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Re: Pans work
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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11/08/22 01:49 PM
11/08/22 01:49 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,061 Ames, IA
MikeTraps2
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Posts: 2,061
Ames, IA
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When using coniboxes I have found that pans work the best for consistent catches. I also add 1/4 or 1/2" hardware cloth to the back of the box to allow for airflow. I use 160's for my boxes and also raise the front of the box 2 or 3 inches if possible. Mine run 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 by 18 inches.
Mike
Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure
Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Pans work
[Re: Wolfdog91]
#7712729
11/09/22 09:32 AM
11/09/22 09:32 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,883 Alabama/ SE Wisconsin
shanemoss
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Alabama/ SE Wisconsin
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Am I the only person that really think possum is Purdy? If you never seen the animal itself but only the fur? I'm talking about southern silvers and not the black jacks though. Lol. Perfect catch.
When you earnestly believe you can compensate for a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there's no end to what you can't do.
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Re: Pans work
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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11/09/22 09:44 AM
11/09/22 09:44 AM
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 5,509 West Central MN
20scout
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We honestly don't have many around here and have never caught any trapping. But I have come across a few while visiting friends out of state and think they are a very unique critter, as of they were made up of left over parts from other critters. Their grey and white fur reminds me of smoke, their feet quite unique, their rat like tail can have a mind of it's own at times not to mention their strange defense mechanism of playing dead. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I don't have them clogging up my traps but they are still a cool animal.
Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
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Re: Pans work
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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11/09/22 10:09 AM
11/09/22 10:09 AM
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Posts: 2,883 Alabama/ SE Wisconsin
shanemoss
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Alabama/ SE Wisconsin
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They are a pain in Alabama as far as sniffing out my best dirthole sets. I've seen alot in wisconsin but never ca7ght one though. I'll take possums clogging my coyote traps over these skunks though anywday. Everything I use now smells like skunk just from being in the catch circle.
When you earnestly believe you can compensate for a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there's no end to what you can't do.
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