Culvercreek hunt club

I think this is the cross lock those guys used on the guns. https://crossarmory.com/shop/cross-armory-ar-fixed-mag/ I think I am going to go with the quick pins on the SOCOM and 223 Wylde I getting together now.

My partner had a couple slow days on the checks. Hit a red on a set today that was made about 5 weeks ago. rebedded once a few weeks back when a deer stepped in it. finally hit something there. There had been sign and it sure looked like a good location but it's been quiet there since we set it.

it's all part of the process to trap Fisher or Marten. They will collect the whole skull/jaw (your choice what to give them) as part of the sealing process and they record the pelt seal number on your log.

Did you switch out the stock?

Had to email or call and get the free permit prior to the season. (this is for Fisher or Marten). There is also a log that askes about days trapped, what was caught and how many sets. They will ask you the area you want to trap in for their records. When you go to get the pelt sealed (had to make an appointment becasue of COVID). Any regional HQ will do it. You have to give them the lower jaw or the head. They seemed very appreciative that I already had the head in a ziplock and didn't just hand them a head...lol I really wanted to entire head and take it someplace to have the beetles clean it. Without the lower jaw I wasn't interested. Edit (some areas have a season that is much longer than the 6 or so days.

wind direction an issue?

does the bottom forearm tactical rail mount right in that?

I share your and the kids grief Brian but also know the peace and joy Ana is a part of now. I pray you all find peace to make it though your temporary separation from a wonderful wife and mother. I'm there for you to lean on if ever needed brother.

Zeek. What head do you use on yours?

I'd love to find a tripod that is long enough for me. At 6'4" I have yet to get behind one I didn't have to band over or have the legs so close they aren't' that stable.

In the current market there is no ROI. Like I said before. Perfect time to learn it and hone your skills. That would be the return rather than ruining a $150 otter you can practice on a $3 coon

We have been notified at work that projects in the area and as far south as Richmond are closing because of the fear of riots and non-peaceful protests--(That was redundant).

as Phade said. I have a couple dozen of these https://www.fntpost.com/Products/Duke+Coil+Spring+Traps/+1+1+2+Duke+Coil+Spring+Trap Pretty cheap and versatile trap. fox on down and makes a very good pocket set trap for mink muskrat or coon. They doo need some adjusting and a little easy file work can night latch them so they are easy to se with the pan level with the jaws. They make a very good baited muskrat trap for open water or under the ice.

I like Night Owl. Picked up a bunch of their stuff as the Frankfort convention this past summer.

depending on the bait chosen when using a DP you can also limit non target catches. fish smelling baits will draw about anything. (skunks and opossums). I used cheap dry dog food with something sweet on it. maple syrup, chocolate or strawberry syrup or even dried koolaid mix. I sprayed fish oil around the set as a trailing scent tha the animals can be attracted to but also take the scent away with them when they visited the trap and leave a trail of scent heading back to the trap. You will get mice that clean you out. many use golf balls on top to limit this and rain gettign in the trap and ruining your bait. An old timer on a forum shared this with me. He makes these pretty cheap and they work great at keeping mice and rain out. 2" x 1/4" fender washer, old twist off soda top, some tie wire and so epoxy. The animals pop them right off and they are laying thee when you reset. Apparently from what I am told and read, some guys paint their DP's white. That tends to attract opossum for some reason. I left mine brown...lol

Yes. I like the pull only triggers, especially if there is a chance of domestics around. Inside the tube of a DP trap is a lever, the trigger. When you fill the trap up with bait there is some below and above the trigger. a push pull will fire if the lever is pulled up or pushed down. These are suppose to be fairly coon specific becasue of how their hands work...they can grasp with their front foot. a skunk, domestics cat or even a dogs tongue can push at the bait and with a push pull can fire when down pressure is applied to the trigger. Yeah you may miss a few catches but I chose to go with a pull only trigger to limit the amount of non target catches. it's a personal preference. Side note--Opossum can manipulate a pull trigger easily as well.

I googled the company and there are some pretty good articles where they discuss their plans. Sounds like a good move for the valley

Most going to auction or sold to a buyer is skinned, fleshed and boarded. I know around some areas of the country they will by then whole animal, or just skinned. obviously the more done, usually, the more they bring. Auction prices will reflect skinned, fleshed and boarded

Not sure any have silent zippers. especially once snow or ice gets on them. I am partial to the Barronett OX. I like the room and the long slot style window. Heavy duty fabric and enough room for 2 hunters and gear. Easily can bow hunt from it. I can just about stand in the center and I'm 6-4". only complaint is I wish the door was a tad bigger.

Depends on his market. At an auction each is graded and could be put in lots with other peoples furs that are similar grade and color. I’ve never been to an auction. I’m going by conversation and reading

That was driven by Canada Goose Parkas Remember those are averages too. If you see a fur report it will say how many of each species and grade were offered. how many sold and what the high low and average was. Last year large sections of the fur sent didn't even sell

He won't like the fur market then...lol

It would help those that would recommend what you wanted to go after trapping and what type of terrain you are planning on trapping in. For instance. to get into coons cheap I'd grab duke dog proofs (I like the pull only triggers. it helps avoid cats and things like a dogs tongue) If you are in the woods or hedge rows I wouldn't waste money on anchors since you are trying to get a few out fast for a short time. I'd get BIG barbed fence staples and anchor to a stump or tree. A coon will not pull those out. May have to skin off the bark to get to good wood. You won't need setters for DP's unless a 14 year old girl can beat you arm wrestling...lol. I'd go with meat flavored baits for the rut as a base. fish will get you more opossums and skunks. dry dog food, maybe mix in a little wet food. Vanilla or anise flavoring is good and so is dry koolaide and maple syrup. Literally the DPS, hammer and staples with some bait and you can get DPS out. Bigger question....what to do after you get them?

Stay off amazon. I've seen more guys pay more than needed. F&T harvester Minnesota trapline products (I think they are still doing flat rate shipping so I bought 90# of flaked wax from them and their shipping was great) Funke Schmitt Enterprises Southern Snare supply

Well the check this morning held a decent sized female. Worked a compass set that was set on sign about 2 weeks ago. Hoping to get into another property for beaver so I whipped up some top side drowner anchor stakes. We were running on our spare hammer becaseu I had the weld snap on the one we bought. I replaced the handle of it with 3/4" gas pipe so this should hold up. I beat the hell out of it this weekend chipping trap beds and driving anchors so I'm confident those welds will hold up long term.