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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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11/10/21 02:19 PM
11/10/21 02:19 PM
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Posts: 1,363 Custer Co, Idaho
sneaky
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X2. I'm curious why you went with less of an offset because of fox concerns. More offset give them opportunity to twist their foot between the jaws?
Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: MattDoyle]
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11/10/21 08:33 PM
11/10/21 08:33 PM
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Posts: 10,057 Marion Kansas
Yes sir
"Callie's little brother"
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Thanks for sharing Scooby, When I tested the Alphas I trapped 4 red fox, same results as you. Red fox are one of the reasons we went with 3/16th offset instead of 1/4.
Tight chains Trappergbus, Can you explain the logic behind that statement? I’m not disagreeing with the logic, I genuinely want to know. Matt I'm not Gary but here's my 2 cents. Most foot injury is caused by the foot sliding back and forth in the jaws. Pinch it tight= less sliding
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: sneaky]
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11/11/21 07:16 AM
11/11/21 07:16 AM
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Posts: 5,445 Southern Michigan
trappergbus
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X2. I'm curious why you went with less of an offset because of fox concerns. More offset give them opportunity to twist their foot between the jaws? Over the years I've lost more coyotes with 1/4 offsets than 3/16th or closed jaws. I think they were toe caught and twisted out. Rob insisted on 3/16th, I agreed. With red fox it was obvious , if the paw moves , paw gets cut. When a capture is initially made if there's any dirt or small stones were the jaws contact were the offsets end it will hold the jaws open slightly thus increasing the offset gap. Most of the losses with1/4 offsets were in sand gravel mix. Grey fox are a hole different deal, smaller bone structure , tiny paws compared to reds. Very few here so I didn't have the opportunity to test on those cranky guys. Back when they were abundant here I used center swiveled 1.5 monties that were lamed offsets and lots of swivels. They fight a trap like a miniature coyote with a bad attitude. The last one I've trapped here was 5 years ago in a 550 os 4 coil by the back paw. It wasn't pretty. If I see a grey fox track at a location 450s get buried..
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: MattDoyle]
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11/12/21 05:12 AM
11/12/21 05:12 AM
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Posts: 5,445 Southern Michigan
trappergbus
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It was a combination of a deep catch and the trap didn't role with the animal. Coyotes tormented that particular Grey while it was caught also. Coyotes didn't bite him , but lots of tracks around the circle. They paid LOL..
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/18/21 12:01 AM
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Posts: 1,088 Cheyenne Wyoming
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Got a dozen right away and am pleased with them. I set em right out of the box and they've caught a number of coyotes with no problems. I will go with longer chains next season though, I just prefer longer chains to prevent pumping.
Antelope, the original fast food!!
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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12/18/21 07:03 AM
12/18/21 07:03 AM
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Posts: 5,445 Southern Michigan
trappergbus
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Glad ya like them, I add a JC Conner rod swivel with 3 links of chain to the stock chain, then extend the anchor end to 18 inches total to the anchor attachment point. Helps with the mounding thing too.
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: Yooper1978]
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12/18/21 03:19 PM
12/18/21 03:19 PM
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Posts: 5,445 Southern Michigan
trappergbus
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Just received a dozen. Nice looking and well built. Gettum buried LOL... Good luck
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: Yes sir]
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01/29/22 09:40 AM
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Posts: 41,592 Northern Maine
Bruce T
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If was buying more coyote traps I'd be take a serious look at them for sure. I prefer the #3 size trap X2
Nevada bound
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