Who is going trapping this season ?

[Water Rat]

I plan on making a few bobcat sets this year. I usually start after deer season closes , but I might go earlier if I get a deer first.

[rachunter]

I’m going to set a few dogproofs. I’d like to try a few yote set but will see how it goes there really isn’t much sign of the around.


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[WNYTRPR]

Been putting some fur on the stretchers ,I’ll ramp it up a bit more next week 

[Culvercreek hunt club]

31 sets in. been kind of slow with all the rain though. 

[mlammerhirt]

Just picked up a few dog proofs....will make a few sets this weekend.

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[rachunter]

What do you guys do with the furs if no one buys or offers a fair price? I'm going to try for a few racoons to try the meat,but i'm also going to put the fur up for personal use.and no i'm not eating a coyote!!!

[mlammerhirt]

I am trying to get a few raccoons so I can get them turned into hats for my boys. Took the course at home during Covid so I thought I would put it to use a little.

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[mattypotpie8S]

Is the course still available online? Can't seem to find it.

[mlammerhirt]

Is the course still available online? Can't seem to find it.

Let me look who I emailed last year.
Give me a few minutes to search for it.

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[johnplav]

6 minutes ago, mlammerhirt said:

Let me look who I emailed last year.
Give me a few minutes to search for it.

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[email protected]

@mattypotpie8S

[mattypotpie8S]

Looks like I'll have to wait unless I'm missing something

[mlammerhirt]

[email protected]

This was the guy who.responded to that email.address Johnpav posted.

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[mattypotpie8S]

Thanks guys @johnplav @mlammerhirt. I got a reply and asked for them to mail the home course. What was the turn around for you guys? Not the course itself but the mailing/grading. Feeling like an idiot. Had all year to do it haha

[mlammerhirt]

Relatively quick.....you'll probably receive it within the week or early next week.....and depending on how long it takes you to finish and mail it back I would say you'll receive your card 2 weeks after sending it out.

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[mattypotpie8S]

It came in the mail today. Little more meat on this bone than I expected but can't complain.

[mlammerhirt]

It's a little bit of reading....but all very good stuff. Have fun with it. Actually just purchased my first ever trapping license today. Hope to set some dog proofs for coons before the new year.

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[mattypotpie8S]

Got my packet on the 18th, sent stuff back on the 20th & BAM. Well done DEC.

[WNYTRPR]

Very nice 

[rachunter]

15 hours ago, mattypotpie8S said:

Got my packet on the 18th, sent stuff back on the 20th & BAM. Well done DEC.

Congrats It's very exciting going in a checking traps.I'm going to set up on the canines next week.For some reason the coons disappeared around here.I've been trying all month for them.

Good Luck !!!!

[WNYTRPR]

1 hour ago, rachunter said:

Congrats It's very exciting going in a checking traps.I'm going to set up on the canines next week.For some reason the coons disappeared around here.I've been trying all month for them.

Good Luck !!!!

Find den trees 

[Steve D]

1 hour ago, WNYTRPR said:

Find den trees 

If you want a good time grab a .22 rifle, a caller and look for dens.

I AM NOT promoting this caller. It can be done with any caller. No need for a shotgun or decoy like this guy uses. The big thing is to wait until they clear the hole, so they don't fall back in when shot.

 Shortest video I could find:

 

[WNYTRPR]

2 minutes ago, Steve D said:

If you want a good time grab a .22 rifle, a caller and look for dens.

I AM NOT promoting this caller. It can be done with any caller. No need for a shotgun or decoy like this guy uses. The big thing is to wait until they clear the hole, so they don't fall back in when shot.

 Shortest video I could find:

 

Good times .Deff give them some separation before you shoot ,you WILL lose them back in the hole .Did that a few times out on the Rez coon hunting with a spot light .

But if strictly trapping ,set at the base of the tree and collect coon the next day .