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Will an otter….. #8369484 03/21/25 10:15 AM 03/21/25 10:15 AM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 3,079 NNY 0 080808 OP trapper
080808 OP trapper 0 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 3,079 NNY	….stick it’s head into a 160 in a cubby set? Thanks in advance

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8369509 03/21/25 10:54 AM 03/21/25 10:54 AM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,938 east central WI K k snow trapper
k snow trapper K Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,938 east central WI	It wouldn't be my first choice, but wouldn't doubt one might do it.

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8369555 03/21/25 11:37 AM 03/21/25 11:37 AM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,438 NC - Here there and everywhere C coondagger2 "Brat"
coondagger2 "Brat" C Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,438 NC - Here there and everywhere	Trapping otters is a lot like turkey hunting for me. Most times they are smart and can make you look like a fool. But some times they are the most careless things in the world. They will absolutely stick their head where it doesn't belong, but don't count on that being the norm Gotta live up to the nickname...

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8369628 03/21/25 02:36 PM 03/21/25 02:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 50,026 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 50,026 Northern Maine	It has happened. NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA #1 goal=Trap a wolverine

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8369629 03/21/25 02:38 PM 03/21/25 02:38 PM
Joined: May 2017 Posts: 347 ontario K k9-hunter trapper
k9-hunter trapper K Joined: May 2017 Posts: 347 ontario	on choke points lots of otter have been taken in 220

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8369640 03/21/25 02:56 PM 03/21/25 02:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,113 Carroll County Va R red webb trapper
red webb trapper R Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,113 Carroll County Va	Caught 1 in a bottom edge set for mink swam to the deep water . I thought someone stole my trap have heavy weight or tie off well.

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: red webb] #8369652 03/21/25 03:20 PM 03/21/25 03:20 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,938 east central WI K k snow trapper
k snow trapper K Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,938 east central WI	Originally Posted by k9-hunter on choke points lots of otter have been taken in 220 I sometimes think otter see a smaller as a challenge. Most of mine have been taken in 220's. Originally Posted by red webb Caught 1 in a bottom edge set for mink swam to the deep water . I thought someone stole my trap have heavy weight or tie off well. Had one in a 160 BE set also. Barely even moved the KB stabilizer I had it on. Those belisle 160s don't mess around.

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8369783 03/21/25 06:03 PM 03/21/25 06:03 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 3,450 new york M mike mason trapper
mike mason trapper M Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 3,450 new york	Caught otter in 160's set for rats in small streams and BE sets like other people stated. Never one in a cubby set.

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8369912 03/21/25 08:43 PM 03/21/25 08:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2024 Posts: 1,144 Alaska A AK Timber Tramp trapper
AK Timber Tramp trapper A Joined: Nov 2024 Posts: 1,144 Alaska	I wouldn't specifically plan on it, but stranger things have definitely happened. Lots of otters have been caught in 160's and some even shove their heads through 120's (don't ask me why). A #220 is better, a #280 is perfect

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8370120 03/22/25 08:14 AM 03/22/25 08:14 AM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 5,644 Frazee, MN B backroadsarcher trapper
backroadsarcher trapper B Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 5,644 Frazee, MN	Had a friend try in this area with 220 cubbies. He prebaited the boxes until they were eating from them and then set the 220's. They never came near the boxes again. Last edited by backroadsarcher; 03/23/25 09:08 AM.

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8370196 03/22/25 10:29 AM 03/22/25 10:29 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,646 40 years Alaska, now Oregon A alaska viking "Made it two years not being censored"
alaska viking "Made it two years not being censored" A Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,646 40 years Alaska, now Oregon	I have caught 2 otter in Belisle 120's that were set for mink in boxes. Not at all what I was even remotely expecting, or would ever recommend. I had to dis-assemble the traps to get the heads out. Just doing what I want now.

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8370953 03/23/25 03:14 PM 03/23/25 03:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 296 South Louisiana T Trappeur Gunny trapper
Trappeur Gunny trapper T Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 296 South Louisiana	Maybe he will, maybe he won't. Otters are otters, they do what they want. I catch tons of them in buckets so you could catch one in a cubby with a 160. I would recommend a 220 or 280, but if you can narrow down the approach he will stick his head in a 160. Make sure that 160 has strong springs as an otter is tough.

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: 080808] #8371166 03/23/25 09:35 PM 03/23/25 09:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,646 40 years Alaska, now Oregon A alaska viking "Made it two years not being censored"
alaska viking "Made it two years not being censored" A Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,646 40 years Alaska, now Oregon	And make sure the trap is SOLIDLY anchored with 1/8" cable or strong chain, and swivels. They will spin like a top. Just doing what I want now.

Re: Will an otter….. [Re: alaska viking] #8371550 03/24/25 01:23 PM 03/24/25 01:23 PM
Joined: Sep 2020 Posts: 1,995 Pennsylvania P patrapperbuster trapper
patrapperbuster trapper P Joined: Sep 2020 Posts: 1,995 Pennsylvania	Originally Posted by 080808 ….stick it’s head into a 160 in a cubby set? Thanks in advance Originally Posted by alaska viking And make sure the trap is SOLIDLY anchored with 1/8" cable or strong chain, and swivels. They will spin like a top. As others say - Why a 160?? But swivels are pretty much needed for otter. Swivels PLURAL TILL THAT DAY.....

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