ADC Trapper Forum

No Profanity *** No Flaming *** No Advertising *** No Anti Trappers *** No Politics
No Non-Target Catches *** No Links to Anti-trapping Sites *** No Avoiding Profanity Filter


Home~Trap Talk~ADC Forum~Trap Shed~Wilderness Trapping~International Trappers~Fur Handling

Auction Forum~Trapper Tips~Links~Gallery~Basic Sets~Convention Calendar~Chat~ Trap Collecting Forum

Trapper's Humor~Strictly Trapping~Fur Buyers Directory~Mugshots~Fur Sale Directory~Wildcrafting

Trapper's Tales~Words From The Past~Legends~Archives~Kids Forum~Lure Formulators Forum


~~~ Dobbins' Products Catalog ~~~


WCS
(Please support Wildlife Control Supplies, our sponsor for the ADC Page)






Print Thread
Hop To
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Re: Turtles. [Re: Kirk De] #5126433
07/17/15 03:17 PM
07/17/15 03:17 PM
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 56
Frankfort, Ky. USA
T
trapperpaw Offline
trapper
trapperpaw  Offline
trapper
T

Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 56
Frankfort, Ky. USA
Jerry Schilling near evansville, indiana make a very effective turtle trap. I caught 26 out of a pond many of them were green sliders but it will catch every turtle in the pond and takes about a minute to set up. WCS carries the trap for 99 dollars. I have completely filled it several times. I don't get many turtle jobs I catch them mostly to eat and I can't set it to often it catches to many turtles.


Sleep'n with an animal..I can help.
Do not use both feet when testing the depth or temperature of the water
Your Friend,
Paul Brooker
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5126503
07/17/15 04:45 PM
07/17/15 04:45 PM
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,361
mequon, wisconsin
P
Paul Winkelmann Offline
trapper
Paul Winkelmann  Offline
trapper
P

Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,361
mequon, wisconsin
Mr. Brooker is easy to recognize. He's a greenish color and is starting to develop a shell. ( And he sometimes snaps at people )

Last edited by Paul Winkelmann; 07/17/15 04:46 PM.
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5126643
07/17/15 06:47 PM
07/17/15 06:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 60
Haubstadt, In.
G
G Hanold Offline OP
trapper
G Hanold  Offline OP
trapper
G

Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 60
Haubstadt, In.
So far I've struck out. I'm really starting to believe that it's not a turtle. I've seen one tiny turtle the entire time I've been there. Searching another fire pond across the driveway from this one I've found two large dens that look like beaver bank dens. There are no other sign of beaver. Otter maybe? Otter are new here and I'm not familiar with them.


User formerly known as Hanible.

Trapping &
Removal of
Animal
Pests
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5126662
07/17/15 07:05 PM
07/17/15 07:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,785
Georgia
K
Kirk De Offline
trapper
Kirk De  Offline
trapper
K

Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,785
Georgia
You normally don,t see snappers. They are active at night. That is why you should bait the trap late in the afternoon.


The Real Reasons Animals Are Detecting Your Sets And Devices by Kirk Dekalb
https://amzn.to/2Hn1hxv
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5126674
07/17/15 07:14 PM
07/17/15 07:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,785
Georgia
K
Kirk De Offline
trapper
Kirk De  Offline
trapper
K

Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,785
Georgia
Quote:
Searching another fire pond across the driveway from this one I've found two large dens that look like beaver bank dens. There are no other sign of beaver.


Snappers will burrow in the bank.


The Real Reasons Animals Are Detecting Your Sets And Devices by Kirk Dekalb
https://amzn.to/2Hn1hxv
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5126687
07/17/15 07:23 PM
07/17/15 07:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 17,548
Rodney,Ohio
SNIPERBBB Offline
trapper
SNIPERBBB  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 17,548
Rodney,Ohio
If you do manage to snag that turtle, keep him in a clean out tub with water for a few days, and you'll know whether you got the culprit or not. Eventually you'd see feathers floating in the tank from the ducks.

Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5126891
07/17/15 09:51 PM
07/17/15 09:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 173
Ohio
S
Sweet Pea Offline
trapper
Sweet Pea  Offline
trapper
S

Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 173
Ohio
Originally Posted By: G Hanold
I received a call to day from a restaurant owner who is having issues with turtles eating ducklings. This is the first call I've gotten about problem turtles. I normally do set up + per animal. I'm curious, how do you charge for turtle trapping? I also wonder if another animal is knocking off the ducklings and not a turtle.


There are far more snapping turtles,(and turtles in general) in many waters than many people realize. Turtles do eat ducklings but, many other predators do too. Large fish are often the culprit. The best way to trap turtles are in hoop nets and the best bait to use is fresh oily fish. I use Skip Jack Herring and in a pinch, carp. Trout and bluefish also great. Depends on your region, really. Fresher the better. In warm water. fish spoils within a day or two. If the bait floats, it's usually past it's prime for catching snappers and/or softshells. Smaller pond turtles will find it tasty however. I don't use hooks because they also catch catfish and other bottom feeding fish. One to two night are all you should need in most cases if it is warm enough for turtles to feed. My advice ? Play the wind, just like with any other type of trapping. I also use a quality fish oil, which will carry with the wind and while floating across the water, call turtles to your traps. Always stake so that one end slightly sticks up above the water, so you're not drowning your catch. Good luck.




Bighead Taxidermy....You Kill It, I Mount It.
Re: Turtles. [Re: SNIPERBBB] #5126929
07/17/15 10:08 PM
07/17/15 10:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 173
Ohio
S
Sweet Pea Offline
trapper
Sweet Pea  Offline
trapper
S

Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 173
Ohio
Originally Posted By: SNIPERBBB
If you do manage to snag that turtle, keep him in a clean out tub with water for a few days, and you'll know whether you got the culprit or not. Eventually you'd see feathers floating in the tank from the ducks.



lol. Is that turtle burping these up or crapping these out? IMO, that's nonsense! I trap turtles for two and a half months straight. I've never seen any recognizable part of any fish or mammal pass out of the back side of a 'tanked' turtle. Lots of droppings though.And what if they are ducklings or goslings? Why, they're nothing but a fuzz ball and quite often the ones most taken.


Bighead Taxidermy....You Kill It, I Mount It.
Re: Turtles. [Re: Sweet Pea] #5127002
07/17/15 10:55 PM
07/17/15 10:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,785
Georgia
K
Kirk De Offline
trapper
Kirk De  Offline
trapper
K

Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,785
Georgia
He is right.


The Real Reasons Animals Are Detecting Your Sets And Devices by Kirk Dekalb
https://amzn.to/2Hn1hxv
Re: Turtles. [Re: Sweet Pea] #5127014
07/17/15 10:58 PM
07/17/15 10:58 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,785
Georgia
K
Kirk De Offline
trapper
Kirk De  Offline
trapper
K

Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,785
Georgia
We always used chickens for bait. Not always, but feathers would appear from chickens.


The Real Reasons Animals Are Detecting Your Sets And Devices by Kirk Dekalb
https://amzn.to/2Hn1hxv
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5127154
07/18/15 06:46 AM
07/18/15 06:46 AM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 60
Haubstadt, In.
G
G Hanold Offline OP
trapper
G Hanold  Offline OP
trapper
G

Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 60
Haubstadt, In.
I saved a couple muskrats just because the turtles always ate them out of the traps. I had a couple ponds in mind was going to trap just to put turtle meat in the freezer but hasn't found the time yet. Nothing has seemed interested in the muskrat, which strikes me as odd because of how aggressive they go after rats normally.


User formerly known as Hanible.

Trapping &
Removal of
Animal
Pests
Re: Turtles. [Re: Sweet Pea] #5127270
07/18/15 09:26 AM
07/18/15 09:26 AM
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,627
Ohio, 55yrs old
Pasadena Offline
trapper
Pasadena  Offline
trapper

Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,627
Ohio, 55yrs old
Originally Posted By: Sweet Pea
Originally Posted By: SNIPERBBB
If you do manage to snag that turtle, keep him in a clean out tub with water for a few days, and you'll know whether you got the culprit or not. Eventually you'd see feathers floating in the tank from the ducks.



lol. Is that turtle burping these up or crapping these out? IMO, that's nonsense! I trap turtles for two and a half months straight. I've never seen any recognizable part of any fish or mammal pass out of the back side of a 'tanked' turtle. Lots of droppings though.And what if they are ducklings or goslings? Why, they're nothing but a fuzz ball and quite often the ones most taken.


What Sniper stated is absolutely true. I've trapped turtles on and off for over 30yrs. Not just a couple of years and have seen crawdad claws, scales, small feathers and have even found small lead shot in the bottom of the barrel.


[Linked Image]


Re: Turtles. [Re: Pasadena] #5131329
07/21/15 05:36 PM
07/21/15 05:36 PM
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 76
Maine
huntinjunkie Offline
trapper
huntinjunkie  Offline
trapper

Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 76
Maine
Had my 1st turtle call about a week ago, built a trap as I couldn't justify spending the money on the commercial deals....Turtle was caught on the 1st check.

Last edited by huntinjunkie; 07/21/15 05:37 PM.
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5133908
07/23/15 06:27 PM
07/23/15 06:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 173
Ohio
S
Sweet Pea Offline
trapper
Sweet Pea  Offline
trapper
S

Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 173
Ohio
Good luck with your season!

Angela


https://www.facebook.com/americanturtler?fref=ts




Bighead Taxidermy....You Kill It, I Mount It.
Re: Turtles. [Re: Sweet Pea] #5136549
07/26/15 01:14 AM
07/26/15 01:14 AM
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 56
Frankfort, Ky. USA
T
trapperpaw Offline
trapper
trapperpaw  Offline
trapper
T

Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 56
Frankfort, Ky. USA
good pictures on your site. really some good looking turtles


Sleep'n with an animal..I can help.
Do not use both feet when testing the depth or temperature of the water
Your Friend,
Paul Brooker
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5136769
07/26/15 10:32 AM
07/26/15 10:32 AM
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,361
mequon, wisconsin
P
Paul Winkelmann Offline
trapper
Paul Winkelmann  Offline
trapper
P

Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,361
mequon, wisconsin
Only Brooker would be interested in hot looking pictures of turtles.

Re: Turtles. [Re: Paul Winkelmann] #5136897
07/26/15 12:40 PM
07/26/15 12:40 PM
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 56
Frankfort, Ky. USA
T
trapperpaw Offline
trapper
trapperpaw  Offline
trapper
T

Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 56
Frankfort, Ky. USA
I've known a few turtles in my life and have grown to appreciate the turtle and the turtler laugh As have you the famous turdle man from Wisconsin.


Sleep'n with an animal..I can help.
Do not use both feet when testing the depth or temperature of the water
Your Friend,
Paul Brooker
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5138186
07/27/15 03:57 PM
07/27/15 03:57 PM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 60
Haubstadt, In.
G
G Hanold Offline OP
trapper
G Hanold  Offline OP
trapper
G

Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 60
Haubstadt, In.
Finally!!! 11 days later. Day 1 hung a muskrat and was eaten down to the tail and skin by day two. Day two, hung half a chicken and it was eaten down to a wing by day three. Ironically the wing and part of the breast was left hanging outside of the trap. I pulled the trap for one weekend because of being out of town. Knowing that it was reaching from the outside to the bait hanging from the first ring, I stretched a wire from the first to middle ring with a loop in the middle. I then hung a Cornish hen (it's cheaper than chicken), from the hoop. I also hung the wing remnants from the 1st ring and nothing was touched. Late last week, I made a basket out of mechanics wire that cradled a plastic chicken liver container. I used a utility knife to poke a series of small holes in the container. It was then hung from the loop between the rings. As of yesterday, (7/26) I hadn't even seen a turtle, except for one small slider. Today I get a call that I'd caught two! I was completely surprised. Apparently it took some completely rancid livers to draw them in. They had a trap of their own, that I also used, and they completely ignored the fish hanging in it.



User formerly known as Hanible.

Trapping &
Removal of
Animal
Pests
Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5138217
07/27/15 04:36 PM
07/27/15 04:36 PM
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,361
mequon, wisconsin
P
Paul Winkelmann Offline
trapper
Paul Winkelmann  Offline
trapper
P

Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,361
mequon, wisconsin
Deer meat is cheaper than any of that stuff and bloodier too.

Re: Turtles. [Re: G Hanold] #5138271
07/27/15 05:21 PM
07/27/15 05:21 PM
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,627
Ohio, 55yrs old
Pasadena Offline
trapper
Pasadena  Offline
trapper

Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,627
Ohio, 55yrs old
Congrats on the turtles.


[Linked Image]


Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread




Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1