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Trapping Bags #7999002
11/20/23 03:03 AM
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I'm looking for a bag that is multi use. As of right now, I use a 5 gallon bucket with a bucket organizer but it gets a little much to haul around sometimes and takes up a lot of room in the sled or takes up a hand going to the set. I was looking at the Montana Trappers Bags since they're easily washed and seem to be of good construction. Does anyone have recommendations? Going to be used for anything from water trapping to coyote trapping. Thanks in advance!

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999044
11/20/23 06:59 AM
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Tree stuff has a bull rope bags on sale for $19.99 now. I use these bags for fisher and canines. Hurry before sale ends.

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999288
11/20/23 01:40 PM
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I don't have a pic anymore, but I used to use a homemade packbasket made out of an old trashcan and some straps from an old backpack. It was very comfortable and held everything I needed, and cost all of about $1.50 in nuts and carriage bolts from the hardware store to bolt the straps on. If you're already using a 5 gallon bucket and organizer, I'd bet you can rig up some straps to turn it into a packbasket pretty easily.

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999291
11/20/23 01:45 PM
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Just go to home depo or lowes go to the tool bag section an pick out one that fits you an what your doing I got a big husky one that I like for coon trapping also a Bostich I use for lure like it was made for 1 Oz bottles of trapping lure works great

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: Keystonekiller] #7999336
11/20/23 02:35 PM
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Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999401
11/20/23 04:03 PM
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I have the Weiser beaver bag. It appears to be the Montana bag with an additional set of pouches for 4oz lure jars.


They’re not cheap, but it would be one of the first purchases I’d make if I were gearing up for serious trapping. It was exceptionally durable for me. It withstood 5 years of pretty regular, year around use where it was either with me or in the bag of my truck before the first signs of wear and tear started showing up. The only real wear that eventually showed up was a few threads opening up, something easily fixed with heavy thread and a leather sewing needle. The beaver bag easily holds (4) 330s with metal stabilizers, setters, pliers, wire, and lure. The top is open with 2 loop handles. I close those loops by clipping a large carabiner clip that is also holding a bunch of coiled snares and/or extensions. When I needed more, I’d just clip a Second-loaded carabiner onto the first.


On the way out, yes, you can pack out beavers in the bag. However, I usually only carried one or two large beavers at a time and carried the rest by hand or dragged out. I never planned on climbing wet, steep banks with more than 1 beaver on my back at a time anyway.



I’ve used buckets and tool pouches for land trapping in the past, but those beaver bags can haul as much steel as a person really wants to carry on their back as long as they pack their equipment in such a way that it doesn’t tangle up.


Montana bags are worth the investment imo if you’re looking for that sort of thing. It was worth it to me when I needed it.

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: Aix sponsa] #7999433
11/20/23 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Aix sponsa
I have the Weiser beaver bag. It appears to be the Montana bag with an additional set of pouches for 4oz lure jars.


They’re not cheap, but it would be one of the first purchases I’d make if I were gearing up for serious trapping. It was exceptionally durable for me. It withstood 5 years of pretty regular, year around use where it was either with me or in the bag of my truck before the first signs of wear and tear started showing up. The only real wear that eventually showed up was a few threads opening up, something easily fixed with heavy thread and a leather sewing needle. The beaver bag easily holds (4) 330s with metal stabilizers, setters, pliers, wire, and lure. The top is open with 2 loop handles. I close those loops by clipping a large carabiner clip that is also holding a bunch of coiled snares and/or extensions. When I needed more, I’d just clip a Second-loaded carabiner onto the first.


On the way out, yes, you can pack out beavers in the bag. However, I usually only carried one or two large beavers at a time and carried the rest by hand or dragged out. I never planned on climbing wet, steep banks with more than 1 beaver on my back at a time anyway.



I’ve used buckets and tool pouches for land trapping in the past, but those beaver bags can haul as much steel as a person really wants to carry on their back as long as they pack their equipment in such a way that it doesn’t tangle up.


Montana bags are worth the investment imo if you’re looking for that sort of thing. It was worth it to me when I needed it.


Is the Montana beaver bag about the same size as the weiser? Also where can I find the weiser?

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999435
11/20/23 04:36 PM
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I second the Weiser beaver bag. Toted a lot of 330,s and beaver in it. It finally gave up last year. I ordered another from Montana when it did. Tough, durable and more comfortable than a basket

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999436
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Same size, different lure pockets

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: scarfer] #7999453
11/20/23 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by scarfer
Same size, different lure pockets


I like the lure pockets on front but I can't find anywhere to order the bag from.

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999475
11/20/23 05:22 PM
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Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999481
11/20/23 05:34 PM
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Looks to be the same size. I’m not even sure where exactly I ordered mine when I bought it. I just now googled weiser beaver bag and there was 1 in stock on the first website listed, so they seem to still be available.


The durability of the material for what it’s intended use is, 20” deep pouch, and comfortable shoulder staps are all must haves as far as I’m concerned and it tells me that whoever designed it knew what it needed to be. The drain hole is a nice feature too. I also carry a T handled stainless wolf fang driver by putting it handle down and passing the end through a loop to keep it in place. Fact of the matter is it’s the easiest and most comfortable way for me to carry the maximum amount of weight/equipment. If it held more volume or weight, it wouldn’t matter because I wouldn’t want to carry more than that. You could fit dozens of footholds rigged with earth anchors.

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999490
11/20/23 05:55 PM
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Google Montana trappers bags. I can't figure out how to post a link

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999717
11/20/23 09:54 PM
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I went to Menards to buy my traping bag.

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999729
11/20/23 10:01 PM
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I use a tool backpack from Home Depot. Has a rubber bottom, heavy zippers, and plenty of pockets and pouches for tools and lure. I can fit 5-7 traps (depending on the size), a few drags, all my lure, cables, wire, and any tools I need to adjust traps.


If traps work like the Antis say......I would have no fingers.


Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999752
11/20/23 10:25 PM
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John Wilson he is on here, PM him . Montana trapper bags.

Have had mine for years, predator bag and Beaver bag.

Good guy to deal with, does a lot for the good of trapping.


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Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999771
11/20/23 10:43 PM
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Ask John if you want the Weiser bag, he makes it also, so he can probably sell you one if that is what you want instead of his Montana bag.

Re: Trapping Bags [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7999809
11/20/23 11:23 PM
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Well after reading all of your guy's comments, looking at other sources, and talking to a few other guys. I decided on the Weiser beaver bag just because of the lure pockets up front with the buckle to hold the flap down. Thanks for all the comments and recommendations!

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