Trapping

Bhugo · Dec 4, 2016

simon1 said:
Thanks Mike. We had another batch of kittens that were about 4 weeks old when I caught the skunk nosing around in the front yard last spring.

Here's my meager collection of leg-hold, and live traps, that have just been sitting in plastic buckets for quite awhile. I have 2 or 3 snares hanging up in the shed but didn't want to dig for them right now. Looks like they could use some TLC...need to clean 'em up a bit and wax the leg-hold ones. And yes, the Schrade Trapper knife has been used for its intended purpose.

I've had several highly educated people tell me that I have a mind like a steel trap...all rusted and frozen shut.

Love to see that Schrade close up if it's convenient.

What is your regiment for cleaning, boiling up the traps? Always a long summer day at my house to clean up last years mess and get ready for fall again.

simon1 · Dec 4, 2016

[MENTION=94643]Bhugo[/MENTION]...It's been awhile since I've done anything to them, Brian...as you can tell by the photo. The ones that are a little rusty I'll throw in a bucket of vinegar for a day or so then hose them down good to wash off the vinegar. The other ones I'll just boil. Then I'll run them all through the dye and wax routine.

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Bhugo · Dec 4, 2016

simon1 said:
[MENTION=94643]Bhugo[/MENTION]...It's been awhile since I've done anything to them, Brian...as you can tell by the photo. The ones that are a little rusty I'll throw in a bucket of vinegar for a day or so then hose them down good to wash off the vinegar. The other ones I'll just boil. Then I'll run them all through the dye and wax routine.

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Man that is one beautiful knife. Stanley Hawbaker got me interested in Trapping as a young man as well. One of the best books for boys to read.

I boil in water, lye and then crystal dye. I let them sit in the dye and cool down overnight. I bring them back up to a boil the next day pull them out hot so they dry fast and dip them in hot paraffin. It's quite a process. I put them in plastic tubs with cedar or spruce boughs and store them in my shed.

simon1 · Dec 4, 2016

I've had that knife for over twenty years. It's still in good shape because it's lived in its box 95% of the time. Although it's case skinned a few 'coons and 'possums.

I believe I used a can of speed dip dye the last time I dyed. I think I'll use some powder this time. I talked to Andy Stoe over the phone a few times...super nice guy and he would give helpful advise. I was so sorry to hear he passed in 2011.

Oh, I forgot to post a pic. of my specialty traps. I put a little sugar and water paste on the pan and use 'em to catch houseflies. :biggrin1:

Bhugo · Dec 4, 2016

Ha, it even sets!

Bhugo · Jan 19, 2017

I have been running a short coon line with my son. The weather is warm and we are catching more than a small line should. He is having a blast.

simon1 · Jan 19, 2017

Cool!

That's one hefty lookin' 'coon...sure that's not a wolverine? :biggrin1:

Looks like nice thick fur also.

Bhugo · Jan 19, 2017

simon1 said:
Cool!

That's one hefty lookin' 'coon...sure that's not a wolverine? Looks like nice thick fur also.

We're getting some dandies. Very prime right now. Lots of big males.

Bhugo · Mar 16, 2017

This is the result of our 1.5 week trapline. We had 6-8 traps out and checked them every day after school. Sent the furs all into the big NAFA auction for the first time ever. Not many furs but I wanted to learn how to do it.

simon1 · Mar 16, 2017

Wow! Nice fleshing and stretching, and inspection hole. Let me know what they bring up there.

Do you have a fleshing board and fleshing knives, or did you just improvise?

BigJoe · Mar 16, 2017

I used to trap muskrat as a kid. Have not done it years.

Bhugo · Mar 17, 2017

simon1 said:
Wow! Nice fleshing and stretching, and inspection hole. Let me know what they bring up there.

Do you have a fleshing board and fleshing knives, or did you just improvise?

Oh, I'm all set up. I used to trap a lot. I have all I need to put up furs. I'm interested to see how much I get at the auction too. Prices have been going up a little.

Bhugo · Mar 17, 2017

BigJoe said:
I used to trap muskrat as a kid. Have not done it years.

I had a few rats that weren't in the photo. Next year I'm going to line up some more places for muskrat. They are so easy to put up!

mightyeskimo · Mar 17, 2017

Nice!

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