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build a skunk trap #6764968
02/10/20 06:36 AM
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here are pic. of parts and what it looks like when done , some of you guys ask [Linked Image]
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door an door frame [Linked Image]
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trigger step pan [Linked Image]
glass back so you can see what you caught [Linked Image]
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adjusting bolt , door sits on pipe an bar pushes it off when animal steps on pan

Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6765031
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Very cool!! Took a while for me to reassemble the parts in my mind looking at the final picture but looks like a great design. How long till you had the kinks worked out like the adjustment screw? I am always amazed by trap designers.


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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6765044
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doesn't take long a couple test fire an your all set , also you should pin door shut when moving animals

Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6765055
02/10/20 08:25 AM
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Good deal

I made 12 with sliding back door for easy baiting and cross latch. The back door was beveled on bottom to let curious skonks smell the bait before committing to the front.

How do you bait? Through the trap?


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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6765175
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What size PVC pipe are you using? 6"?


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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6765550
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20 scout yes 6 inch , 330 I make most of them with hinge door on front

Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6765587
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So you bait through? ....the front?


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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6766104
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yes 330 , or you can thru the back I use cat food in can

Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6766252
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Nice, thanks for sharing. Trapper Dahlgren.


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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6766266
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Thanks Trapper D I have worked with plexiglass for years but never thought of using it on a live trap CLEARLY a great idea


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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6769249
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Real cold snap this week put me in the shop next to the stove. Discovered I had enough stuff to build a skunk trap. Very simple to do but learned a bunch in making it. May just have to build a few more but may redesign the back end to make baiting it easier. Thanks for the plans TD! [Linked Image]

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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6769265
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Very nice, but may I suggest you relocate the carry handle to the center balance point to make it easier to carry.


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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6769331
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Been known to build a few myself. None of that one or two at time stuff though!
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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6769340
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Is there plans around for this type of skunk trap?

Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Monster Toms] #6769386
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Originally Posted by BigBob
Very nice, but may I suggest you relocate the carry handle to the center balance point to make it easier to carry.

It is, atleast till there's a skunk in it.


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Been known to build a few myself. None of that one or two at time stuff though!

Ya, first one is to figure out how it goes together and work out any bugs. Ordered material to make a bunch more.


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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6769847
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Has anyone drilled holes midway along the side should one decide to dispatch? Would have to be far enough away from the trigger mechanism to prevent t them from reaching in and tripping the trap.


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Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6770153
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Ok I still don't understand how it fires I know he steps on the pan and the door closes but that's about it.i have a few of the wire cage types but I haven't ever figured out how these work.

Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6770211
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the door sits on top of pipe , an rod is push forward when skunk steps on pan, an rod pushes door off edge of pipe smile

Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6770314
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Ok I get that now but how does the rod move forward

Re: build a skunk trap [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6770437
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[Linked Image]
The rod hugs the top of the PVC and runs back to the pan.
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The bait pan looks something like this. I haven't installed this one in the PVC yet but it should give you an idea how everything goes together.


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