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Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3014094
02/14/12 11:29 AM
02/14/12 11:29 AM
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missouri
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missouri
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Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3014627
02/14/12 04:00 PM
02/14/12 04:00 PM
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Sioux Falls, SD
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this is one of the best reads on the board. big props to LT Grey. been gettin 2-3 a week out of a half dozen buckets. gettin some big guys too. couple bite marks and minimal rubbing. will keep a close eye on them though. hope to get more pics up, i always forget to take pics before i reset.



First year trapping 2011-12
Mink-1
Muskrat-32
Coon-26
Possum-2
Skunk-15
Coyote-1chewed snare
magical vanishing traps- 2
Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3045329
02/28/12 09:34 PM
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manitoba, canada
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manitoba, canada
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Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3045404
02/28/12 09:57 PM
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Georgia
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Georgia
Wish i could use 220s and buckets but their are too many hunting dogs here!

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3045864
02/29/12 04:49 AM
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Sioux Falls, SD
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I pass up 2-3 spots for every right of way spot i trap because of near by farms. Setting after new year keeps pheasant dogs from road hunters out of my sets as well.


First year trapping 2011-12
Mink-1
Muskrat-32
Coon-26
Possum-2
Skunk-15
Coyote-1chewed snare
magical vanishing traps- 2
Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3046322
02/29/12 11:23 AM
02/29/12 11:23 AM
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Minnesota
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Once the coon have moved to the cattails in the northern regions how do you guys trap them. I am assuming trail sets and bodygrips, but It did not work for me this fall. Any tips anyone willing to share.


The pup
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Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3047831
02/29/12 10:54 PM
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manitoba, canada
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Up here all I use is buckets baited with fish or sardines and red fox gland lure works perfect for me
All I trap is creeks with oak or cottonwood trees along them

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: JakeGourley] #3050642
03/02/12 11:26 AM
03/02/12 11:26 AM
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Southern Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted By: JakeGourley
Wish i could use 220s and buckets but their are too many hunting dogs here!


160 is all you need in buckets/cubbys. Just make sure the bucket or cubby is long enough to prevent reach ins.

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3051237
03/02/12 05:02 PM
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Iowa
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I have found buckets to be almost useless without a harsh winter. I don't even bother setting them until December/ January given the opportunities to set a dogproof or pocket set. The place that they really shine for me is inside buildings (hay lofts, corncribs, etc.).

The boxes look to be more effective and I will be trying a dozen or two next year, late-season inside barns. I still won't bother setting them until the creeks ice over.

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: Cody_13] #3051282
03/02/12 05:19 PM
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Southern Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted By: Cody_13


The boxes look to be more effective and I will be trying a dozen or two next year, late-season inside barns. I still won't bother setting them until the creeks ice over.


They are. I had crap catches in my bucket sets compared to wood ones.

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3079248
03/17/12 04:38 PM
03/17/12 04:38 PM
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Central Ohio
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Wood ones are bulky, but if made with treated wood, can be left on location, year after year...

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3079460
03/17/12 07:24 PM
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For those of you who are talking about dog proofing. I use vertical wooden boxes between 24"-30" long. I use 220 for coon and I recess the trap back 7"-8" and I set the trap off the ground 6"-8" therefore dogs can't arch themselves into the box but coon and fisher can. Works great but make sure you secure your trap into the box. I have never had a problem. I hope this helps you guys who have dogs around. Try this with your dog without the trap obviously and you will see it works great.

J

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3086484
03/22/12 02:25 PM
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Gladstone, Michigan
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Has anybody used the bridger 1.65 bridger offsets for coon? Have you hade any problems holding em in these traps.

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3086490
03/22/12 02:34 PM
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Gladstone, Michigan
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Any Michigan guys here that use Mich legal box set's? Are the 6" openings that you have pose any issues with em getting cought.

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: Daniel Cooper] #3087363
03/22/12 11:03 PM
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Point Pleasant, WV
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Originally Posted By: Daniel Cooper
I am not a great coon trapper this is only my third year of trapping but i have learned alot... What do you guys do with the meat.. i create a big pile out in my woods and catch some coyotes on trails to it, but is there people who buy the meat? if so where? I have heard about selling skulls of coons and an old friend should me how to get a coon head into a white coon skull in a matter of days. so im going to try that... I just dont have alot of money and any thing i can use to get some extra cash while im having fun walking through the woods trapping i would be willing to try....


this can be done in about 10 hours total. boil it down in dawn and borax solution.... pressure wash it off... soak it in white gas for two to three hours... then go to the store and buy a box of hair frosting. rap it in seran wrap after your done, set it under a light and undo it the next morning and wash it off. let it air dry and it will be white as a ghost. i've done dozen of skulls this way all including bear which are a keck of alot greasier than an old coon.


save a tree..... eat a beaver



Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3095046
03/28/12 11:15 AM
03/28/12 11:15 AM
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Central Ohio
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Why the white gas ?
What does that do to it ?

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: northboy] #3095400
03/28/12 04:15 PM
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Southern Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted By: northboy
For those of you who are talking about dog proofing. I use vertical wooden boxes between 24"-30" long. I use 220 for coon and I recess the trap back 7"-8" and I set the trap off the ground 6"-8" therefore dogs can't arch themselves into the box but coon and fisher can. Works great but make sure you secure your trap into the box. I have never had a problem. I hope this helps you guys who have dogs around. Try this with your dog without the trap obviously and you will see it works great.

J

I have an idea of how you make this set, but post a pic anyways. Its god to see different ideas.

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3096112
03/28/12 10:41 PM
03/28/12 10:41 PM
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Point Pleasant, WV
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Originally Posted By: LT GREY
Why the white gas ?
What does that do to it ?


White gas is a very strong degreaser. and will help draw alot of the grease out of the skull that doesn't come out with boiling. it can be re-used numerous times. alot of taxidermists use it on their bird skins before mounting as well to get that extra bit of grease out before putting it all back together.


save a tree..... eat a beaver



Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3107229
04/05/12 09:28 AM
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pennsylvania
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what is the best dp trap on te market?? is the coon dagger anygood?

Re: Coons, 'coons and only 'coons. . . [Re: LT GREY] #3107234
04/05/12 09:31 AM
04/05/12 09:31 AM
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Kansas
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Look at dukes and ztraps for the money you can beat them

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