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using newspaper tubes for mink? #419084
11/18/07 08:58 PM
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I was wondering if i can just let it set out or bury with sticks and dirt making it look more like an earthen cubbie. going to use some muskrat carcasses in the back.

Re: using newspaper tubes for mink? [Re: robmelton] #419245
11/18/07 10:08 PM
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i would just go with a pocket set to make it easier. but still bait with muskrat or bluegill. ieven add anise oil....crazy? maybe but it works lol



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Re: using newspaper tubes for mink? [Re: minkmaster] #419259
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ive been using pocket sets for 2 weeks now baited with blue gill and been knocking the crap outta the coon but havent even had one incidental mink. maybe i need to set trap further into the hole?

Re: using newspaper tubes for mink? [Re: robmelton] #419374
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ummm.... i would try muskrat meat.set the trap high (fraction of an inch under water.ummm i would even go as far as trying squirrel and leave the tail sticking outta the hole.
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Re: using newspaper tubes for mink? [Re: minkmaster] #419443
11/18/07 11:17 PM
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anyone else use these before and had luck?

Re: using newspaper tubes for mink? [Re: robmelton] #419477
11/18/07 11:30 PM
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Yep !

Re: using newspaper tubes for mink? [Re: ] #419487
11/18/07 11:36 PM
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do you just bed the trap directly in front of the tube

Re: using newspaper tubes for mink? [Re: robmelton] #419501
11/18/07 11:44 PM
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I set the trap right in the tube. Chunk of fish for bait.

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