Re: Wolf Cable
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02/19/21 04:34 PM
02/19/21 04:34 PM
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AJE
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Daily.
They allow them to be 10' long, but I'm unsure of the benefit of them being that long.
Your all input is appreciated. We haven't really done this before for wolves much, b/c past seasons typically closed prior to Dec 1st when CR's become allowed.
Last edited by AJE; 02/19/21 04:41 PM.
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Re: Wolf Cable
[Re: Pete in Frbks]
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02/20/21 12:37 PM
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And now a fish/game department is MANDATING that wolves not be killed cleanly!
The reason snares aren't allowed in Wi is to avoid the killing of incidental catches.
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Re: Wolf Cable
[Re: AJE]
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02/21/21 12:18 PM
02/21/21 12:18 PM
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Pete in Frbks
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And now a fish/game department is MANDATING that wolves not be killed cleanly!
The reason snares aren't allowed in Wi is to avoid the killing of incidental catches. Of course. And the RESULT is that wolves will not be killed cleanly! Pete
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Re: Wolf Cable
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02/21/21 06:06 PM
02/21/21 06:06 PM
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The Beav
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I would shorten up those CRs to about 7 feet. by doing that they won't be able to get up much of a run. And that will also keep you out of some entanglement issues. But with the entanglement thing If you cut down the brush that is bigger then 1/2" then just leave It laying around. And since It's not rooted anymore you should be OK. But of coarse the more disturbance the less chance for a catch.
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Re: Wolf Cable
[Re: The Beav]
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02/22/21 08:21 PM
02/22/21 08:21 PM
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I would shorten up those CRs to about 7 feet. by doing that they won't be able to get up much of a run. And that will also keep you out of some entanglement issues. But with the entanglement thing If you cut down the brush that is bigger then 1/2" then just leave It laying around. And since It's not rooted anymore you should be OK. But of coarse the more disturbance the less chance for a catch. Good points. Pete, if we cut any brush, we are allowed to stick it back in the ground, and it's legal (I think) so long as it is not rooted, but I'd have to read the regs on that again. We, too, try to create minimal disturbance. I kinda wonder if the theory behind the 10' wolf CR is that there might be less chew outs b/c there's more cable for the wolf to chew on. Part of my concern is whether the 2 1/2" deer stop would work for elk. 'Lotta elk where I am at.
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Re: Wolf Cable
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02/22/21 08:52 PM
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Do you have to "draw a tag" for wolves, there?
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: Wolf Cable
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02/23/21 01:41 AM
02/23/21 01:41 AM
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I use 7/64 cut at 68 inches with a cam lock and 5 feet of number 9 seems to work pretty good Man, I don’t know how you do it with only 5’ of support wire. I made the mistake of making a bunch of them and was highly disappointed when trying to set. 8 out of 10 times they were 2-3’ short when setting. I use 1/8x19 with 8-10’ support wire. Which are working good for my terrain..
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Re: Wolf Cable
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02/23/21 12:21 PM
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I would spend the money on 4-6 wolf traps, even MB-750 wolfers. They are very reasonably priced, and, in my opinion, much more likely to catch a wolf than snares, given your ridiculous rules.
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: Wolf Cable
[Re: white17]
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02/24/21 12:13 PM
02/24/21 12:13 PM
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Pete in Frbks
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I have no idea how many wolves you guys have but........I suspect the harvest indicates just how habituated to human activity your wolves are rather than how dense the population is.
If you get to have additional seasons I think you'll find the wolves wise up a bit.
But at least you managed to get one season on the books I agree. I think your wolves will wise up fairly quickly. Then again, with your "season" being measured in hours and minutes, maybe not! Pete
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Re: Wolf Cable
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02/24/21 02:09 PM
02/24/21 02:09 PM
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AJE
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Thanks for the input. Keep in mind most Wisconsites likely rely mostly on footholds (oftentimes MB650s) and then hang CR's once they have their footholds out. And in many cases, cable restraints are placed in areas where trap theft is of high concern. In our 'normal' wolf seasons, most zones filled (closed) before we were allowed to put out CR's or MB750s (Dec 1st). 1 thing I'm pondering about 10' cables is that it would be tougher to easily release incidentals with such a long cable I bet. Ps. UPDATE: ALL Wi wolf zones are closing today. The state went way over quota. So to summarize, all the zones allowed trappers only 2 nights
Last edited by AJE; 02/24/21 03:02 PM.
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