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Weasel Trapping in Ohio
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10/27/20 05:10 PM
10/27/20 05:10 PM
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 382
Southern Ohio
Ohiowoodchuck
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Posts: 382
Southern Ohio
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How is the population in Ohio. I've never trapped for them or have I ever seen one in Ohio. I'm going to put a couple boxes out for my son to check after school on the property. I'm not sure if there is any around. A lot of my land is Hardwoods with some pine spots mixed in. The only creek I have is what drains out of the hills and usually dry up in the summer. I do have a main creek that's not very deep on the place and it runs parallel to a state route. My boy is 8 and were going to run a coyote and coon line on the property along with a small water line at my buddies. He is very interested in trapping this year and I'm just trying to give him something to check on his own so he feels like a man.
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.”
— Thomas Paine
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Re: Weasel Trapping in Ohio
[Re: Ohiowoodchuck]
#7029656
10/27/20 06:50 PM
10/27/20 06:50 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 18,385
Rodney,Ohio
SNIPERBBB
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Rodney,Ohio
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Occasionally some cats bring in some least weasels but ive never seen any short or long tails myself. Doesnt hurt to try though.
Last edited by SNIPERB🦝; 10/27/20 08:33 PM.
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Re: Weasel Trapping in Ohio
[Re: Ohiowoodchuck]
#7029800
10/27/20 08:28 PM
10/27/20 08:28 PM
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 382
Southern Ohio
Ohiowoodchuck
OP
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OP
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Southern Ohio
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Thanks for the help. I had already ordered a couple boxes today. I’ll let him put them out and give it a try. I got some dp’s and I planned on putting them out behind the house along the drainage. I know I got plenty of coon. I usually see a couple climb down for the evening while bow hunting.
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.”
— Thomas Paine
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Re: Weasel Trapping in Ohio
[Re: Ohiowoodchuck]
#7029976
10/27/20 10:44 PM
10/27/20 10:44 PM
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 382
Southern Ohio
Ohiowoodchuck
OP
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OP
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Posts: 382
Southern Ohio
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Good info. I got a patch of cattails in the creek in front of the house. I’ll report back if I have in luck. Got a good recommendation for bait. Chicken liver maybe?
Last edited by Ohiowoodchuck; 10/27/20 10:44 PM.
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.”
— Thomas Paine
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Re: Weasel Trapping in Ohio
[Re: Ohiowoodchuck]
#7030146
10/28/20 07:31 AM
10/28/20 07:31 AM
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Posts: 2,084
NY
rendezvous
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Good info. I got a patch of cattails in the creek in front of the house. I’ll report back if I have in luck. Got a good recommendation for bait. Chicken liver maybe? I put my weasel boxes, covered, with dry grass and bird seed in them behind my house. Mice will move in and leave plenty of scent, urine and crap that will help attract weasels. I do use chicken livers, I add sodium benzonate and salt to keep fresh and somewhat thawed. I like Lenon's super all call and anise for weasel lures. Best thing is to get out and find tracks at first snow and set right on sign. Can't beat culverts, brush piles and rock piles adjacent to reeds, uncut grass fields and brushy areas are good places to look. They are a neat little critter, best of luck to you and your son! ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/ygVC5L9l.jpg)
Let's go Brandon!
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Re: Weasel Trapping in Ohio
[Re: Ohiowoodchuck]
#7030303
10/28/20 11:09 AM
10/28/20 11:09 AM
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Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 64
OHIO
mimusp
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OHIO
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How is the population in Ohio. I've never trapped for them or have I ever seen one in Ohio. I'm going to put a couple boxes out for my son to check after school on the property. I'm not sure if there is any around. A lot of my land is Hardwoods with some pine spots mixed in. The only creek I have is what drains out of the hills and usually dry up in the summer. I do have a main creek that's not very deep on the place and it runs parallel to a state route. My boy is 8 and were going to run a coyote and coon line on the property along with a small water line at my buddies. He is very interested in trapping this year and I'm just trying to give him something to check on his own so he feels like a man. I had a yen to trap weasels in Ohio. I trap Gallia and Jackson counties. When I googled "weasels in Ohio" I learned that they do not turn white in winter in this state. If this is accurate info, I am not interested in catching any brown-phase or pied weasels. If someone can conclusively refute this info, I'll be tickled and will put out a few sets for them. thanks
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Re: Weasel Trapping in Ohio
[Re: mimusp]
#7030333
10/28/20 12:10 PM
10/28/20 12:10 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 18,385
Rodney,Ohio
SNIPERBBB
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Rodney,Ohio
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How is the population in Ohio. I've never trapped for them or have I ever seen one in Ohio. I'm going to put a couple boxes out for my son to check after school on the property. I'm not sure if there is any around. A lot of my land is Hardwoods with some pine spots mixed in. The only creek I have is what drains out of the hills and usually dry up in the summer. I do have a main creek that's not very deep on the place and it runs parallel to a state route. My boy is 8 and were going to run a coyote and coon line on the property along with a small water line at my buddies. He is very interested in trapping this year and I'm just trying to give him something to check on his own so he feels like a man. I had a yen to trap weasels in Ohio. I trap Gallia and Jackson counties. When I googled "weasels in Ohio" I learned that they do not turn white in winter in this state. If this is accurate info, I am not interested in catching any brown-phase or pied weasels. If someone can conclusively refute this info, I'll be tickled and will put out a few sets for them. thanks I'm in Gallia county, they don't turn white here. They might up around Erie. The longtail I have for the OSTA display board is brown.
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Re: Weasel Trapping in Ohio
[Re: Ohiowoodchuck]
#7030407
10/28/20 01:36 PM
10/28/20 01:36 PM
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 382
Southern Ohio
Ohiowoodchuck
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Southern Ohio
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I figured the odds of seeing a white one were slim to none. We just don't have the cold winters in southern Ohio like we use to.
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.”
— Thomas Paine
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Re: Weasel Trapping in Ohio
[Re: Ohiowoodchuck]
#7030453
10/28/20 02:59 PM
10/28/20 02:59 PM
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 382
Southern Ohio
Ohiowoodchuck
OP
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OP
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Posts: 382
Southern Ohio
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It's to me about being in the great outdoors and spending time with him. I could care less if we caught anything. I remember how I was when I trapped with my dad when I was his age. Every morning was Christmas. I know we will catch some coons and hopefully some coyotes on our other lines.
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.”
— Thomas Paine
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