22 GMT -6
from talking to those that consistently "neck snare" coon, I've learnern a few thigns-
1) most neck coon snared, are also snared by one front leg- but even this, greatly minimises damage
2) use a SMALL loop 7-8"
3) use a lot of snares
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Post by thebeav2 on Aug 4, 2008 7:35:06 GMT -6
thebeav.topcities.com/fall03/fall03.html#pvcNow this situation would be a bit tuff to snare but a foot hold will work. Now If I had been worried about theft I would have used a rod or a long chain to get the coon Into the culvert.
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Post by dabrock on Aug 4, 2008 12:36:11 GMT -6
Most of our culverts are 12-14" . I use a 7-8 loop and the ones I've cought have had little damage. I did catch one on log crossing last year that was a hip catch and was damaged pretty much. As I said I do little snaring but decided to try it at these culverts that have tracks going to and from. I've not used bait or lure at any of my snares, but read on this forum that some do. I'm also thinking of setting snares on some trails and thought a trail lure might help. As to brushing the culverts, I may use a clump of long grass or weeds beside the stake and subport wire more to keep passer by's from paying attention than for any other reason.
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Post by thebeav2 on Aug 4, 2008 13:33:04 GMT -6
Using bait or lure at or near your snare just gets that coon to stop and fool around and you don't want that. If they are on the move keep It that way . The coon are already using the culvert so no need for lure or bait. A few brushy tops stuck at the edges will make guiding very easy. I do It with body grips and It makes a difference. Of coarse body grips are more obvious then a snare. I think you will do well.
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Post by coonhangman1 on Aug 4, 2008 13:48:54 GMT -6
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Post by dabrock on Aug 5, 2008 15:57:27 GMT -6
The pixs are great, I catch maybe one or two in snares each year, most are cought in foot holds or 220's in swamp paths in water. I hope I'll do as well as you this year. Thanks For all the advice, suggestions and pictures.
Dan
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