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squirrel tube traps - short vs. long #8268609
11/22/24 05:08 PM
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What is your opinion on the short vs long in lethal tube traps? Does size matter.........?

Re: squirrel tube traps - short vs. long [Re: TNADC] #8268637
11/22/24 05:57 PM
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Rarely use lethal traps for squirrels. Cage or force trap 98%.

Re: squirrel tube traps - short vs. long [Re: TNADC] #8268909
11/22/24 09:31 PM
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I'm the opposite of Bob, I use lethal traps 98% of the time for grays. Long tubes hide the catch a bit more, but tails and back feet will still be visible. I have a couple short tubes, but haven't used them in years. They are good in tight spots that a longer one won't fit. I like tubes, no stress for the squirrels if you can't get to them quickly, will still be dead the next day if necessary. Can remove catch and reset without switching out traps.
I've had dead squirrels on a roof for a week when it snowed and was not safely reachable. You can't do that with a cage without letting the animal die from exposure, or risking your life to get it. But, ultimately it comes down to your technique and/or circumstances.

I do use cages and colony traps for reds. The tubes will catch them, but I think they are a little too big in general. I think they make a red sized tube, but I don't have any.

Re: squirrel tube traps - short vs. long [Re: TNADC] #8269210
11/23/24 10:20 AM
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We’re using the adjustable pan tension ones now. Hiding the dead animal as much as possible is never a bad thing.

Re: squirrel tube traps - short vs. long [Re: EatenByLimestone] #8269442
11/23/24 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by EatenByLimestone
We’re using the adjustable pan tension ones now. Hiding the dead animal as much as possible is never a bad thing.

I have never heard of a tube with adjustable pan tension. What is that brand please?

Also, I use both techniques where I can. I'll positive set where possible, but always have some cages or tubes outside the hole for any that may have been out when i set my traps.

Thanks

Re: squirrel tube traps - short vs. long [Re: TNADC] #8269574
11/23/24 07:59 PM
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https://www.wildlifecontrolsupplies.com/animal/WTUNNEL01.html


Posi set with the tube trap. Why make things harder than you have to!

Re: squirrel tube traps - short vs. long [Re: EatenByLimestone] #8269609
11/23/24 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by EatenByLimestone
https://www.wildlifecontrolsupplies.com/animal/WTUNNEL01.html


Posi set with the tube trap. Why make things harder than you have to!

Posi everyone I can and then surround with more tubes

Re: squirrel tube traps - short vs. long [Re: TNADC] #8277785
12/03/24 09:40 PM
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I use the long one from WCS. I just got in some 110 conibears though today. They been screwing up my little garden and I'm sick of it. It's war!

Re: squirrel tube traps - short vs. long [Re: Tommyran] #8278233
12/04/24 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Tommyran
I use the long one from WCS. I just got in some 110 conibears though today. They been screwing up my little garden and I'm sick of it. It's war!

I've had good luck with conibears as well. I put them on stabilizers screwed into a fence picket. Lay the fence picket up against a building, tree or ledge. They can resist climbing up the picket.

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