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Post by Steve Gappa on Nov 8, 2009 17:26:28 GMT -6
> absolutely hate screens with peat moss- I think 17hmr said this, and I agree. Have had too many dug at, leaving screen exposed- had one the other day, trap out of bed, unsnapped scree pointing st up in air. I don't know what it is with the slippery peat with only light covering of dirt- thought last year that screens were too small, so gave them a try again- going back 100% back to poly except in 100% dirt situations.
> we carry 3 ice cream pails....dry dirt, peat lure. Always a pain in truck- found out that they stack nice in a 5 gal, stay put, win win- like duh
> weather has been decent overall since rain first week- not unhappy about where we are at for time frame-
> coyote numbers up, fur esp bellies looks real good. Coon running good first week, very slow this past week.
> 3 badgers so far, all pretty nice for this time of year
> truck running good (knock on wood)
> still trapping a few gophers, few being operative word-
> lots of pics, no time to post them
> next year for sure for sure a wheel sharpening system BEFORE a skinning machine.
> opening weekend of deer hunting- we have straw flowers blooming, more bikes on the road than deer hunters in the woods
> been such a late growing season, I bet I know a doz farmers that JUST cut hay- plus how many that I don't know about and this is Nov 8th!
> life is good!
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Post by garman on Nov 8, 2009 17:40:56 GMT -6
the screens i believe it leaves just enough bubble above pan that allows the coyotes too spongy spot, I have had similar probs to you also. the coyotes on cold nights made me look like an expert and hot nights I had to work them hard to get a couple, I did well as well but have to get back to work next week but will be setting up for them when it cools and crops get out, as well as coon, coon ran very slow and very few skunks and possum, changes for next year already thinking...more farms, no screen covers, more bait and urine, and I have to say this Braveheart you make a heck of a lure, in these warm nights and tough conditions for the most part, your lures kept them there, also yes I do agree the bellies on the yotes look good, but the oddest things all year I have caught NO fox yet.... ??
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Post by Bob Jameson on Nov 8, 2009 18:36:36 GMT -6
Had tried screens a couple or years back since some were billing them as the holygrail .But in my experience after using them for about 4 days I wont use them again. Too many toe catches,pullouts and diggers.
Some like them. I will stay with peat around the pan and under the pan and the rest dirt finish.
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Post by bobwendt on Nov 9, 2009 0:33:46 GMT -6
I tried the screens too, way back, after somme one went on and on about them. he musta been selling screen. now wax paper just like always. tried those rubber pan covers sold by barker years ago too. wow was that a waste.
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Post by calvin on Nov 9, 2009 5:51:30 GMT -6
Was always thinking about trying screen. Won't bother, now. Wax paper has been working well for me. I check some of the K9s sets with binos and I can usually see the white paper sticking up at a distance if the trap has been sprung, too. Tried Peet alone this year (usually mix it 50/50 with dry dirt) due to all the rain. Love it! just cover lightly with dirt and haven't had any issues. Rained real hard on a lot of my sets about 10 days ago. Pulled much of the line the other day and they all went off with ease. Right outa the bag. Easy and a time saver. Coyotes are finally hitting dirtholes. Must have gotten their fill of corn (or it finally dried enough) Still some corn in their poo but not 100% like 10 days ago or so.
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Post by garman on Nov 9, 2009 12:45:43 GMT -6
I will be adding more drags in certain areas as well, save beating in a stake and saves set integrity.
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Post by bobwendt on Nov 9, 2009 14:05:53 GMT -6
I buy a roll of cutright wax paper, hammer flat so doesn`t unravel in basket and then with band saw cut roll in thirds and throw 1/3 in basket and unravel and tear off as needed. fast, cheap.
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Post by garman on Nov 9, 2009 14:37:27 GMT -6
I got turned to waxed cupcake cups by zagman and love them
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Post by musher on Nov 9, 2009 17:46:09 GMT -6
I buy a roll of cutright wax paper, hammer flat so doesn`t unravel in basket and then with band saw cut roll in thirds and throw 1/3 in basket and unravel and tear off as needed. fast, cheap. I do as Bob does ever since he wrote it some time back. Except I cut the roll in two.
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Post by Stef on Nov 9, 2009 17:50:54 GMT -6
I use Bob's method too but like musher, I cut it in half and works great with #3-#4 size trap.
This year, like you probably know, I'm using waxed sand and I've been using coffee filter and it works great so far.
Stef
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Post by trappnman on Nov 9, 2009 19:50:11 GMT -6
to me, polyfil so much easier and does the same job-
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Post by thebeav2 on Nov 9, 2009 21:24:50 GMT -6
I like the coffee filters, so much better then cup cake papers.
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Post by bobwendt on Nov 10, 2009 0:03:11 GMT -6
actual;ly I cut about an inch off, throw away and then cut what is left in two.
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Post by mostinterestingmanintheworld on Nov 10, 2009 14:29:21 GMT -6
Ha ha!! Everybody is back to wax paper now huh? I'm glad I'm not the only one that could never make wire screen work. You guys have made my day. Now if I can only figure out how to make howling work everytime when calling I'll have all the secret stuff down.
I knew some guys back in the 70's that just packed a magazine around and ripped a page out for a pan cover. The day I saw him he was using a Penthouse. They'd get 300+ coyotes so must have worked.
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Post by thebeav2 on Nov 10, 2009 14:48:44 GMT -6
If Bob was using pent house or playboy pages for pan covers he wouldn't get any sets out. I used those gas station brown hand tolwels for pan covers. And they were free. LOl
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Post by bobwendt on Nov 10, 2009 15:54:51 GMT -6
I never left wax paper. it`s in all my dvd`s. tried the latex for a few days 30 years ago, the screen similar. been wax paper all the way.
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Post by Ridgerunner on Nov 11, 2009 1:12:44 GMT -6
I use those "rubberized" and perforated shelf liners ; available at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I like them because they are pliable, and therefore will follow the contours of your trap pan, inside jaws, and bed. Also, you can get them in different earth tone colors.The only treatments are: 1. Cut to size .. 2. Descent.
On the calendar thing, yes, I thought "things" (in West Virginia) were off schedule. ... Then just last night, (Nov. 9th) I had to brake for a buck crossing the road in front of me. His nose was dead on the pavement, and nothing else on his mind but a doe. That timing is right on the money with any other year here in WV.
"Ridge"
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Post by 17HMR on Nov 11, 2009 5:42:47 GMT -6
I still use and very much like screens, but have learned I have to cut my own to get them the exact size I want. Tried polyfill and it was the same as wax paper, had too many mice troubles. May try the shelf liner next year.
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Post by trappnman on Nov 11, 2009 6:55:21 GMT -6
17- how did that spray bottle work? both of the ones I used last year, still working fine this year
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Post by Ridgerunner on Nov 11, 2009 10:55:49 GMT -6
17:
I'm no big fan of polyfill, but is does work well for me when snow is on.
On your screens, do you cut a lyttle bit past the free jaw? .... ie: OG method
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