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Looking to get started
#7637931
07/29/22 07:55 PM
07/29/22 07:55 PM
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Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 76
Ohio
Del Gue
OP
trapper
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OP
trapper
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 76
Ohio
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Hey all, I was planning on going to NTA this weekend to try and get enough traps and lures/etc to get myself started for my first year, but due to financial reasons I’m not going to be able to make it… what other ways do you all know of to get started as cheap (er, ish.) as possible without going to nta?
I are a mountain man, and I'll live 'til an arrow or a bullet finds me. And then I'll leave my bones on this great map of the magnificent…
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: Del Gue]
#7637963
07/29/22 08:44 PM
07/29/22 08:44 PM
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Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 18,616
Green County Wisconsin
GREENCOUNTYPETE
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 18,616
Green County Wisconsin
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what do you plan to trap , how much ground do you have , how much time do you have ???
that will be the guide to what you need.
America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE]
#7637968
07/29/22 08:49 PM
07/29/22 08:49 PM
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Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 10,656
Iowa
trapdog1
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 10,656
Iowa
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what do you plan to trap , how much ground do you have , how much time do you have ???
that will be the guide to what you need. This. It is easy to get distracted by gear and gadgets you don't need to get started.
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: Del Gue]
#7637976
07/29/22 09:01 PM
07/29/22 09:01 PM
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,884
Mn
nightlife
trapper
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trapper
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,884
Mn
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Try Craig’s list as well as Facebook market place you can often find good deals just know what stuff is really worth, you can also put a free add in them looking for the stuff you want, might contact you state association and see if they have any district meetings scheduled they often have members selling stuff, if your state association has a news letter you might think about putting an add looking for what you want in it
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.�
― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: Del Gue]
#7638077
07/30/22 12:19 AM
07/30/22 12:19 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,960
Northern Nevada
Bob
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,960
Northern Nevada
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Don’t get caught up in all the gizmos and gadgets and things. Don’t think you gotta have the strongest, top of the line traps. Here’s what you NEED to start land trapping:
Traps. Not fancy, expensive traps. I started out with stock dukes and they work just fine if you tune em a bit.
Stakes. You can make your own out of rebar, or buy super stakes or wolf fangs. The downside to the super stakes/etc is you have to buy the driver too, but they’re not too expensive.
Pan covers or underalls, depending on which you plan to use. I like pan covers. Both are super cheap.
Bait. It seems expensive when you’re looking at it, but if you’re running a dozen sets a 16 ounce jar will go a long ways.
Wax. It’s cheap for as long as it’ll last. Ten pounds will do A LOT of traps.
Hammer. Any old sledge hammer will do.
Trowel. Any trowel. I use a cheap garden shovel from Walmart
Bucket to carry gear, separate bag for bait/lure.
Some of it you can make, some of it you might have laying around, some you’ll have to buy. So what is your budget?
"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: Del Gue]
#7638085
07/30/22 12:54 AM
07/30/22 12:54 AM
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Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,071
South Central Wisconsin
Nelly
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,071
South Central Wisconsin
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Check your private messages.
I can help with some bargain equipment, but you would be best advised to rely on other members as to how best to utilize it.
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good. O Lord please don't let me be misunderstood.
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: Del Gue]
#7638088
07/30/22 01:37 AM
07/30/22 01:37 AM
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Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,071
South Central Wisconsin
Nelly
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,071
South Central Wisconsin
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Right now, there are plenty of guys that geared up to take advantage of the last fur boom ( me included) .
I would rather pass some of that along to someone who might see the next boom than to let my heirs sell my traps for scrap when I am gone .
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good. O Lord please don't let me be misunderstood.
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: sweetwilliam]
#7638104
07/30/22 05:37 AM
07/30/22 05:37 AM
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Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 7,365
W NY
Turtledale
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 7,365
W NY
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As a Canadian member thant can't buy from the trap shed I would say take advantage of the opportunity to shop. We don't get the opportunity. Didn't know that, what's the reason?
NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: Bob]
#7638135
07/30/22 07:08 AM
07/30/22 07:08 AM
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,063
East Central Wi.
coyote addict
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,063
East Central Wi.
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Don’t get caught up in all the gizmos and gadgets and things. Don’t think you gotta have the strongest, top of the line traps. Here’s what you NEED to start land trapping:
Traps. Not fancy, expensive traps. I started out with stock dukes and they work just fine if you tune em a bit.
Stakes. You can make your own out of rebar, or buy super stakes or wolf fangs. The downside to the super stakes/etc is you have to buy the driver too, but they’re not too expensive.
Pan covers or underalls, depending on which you plan to use. I like pan covers. Both are super cheap.
Bait. It seems expensive when you’re looking at it, but if you’re running a dozen sets a 16 ounce jar will go a long ways.
Wax. It’s cheap for as long as it’ll last. Ten pounds will do A LOT of traps.
Hammer. Any old sledge hammer will do.
Trowel. Any trowel. I use a cheap garden shovel from Walmart
Bucket to carry gear, separate bag for bait/lure.
Some of it you can make, some of it you might have laying around, some you’ll have to buy. So what is your budget?
And Blue buckets don't forget the blue buckets! 
Member -W.T.A. N.T.A. - N.R. A.
A Shotgun. A Rifle and a 4 Wheel Drive.. A Country Boy. Will Survive
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE]
#7638167
07/30/22 08:07 AM
07/30/22 08:07 AM
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Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 356
Southeast Louisiana
Slipknot
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trapper
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 356
Southeast Louisiana
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what do you plan to trap , how much ground do you have , how much time do you have ???
that will be the guide to what you need. This is the question you have to answer first. Check out F&T and Minnesota trapline products they have several starter kits that are reasonably priced that will get you started.
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: Turtledale]
#7638191
07/30/22 08:56 AM
07/30/22 08:56 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 63,115
Minnesota
330-Trapper
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 63,115
Minnesota
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As a Canadian member thant can't buy from the trap shed I would say take advantage of the opportunity to shop. We don't get the opportunity. Didn't know that, what's the reason? Yes, why?
NRA and NTA Life Member
www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: Bob]
#7663618
09/02/22 08:41 PM
09/02/22 08:41 PM
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Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 76
Ohio
Del Gue
OP
trapper
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OP
trapper
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 76
Ohio
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Thank you for the response, and thank everyone else for theirs as well. I’m sorry it took me so long to reply, I forgot my password and just managed to remember it out of the blue! I’m going to make a separate post to ask, but I believe I’m going to try snaring on the few private spots I have, as I think snares are about all I’ll be able to afford to do. What’s the “frugal” way to make snares?
I are a mountain man, and I'll live 'til an arrow or a bullet finds me. And then I'll leave my bones on this great map of the magnificent…
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Re: Looking to get started
[Re: Del Gue]
#7663697
09/02/22 09:55 PM
09/02/22 09:55 PM
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,200
Eau Claire Wi
Trap Setter
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,200
Eau Claire Wi
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Buy the snares that are legal in your state amd but a roll of cable and some ferrules and you can reuse most of the parts and you have an example of where and how every piece goes together
Life sure is tough when you don't learn from the mistakes of others.
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