Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/14/19 11:03 PM
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snowy
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I use 1 1/2 double coil and no bait or lure. I set the den entrance with exposed trap.
Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/14/19 11:07 PM
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Law Dog
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Snare the hole is what I do if you miss them it won't spook them if the 160/220 snaps and you miss they are gone.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/14/19 11:10 PM
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snowy
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Ya Law, that is a good point, if you miss. I find that true with porkies also.
Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
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Re: Badger trappers
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09/14/19 11:27 PM
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Grandpa Trapper
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I use 1 1/2 double coil and no bait or lure. I set the den entrance with exposed trap. Don’t they close the entrance holes with dirt?
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/14/19 11:41 PM
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snowy
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Well, if you make a catch they will dig and fill the hole and be on top of the mount of dirt. I have caught many that way, but yes they will fill the entrance from digging after they been caught, in my experiences. They are easy to catch.
Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/14/19 11:57 PM
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Law Dog
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Your best yote set will catch one every time!
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/15/19 12:03 AM
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Law Dog
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They do but not often most holes are open.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/15/19 01:12 AM
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Bob
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I always catch one when I make a really good coyote set lol
"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/15/19 01:56 AM
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Sounds like my north loop trapline is going to have some this year, ive had good luck with babger buster lure and 280's when there around. Landowner called the other day and seen 3 of them in one day. My shoulders can feel it it already lol.
Let me sugar coat this
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/15/19 06:31 AM
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jabNE
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I just use footholds and a baited dirthole set works well. Jim
Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can buy you a trapping license and that's pretty close.
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/15/19 07:17 AM
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dustytinner
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How did you set the snare over the hole?
Life member Minnesota Trappers Association FTA,Sportsmen's Alliance
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Law Dog]
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09/15/19 07:46 AM
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Snare the hole is what I do if you miss them it won't spook them if the 160/220 snaps and you miss they are gone. Your best yote set will catch one every time! Yes and yes
Everything the left touches it destroys
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Re: Badger trappers
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09/15/19 07:53 AM
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How did you set the snare over the hole? Not sure how Law Dog does it. I simply lay the loop just inside the hole. You can use 3-4 very small sticks almost flush with the hole to help support the snare if need be. I don’t leave any slack in the snare. If you leave slack bring a shovel.lol
Last edited by Pawnee; 09/15/19 07:54 AM.
Everything the left touches it destroys
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Re: Badger trappers
[Re: Dirtdogia]
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09/15/19 08:17 AM
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snowy
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I will agree with all the rest that a yote or fox set will catch them as well. They aren't hard to catch though find the den and set will also be rewarding.
Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
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Re: Badger trappers
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09/15/19 10:26 AM
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MJM
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I have caught a number of them in Belisle 160's. The reason a lot of them are missed in 160's and 220's is because when the trap is set off the jaws or springs are hittong the ground and throwing the trap away from the badger. Dig the hole out so the body grip can fire and the springs and jaws don't hit the ground. You want close fit, but it should clear. If I set a foot hold on a mound out side the hole. I make a trench set the width of the hole extending from the hole out across the mound. Set the trap off to the side, they have a wide stance. If you use lure at the trench you will pick up a coyote sometimes too. Make sure you stake your trap away from the hole to keep the badger on top. I like three foot of chain to keep them from digging at the stake. Body grips need staked well too.
Last edited by MJM; 09/15/19 10:33 AM.
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