Mink Set Pics
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01/07/21 12:25 AM
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JAbell
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I started trapping Mink last year, caught 1. Lol This year I did my homework and I have a handful of “minky” spots. But other than bottom edge sets I’m struggling. I can’t find their paths on the bank, the struggles go on and on. Lol
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Re: Mink Set Pics
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01/07/21 01:09 AM
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Gray Breard
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In Bernie Barringer's book " Farmland Fur Trapping", he goes into a good chapter on mink biology, habits, trapping etc....
PS. He covers all the bases. Fox, Yote, Coon, Mink etc...... It is a very good read.
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Re: Mink Set Pics
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01/07/21 09:27 AM
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the Blak Spot
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In Bernie Barringer's book " Farmland Fur Trapping", he goes into a good chapter on mink biology, habits, trapping etc....
PS. He covers all the bases. Fox, Yote, Coon, Mink etc...... It is a very good read. Yes it is. Also Rich Falers mink book
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Re: Mink Set Pics
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01/07/21 03:45 PM
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Mac
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I started trapping Mink last year, caught 1. Lol This year I did my homework and I have a handful of “minky” spots. But other than bottom edge sets I’m struggling. I can’t find their paths on the bank, the struggles go on and on. Lol You would require a lot more mink on you line that what I believe is in kentucky for mink to make a trail. What you may find is the travel trails made by raccoon, fisherman, etc. I am not picking on your state, as most states simply do not have "mink trails". In Marshy areas with muskrats, the mink will follow those little tunnel trails throughout the grass areas. Mink trapping can appear to be difficult and a guy can struggle at the start. patience, patience and more patience. As an old trapper I knew and took instruction from said, "if there were as many mink as muskrats, you would catch as many." Minktrapping.com is a site that while it discusses all trapping, it focuses on mink. It would be a good place to check out. Do not be afraid to ask questions here and the forum I mentioned. If you need some recommendations for good books or DVDs, just ask. I have never trapped down South so have nothing to really be helpful. The guys that I have talked to from the South, indicate that mink do not take bait real well. I really don't know. Lure is really good for selling to trappers. Blind setting may be the best for you to learn. You probably best ask some Southern guys. Good luck. mac
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Re: Mink Set Pics
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01/08/21 07:30 PM
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Larry Baer
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I have not but it could be worth a try.
I have set boxes for about 8 years now with not one mink. I have had then go right past the open end and never break stride. One tip someone gave me is to put a fish head with the eye facing the entrance so it looks like the eye is looking out. I think a fake eye could work too but never had any luck. I catch mink on the way to the boxes so maybe I would have gotten one if I only used the boxes but not sure. One non-traditional set to make this time of year is to get a soft plastic minnow and put it on a 110 trigger. Put that in the bottom of a pool where minnows congregate. Along some cover works best. I have caught several mink on this set.
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Re: Mink Set Pics
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01/11/21 10:04 AM
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JAbell
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I appreciate the responses. I’m not sure how well the mink population here is in central ky. But I do know everytime I get a new spot I find mink tracks so there has to be some anyways.
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Re: Mink Set Pics
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01/11/21 10:25 AM
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The Beav
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I appreciate the responses. I’m not sure how well the mink population here is in central ky. But I do know everytime I get a new spot I find mink tracks so there has to be some anyways. But you never opened the PM I sent you.
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Re: Mink Set Pics
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01/11/21 01:14 PM
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