Re: Groundhogs difficultly?
[Re: Willy Firewood]
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09/12/18 07:42 AM
09/12/18 07:42 AM
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Maybe put out bait with no trap and let them feel than set trap back away from the hole and give them a little space. I have a very small business so I can take the time.
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Re: Groundhogs difficultly?
[Re: Willy Firewood]
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09/12/18 08:08 AM
09/12/18 08:08 AM
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Like Jim said. Usually one per hole this time of year Have you filled holes back in to see if others dig them out
I've found the following to be effective for the ones that will not go for bait in a cage
Get some dirt from offsite. Cover bottom of cage with fresh dirt. And drop a couple of groundhog turds in the back of cage
(But that means you must collect turds from previous catches). Which I do. Keep them in the freezer and take when needed
Every day is a gift from GOD, don't waste it!!
If they have plenty of food, give them something interesting to smell
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Re: Groundhogs difficultly?
[Re: Willy Firewood]
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09/12/18 11:00 AM
09/12/18 11:00 AM
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I found snares to be effective on shy ones
LIVE LIFE LIKE THEIR IS NO TOMMORROW
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Re: Groundhogs difficultly?
[Re: Willy Firewood]
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09/13/18 05:43 PM
09/13/18 05:43 PM
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Hi Bob and everyone else,
Thanks for the info and photos.
This is a very one location specific application which I do not recommend. It is an interesting one-shot solution.
Based upon photos, I knew the critter was in the den. Yeah, yeah, yeah, maybe it wasn’t. How could I know for sure? I agree, but two very good cameras gave me current intelligence.
Since I do not have any flush door cages, I made a couple “nose cone” boxes using solid 3/4” thick lumber. It is sort of the reverse of a cubby box. Slotted the sides for 220 springs. Stapled hardware cloth on the open end so looking out from the den it appeared to extend the den entrance. This design prevents anything from tampering or getting caught externally. I drilled a 3/4” hole in top and bottom at edge for a rebar stake. I shaped the den entrance to fit the box, slipped in a 220, slid it up tight, and put a stake through to anchor. Then I pushed dirt against the box to seal out light. This strictly follows our requirements for 220 use. Never set a 220 without checking the relevant regulations.
This was set at a summer vacation home that is occupied 2 days per week by elderly folks. They do not have any kids visit. No kids live nearby. No pet issues either.
I was tired of screwing around and wanted results. Although the customer was patient, he was concerned about results as he should be. Yesterday I put one of these at each side entrance. Today a groundhog that attempted to exit the den was in a 220.
Is this the best method? No way! Did it work? Yes. Was it efficient? Not at all. Would I recommend this? No. I recommend ordering nose cones, flush end traps, and making it look easy. I called Jim Comstock to order a few setups.
Best wishes.
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Re: Groundhogs difficultly?
[Re: Willy Firewood]
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09/14/18 04:40 PM
09/14/18 04:40 PM
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Willy, these are 24" double door and 30" flush mount. 9" x 11". I have caught raccoon in the 30" trap, even in the 24" as you can see, but they do destroy the trigger. Triggers can be bent back into shape, or replaced. By now I have added some 18" traps, they work very well for groundhogs and are a bit lighter to carry. Best to pick these traps up at conventions and save the shipping. Many suppliers will be happy to bring your order to a convention at no additional charge, or you just go there and see what they have. 
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