Picking a trap size for a set.
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10/13/19 02:36 PM
10/13/19 02:36 PM
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Steelflight
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Ok those of you that have a mixed bag of trap sizes. Lets talk. I have 1.75, #2s and #3s what about a spot can deteirmin the trap size that gets put down. Never mind the targeted animal for now. Case in point I set a blind trail set the other day. A bridge #2 was put down. I did not use one of my #3s because well deer can get stuck in them. A 1.75 just did not seem to fit the game trail. What are your thoughts if your setting a new spot and need to choose from like three different sizes.
You may think before you act. The question is did you listen to your own council?
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 02:49 PM
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The Beav
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Guides guides guides then the trap size Isn't a issue.
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 03:54 PM
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danny clifton
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What brand of 3's are you using that hold deer? they make one jump and pull right out of mine.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 03:57 PM
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I got them from a friend. One is a duke. I got no clue on the others. They might be bridgers
You may think before you act. The question is did you listen to your own council?
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 04:01 PM
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danny clifton
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they wont hold deer. might hold a 3 week old fawn. their foot is tapered. no pads like on a fur bearer. deer will pop right out unharmed. you don't need to worry about them. if your trapping in spring and hold a fawn it will be small enough releasing it wont be a problem
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 04:05 PM
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danny clifton
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I use two sizes of trap. 1 1/2 and 3. 1 1/2 for coons rat's and mink and 3's for everything else. A blind trail set gets a 3. Where I live a coyote or bobcat is lots more common than a fox. I am pretty sure its that way where you are also.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 04:10 PM
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I cant say I've ever heard of a deer held in a #3.
Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can buy you a trapping license and that's pretty close.
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 05:01 PM
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I have held both deer and antelope in fully modified Bridger #3s. Not every time but it does happen. Target species determines trap size, location doesn’t factor in at all for me.
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 07:23 PM
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danny clifton
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bob what kind of modifications are you doing?
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 08:33 PM
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danny clifton
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you guys need to get out and set some traps
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Picking a trap size for a set.
[Re: Steelflight]
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10/13/19 09:07 PM
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Mb 650’s grab plenty high and I’ve yet to hold a deer ! White tails anyway, but do antelope have somewhat of a club foot ?
Last edited by Golf ball; 10/13/19 09:09 PM.
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