Re: Wolverine Snares
[Re: bizzyb1299827]
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02/09/18 02:05 AM
02/09/18 02:05 AM
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fishermann222
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Bethel, Alaska
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I don't know that what we are doing is the best way, but it works. 6ft of #9 pigtailed, to just enough 3/32 to form a 10 inch loop, along with having a kill spring on them.
I survived the Tman crash of '06
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Re: Wolverine Snares
[Re: bizzyb1299827]
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02/16/18 07:01 PM
02/16/18 07:01 PM
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Sobie2
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I haven't tried snares for wolverine, only 330s. But lugging in all the supplies (setters, axe, branch cutters, impact drill for lag bolt anchors, maybe a sawsall) and two 330s is a bear to pack. So I see the benefit of snares.
What is the consensus for trap checking frequency? I check 1 week after setting, then 3-4 days after, but work makes me stir crazy and I am thinking maybe there isn't a need to wait a week.
Sobie2
Last edited by Sobie2; 02/16/18 07:02 PM.
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Re: Wolverine Snares
[Re: bizzyb1299827]
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02/16/18 09:22 PM
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yukon254
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I've probably snared as many wolverine as I've caught in traps. Only ever lost one and that was in an old 1/8 wolf snare that wasn't even set for wolverine. I have made snares specifically for wolverine, but anymore I only use one snare for everything. I make everything out of 5/64, 8 to 12 feet long. I can always reach something solid, and I can adjust the loop for lynx, wolverine or wolves. I've never used a swivel on any snare and I've only ever lost that one wolverine. I do like the Stinger kill springs, but have caught a lot of fur without them. My favourite wolverine set is on a pole or a blind snare set in their tracks.
Sobie2 wow you pack a lot of gear! What in the world are you using lag bolt anchors for? Why can't the axe cut branches?? Whats the sawsall for? Use the setters before you head out, that will lighten the load a bit!
Last edited by yukon254; 02/16/18 09:23 PM.
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Re: Wolverine Snares
[Re: Sobie2]
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02/17/18 12:53 AM
02/17/18 12:53 AM
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mad_mike
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I haven't tried snares for wolverine, only 330s. But lugging in all the supplies (setters, axe, branch cutters, impact drill for lag bolt anchors, maybe a sawsall) and two 330s is a bear to pack. So I see the benefit of snares.
What is the consensus for trap checking frequency? I check 1 week after setting, then 3-4 days after, but work makes me stir crazy and I am thinking maybe there isn't a need to wait a week.
Sobie2 Wowsers. The tools you are carrying in are crazy heavy and frankly unnecessary.
Last edited by mad_mike; 02/17/18 12:54 AM.
Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it.
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Re: Wolverine Snares
[Re: bizzyb1299827]
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02/18/18 01:22 AM
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Sobie2
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Yeah I am normally a boat trapper and used to bringing everything! I ditched the sawzall... it makes for easy work for pole sets. But this time around nature provided me with 4 natural cubbies, and Home Depot provided me with a double milk crate set. I just hate hiking in a long ways and up some steep stuff only to wish I had brought another tool.
Sobie2
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Re: Wolverine Snares
[Re: bizzyb1299827]
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02/18/18 02:25 PM
02/18/18 02:25 PM
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alaska viking
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"Made it two years not being censored"
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If you were using lags to anchor poles, I usually just use rope or 11ga. wire. I have also used spikes and the back side of a hatchet. I boat trap, and will admit to a cordless sawzall. My wolverine cubbies tend to end up more like condos.
Made it almost 3 years without censor!
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