Introduction
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11/29/24 10:16 PM
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Ohio
Tired_2
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Ohio
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Hello
I’ll be 63 in January I’m two years or less away from retirement, depending on my health . Back when I was late teens, early twenties I caught 700 muskrats, 40-50 mink and foxes . I caught average of 200 coons mostly over dogs in an average season.
I have started buying a few traps to run a small trap line once I retire
So far I have
8 110 conibears
6 #1 coil springs
3 #1-3/4 coil springs
3 dog proof
1 #3 coil springs
Plus anchors stakes wire etc
After 40 years I am going to have to study back up
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Re: Introduction
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#8274932
11/29/24 10:43 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 569
Vernal, Utah, USA
Dan Barnhurst
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Welcome back to the sport. Lots of good info in the archives here and lots can be gleaned from youtube videos as well. Consider joining Ohio Trappers Association, going to conventions and making connections.
United we stand.
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Re: Introduction
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11/29/24 11:48 PM
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NWWA/AZ
Vinke
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I would recommend you read the old stuff,,,,, all these guys know how to do is cook and shoot deer……
Welcome……
Ant Man/ Marty 2028
Vinke/ Coonman for press Secretary��..
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Re: Introduction
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11/30/24 12:44 AM
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Posts: 18,322
Oakland, MS
yotetrapper30
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I would recommend collecting a few bigger traps... if you're gonna land trap in OH. Coyotes are rough on traps.
Just give me one thing, that I can hold on to. To believe in this livin' is just a hard way to go.
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Re: Introduction
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11/30/24 12:44 AM
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Posts: 12,108
NWWA/AZ
Vinke
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Not sure yet not much room where I am now, we plan on moving as soon as I retire Were did you trap 35-40 years ago? In Ohio or a different state?
Ant Man/ Marty 2028
Vinke/ Coonman for press Secretary��..
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Re: Introduction
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11/30/24 03:00 AM
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Ohio
Tired_2
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Not sure yet not much room where I am now, we plan on moving as soon as I retire Were did you trap 35-40 years ago? In Ohio or a different state? Mercer and Darke counties right on Indiana line . I carried Indiana license to coon hunt with hounds . We had some powerhouse hounds back then
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Re: Introduction
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11/30/24 03:09 AM
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NWWA/AZ
Vinke
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Noice….nothing has changed.
Do what you remember,,….
700 rats is great,,,,
No hound hunting in WA for anything,,…..
Ant Man/ Marty 2028
Vinke/ Coonman for press Secretary��..
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Re: Introduction
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11/30/24 04:44 AM
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Ohio
Tired_2
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Noice….nothing has changed.
Do what you remember,,….
700 rats is great,,,,
No hound hunting in WA for anything,,…..
A lot of the open ditches that I used to trap are now tiled and underground. Most of the farmers are no longer with us. I was running 200+ conibears and a couple dozen box traps
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11/30/24 05:56 AM
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Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 8,422
W NY
Turtledale
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W NY
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Welcome to T-man and back to trapping
NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
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Re: Introduction
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#8275058
11/30/24 06:52 AM
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Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,636
Wy
Giant Sage
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Re: Introduction
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11/30/24 12:44 PM
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Posts: 6,223
Williamsport, Pa.
jk
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Williamsport, Pa.
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In Washington state there is NO dog hunting. boy that amazes me what different states come up with. Must be old age getting me......jk
Free people are not equal. Equal people are not free. What's supposed to be ain't always is. Hopper Hunter
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Re: Introduction
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11/30/24 12:47 PM
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Posts: 7,133
Wabash, IN USA
Flipper 56
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Welcome! I would recommend collecting a few bigger traps... if you're gonna land trap in OH. Coyotes are rough on traps. X2, or just set the #3
"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"
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Re: Introduction
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#8275369
11/30/24 02:50 PM
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Posts: 22,393
St. Louis Co, Mo
BigBob
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St. Louis Co, Mo
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Welcome, plenty of great info in the Archives, good place to read and learn.
Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon.
Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor.
Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!
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Re: Introduction
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11/30/24 06:26 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
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ny
upstateNY
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ny
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Welcome! I would recommend collecting a few bigger traps... if you're gonna land trap in OH. Coyotes are rough on traps. X2, or just set the #3 My Coyote traps are 1 3/4s and we have big coyotes.
the wheels of the gods turn very slowly
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