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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 7, 2007 7:28:56 GMT -6
ttt- Im curious on this as well.....
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 5, 2007 8:00:30 GMT -6
It is hard to let it go- I keep my canines until mid Dec, partly because I just like them hanging in the shed. Sure is bare once they go. Rats and mink are nice- but fur in just aren't as nice to look at....
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 4, 2007 14:33:34 GMT -6
all our radioed otters were caught in #1 double staked solid. Our main concern was injury not holding- so we used 24 inch chains with 7 swivelling points.
We did have several toenails as souveniors, but thats to be expected with a #11 sized trap.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 4, 2007 14:47:52 GMT -6
when everything works- nothings better!
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 4, 2007 9:49:51 GMT -6
Yes, I concede conditions play a part.
But I also think that 1 inch of dirt is a lot. I'm putting 1/2 or less over pan.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 4, 2007 8:17:42 GMT -6
If your methods dictate you need 4 coiled traps to hold coyotes, then use them.
All my coyote traps are 2 coiled except for a doz or so Bridgers, and I see no difference in catch rates from the 4 coil over the 2 coil.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 3, 2007 14:10:55 GMT -6
I've often wondered how someone gets it set what they like. I know Marty Senniker likes long, continous snares without any extensions- so he uses 10 foot snares. Others like shorter snares and then extension cables.
Last year our first year snaring, we used a lot of different types and styles. Have to say, I do like the single piece long snare- cause an extension gets just as beat up- so you are still using up the same amount of cable with less work in making it.
I'm just a newbie on snaring- so would look forward to others opinions...
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 3, 2007 13:51:18 GMT -6
the USSA is that rare organisation that is a co olition of sportmans groups that actually represents all members equally. Thus, in trapping issues nationally, we have support far in excess of our numbers.
The FTA recognises this, and is a full supporter and donator to USSA.
Right now- the FTA and the USSA are the only two national organisations that actually use donated money to help sportsmen and trappers.
ALL monies raised in the auctions will go directly to FTA and they will get it to the USSA for direct battles- right now the 2 lawsuits in MN and ME.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 2, 2007 18:51:49 GMT -6
maka, I changed your title because if addressed to one person, it limits debates sometimes...
To your question-
I believe so. That is, I think that that coyote will visit your set again.
With wild conjecture-
I think that much ofd a coyotes reactions and action to things, is very similar to domestic dogs. What does a doemstic dog do when something spooks him? Jumps back, runs a few feet and looks back at what spooked him. If nothing moving and nothing happening, he will most likely go back to the area and cautiously investigate it. I think, based on observed coyote reactions when collared and released, that coyotes do the same.
Same set? if good lure, I believe so. I've played that little digging game a time or two- where a canine digs at the set every night for a couple of mighhts in a row- and then one day he's sitting there- and the only cure was to just cover the trap back up.
I know that a good lure- one formulated to evoke certain reactions- will attract the same canine over and over...
just as your dog will go and smell that same place every time out hunting.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 4, 2007 9:53:12 GMT -6
you might be interested to know- that the main lure used in the program- is Stef's Pikabua.
Last fall was 3rd straight year they bought mass quantities of the stuff.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 2, 2007 8:13:10 GMT -6
I don't remember many of my trapping firsts- but I remember that first fox like it was yesterday. Welcome to the club!
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 1, 2007 9:49:47 GMT -6
Are you seeing females coming in now stef? Usually, the swelling occurs a week or so before bleeding, which usually occurs around here 2nd or so week of Feb
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 1, 2007 9:42:20 GMT -6
I also think that rubbing has a lot to do with the type of habitat.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 1, 2007 7:37:12 GMT -6
while genetics might play a part- I don't think its a major factor. Weather and conditions- the more wear and tear on the fur, the more early rubs. Warm, rain, mud seem to cause early rubs more so than deep snow and cold.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Dec 31, 2006 13:55:37 GMT -6
why not put in a few more details- town, directions, etc
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Post by Steve Gappa on Jan 1, 2007 7:43:31 GMT -6
Of course the regions are appx- who would think they are boundaries set in stone?
TPC AND FFG are pretty damn accurate year after year.
I find them to be almost spot on for MY region.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Dec 31, 2006 13:42:32 GMT -6
I find the reports pretty darn acurate for my region. the latest reports ae exactly how it is for region 12
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Post by Steve Gappa on Dec 31, 2006 9:25:58 GMT -6
thanks
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Post by Steve Gappa on Dec 31, 2006 9:12:20 GMT -6
When riding the Naaaawton... we had a saying "Lucas, Prince of Darkness" because Lucas was the company that made the lighting components...
Trailers seem to be the same way. Seems like theres a few times when it's magical, and everything works like it should...but more times than not, something is always funky.
One time, a buddy and I were setting up a new trailer to run to Sturgis. We had everything new- and we wired it up right- soldering, not tape, etc. We even got fancy and added running lights like a big rig. We spent several nights doing this, and when finished we tested it several times and always worked fine.
We left that night, and honest to God we got 2 blocks from their house, and no lights. Road side screwing around got the running lights working and brakes...no turn but screw it good enough.....
seems like those words are used a lot in trailer lights....screw it, good enough....
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Post by Steve Gappa on Dec 31, 2006 9:25:19 GMT -6
I don't offset my trap, but I do limit the space around it. So the mouth of my semi circle set is no more than a foot wide, and I place guides of small branch on both sides, so it is "hollow" in the back. Trap goes right behind the guides in the middle of the pocket. I guess I don't offset because a beaver is fairly narrow in the chest, shoulders. Thinking about it, I do offset when I do try for a rear foot catch.
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