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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: Wanna Be] #7836831
04/02/23 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanna Be
May have asked before, but why bury the drag? Thought the whole purpose of the drag was not to have to dig. If I can dig I’ll put in an earth anchor.

OK Wannabe. Land manager ask or told us = Family wants to see 0 coyotes bouncing on roads ! So everything is drags. I have Blue Lacey dog with me now. So no worries on = finding the animal quickly. Plus. Last trapper. Was well know. He basically retired. I will say this = HE DID A GREAT job clean up coyotes!!!! So time ? Its not a factor so why not bury???? The = Hook to the tree or bush ? Well thats not for me . Educated coyotes. So we ONLY make clean Flat Sets. And drags ? Long term ? Once you get over = price shock of new? The they will last forever. Its like a = investment. No more cable stakes or bullet stakes. Just bury them drags and 8 or 10 ft chain!!! LoL!

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7836871
04/02/23 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by silkyplainscoyot
Are you just using the cow rib to blend or are you sifting some over the pattern too? Anyhow, it's a nice, blended set.

Silky. I am using = Cows rib. To press down the = little rocks. And break up the dirt clod pebbles. Then I = duff with wisk broom or hand

Ever thought to use a cordless leaf blower just before leaving the set?

Just an Alaskan, lots of time for overthinking… Not much time in the day or tide to practice.


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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: mad_mike] #7836883
04/02/23 11:07 PM
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Mad Mike. I know a very good. Well known. Trapoer that uses a = 20 volt battery operated leaf blower! He says. It works great. I just use. Dollar General broom. Cut down. Short

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7836891
04/02/23 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by steeltraps
Mad Mike. I know a very good. Well known. Trapoer that uses a = 20 volt battery operated leaf blower! He says. It works great. I just use. Dollar General broom. Cut down. Short

I overthink things, at times, but tend to slash and cut down to much simpler.
Nice looking country. I like the hills and the greenery.


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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7837039
04/03/23 07:56 AM
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Thanks Mike. Will try to get out 24 sets today

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7837538
04/03/23 09:37 PM
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Flowered

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7837539
04/03/23 09:39 PM
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Caught 2 coyotes today. Both in Flat Sets. Both on drags. Both using Only = Coyotero lure

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7837540
04/03/23 09:40 PM
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Few set pics

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7837543
04/03/23 09:42 PM
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Few more. Little more rock

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7837545
04/03/23 09:44 PM
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No 3 min or less sets here Well. Maybe 1 ! LoL !!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7837548
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Got in 25 sets. Plus 2 remakes. Worked. Almost. Non Stop from 8 am till 7 pm. LONG day. Ready for a drink !

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7837550
04/03/23 09:48 PM
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Drink. Shower. Supper. Bed

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7837884
04/04/23 11:31 AM
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The Spanish help here is good!!! They will kill a coyote for you = take it out of traps. AND bring you trap with drag on it!! They will also hand bobcats and coyotes on fences foe you.

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7841966
04/09/23 06:56 AM
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Really appreciate you taking the time and showing us your sets, catches and scenery pics. I haven't commented on your stuff in a while but do check in every day to see how your making out. Keep up the good work and I think West Texas could be a home for you!! LOL Happy Easter Steel Traps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7842224
04/09/23 01:27 PM
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Thanks. Longbeard 12. I know how that is. Been super busy myself. Owners moving in cattle. Setting up new locations. Scouting new locations. And had a Rancher and his son I do work for over for last 3 days. Killed a few called up coyotes. An trapped afew coyotes and bobcats

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7842228
04/09/23 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Wanna Be
May have asked before, but why bury the drag? Thought the whole purpose of the drag was not to have to dig. If I can dig I’ll put in an earth anchor.

OK Wannabe. Land manager ask or told us = Family wants to see 0 coyotes bouncing on roads ! So everything is drags. I have Blue Lacey dog with me now. So no worries on = finding the animal quickly. Plus. Last trapper. Was well know. He basically retired. I will say this = HE DID A GREAT job clean up coyotes!!!! So time ? Its not a factor so why not bury???? The = Hook to the tree or bush ? Well thats not for me . Educated coyotes. So we ONLY make clean Flat Sets. And drags ? Long term ? Once you get over = price shock of new? The they will last forever. Its like a = investment. No more cable stakes or bullet stakes. Just bury them drags and 8 or 10 ft chain!!! LoL!

Do you bury in that Alabama clay? That’s the only reason I got a dozen made up, for that Summer time clay trapping.

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: Wanna Be] #7842239
04/09/23 01:47 PM
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Wanna Be Their have been a few times. That I have = hooked to tree or just throw drag and chain in bushes. BUT I dont like doing that. And ONLY as a last resort. I have all the time in thw world here. I can work 2 BIG ranches from now on. AND. Have picked up 1 more small 25000 acre place just this. Week. So for me to NOT bury drag??? Just seams unprofessional! I want ALL the land me and my partner can handle. I HOPE with in a year. We are having to = interview and hire new = young trappers to help us run lines

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7842240
04/09/23 01:49 PM
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Few pics

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7842245
04/09/23 01:51 PM
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New little place. 25000 acres up road. Still working on price. Agreed once. They want it done. BUT deer hunters ??? They get in the way. Gum up the works. So price of snaring and trapping must increase

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics [Re: steeltraps] #7842249
04/09/23 01:54 PM
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Last 3 days Been walking!! Down to 208 lbs !!!! Not 2 years ago. Hit 255 on scales. Walking = helps my back. And with less weight it has to be better on my knees !!!’n

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