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Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: smalltimetrapper] #7787118
01/31/23 12:05 AM
01/31/23 12:05 AM
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Originally Posted by smalltimetrapper
Nice you had two traps there, it woulda sucked to lose two in one day. What are you using for traps at that set?

It is incredible how much material they excavate.


I have had them trip so many foothold this season most sets now have two traps.

That set had an old Victor #3 square jaw and a Duke 650 if I remember correctly. I have 4 coiled all my #3’s and added at least two swivels.

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7788093
02/01/23 02:53 AM
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Pretty good year so far!! Isn't it time to change things up for the gulos and use some coni's and snares?

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: martentrapper] #7788411
02/01/23 02:40 PM
02/01/23 02:40 PM
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Originally Posted by martentrapper
Pretty good year so far!! Isn't it time to change things up for the gulos and use some coni's and snares?



I have both out there for them but they have no interest in them. They approach a set then walk to the side of it and off to their next destination.

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7788412
02/01/23 02:42 PM
02/01/23 02:42 PM
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Martentrapper this was set 50 feet from where I caught that last one. She stopped at it first and removed the 330. First one that’s come into a 330 in over a month. [Linked Image]

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7788811
02/02/23 12:08 AM
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Chicken, Alaska
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Funny how some guys have luck with a set-up and others don't.
I never had any luck with buckets or milk crates for wolverine! The open ended wood boxes
are 50/50 for me. Best luck I have had with 330's and wolverine is using natural cubbies, up against
a cut bank or tree root wad. Nothing fancy.

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7788839
02/02/23 02:12 AM
02/02/23 02:12 AM
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Chickenminer similar to how some people can’t get marten to climb trees or how boxed have to be vertical etc etc. Seems like some areas have special animals that you have to find the secret recipe for.

The first area I trapped the ermine would not climb trees or go in boxes on the ground. Had to use logs crossing creeks and natural cubbies in root wads to catch them. The current area I am trapping they keep robbing my marten baits well up in trees.

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7789072
02/02/23 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by broncoformudv
Martentrapper this was set 50 feet from where I caught that last one. She stopped at it first and removed the 330. First one that’s come into a 330 in over a month. [Linked Image]


Looks like your slots are too wide to hold the traps solid.


Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7789097
02/02/23 12:28 PM
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Wasilla AK
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bronco did you have the dowels holding the traps in? Or is that a different box?

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7789106
02/02/23 12:39 PM
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Boco there is a wooden strip on the bottom that sits between the jaws a removable wooden dowel that does the same thing on the top. Those 330's are in there very secure.

HFT dowels were in place.

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7789156
02/02/23 02:16 PM
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Wasilla AK
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Dang that is one smart critter to get those traps out with those dowels in! Hopefully you will get him in a different set.

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7791395
02/05/23 12:05 AM
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Time for the official, white 17, snare pole set, bronco! Remember to bring gthe paper bag in case it isn't completely expired in the snare!

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7791447
02/05/23 02:44 AM
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Anchorage, Alaska
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I have been faithfully carrying the paper bag ever since I put the white17 into action. Lol. Might need to have Ken tag along for a demo before I give it a try.

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7791877
02/05/23 06:25 PM
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So is you line wheelchair accessible.....
sure how I dont get a banning

Bury it in a snow bank and make them dig for it...poke a small hole where the trap faces

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7792273
02/06/23 02:18 AM
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Nope not wheelchair accessible. Maybe a wheelchair with a track system would work in the flat sections?

Now that’s an interesting idea. Have to try that out next season.

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7797895
02/13/23 08:38 PM
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Pulled the line yesterday since it’s the end of wolverine season. Managed to go out with a bang with one last wolverine catch in this crazy set HFT told me to try. Still plenty of fresh wolverine tracks on the line to reseed it. Finally got pics of an animal at a set! Granted it is a wolverine circumventing my footholds. Lol

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Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7798059
02/14/23 12:03 AM
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Wasilla AK
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You had a awesome season! Thanks for sharing!

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7798435
02/14/23 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by broncoformudv
Nope not wheelchair accessible. Maybe a wheelchair with a track system would work in the flat sections?

Now that’s an interesting idea. Have to try that out next season.



Be sure to get one with a heated seat !!


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Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: white17] #7798564
02/14/23 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by white17
Originally Posted by broncoformudv
Nope not wheelchair accessible. Maybe a wheelchair with a track system would work in the flat sections?

Now that’s an interesting idea. Have to try that out next season.



Be sure to get one with a heated seat !!



After bear ate the seat on my better halves sled she asked for a heated seat. Had to keep her happy and she sure likes that seat. I haven't even gotten to try it out!

Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7798592
02/14/23 06:40 PM
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Fairbanks Alaska
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You had a great season. Thank you for sharing and also for attending the Wolf School. Gotta a call yesterday saying the wolves were on the road and went through the parking lot where we did the school. Should have left that pee post set. Great meeting you and always enjoy sharing those pics and videos with like minded peaple.


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Re: Broncoformudv 22-23 Trapping [Re: broncoformudv] #7798690
02/14/23 09:17 PM
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Fairbanks AK
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My VK has a heated seat. So when it's warmer than 5 or so and the hanging brush dumps snow I got a wet behind. 0/10 recommend, but in open conditions it might be the bees knees.


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