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Muskrat trapping with grandson #8494360
10/29/25 11:36 AM
10/29/25 11:36 AM
Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
Bruce T Offline OP
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Bruce T  Offline OP
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Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
We set up a small deadwater for the week Wednesday on opening day.First check today we caught 8 with some ice already.Grandson was some excited [Linked Image]
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#1 goal=Trap a wolverine
Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494366
10/29/25 11:51 AM
10/29/25 11:51 AM
Joined: Dec 2016
Jackson Co, KS
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Jackson Co, KS
Nice! I always enjoyed trapping rats as a change of pace.

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494375
10/29/25 12:02 PM
10/29/25 12:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2023
Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
That one he’s holding in the field has nice shiny fur! They’re pretty when they’re not drenched

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494404
10/29/25 01:01 PM
10/29/25 01:01 PM
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Blackduck Minnesota
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Blackduck Minnesota
I'm glad he's having some success. Good deal.

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494406
10/29/25 01:03 PM
10/29/25 01:03 PM
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Oscoda, Michigan
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Oscoda, Michigan
Nice, I take grandkid water trapping nov 1st

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494423
10/29/25 01:55 PM
10/29/25 01:55 PM
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Missouri
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Missouri
Looks like a cool line

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494424
10/29/25 02:12 PM
10/29/25 02:12 PM
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Wisconsin
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Wisconsin
Excellent in all respects!!


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Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494431
10/29/25 02:33 PM
10/29/25 02:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2017
Colesburg, Iowa 52035
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Colesburg, Iowa 52035
Way to Go! Memories forever!

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494448
10/29/25 03:29 PM
10/29/25 03:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
New Hampshire
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New Hampshire
What kind of set you running ??


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Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494449
10/29/25 03:31 PM
10/29/25 03:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
NY
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NY
Good job. Looks like a fun spot to trap

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494454
10/29/25 03:46 PM
10/29/25 03:46 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
La Crosse, WI
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La Crosse, WI
Good deal always something nice about catching some rats.

Mac


"Never Forget Which Way Is Up"

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494502
10/29/25 05:34 PM
10/29/25 05:34 PM
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Michigan
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Michigan
that is great, he will always remember you and him trapping together

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Nessmuck] #8494595
10/29/25 07:22 PM
10/29/25 07:22 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
Bruce T Offline OP
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Northern Maine
Originally Posted by Nessmuck
What kind of set you running ??

Mostly feedbed sets


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Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494619
10/29/25 07:43 PM
10/29/25 07:43 PM
Joined: Feb 2015
Iowa
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Iowa
Originally Posted by Bruce T
Originally Posted by Nessmuck
What kind of set you running ??

Mostly feedbed sets

What traps are you using?

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8494643
10/29/25 08:00 PM
10/29/25 08:00 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
Bruce T Offline OP
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Bruce T  Offline OP
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Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
trapdog using my #1 1/2 pinch pan coilspring traps


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#1 goal=Trap a wolverine
Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8495604
10/31/25 04:17 PM
10/31/25 04:17 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
Bruce T Offline OP
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Bruce T  Offline OP
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Northern Maine
Second check on a two day check.We got a bunch of rain so a lot of sets were flooded out but still managed to catch one muskrat,one bonus mink and one bonus otter in the muskrat sets.Grandson was some excited.His first otter. [Linked Image]
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Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8495611
10/31/25 04:30 PM
10/31/25 04:30 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
New Hampshire
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New Hampshire
Big otter right there...bet he's having a blast !!


It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8495613
10/31/25 04:36 PM
10/31/25 04:36 PM
Joined: Feb 2018
Hi-Line Montana
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Hi-Line Montana
That is great! Looks like a great spot to canoe trap.



Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8495614
10/31/25 04:40 PM
10/31/25 04:40 PM
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PA
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PA
Wonderful lifelong memories there!!!

Re: Muskrats trapping with grandson [Re: Bruce T] #8495637
10/31/25 05:17 PM
10/31/25 05:17 PM
Joined: Sep 2007
central wisconsin
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central wisconsin
Nice pics and catches Bruce and grandson! Way to go

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