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Re: Catching Mink in Live Cage Traps??? [Re: 908shooter] #6570476
07/08/19 11:07 PM
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I'm wondering the same thing hogwild. I'm thinking I should pick up a good mink cage trap.

Re: Catching Mink in Live Cage Traps??? [Re: 908shooter] #6570485
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5x5-same as a 120.


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Re: Catching Mink in Live Cage Traps??? [Re: 908shooter] #6570565
07/09/19 07:31 AM
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I build mine 5w x 6t x 24l seems to be just fine.






Re: Catching Mink in Live Cage Traps??? [Re: 908shooter] #6572904
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I can see building colony traps, but building a cage trap would take a great deal more knowledge I'm sure.

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Re: Catching Mink in Live Cage Traps??? [Re: hogwild] #6573273
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Originally Posted by hogwild
What would you guys consider to be about the right size? A chippie or squirrel sized trap? Or something slightly bigger than a squirrel sized one?

Should it be a double door for mink?

Re: Catching Mink in Live Cage Traps??? [Re: Steelflight] #6592361
08/11/19 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Steelflight
https://youtu.be/wo_D7qqvwYw

Here you go take a look


That guy also shows how to make that trsp on another video.


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Re: Catching Mink in Live Cage Traps??? [Re: 908shooter] #7301058
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Re: Catching Mink in Live Cage Traps??? [Re: BillyTraps] #7301148
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Originally Posted by BillyTraps
6x6x24 is about perfect for reaching in to grab them with a gloved hand, without the mink escaping.



We want video of that live action cool


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Re: Catching Mink in Live Cage Traps??? [Re: 908shooter] #8168722
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