Re: wolverine set question/trapper_243 journal
[Re: Trapper_243]
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12/05/11 09:39 PM
12/05/11 09:39 PM
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Posts: 2 British Columbia, Canada
Trapper_243
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the front feet are on there and i only have one foot on the hind because i was kinda dumb a sliced a big hole in the paw so i just cut it off and made it a three legged wolverine i dont have a needle or thread out here so i couldnt fix it so i just cut it off.
Last edited by Trapper_243; 12/05/11 09:40 PM.
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Re: wolverine set question/trapper_243 journal
[Re: Trapper_243]
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12/06/11 07:36 PM
12/06/11 07:36 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,997 Kelowna BC Canada
trapper ron
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Just a little constructive critique. Hope you do not mind. I notice that your wolverine is long and skinny with a pointed nose. Check the recommended board sizes to see how close you are. Boards are not an exact science but recommended sizes give a nice look to the finished put up pelt. Page 43 here: http://www.nafa.ca/trapper/Resources/NAFA_PeltHandlingManual_2009.pdfComplete wolverine (wolves and bears), feet skinned out, ears turned, lips split, tail spread for drying, will bring a lot more money in today's market. A very high percentage of complete skins go to the taxi market. For auction the front feet can be left inside also. Very nice catch. I always like seeing the dark ones also.
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Re: wolverine set question/trapper_243 journal
[Re: Trapper_243]
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12/08/11 02:43 AM
12/08/11 02:43 AM
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Posts: 490 Fairbanks AK
Aknative
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That's unfortunate about the cat. Hope you get the raider!
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Re: wolverine set question/trapper_243 journal
[Re: Trapper_243]
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12/10/11 09:00 PM
12/10/11 09:00 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,275 Homer, Alaska
Family Trapper
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I am with White. Too lite a fasten job. Looks like the wolverine could touch the ground when caught.. Going to loose it. I would also say given the narrow path you have him on on the tree you could cut down the size of your loop substantially. Maybe deceiving but it looks like there is a good change that a wolverine could get a leg through it. This is what a neck caught wolverine did to 1/8 inch cable last year on my line. Don't underestimate what you will be getting a hold of when you do. Or it will be a major bummer. You won't have success covering your trap with snow. I think one of the best things you can do is to experiment with traps at home, in the same conditions. Go outside and set a trap. Then go back the next day and see what it takes to set it off. I think you will be surprised at how hard disturbed snow will be. You can get by with a light covering over a trap with a covering but to bury your trap in snow is a loose loose situation in most circumstances. If they do fire they are so slow that you will be lucky to get a toe or less. Only thing worse than no wolverine is an educated wolverine. They can wreak havoc on your line.
Last edited by Family Trapper; 12/10/11 09:04 PM.
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