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substitute for natural for trap covering? #7105293 12/25/20 01:31 PM 12/25/20 01:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 AR B bigfoottrapper OP trapper
bigfoottrapper OP trapper B Joined: Dec 2020 AR	I heard of peat moss? My trapping area rarely freezes. thanks MERRY CHRSTMAS!!!!!

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7105323 12/25/20 01:52 PM 12/25/20 01:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Northern Nevada B Bob trapper
Bob trapper B Joined: Jan 2007 Northern Nevada	Peat moss works good, you do still need to blend the set with a light skiff of natural dirt. Although if your area rarely freezes then there’s hardly any reason to use anything but the dirt that’s already present. "I have two guns, one for each of ya."

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: Bob] #7105329 12/25/20 01:55 PM 12/25/20 01:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 AR B bigfoottrapper OP trapper
bigfoottrapper OP trapper B Joined: Dec 2020 AR	Originally Posted by Bob Peat moss works good, you do still need to blend the set with a light skiff of natural dirt. Although if your area rarely freezes then there’s hardly any reason to use anything but the dirt that’s already present. do i sift the peat moss straight out of the bag?

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7105357 12/25/20 02:22 PM 12/25/20 02:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Houghton Lake, MI strike2x trapper
strike2x trapper Joined: Jan 2015 Houghton Lake, MI	Peat is pret wet right out of bag and will freeze. I wouldn't use it unless it had been pre-sifted and dry. It will have some big pieces in bag usually. Wish I had more time to trap....

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7105382 12/25/20 02:40 PM 12/25/20 02:40 PM
Joined: Sep 2020 Pennsylvania P patrapperbuster trapper
patrapperbuster trapper P Joined: Sep 2020 Pennsylvania	Experiment with buckwheat hulls also. i have great success with them TILL THAT DAY..... When we have to re-write a piece of history, we will no longer have to believe a lie

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: patrapperbuster] #7105398 12/25/20 02:49 PM 12/25/20 02:49 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 AR B bigfoottrapper OP trapper
bigfoottrapper OP trapper B Joined: Dec 2020 AR	Originally Posted by patrapperbuster Experiment with buckwheat hulls also. i have great success with them that sounds good, where do buy it?

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7105438 12/25/20 03:10 PM 12/25/20 03:10 PM
Joined: Sep 2020 Pennsylvania P patrapperbuster trapper
patrapperbuster trapper P Joined: Sep 2020 Pennsylvania	Trapper supply stores have them. Or try stores like Tractor supply or Rural King. Some people call them cover hulls TILL THAT DAY..... When we have to re-write a piece of history, we will no longer have to believe a lie

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7105459 12/25/20 03:25 PM 12/25/20 03:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Northern Nevada B Bob trapper
Bob trapper B Joined: Jan 2007 Northern Nevada	I’m just curious if you aren’t worried about freezing why are you making extra unnecessary steps? Just bed in the natural dirt "I have two guns, one for each of ya."

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7105512 12/25/20 04:33 PM 12/25/20 04:33 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Allegany State Park in WNY Archeryguy trapper
Archeryguy trapper Joined: Nov 2011 Allegany State Park in WNY	Even if it doesn't freeze, peat moss will still hold up better to rain than dirt that'll turn into muck.

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: Bob] #7105556 12/25/20 05:23 PM 12/25/20 05:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 AR B bigfoottrapper OP trapper
bigfoottrapper OP trapper B Joined: Dec 2020 AR	Originally Posted by Bob I’m just curious if you aren’t worried about freezing why are you making extra unnecessary steps? Just bed in the natural dirt I just thought it would be easier than using damp soil

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7105561 12/25/20 05:26 PM 12/25/20 05:26 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Bryant, IN D Dennis W trapper
Dennis W trapper D Joined: Jun 2010 Bryant, IN	If I didn't have to deal with freezing weather I would always use dirt on site.

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: Dennis W] #7105633 12/25/20 06:39 PM 12/25/20 06:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Northern Nevada B Bob trapper
Bob trapper B Joined: Jan 2007 Northern Nevada	Originally Posted by Dennis W If I didn't have to deal with freezing weather I would always use dirt on site. Same. Less stuff to carry. "I have two guns, one for each of ya."

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7105642 12/25/20 06:46 PM 12/25/20 06:46 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Central NC T traprjohn trapper
traprjohn trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Central NC	;many use grass clippings www.sevenoakstrappingsupplies.com for trap mods and gear The 10 Commandments are not suggestions. Buy a soldiers meal EVERY chance you can.

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7106001 12/25/20 11:28 PM 12/25/20 11:28 PM
Joined: Sep 2020 Pennsylvania P patrapperbuster trapper
patrapperbuster trapper P Joined: Sep 2020 Pennsylvania	If ya decide to use buckwheat hulls let me know. Can give ya a number of tips to make them really work for ya TILL THAT DAY..... When we have to re-write a piece of history, we will no longer have to believe a lie

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7106012 12/25/20 11:37 PM 12/25/20 11:37 PM
Joined: Jul 2013 Amite county Mississippi Wolfdog91 trapper
Wolfdog91 trapper Joined: Jul 2013 Amite county Mississippi	Grass clippings. Just carry a pair of good shears and grab a hand full and just cut it over your set. Kinda need to use steel screen but other than that... YouTube expert "The bird of Hermes is my name , eating my wings to keep me tame"

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7106028 12/25/20 11:51 PM 12/25/20 11:51 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 venango county,pennslyvania minklessinpa trapper
minklessinpa trapper Joined: Apr 2007 venango county,pennslyvania	but wolfie, id need a snow shovel to find grass now! life member Pennsylvania trappers life member vfw member fta

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: minklessinpa] #7106059 12/26/20 12:29 AM 12/26/20 12:29 AM
Joined: Jul 2013 Amite county Mississippi Wolfdog91 trapper
Wolfdog91 trapper Joined: Jul 2013 Amite county Mississippi	Originally Posted by minklessinpa but wolfie, id need a snow shovel to find grass now! O yeah forgot some of y'all got that snow stuff YouTube expert "The bird of Hermes is my name , eating my wings to keep me tame"

Re: substitute for natural for trap covering? [Re: bigfoottrapper] #7106104 12/26/20 01:53 AM 12/26/20 01:53 AM
Joined: Nov 2020 Central MN Gray Breard trapper
Gray Breard trapper Joined: Nov 2020 Central MN	Wolfe, Snow stuff? Try freezing rain followed by 10" of hard drifted snow. Welcome to MN. Bring your snowshoes and snares when you come to visit. My Gal's name is Ma Deuce. The only thing needed for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.

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