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Steel pan covers #6859373
04/30/20 03:37 PM
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Hey guys, just got some new Bridger #3’s dogless traps. Never had dogless traps before mainly MB 550 ‘s. I also have steel pan covers from NO-BS. Do I need to notch these screens for dogless traps ? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Steel pan covers [Re: Boomer1] #6859374
04/30/20 03:38 PM
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I use aluminum screen on my dogless 2s. I don't notch them and don't have any problems

Re: Steel pan covers [Re: Sawmill Creek] #6859376
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They don’t pucker when placed under the stationary jaw ?

Re: Steel pan covers [Re: Boomer1] #6859377
04/30/20 03:43 PM
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I don't place it under. I cut mine to fit within the jaws and leave one end about 1/4" long and fold that down 90° in front of the loose jaw. I cover my traps with grass clippings when using screen

Re: Steel pan covers [Re: Sawmill Creek] #6859379
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Thank you so much sir. That totally makes sense now.

Re: Steel pan covers [Re: Boomer1] #6859926
05/01/20 07:24 AM
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I use the same screen but on Jakes
I cut a notch about 3 inches wide and about 3/8 deep on the side where dog is
The two “tabs” slip under solid jaw and other side fits tucked under loose jaw
They are tight to pan with no gap at all. Cover it with your choice of coverings
I too use dried grass
No issues at all

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