Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes
[Re: The Beav]
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01/31/20 09:52 AM
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The traps he's using are #3 dukes and # 4 victors all are offsets since he traps In some states where off sets are required. Traps are bedded In peat moss and then a light covering of local dirt. And He Is using screen pan covers.
As to replacing traps. In most cases he just knocks off the big chunks and re sets. I'm sure that some traps have to be pulled and cleaned or replaced with fresh traps.
Today he tells me things are going to be a bit short on the catch numbers. Reason being he Is running out of already made sets. It's been so muddy that he hasn't been able to make any re makes. So today he said he Is gong to have to mud In some sets. Sounds like fun to me.
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Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes
[Re: The Beav]
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01/31/20 07:28 PM
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What I like more than anything is he is showing you don't need a $25 trap, fancy bait and lure to catch a coyote. To many people think that if they buy $25 traps it will make them better trappers. They would be better off buying more traps that cost half as much.
"Not Really, Not Really" Mark J Monti "MJM you're a jerk."
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Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes
[Re: The Beav]
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01/31/20 08:12 PM
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Update 4 coyotes
The 5th one got away. Toe caught.
Re made 80% of his original sets. Picked up another chunk of land. If He isn't at 900 by Sunday he will make It on Mon.
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Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes
[Re: MJM]
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01/31/20 08:43 PM
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What I like more than anything is he is showing you don't need a $25 trap, fancy bait and lure to catch a coyote. To many people think that if they buy $25 traps it will make them better trappers. They would be better off buying more traps that cost half as much. Don’t think anyone buys $25 traps thinking they’ll be a better trapper. They buy $25 traps so they’ll have more time to trap rather than working on their $12.50 traps.
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Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes
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01/31/20 08:55 PM
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What I like more than anything is he is showing you don't need a $25 trap, fancy bait and lure to catch a coyote. To many people think that if they buy $25 traps it will make them better trappers. They would be better off buying more traps that cost half as much. Don’t think anyone buys $25 traps thinking they’ll be a better trapper. They buy $25 traps so they’ll have more time to trap rather than working on their $12.50 traps. Here is the preferred trap after a escape. Robert's trap is a #4 that is base plated and four coiled with four full size springs, With the new chain and added swivels he probably has $30 in them.
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Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes
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01/31/20 09:15 PM
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I believe choice of traps is a personal preference. It depends on how much you want to or better yet can spend. I’m a newby and am really enjoying Roberts adventure. I am learning a lot and it makes you think. It does indeed let you know you don’t need the newest or shiniest widget to catch lots of coyotes. I saw right away that pre planning and hard work and organization are key. I truly hope he makes his goal. Gets me fired up just watching.
"Skin that smokewagon and see what happens"
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Re: Quest for a 1000 coyotes
[Re: The Beav]
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01/31/20 10:21 PM
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Yep he looks grumpy. Robert is the man! Period. What kind of earth anchor is he using? Sorry if I have missed that through out this awesome thread.
I'm itchin' to see a coyote twitchin'.
More trappin' and less yappin'.
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