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Muskrat Barrel trap #3261152 08/06/12 08:06 PM 08/06/12 08:06 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 0 NC D duckkiller OP trapper
duckkiller OP trapper D Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 0 NC	Has anyone made a muskrat trap from a 55gal poly barrel? I have had good luck with floating colony traps but I am finding that turtles like to get up on them and eat the bait. I cant use any 110s or footholds so I am just looking for other floating options since I cant get permission where the bank dens are. Im looking somthing like this but instead snare a 1 way door or a pipe used like a funnel. The one thing Im unsure is will a muskrat dive to swim inside?

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3261239 08/06/12 08:55 PM 08/06/12 08:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,515 Woodhull, Illinois 77 J Jim Bethell trapper
Jim Bethell trapper J Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,515 Woodhull, Illinois 77	Not legel in my state.

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: Jim Bethell] #3262278 08/07/12 03:36 PM 08/07/12 03:36 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 700 Chocowinity, NC Phil Nichols trapper
Phil Nichols trapper Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 700 Chocowinity, NC	Certain people have a mental condition that causes them to invent traps and things. Sadly, there is no cure. ps, could you repost the picture with something to give it perspactive? Like put a shoe next to it or something. Last edited by Phil Nichols; 08/07/12 03:38 PM.

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3262343 08/07/12 04:13 PM 08/07/12 04:13 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 44 Dayton, OH trapper4hire trapper
trapper4hire trapper Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 44 Dayton, OH	I understand the concept of this trap (i think) with some tweeking i think it will work. Advanced Wildlife Managememnt www.daytonwildlifepro.com Chris O'Banion NTA Life Member OSTA Life Member

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3262345 08/07/12 04:14 PM 08/07/12 04:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,673 West, Mi W wiggler "Skunk Wrangler"
wiggler "Skunk Wrangler" W Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,673 West, Mi	looks like a pop can http://manisteewildlifecontrol.com/

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3262679 08/07/12 07:37 PM 08/07/12 07:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 0 NC D duckkiller OP trapper
duckkiller OP trapper D Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 0 NC	This was an idea for nutria rats from a pond mgmt company and after seeing this idea it just got me thinking how to make a floating trap that would not stand out like a normal trap in HOA subdisions where bank permission could not be granted. The only thing Im not sure about is if it would be better to have a door below the water or keep it at or above the water line? One way doors would be used instead of those snares with a bait box above the water.

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3262682 08/07/12 07:41 PM 08/07/12 07:41 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 44 Dayton, OH trapper4hire trapper
trapper4hire trapper Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 44 Dayton, OH	I would think that blocking the bait (1X2 mesh)and setting a colony in front of bottom hole would work? If he wants that bait they will look for an under water entrance? Isnt that in their nature. Advanced Wildlife Managememnt www.daytonwildlifepro.com Chris O'Banion NTA Life Member OSTA Life Member

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3262691 08/07/12 07:47 PM 08/07/12 07:47 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,361 mequon, wisconsin P Paul Winkelmann trapper
Paul Winkelmann trapper P Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,361 mequon, wisconsin	Don't worry about the legality Jim. Once they find out it's ADC work and not fur trapping, nobody cares. It ain't legal in Wisconsin either ( And that barrel trap is nearly a hundred year old idea ) but if he gets it working good, I'll be using them.

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3263455 08/08/12 09:15 AM 08/08/12 09:15 AM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 30 south east michigan P Peskycritter trapper
Peskycritter trapper P Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 30 south east michigan	I haven't seen that one before . Have you caught any rats in it . It looks duck proof but kinda large htt:// www.critterremovalmi.net Free Trapper

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3266310 08/10/12 01:29 AM 08/10/12 01:29 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,675 NWWA/AZ Vinke trapper
Vinke trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,675 NWWA/AZ	I did not have the best luck with colony floats but we do not have a "ice out"...... I have made barrels to fit in coverts............. Ant Man/ Marty 2028 Vinke/ Coonman for press Secretary��..

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3275325 08/15/12 04:32 PM 08/15/12 04:32 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 0 NC D duckkiller OP trapper
duckkiller OP trapper D Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 0 NC	Well just an update on the float. It has been out for 4 days. The first morning check 3 rats. The other 3 checks it has been thrown over the spillway. So I guess my next option is to get it out in deep enough water where someone has to swim to it, and drop about 50 pound anchor with chain and a lock. Unless there are any other ideas. I would like to see if the 3 rats the first night was just a first night luck deal or if this is really going to produce muskrats.

Re: Muskrat Barrel trap [Re: duckkiller] #3276331 08/16/12 07:52 AM 08/16/12 07:52 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,649 Portsmouth Va. A aprophet trapper
aprophet trapper A Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,649 Portsmouth Va.	Originally Posted By: duckkiller Well just an update on the float. It has been out for 4 days. The first morning check 3 rats. The other 3 checks it has been thrown over the spillway. So I guess my next option is to get it out in deep enough water where someone has to swim to it, and drop about 50 pound anchor with chain and a lock. Unless there are any other ideas. I would like to see if the 3 rats the first night was just a first night luck deal or if this is really going to produce muskrats. disc brake rotors are pretty good anchors I TRAP PETA'S FRONT PORCH

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