Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: NonPCfed]
#7015089
10/11/20 10:38 PM
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Posts: 5,264 Lakeland,Minnesota
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After 2 years my torn meniscus seems to have healed up,So I hope to go after rats as if it is for the last time,cause that may be the case. Always figured they would find me,draped over a rat house. Tom
If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping. Tom Olson MTA life member#100,also WTA life member
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: Bogmaster]
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10/11/20 11:00 PM
10/11/20 11:00 PM
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Mark June
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Mark June
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After 2 years my torn meniscus seems to have healed up,So I hope to go after rats as if it is for the last time,cause that may be the case. Always figured they would find me,draped over a rat house. Tom I'll set a stop loss or three right next to your carcass Tom, Say "He weren't no trouble" and keep on plugging! Good luck to ya! Wish I had rats to trap. I miss that muck smell. Blessings, Mark
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: NonPCfed]
#7015142
10/12/20 12:00 AM
10/12/20 12:00 AM
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Mark,glad your going to set --stoploss.They are my favorite rat trap. Tom
If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping. Tom Olson MTA life member#100,also WTA life member
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: Boco]
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10/12/20 12:32 AM
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Posts: 4,913 Idaho Falls, ID
Grandpa Trapper
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A wise man once said-live every trapping season like it was your last.Cause we never know if it may be or not. And regardless there comes a time when each year we become a little less "able". Wise words from a wise man. Are those your words? Actually, much truth in those words. Don’t wait for tomorrow if you can do it today. We may not be around tomorrow,
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: Actor]
#7015229
10/12/20 06:32 AM
10/12/20 06:32 AM
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Posts: 1,978 Wisconsin
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After my fall last year, that ended my season, I wasn't going to trap any more... but after doing it for 73 years... how can I not do it, at least a little. I have decided If I can live through this year and next without harming myself to badly... one more year next year and I can say I have made it 75 years. I think that would be quite an achievement... at least for me. As far as worrying about what I could sell them for... no concern... going to tan them. I will be 80 at the end of the season this year and 81 next year.
Garry- Good deal Garry! I hope I still have some open water when season finally starts.
Steve WTA NRA
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: NonPCfed]
#7015310
10/12/20 08:45 AM
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PAskinner
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Always trap some muskrats.
Right now I’m having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I’ve forgotten this before.
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: NonPCfed]
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10/12/20 11:25 AM
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The Beav
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I'm starting tomorrow . Got my annual ADC job at $10.00 a rat and a $200 set up fee. One check and I'm done. Most likely will take about 40 some rats. Then It's back after Ice out to do at all over again. Then I'll wait till sometime In early Nov to do my other ADC job. Same fees but I have some chucks to trap along with the rats. A easy grand with not much work.
I'll skin them and save the carcasses for bait.
The forum Know It All according to Muskrat
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: The Beav]
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10/12/20 11:59 AM
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Dirt
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I'm starting tomorrow . Got my annual ADC job at $10.00 a rat and a $200 set up fee. One check and I'm done. Most likely will take about 40 some rats. Then It's back after Ice out to do at all over again. Then I'll wait till sometime In early Nov to do my other ADC job. Same fees but I have some chucks to trap along with the rats. A easy grand with not much work.
I'll skin them and save the carcasses for bait. You are making your adopted son (me) so proud. $$$$$$$$$
Who is John Galt?
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: NonPCfed]
#7015522
10/12/20 12:42 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
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Iwill usually set 4 stop loss on a large house.Many times first check will have 4 rats. Never considered pan size a problem. Tom
If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping. Tom Olson MTA life member#100,also WTA life member
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: NonPCfed]
#7015558
10/12/20 01:31 PM
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Posts: 23,797 Wisconsin
The Beav
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Colony traps are real rat killers in the right situation.
I don't own a stop loss but a #2 or a #1.75 with a wild river pan system will do the job. High catches with no wring offs.
The forum Know It All according to Muskrat
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Re: Who is still going after mrats this fall...?
[Re: NonPCfed]
#7015560
10/12/20 01:37 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,264 Lakeland,Minnesota
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I say whatever works for you ,is the best way to go. I have used stoploss for 55 years and am comfortable with the job they do for me.I do like colonies in front of den holes and runways. Tom
If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping. Tom Olson MTA life member#100,also WTA life member
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