Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: man of steel]
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08/24/18 08:35 AM
08/24/18 08:35 AM
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Ditchdiver
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It keeps dirt from getting under the trap pan.
When life gets me down..... you know hunting/trapping season is closed.
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Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: man of steel]
#6309442
08/24/18 01:03 PM
08/24/18 01:03 PM
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Furvor
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In early Fall when ground is fairly dry a pan cover can be omitted. Rain, birds, and mice can cause dirt, trash, pebbles to get under pan and prevent trap firing. I use aluminum screen pan covers. Most trappers cut pan cover to fit just inside trap jaws. The aluminum screen is not stiff enough to hold much weight when cut that way. Relying on screen flexibility, I cut my pan covers large enough to cover trap jaws. Then whether I use dirt or just a few grass strands to cover or disguise trap, the covering is more durable. With an animal's foot on the pan that flexible screen will easily bend out of the way and is too short to be caught in the jaws.
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Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: man of steel]
#6309453
08/24/18 01:32 PM
08/24/18 01:32 PM
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Kevin Stake
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I use coffee filters. Cheap and easy to carry
It is more blessed to give than to receive
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Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: man of steel]
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08/24/18 02:03 PM
08/24/18 02:03 PM
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BigBob
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I use nylon screen I scrounged from a hardware store that does repairs. I don't like Aluminum because it's too stiff, and might jam the jaws if caught, nylon will give.
Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon.
Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor.
Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!
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Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: Furvor]
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08/24/18 04:41 PM
08/24/18 04:41 PM
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yukonal
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With an animal's foot on the pan that flexible screen will easily bend out of the way and is too short to be caught in the jaws. I never thought of it that way, but that makes sense. I'm going to try that this year. Thanks!
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Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: man of steel]
#6309621
08/24/18 07:07 PM
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Furvor
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has anybody ever used the pieces of foam that are put underneath the pan? I have and I don't like it. To each his own.
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Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: mjh]
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08/24/18 07:22 PM
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trappergbus
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Yep for jaw spread traps 6 and over dogless, Foe 5.5 I use aluminum screen. Works best when cut so the corners under the jaws to lock it in place. The keg creek screen works real well with dogless #3s
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: trappergbus]
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08/24/18 07:26 PM
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red mt
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Yep for jaw spread traps 6 and over dogless, Foe 5.5 I use aluminum screen. Works best when cut so the corners under the jaws to lock it in place. The keg creek screen works real well with dogless #3s And Victor Monty 4s Screen is made for a dogless trap, and works well with a dog on trap also. Above is a premium product.
Kenneth schoening
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Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: Kevin Stake]
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08/24/18 08:49 PM
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Fatdawg
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I use coffee filters. Cheap and easy to carry I use single ply unscented toilet paper. Cheap and multi purpose...lol
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Re: trap pan cover screen material
[Re: man of steel]
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08/24/18 09:48 PM
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Ditchdiver
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I've never tried screen (might this year), but I use and like poly fill. Cheap quick and easier than the pipe insulation (foam).
When life gets me down..... you know hunting/trapping season is closed.
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