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I knew better.....but

Posted By: HobbieTrapper

I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 08:09 PM

I first went in with snares for a reason. Then, someone said, “You have 330s, use them.”

Even with the wires cut down, I was afraid this would happen.


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Posted By: Brian Mongeau

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 08:12 PM

No season? Or out of season?
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Brian Mongeau
No season? Or out of season?


We have a season. I just hate catching them when there is no market. They aren’t the problem I’m trying to get rid of.
Posted By: Mike in A-town

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by HobbieTrapper
Originally Posted by Brian Mongeau
No season? Or out of season?


We have a season. I just hate catching them when there is no market. They aren’t the problem I’m trying to get rid of.


That is unfortunate... But remember at least you have the option of using snares and 330's. I'm stuck using gear from a century ago. I would love to have that problem. Lol

Mike
Posted By: forestman3

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 10:34 PM

If your keeping the fur from the beaver,Your snares are hurting your sale price if not caught around the neck.You trapped red fox and their`s not much of a market for them.So if you look at it like that,an otter is a bonus and you just helped the fish in the area.
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mike in A-town


That is unfortunate... But remember at least you have the option of using snares and 330's. I'm stuck using gear from a century ago. I would love to have that problem. Lol

Mike


You’re right, I should just be grateful.
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by forestman3
If your keeping the fur from the beaver,Your snares are hurting your sale price if not caught around the neck.You trapped red fox and their`s not much of a market for them.So if you look at it like that,an otter is a bonus and you just helped the fish in the area.


If you are keeping fox and beaver for their fur in this market you have a problem. lol
Posted By: Bruce T

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 11:02 PM

Lol.....long tailed beaver
Posted By: mud

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 11:22 PM

From what I’ve seen down here, albeit in just 2 seasons, lord knows there’s no shortage. I’ve killed 4 this year in muskrat traps alone.
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by mud
From what I’ve seen down here, albeit in just 2 seasons, lord knows there’s no shortage. I’ve killed 4 this year in muskrat traps alone.


Dang! You must be trapping Wye River rats?
Posted By: Nessmuck

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/01/21 11:59 PM

What the heck is it...I can’t make it out....too white for an otter...unless it’s albino...Coon Maybe ?
Posted By: mud

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/02/21 12:01 AM

No, further east. I’m so accustomed to 159 and 160s the otters have no problem finding their way into them as they hunt rats
Posted By: logger coffey

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/02/21 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by Nessmuck
What the heck is it...I can’t make it out....too white for an otter...unless it’s albino...Coon Maybe ?
Sloth.
Posted By: Nessmuck

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/02/21 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by logger coffey
Originally Posted by Nessmuck
What the heck is it...I can’t make it out....too white for an otter...unless it’s albino...Coon Maybe ?
Sloth.



3 toed ...lol
Posted By: WhiteTrash 88

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/02/21 12:11 AM

Swamp rabbit grin
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/02/21 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by Nessmuck
What the heck is it...I can’t make it out....too white for an otter...unless it’s albino...Coon Maybe ?


Our otters are silver bellied. Our coons are yellow.
Posted By: Diggerman

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/02/21 12:33 AM

The only good Otter is....................
Posted By: mud

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/02/21 01:00 AM

#ratlivesmatter
Posted By: J.Morse

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/02/21 02:01 AM

No taxidermy market?
Posted By: Jiggamitch

Re: I knew better.....but - 03/02/21 03:53 AM

I don't like catching otters when doing beaver jobs either. I like otters and would rather not catch them at all, but it happens.
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