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Duke 650's---Looking for some feedback #7069594
12/01/20 02:39 PM
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Hi Guys,

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.
Does anyone have some solid experience with this trap in regards to paw damage? They are cast jaw, just want to double check as I like to keep my animals comfortable.

Thanks!

Re: Duke 650's---Looking for some feedback [Re: crossfox21] #7069825
12/01/20 07:15 PM
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My Duke OS 550 Pro experiment. Is a post about them. About three posts below this one right now.

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Re: Duke 650's---Looking for some feedback [Re: crossfox21] #7069868
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I'm a live market guy and I have caught almost every single coyote this year in D650s. We modify ours by grinding off the lugs with a sandpaper flapwheel to make closed-jaw. Make sure all edges are rounded and no sharp angles. Take the helper springs off to make 2-coil. No foot damage. I run traps hard too and am not an armchair QB...

Hope that helps.

Re: Duke 650's---Looking for some feedback [Re: crossfox21] #7070362
12/02/20 02:36 AM
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I've put about 2 dozen yotes in them this year and a pair of wolves. Minimal damage to none [Linked Image]
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Re: Duke 650's---Looking for some feedback [Re: crossfox21] #7071202
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EXcellent! Thanks for all your help guys. Hope you all have a great season!!

Re: Duke 650's---Looking for some feedback [Re: crossfox21] #7071214
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Zero damage with mine so far.

Re: Duke 650's---Looking for some feedback [Re: OregonBeaver] #7071241
12/02/20 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by OregonBeaver
I've put about 2 dozen yotes in them this year and a pair of wolves. Minimal damage to none [Linked Image]
[Linked Image]
[Linked Image]

Awesome photos!


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