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Spring muskrats

Posted By: trappergirl04

Spring muskrats - 04/04/21 06:22 PM

I’ve been asked to trap some muskrats in a pond. What bait/lure world be best if I needed it?
Posted By: AJE

Re: Spring muskrats - 04/04/21 06:23 PM

Carrot on a 110 trigger
Posted By: LT GREY

Re: Spring muskrats - 04/04/21 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by AJE
Carrot on a 110 trigger



Never had any success with parsnips or carrots after 'ice out', at least under water.
Now, above water. . .





Posted By: trappergirl04

Re: Spring muskrats - 04/04/21 07:46 PM

I’ve heard of apples being used too, have you guys had any luck with them?
Posted By: Law Dog

Re: Spring muskrats - 04/04/21 07:55 PM

Floats
Posted By: coonman220

Re: Spring muskrats - 04/04/21 09:32 PM

Gland lure this time a season , floats apple bait , 110s or colonys or 160 s set underwater trails, I wish we had spring rat in Iowa statewide
Posted By: Turtledale

Re: Spring muskrats - 04/04/21 10:04 PM

Poplar bud oil is good for rats
Posted By: The Beav

Re: Spring muskrats - 04/04/21 10:06 PM

This ^^^^^^^
Posted By: trappergirl04

Re: Spring muskrats - 04/05/21 09:27 PM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate this information. I’ll post pics of what I catch
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