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2 traps 1 anchor #6103914
12/28/17 09:09 PM
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Had anybody ever put 2 traps on one earthanchor? A couple spots i have the yotes coming up but not stepping on my trap. I want to add a second one but dont know how well it will work to put 2 traps on a single earth anchor

Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6103916
12/28/17 09:11 PM
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On a 24 hr ck...no problem...entanglement is a given.

Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6103929
12/28/17 09:22 PM
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Yup I do it when the terrain allows an earth anchor. Also do it on my tie offs, especially if I'm making a walk through or walk through cubby.

Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6103932
12/28/17 09:24 PM
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Possum, What makes you think the second trap placement will be better than the first being that close .




Simplify your methods to the point of perfection.

Become fast,efficient & effective.

The real "SECRET" to successful trapping.

KEEP IT SIMPLE!

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Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6103940
12/28/17 09:33 PM
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Rivers, sometime a guy can't control where a coyote wants to step...2 traps just cuts down on the wait.

Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6103966
12/28/17 09:50 PM
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Yep I agree. Do it......jk


Free people are not equal. Equal people are not free. What's supposed to be ain't always is. Hopper Hunter
Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: RiversNorth13] #6103978
12/28/17 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted By: RiversNorth13
Possum, What makes you think the second trap placement will be better than the first being that close .

The snow shows that they are working the sets but not stepping where i need them to

Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104010
12/28/17 10:23 PM
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Ya, and used to do two traps to a drag on cat sets out west
Stupid coyotes didn't learn where to step, lol

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Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: RiversNorth13] #6104022
12/28/17 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted By: RiversNorth13
What makes you think the second trap placement will be better than the first being that close .


I believe it was a Major Boddicker study that showed that a catch rate increases by about 30% when 2 traps are used at a set. The setup in the study had the Hole at the top point of an equilateral triangle and the two traps, set at the other 2 points of that triangle.


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Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104025
12/28/17 10:35 PM
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Have used 2 at many sets , was just asking the op a question for the situation.




Simplify your methods to the point of perfection.

Become fast,efficient & effective.

The real "SECRET" to successful trapping.

KEEP IT SIMPLE!

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Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104051
12/28/17 10:47 PM
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Depends on the soil. I use one anchor on two traps a lot. 90% are cat sets, but I have used it a few times on problem coyotes. I trap in real tight ground so I can get away with it. When I use one anchor for two traps I put a good bend in the stake.


Everything the left touches it destroys
Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104089
12/28/17 11:08 PM
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The first there will spring both traps so it won't be any different then one trap on the earth anchor.
I wouldn't give it a second thought.

Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104173
12/29/17 12:37 AM
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In shy away situations on yotes. I back away 2-3 feet and make a blind set. Look at the foot traffic, and put it in the ground. Make sure it’s blended good.

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Everything the left touches it destroys
Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104279
12/29/17 08:24 AM
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Bad things can happen when you do that. Swiveling is key. Ran this rig with zero problems. Lock washer is welded when complete.





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Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: yoteguts] #6104320
12/29/17 09:15 AM
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Had anybody ever put 2 traps on one earthanchor?
Yes, many times with Drags too.

Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104429
12/29/17 11:32 AM
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This works and have used it with a cable stake several times. Just add a second piece of cable through the loop and put traps on both ends. Most times the other trap get jerked to the other end and flipped. I has a cat in the trap on the left and it jerked the other one up to the tree and flipped it. I have had pull outs with 2 traps hooked together. Probably too much weight and they get all tangled up or sometimes caught in both . Give it a try and I have caught several digger coyotes
that way.

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Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104442
12/29/17 11:47 AM
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Waiting for his catch Picture... I'd set it that way with two for sure.


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Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: 330-Trapper] #6104529
12/29/17 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted By: 330-Trapper
Waiting for his catch Picture... I'd set it that way with two for sure.

I had that set there earlier this year and got 3 dogs in 3 days and another one in a set that was about 50 ft away. Then i moved the line and was in a different area so i pulled it. Well now i go past there so i set it again. It must be a territorial area where they overlap because that place is solid yote tracks after ive already got 4 from there.

Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104562
12/29/17 01:54 PM
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The very first pair of coyotes in this trailer are on one anchor. Andy's video is worth having.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pMTCVp5nNU


Last edited by wildflights; 01/01/18 09:49 AM.

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Re: 2 traps 1 anchor [Re: possumcatcher] #6104722
12/29/17 05:03 PM
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I had put this picture on a couple years. Here's the cat. He was small and I let it go.

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