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Posted By: steeltraps

West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:40 AM

OK. I have been meaning to consolidate all my pics from the 2 ranches im working in West Texas. I may post up something everday if possible. Landscape pics. Gun pics. Game pics. Just random pics from day to day on predator management jobs that pay to get ride of whatever
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:43 AM

Mountains

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:44 AM

Sunset

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:46 AM

Gun I carry 4o miles from border and where I sleep

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:49 AM

Few pics of elk and antelope

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:50 AM

Pig that went 1/4 mile on drags

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:51 AM

Keep on sharing

I enjoy the pics
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:53 AM

Few. Sheep country coyotes

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Keep on sharing

I enjoy the pics


No problem. Been here about 9 days or so. Just settled in. May stay in West Texas forever this time ! 50/50 I dont go home
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 02:58 AM

Few set pics. Before. After. During. Mostly. Rocky ground. Set bout. 12 to 18 sets a day. No rush. This is a = long job
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:00 AM

My bad. = Deleted them = Their own = Few Coyote Pics thread. Sorry
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:03 AM

Someone famous. With a 5 ft rattlesnake! LoL!!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:04 AM

Blue Lacy dogs on a coyote

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:06 AM

Badger. Caught in a 3&1/2 LPC

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:11 AM

Breakfast and the = border pistol I gave a friend LoL!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:14 AM

Can Am I bought the other day in San Angelo

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:14 AM

More mtns

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:17 AM

Windshield needs to be cleaned

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:18 AM

Need a windshield in D9

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:19 AM

Random. On the way to work pic

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:21 AM

West Texas Score!!!!! Got 4 bottles of Weller!!!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:23 AM

Grey Fox

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:26 AM

Someone’s dog is on my pillow!!! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:29 AM

Another Reason to Love = West Texas !!! Yep. I stock up on Wellers when I find it. Got more stashed at sheep camp ! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:30 AM

Well. Hope yall enjoy pics. Going to bed now. More pics tomorrow
Posted By: Sharkhunter

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 04:42 AM

Never tried Weller might have to give it a taste:-). Love the pics ST keep them coming !
Posted By: MTbadgerdad

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 04:53 AM

Very much enjoying this, thanks for sharing with us. Please post more pics when you can!
Posted By: jalstat

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 06:36 AM

Very nice
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 11:38 AM

Thanks guys. I have = More time and often = better signal here in West Texas. I cant get = or havent yet. It not getting light enough to see till = 745 am ! LoL ! Both ranches = I am following = great older Texas trapper that have retired. So the coyotes? Want be a whole lot of pics im afraid! But. I will have LOTS of time on my hands. Plus I really like it here in West Texas ! Everyone is great that you meet ! Its like = time and people move at a slower OR less hurried pace !
Posted By: ChadDaniel

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 12:34 PM

Great job ST. Keep it coming. Enjoy watching your journey.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by ChadDaniel
Great job ST. Keep it coming. Enjoy watching your journey.

Thanks. Warming up Can Am now. Can see well enough to set some traps
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 12:42 PM

I will be in Abilene April 14 and 15. Hope to get to meet some of you guys. IF anyone wants an = autographed cows rib. Let me know. Price depends on volume you buy!!! LoL! Just kidding. But funny !

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Posted By: Keystonekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 03:10 PM

Enjoy the pics looked like you were just holding on to that grey there
Posted By: Smtn10pt

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 04:28 PM

Quite a life! I enjoy the pics, keep them coming.
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
I will be in Abilene April 14 and 15. Hope to get to meet some of you guys. IF anyone wants an = autographed cows rib. Let me know. Price depends on volume you buy!!! LoL! Just kidding. But funny !


I'll be there, trade ya one of my autographed cow ribs for one of yours lol
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/29/23 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Need a windshield in D9


Looks like mine. Get a receiver hitch on the front and put a cargo carrier on. It helps a bunch with carrying capacity.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/30/23 03:05 AM

Few pics

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/30/23 03:06 AM

Few more

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Posted By: jtg

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/30/23 12:24 PM

Okay, it's official. Steeltraps is a Texan.
Posted By: Turtledale

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/30/23 05:03 PM

Nice pictorial, I like following along. That can am sure is nice. That one big snake too
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/31/23 12:17 AM

Looked at new place today Not much coyote sign. Saw few praire dogs

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/31/23 12:18 AM

Walked a few miles today. Checked a few waterholes

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/31/23 12:21 AM

Road by a few places. That will get a trap or two tomorrow

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Posted By: Mac

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/01/23 11:14 AM

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Mac
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/01/23 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by Mac
Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Mac

Thanks. Rode around. Set 6 traps

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 12:12 PM

I would not want to live in tht country but I enjoy visiting it

Thoes auodad ewes are supposed to be decent eating, the mature rams, not so much
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 02:12 PM

BT. I love it here !! May stay ! Will TRY to set 12 or more seta today. Pics of sets = next
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 02:31 PM

Find poop? Set trap!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 02:32 PM

Here we go !

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 02:35 PM

The = Flat Set = MJ 600 Sterling. Roy McBride drag. 8 ft chain plus my 30 inch set up So 10 ft Coyotero lure. Jameson Red Fox Urine. And off to next set

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 02:57 PM

Setting Traps Day !

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 03:24 PM

A good location. Is worth the effort!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 03:25 PM

Just = Get it in !!!! LoL !!!

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Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 06:55 PM

Thanks for posting pics of the sets in Rocky ground. I deal with a lot of gravel roads that have sign on them but can be difficult to put in a set.
Posted By: The hammer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 07:56 PM

Very nice sets steel as always! I love them rocky road side sets they just produce and are worth the work out digging the beds!
Posted By: silkyplainscoyot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 08:09 PM

Are you just using the cow rib to blend or are you sifting some over the pattern too? Anyhow, it's a nice, blended set.
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 08:37 PM

May have asked before, but why bury the drag? Thought the whole purpose of the drag was not to have to dig. If I can dig I’ll put in an earth anchor.
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/02/23 09:12 PM

You make a pretty set...very nice blending...
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/03/23 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by silkyplainscoyot
Are you just using the cow rib to blend or are you sifting some over the pattern too? Anyhow, it's a nice, blended set.

Silky. I am using = Cows rib. To press down the = little rocks. And break up the dirt clod pebbles. Then I = duff with wisk broom or hand
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/03/23 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
You make a pretty set...very nice blending...

Thanks Swamp Wolf. Got 19 sets in today. Only had to get up 1 time to get dirt ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/03/23 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by Wanna Be
May have asked before, but why bury the drag? Thought the whole purpose of the drag was not to have to dig. If I can dig I’ll put in an earth anchor.

OK Wannabe. Land manager ask or told us = Family wants to see 0 coyotes bouncing on roads ! So everything is drags. I have Blue Lacey dog with me now. So no worries on = finding the animal quickly. Plus. Last trapper. Was well know. He basically retired. I will say this = HE DID A GREAT job clean up coyotes!!!! So time ? Its not a factor so why not bury???? The = Hook to the tree or bush ? Well thats not for me . Educated coyotes. So we ONLY make clean Flat Sets. And drags ? Long term ? Once you get over = price shock of new? The they will last forever. Its like a = investment. No more cable stakes or bullet stakes. Just bury them drags and 8 or 10 ft chain!!! LoL!
Posted By: mad_mike

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/03/23 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by silkyplainscoyot
Are you just using the cow rib to blend or are you sifting some over the pattern too? Anyhow, it's a nice, blended set.

Silky. I am using = Cows rib. To press down the = little rocks. And break up the dirt clod pebbles. Then I = duff with wisk broom or hand

Ever thought to use a cordless leaf blower just before leaving the set?

Just an Alaskan, lots of time for overthinking… Not much time in the day or tide to practice.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/03/23 03:07 AM

Mad Mike. I know a very good. Well known. Trapoer that uses a = 20 volt battery operated leaf blower! He says. It works great. I just use. Dollar General broom. Cut down. Short
Posted By: mad_mike

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/03/23 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Mad Mike. I know a very good. Well known. Trapoer that uses a = 20 volt battery operated leaf blower! He says. It works great. I just use. Dollar General broom. Cut down. Short

I overthink things, at times, but tend to slash and cut down to much simpler.
Nice looking country. I like the hills and the greenery.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/03/23 11:56 AM

Thanks Mike. Will try to get out 24 sets today
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/04/23 01:37 AM

Flowered

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/04/23 01:39 AM

Caught 2 coyotes today. Both in Flat Sets. Both on drags. Both using Only = Coyotero lure

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/04/23 01:40 AM

Few set pics

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/04/23 01:42 AM

Few more. Little more rock

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/04/23 01:44 AM

No 3 min or less sets here Well. Maybe 1 ! LoL !!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/04/23 01:45 AM

Got in 25 sets. Plus 2 remakes. Worked. Almost. Non Stop from 8 am till 7 pm. LONG day. Ready for a drink !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/04/23 01:48 AM

Drink. Shower. Supper. Bed

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/04/23 03:31 PM

The Spanish help here is good!!! They will kill a coyote for you = take it out of traps. AND bring you trap with drag on it!! They will also hand bobcats and coyotes on fences foe you.

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Posted By: Longbeard12

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 10:56 AM

Really appreciate you taking the time and showing us your sets, catches and scenery pics. I haven't commented on your stuff in a while but do check in every day to see how your making out. Keep up the good work and I think West Texas could be a home for you!! LOL Happy Easter Steel Traps
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 05:27 PM

Thanks. Longbeard 12. I know how that is. Been super busy myself. Owners moving in cattle. Setting up new locations. Scouting new locations. And had a Rancher and his son I do work for over for last 3 days. Killed a few called up coyotes. An trapped afew coyotes and bobcats
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Wanna Be
May have asked before, but why bury the drag? Thought the whole purpose of the drag was not to have to dig. If I can dig I’ll put in an earth anchor.

OK Wannabe. Land manager ask or told us = Family wants to see 0 coyotes bouncing on roads ! So everything is drags. I have Blue Lacey dog with me now. So no worries on = finding the animal quickly. Plus. Last trapper. Was well know. He basically retired. I will say this = HE DID A GREAT job clean up coyotes!!!! So time ? Its not a factor so why not bury???? The = Hook to the tree or bush ? Well thats not for me . Educated coyotes. So we ONLY make clean Flat Sets. And drags ? Long term ? Once you get over = price shock of new? The they will last forever. Its like a = investment. No more cable stakes or bullet stakes. Just bury them drags and 8 or 10 ft chain!!! LoL!

Do you bury in that Alabama clay? That’s the only reason I got a dozen made up, for that Summer time clay trapping.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 05:47 PM

Wanna Be Their have been a few times. That I have = hooked to tree or just throw drag and chain in bushes. BUT I dont like doing that. And ONLY as a last resort. I have all the time in thw world here. I can work 2 BIG ranches from now on. AND. Have picked up 1 more small 25000 acre place just this. Week. So for me to NOT bury drag??? Just seams unprofessional! I want ALL the land me and my partner can handle. I HOPE with in a year. We are having to = interview and hire new = young trappers to help us run lines
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 05:49 PM

Few pics

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 05:51 PM

New little place. 25000 acres up road. Still working on price. Agreed once. They want it done. BUT deer hunters ??? They get in the way. Gum up the works. So price of snaring and trapping must increase

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 05:54 PM

Last 3 days Been walking!! Down to 208 lbs !!!! Not 2 years ago. Hit 255 on scales. Walking = helps my back. And with less weight it has to be better on my knees !!!’n

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 05:55 PM

Blue Lacey dogs working on a bobcat! On drag. My cubby is still good!!!! LoL!!!

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Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 07:21 PM

If that’s an alive bobcat, those are some viscous dogs, lol.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/09/23 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Wanna Be
If that’s an alive bobcat, those are some viscous dogs, lol.

Same as hog dogs. Just working. Training doing their job
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/10/23 12:31 AM

Bobcat season still open, or are they predators in Texas?

Dog's know there business
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/10/23 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by beartooth trapr
Bobcat season still open, or are they predators in Texas?

Dog's know there business

Doing deprivation work. Not fur. No restrictions No license needed. Not keeping fur EVER. I just do deprivation work. Kill whatever is needed for ranchers. Texas is year round on cats. LOTS of = Predator Calling Contests in West Texas ! VERY few bobcats left here
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/10/23 12:45 AM



Yep! They = stretch coyotes and hogs out the same way. Work well together. OFTEN used or call on to be used by USDA or private county programs to help with = Flying Helocopters on coyotes. Educated coyotes often = hole up. Very hard to kill when = government has over flown helicopters. Then the dogs are sent into flush out coyotes
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/11/23 01:09 AM

1 coyote. 1 hog 1 busted tire ! Sometimes West Texas is ruff on a man ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/11/23 01:12 AM

Tire big hole. Leaking air fast ! Tried = 3 plugs together. No Go. Had to be patched. Put on spare ? O no ! I have TRD black 17 inch wheels. Special lugnuts. Well they dont fit well on spare. No inset. So only bout 1/4 inch of thread I can tighten down. Drove 45 mph for bout 17 miles to get tire patched

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/11/23 01:15 AM

Shot pig at 194 yards. Took 3 rds of 223 with 77 smk but could not tote them !!! LOL!!! Nice tusks

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Posted By: Longbeard12

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/11/23 08:34 AM

Getting a flat STINKS!!! Hopefully it wasn't to bad to change!!! Nice job on the Hog, taking the air out of them is a lot funner than taking air out of your tires!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/11/23 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Longbeard12
Getting a flat STINKS!!! Hopefully it wasn't to bad to change!!! Nice job on the Hog, taking the air out of them is a lot funner than taking air out of your tires!!

Yep. Other tire flat. Now. Just got to keep plugging them. Have tires ordered.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/11/23 12:28 PM

Have a friend. Getting the tires I ordered lined up. Things DO move slowly in West Texas. But thats OK ! Will try. To get tires put on. And borrow truck from friend and run some line on another ranch. That way I don’t lose a full day of work
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/11/23 04:11 PM

15 miles of riding on Can Am checking and reluring sets. First set of coyote tracks after rain !!! Its rocky. So 21 ft chain and MJ 600 Sterling! LoL!

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Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/11/23 11:54 PM

Ha! I've done that a few times when setting traps in open ground without much for them to hang up on, added an extra length of chain to give them 20+ feet.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/12/23 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by bearcat2
Ha! I've done that a few times when setting traps in open ground without much for them to hang up on, added an extra length of chain to give them 20+ feet.
Hope it works well. Tired of chasing stuff around.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/12/23 02:04 AM

Flat Set JL# 1. SMC no cows around. So i used it and urine Nope nother bobcat

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/12/23 02:05 AM

These have to go too!!! Big enough I cant drag off ! LoL!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/12/23 02:07 AM

Decent cutters. Running wide open. Saw me first on n Can Am. Got 5 rds. He couldn’t tote the 77 smk far

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/16/23 11:17 PM

Went and set bout 4 traps to day. Never now WHAT you may see in West Texas ! LoL!!!

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Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/17/23 12:10 AM

Big a** jackrabbit lol
Posted By: G Hose

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/18/23 11:24 AM

I wouldn’t want to have to release that.
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/18/23 02:14 PM

See there are such things as a jackalope after all.
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/18/23 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
See there are such things as a jackalope after all.

Must be a doe, I don't see any horns... smile
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/19/23 01:17 AM

Want be long till = denning starts!! But for now. Just throwing afew dead coyotes out of snares. And riding afew ranches
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/19/23 01:18 AM

Elk

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/19/23 01:19 AM

New ranch. Will set up with snares. Some day.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/19/23 07:50 PM

Back in Sheep Country hanging snares and tossing dead coyotes! LoL!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/19/23 07:59 PM

Checking a few traps as well. Just relured this 1. Had a set go 26 days before catch here. Over the fence. Next property is a = USDA government guy. Recommend by = Ogorman himself ! So we have this place pretty clean. We just spoke. I replaced 1 of his snares on a shared fence. He thanked me for that. Told him = Thats what we are spose to do. He each other and KILL all the coyotes! LoL! Talked about = up coming denning time. Cant wait. Never got to do no denning in Alabama
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/19/23 08:00 PM

Relured

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/19/23 11:38 PM

Call this place. Stone Henge. Caught LOTS of coyotes here in snares. Just keep rebuilding it ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/19/23 11:40 PM

Here you go

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/21/23 02:52 PM

Still rolling on the snare line 1 coyote today. Sheep Country

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/23/23 04:24 PM

Still rolling

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/23/23 04:26 PM

Bump gate? Not with my 2022 Tacoma . LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/23/23 04:28 PM

Keep it moving ladies ! LoL!

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Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 12:06 AM

You need to attach one of those verticle pipes on the corner of your bumper like the ranchers do.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 02:43 AM

Originally Posted by scheide
You need to attach one of those verticle pipes on the corner of your bumper like the ranchers do.

Be cheaper to just = get out and open gate. Only have 2 bump gates on 25000 acres. LoL ! This place. Runs really fast. Bout 4 dz snares its been trapped year round for years. Trapper on next property snares coyotes too! Its pretty clean. Maybe 5 gates total to open. And O doubling back. Can run in 4 hrs if I get after it
Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 11:38 AM

The area I trapped there were so many I made a bush bar to open them.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by scheide
The area I trapped there were so many I made a bush bar to open them.

I can see where. A bump gate would be handy. Most of the ranch trucks. Are full sized and have a few dents. One was kicked by cow the otherday ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 12:16 PM

Well. Guess. I am here to stay in West Texas. Have partnered up with a well know trapper from West Texas. We just hired out FIRST employee. Older trapper. But. I have been on line with him. I like him. This will allow us to cover more ranches. AND now. I can run something different each day !!!!!
Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 12:20 PM

Congrats Chris! A dream job come true!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by MChewk
Congrats Chris! A dream job come true!

Thanks. Now. Its time to start. Building an empire! LoL !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 06:06 PM

Today. I am mostly relure traps. BUT set 1 trap so far. And found this. How old is it ??? When where telegraph lines around???

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Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 06:39 PM

Have you seen anybody from the south yet???
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/24/23 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by scheide
Have you seen anybody from the south yet???

Only = South Texas
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/27/23 05:35 PM

Running afew snares today. Shooting pigs that hangout at water holes

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Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/27/23 06:31 PM

Sounds like fun, I bet it's full of pig's huh
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/27/23 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by beartooth trapr
Sounds like fun, I bet it's full of pig's huh

With all the acres we have. Bout shoot 2 a day. IF I have time ! LoL?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/28/23 07:33 PM

Just saw that = 1 horned Oryx again. Landowners said = Kill em if you want. SO my get. Either my AR 15 with 77 SMK or more 338 Lapua and go kill em.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/28/23 07:39 PM

Going to put on new snake boots And pilfer around. Set a few snares. And look into = killing Oryx

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 02:13 AM

If I lived out there I would definitely have some Chips wink

Hope you get an oryx, great eating
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
If I lived out there I would definitely have some Chips wink

Hope you get an oryx, great eating

Thanks BT. Checked on Exotics license. Very cheap. 5 day nonresident like = 77 dollars or less. Finding him again? Maybe a problem. Big place. Heard = 400 lbs on Oryx. Also hear = good eatting. SO. Will see
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 03:56 PM

Another coyote in a snare today. HOW do ranchers put up with deer hunters????? They got in my = T post pile. And have cameras on them. They act like they own a place. Put new lock on gate Thats says = Deer Hunters = made me have to drive 12 miles around. SO will take lunch. I may = get a big set of bolt cutters OR some —- SS 109 and blow lock off ! I know ranchers need the lease money . BUT HOW can you not HATE deer hunters!!!!!
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 04:35 PM

I use to always dread the weekends when trapping. Hunters always messing with sets and my caught game like clockwork. Not deer hunters mostly bird hunters.

Those boots will make your legs sweat Chris but sure are handy with those rattlers when you get off the roads. Those boots don't look broke in yet. No fang marks or venom dribble stains on them. smile
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 05:12 PM

Bob. Its about time we start = Denning coyotes. And we will be = calling the male out with predator calls and killing him first. Plus. We will soon start = getting up at 300 am Going out and howling. To locate family groups. Its big country. Time to change = Strategy. Will be = checking more water holes and canyons.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 05:15 PM

Bob. This is a = New group of deer hunters. They MAY have to be put in their place ! Owners says IF I have trouble with them to let him know ! Deer Hunters = filling up corn feeders. Just have to relize. They are here for a few weekends. WE are here year round
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 05:27 PM

Here is something else I dislike. Oil people. They dont OWN anything. But yet. These silly pump jacks. Act like they own the place. Enforced by who??? The OWNER and I drive whatever speed we want on these roads. I dusted a pump jack out the otherday! It was funny!!! LoL! He just kept pointing at sign ! LoL!!!!!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 05:34 PM

You can ONLY see for 10 miles strait here ! So lets waste all day going 20 mph. Dont pump jacks know = I got work to do??? LoL !!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 06:42 PM

If you know. You know ! LoL !!!

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/29/23 06:50 PM

LOL
Posted By: bucksnbears

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/30/23 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Bob. Its about time we start = Denning coyotes. And we will be = calling the male out with predator calls and killing him first. Plus. We will soon start = getting up at 300 am Going out and howling. To locate family groups. Its big country. Time to change = Strategy. Will be = checking more water holes and canyons.

Oh no...! Kill the female first!!
Then wait for the males return.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/30/23 03:19 AM

I prefer to = kill male first. He is easy. Use dog near den. Make him come to you or dogs kill him. Then kill the = Baby sitter. Then that FORCE’s the bread female to come out and kill her.
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/30/23 12:08 PM

So let me understand this
Deer hunters laid claim to your t-posts?
Locked you (employee) out of a gate?

If I was land owner they would be coming to get their crap and I would be leasing to new bunch with better sense.
People are lined up to pay ridiculous money for a deer lease these days, no need to deal with a bunch of idiots
Posted By: Bruce T

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/30/23 01:39 PM

Nice pictures.Thanks for sharing.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/30/23 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
So let me understand this
Deer hunters laid claim to your t-posts?
Locked you (employee) out of a gate?

If I was land owner they would be coming to get their crap and I would be leasing to new bunch with better sense.
People are lined up to pay ridiculous money for a deer lease these days, no need to deal with a bunch of idiots

They are just city folks. Towneys. They NOW understand. How it will be. They have a whole pile of T post brought in. Feed me a ribeye last nite. We talked. I was = asured = no more problems. Has all 3 gate combos now. My guess. Landowner schooled them on whats what
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/30/23 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Bruce T
Nice pictures.Thanks for sharing.

No problem. Not alot of coyotes now. Denned up. Will get to = locating and denning soon
Posted By: Boone Liane

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 04/30/23 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
I prefer to = kill male first. He is easy. Use dog near den. Make him come to you or dogs kill him. Then kill the = Baby sitter. Then that FORCE’s the bread female to come out and kill her.



Or, turns her into an absolute ghost and forces her to an easy food source because you removed her grocery getters.

I’m sorry, but this goes against ALL denning common procedure.
Posted By: Foxlaketrapper

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/01/23 04:09 AM

I have been killing coyotes for 35 years. Killed males first and killed females first. If you're only job is to kill coyotes, it doesn't matter which one you kill first. Both should be dead in 48 hours and then pups are done for. Do it efficiently, doesn't matter who dies first as long as all are gone.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/01/23 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Boone Liane
Originally Posted by steeltraps
I prefer to = kill male first. He is easy. Use dog near den. Make him come to you or dogs kill him. Then kill the = Baby sitter. Then that FORCE’s the bread female to come out and kill her.



Or, turns her into an absolute ghost and forces her to an easy food source because you removed her grocery getters.

I’m sorry, but this goes against ALL denning common procedure.




Boone you may be correct. I will not lie. THIS will be my first experience with denning. I have NEVER got to do it in Alabama But kill male first. Then babysitter. Then female with pups. Was best order I was told. IF you kill HER first. What stops = the Baby Sitter from taking pups and moving ?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/01/23 12:14 PM

Regardless or what happens next. I am excited about = calling - dogs used for denning and denning in general!!! Cant wait to see it done. And learn more about it. NEVER to old to keep learning about coyotes!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/01/23 11:18 PM

Back in the mountains. Rolling again.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/04/23 12:17 AM

Who loves spiders!!!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/04/23 12:18 AM

Saw my first = Texas Horney Toad yesterday
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/04/23 12:19 AM

Few cow on rocks. 1 coyote 1 grey fox today

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Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/04/23 01:16 AM

That's a big spider right there
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/04/23 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by beartooth trapr
That's a big spider right there

Yep. Was down in a canyon. Saw and stopped Can Am. And took pic. Went about = 20 miles this morning. Trying to locate coyotes. Never got a answer. Was 0 wind
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/04/23 11:41 AM

Been a minute since I have seen a Horn Toad
Had them up here when I was a kid

Tarantula is cool

No telling what kind of things you will see in that country
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/04/23 12:54 PM

Looks like some good cat country. Turn me loose...
Posted By: Boone Liane

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/04/23 06:18 PM

Tough to get an answer back this time of year.

Early dennings a tough time of the year.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/04/23 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Boone Liane
Tough to get an answer back this time of year.

Early dennings a tough time of the year.

Not a single coyote made a noise today either. Calm till bout 9 am. Now ? Windy as all get out. Set 4 traps. Very little sign here
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/08/23 10:27 PM

Got a little hot today ! LoL! Still low humidity. Better than Alabama 4 sure

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/08/23 10:28 PM

Yep

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Posted By: Boy Named Sue

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/10/23 03:05 AM

Chris, you know you miss these purdy hair dogs. It rained yesterday afternoon and this afternoon.
Posted By: jalstat

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/10/23 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Who loves spiders!!!

Boone and Crockett or just a normal everyday spider ?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/10/23 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Boy Named Sue
Chris, you know you miss these purdy hair dogs. It rained yesterday afternoon and this afternoon.

I dont miss the rain ! LoL !!$
Posted By: Yes sir

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/10/23 08:12 PM

Never denned coyotes but I do know if I get within a quarter mile of a den with pups checking cows, even if I don't see a coyote, they will be gone the next day it seem around here. I've also seen what appeared to be at least 2 baby sitters maybe 3 with a denned pair once.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 02:24 AM

I haven’t got to do any denning yet. Talked to afew guys that have smoked afew out in last few days. Pups are in the hole ! We had a sheep rancher up and move 1500 head of sheep to a = Awful place ! Full of coyotes. Terrible fences that dont touch the ground anywhere ! I told them = If you them sheep dead that bad = Just let me go down their with my AR 15 ! We hung snares for 2 sold days. I sware. I hear a sheep crying = HELP ME !!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 02:26 AM

Few pics

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 02:27 AM

Few mo

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 02:28 AM

Yep. Thats bear poop ! Saw track down on sand bar. Thats all I need now. Is a bear in my MJ 600s !! LoL!!

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Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 12:13 PM

Don't complain; A)they aren't your sheep B)its a lot more fun to catch something than it is to check empty traps. wink
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 12:19 PM

I always liked that canned ham. Brings back memories of hunting with an old guy when I was younger. He would always through a bucket of taters and couple cartons of eggs in the truck when he would leave to go hunting. We used to go for four or five days at a time and just sleep in the trucks when we got tired. For breakfast we would fire up a little camp stove on the tailgate, boil coffee and scramble some eggs, spam and fried taters. For lunch we'd have fried egg and spam sandwiches, and often times for dinner the same, with fried potatoes again.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by bearcat2
Don't complain; A)they aren't your sheep B)its a lot more fun to catch something than it is to check empty traps. wink

Bearcat2. I dont like too lose ! LoL! We think. He maybe trying to teach his son a lesson ? We had a good place they COULD have went. Point is = my partner and I now. Have to work = harder than we should have too ! Lots of other things for me to do ! LoL ! I can stay here wherw im at. And my partner is in the BAD sheep country now. Will swap latter
Posted By: Yes sir

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by bearcat2
Don't complain; A)they aren't your sheep B)its a lot more fun to catch something than it is to check empty traps. wink

Bearcat2. I dont like too lose ! LoL! We think. He maybe trying to teach his son a lesson ? We had a good place they COULD have went. Point is = my partner and I now. Have to work = harder than we should have too ! Lots of other things for me to do ! LoL ! I can stay here wherw im at. And my partner is in the BAD sheep country now. Will swap latter

Just playing the devils advocate but maybe he moved them there to take advantage of the available forage. His job is to turn as much forage into meat as he can and your job is to keep the sheep safe from coyotes. He hired you so he can do his job better. Besides you pride yourself on your hard work. If there's grazing available a rancher or sheep guy wants to use it.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 05:14 PM

Yes Sir. He HAS a better place 7700 acre pasture that has water and better grass. And even though empty it buts up next to other sheep. So We keep it snared. Like a buffer space To be honest. EVEN his own brother is saying = WHY did he put them their??? We really think it was the = sons choice. And his father wants to teach him a lesson ? But who knows???? Ifs rocky less grass less water worst fences BUT closer to the son? Maybe thats it ??
Posted By: Yes sir

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 05:29 PM

Yeah hard to say without being in his shoes. Maybe he's saving better place for later use and possibly because of moisture or point of lambing cycle he feels this is best time to utilize this area...??? I know the amount of forage is usually the limiting factor for most ranchers and especially so in dryer climates. Getting sheep killed to teach a son a lesson is hard on the pocket book. Maybe he's that confident in your skills. Maybe he thinks having you there full time will open up more land for use and he's planning on building an empire now. grin
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Yep. Thats bear poop ! Saw track down on sand bar. Thats all I need now. Is a bear in my MJ 600s !! LoL!!

Bear will take that drag for a ride...but at least there are no tall trees for the bear to climb...
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 09:19 PM

Thanks for the kind words Yes Sir ! Me and my partner work this = Family group of sheep year round. Its a = billed monthly job = x days and x hrs a month. We know employe 1 trap and a part time snare builder. May have to have a full time snare builder before long! LoL! Just got = bout 125-150 snares dropped of here at trailer When its MY turn to run sheep snares. I will have plenty ! LoL!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
Originally Posted by steeltraps
Yep. Thats bear poop ! Saw track down on sand bar. Thats all I need now. Is a bear in my MJ 600s !! LoL!!

Bear will take that drag for a ride...but at least there are no tall trees for the bear to climb...

Swamp Wolf I am NOT look forward to having to turn a black bear loose ! Its will happen sooner or latter. One of my past employers A rancher from New Mexico/Texas line. Is getting me a lasso ready. I need to work on = being able to = lasso aniamals ! I had to release a calf the other day. IF it had been bigger?? I would have been in trouble. SO i need to learn to rope alittle bit.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 09:31 PM

I must admit. Getting used to = West Texas ways Is not always easy for me! I am used to = running wide open. It dont work like that here. Have caught coyotes that took 30 -44 days to get in trap while setting on fresh sign. On hundreds of thousands of acres = its a long term or life time project here. Today. I work from 7 am till 2 pm. Set 3 traps. Ran bout 60 traps over 60000 acres or so. THEN at lunch. Took a nap. Now bout 5 pm will go to a spot. And set bout 3 more traps on other side of ranch. Going from = numbers. To = predator control man has been a adjustment here for me NO MORE nosebleeds. Knees dont hurt before rainstorms and back feels 100% better !!!! Really enjoying West Texas !
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/11/23 10:20 PM

ST,
Be careful working in slow-mode. You'll lose your touch...lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/12/23 02:23 PM

Dry lake bed. FRESH coyote poop. Walked over. Set 2 traps

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Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/12/23 04:07 PM

Man you're just a tornado now, 2 traps lol
Posted By: ETexTrapper

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/12/23 08:57 PM

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ST I'll send you some water if you're missing it. Have some beaver traps across the pasture at the edge of the woodline but can't get to them. Lot of deep water between me and them. I'm standing on the high ground.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/12/23 10:39 PM

Raining here now. First rain I have seen in almost 2 months LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/20/23 12:31 PM

From the otherday. LIVE coyote ! LoL! Coyotero and SMC urine. Put a drop of = James Lucero = Coyotero Lure on = 36 days ago. 2 small rains. And hit it about 7 days ago with a shot of SMC urine

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/28/23 12:10 PM

Bump for an update laugh

Hope you are doing well
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/28/23 12:18 PM

Thanks BT! I am doing well slow in West Texas so I came home to see my Daughter. Will start a job in Alabama about Thursday or Friday of next week. Money was to good to turn down
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/28/23 12:21 PM

BT I may help a friend on my old trapline today. Will post up some set pics on = Summer Time Coyote Trapping thread. Maybe it will help someone
Posted By: Oreamnos

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/28/23 09:24 PM

I check in on this thread every few days. Great posts Steeltraps!
Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 05/29/23 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
BT I may help a friend on my old trapline today. Will post up some set pics on = Summer Time Coyote Trapping thread. Maybe it will help someone

Do that ST I will be looking forward to it
Posted By: PSPH17

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/01/23 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by Slipknot
Originally Posted by steeltraps
BT I may help a friend on my old trapline today. Will post up some set pics on = Summer Time Coyote Trapping thread. Maybe it will help someone

Do that ST I will be looking forward to it

I’d like to see those set pics myself !!
Posted By: Longbeard12

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/01/23 01:20 AM

Good job st!! Really enjoy seeing how you are doing down there!! Keep us posted!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/01/23 02:18 AM

Will start up tomorrow in Central Alabama on a place for 14 days. Will start new thread
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/27/23 11:52 PM

Not much going on here. Just ride around. Get afew dead coyotes out of snares. Hot. 114 degrees the otherday. Few landscape pics

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/27/23 11:53 PM

On the plus side. No high humidity. I LOVE West Texas.
Posted By: 8117 Steve R

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/28/23 11:58 AM

Using a side by side this year?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/28/23 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by 8117 Steve R
Using a side by side this year?

Yes. But only on the ruffest terrain. When its 114 degrees. I like to use my Tacoma to work out off. 90 % of the roads on this ranch are very good graded roads. Seldom does the truck go in 4 wheel drive
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/28/23 02:02 PM

Lots of good. Graded road here

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/28/23 02:13 PM

A fella would need a good pick and sledge to make some good sets along that highway.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/28/23 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
A fella would need a good pick and sledge to make some good sets along that highway.
. Bob I have been lucky so far. Just had to use my little green Wal Mart garden shovel so far ! LoL.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/28/23 08:55 PM

Just have to look for a spot sometimes. Down a hill or in a dip in the road. Or often. Go 1/4 mile down the road and find a turn out. He is a example

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/28/23 08:57 PM

Very rockey. But down the hill bout 50 yards is a turn out. Place pushed for water to shed off road. Trap and drag. In front of rock

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Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/28/23 11:07 PM

The big black rocks are always good for a set. When I trapped in far west TX there was a big rock like that along a seldom used road. I could see this rock from quite a distance. Sure enough When I checked it out I could see where coyotes had been marking it. I put in two sets and had a coyote there 3 days in a row.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/29/23 12:49 AM

I have only took 1 coyote here. It rain. Saw tracks. Put this set in. And 28 days latter it connected. So i remade it about 30 days ago. My partner has the record here. 37 days for a set to catch a coyote.
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/29/23 01:01 AM

Those sound like Georgia coyote rounds, lol.
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/29/23 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Those sound like Georgia coyote rounds, lol.

Speak for yourself...lol


SE and SC GA turns em out way faster than that....
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 06/29/23 01:24 AM

I know there’s properties around here that you could catch multiple coyotes a day for probably 2-3 weeks straight. I looked at one property that had literal trails with nothing but coyote tracks. They wanted me to trap and the fur was my payment. I know they must still have an issue because they were fussing about no fawns on cameras last year and after shooting a deer if they wait to take up the trail the coyotes get them. One guy said 45 minutes from shot to finding the deer and the hind end was eaten out.
Posted By: wayne52

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/06/23 11:07 PM

Looks hot and dry to me
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by wayne52
Looks hot and dry to me

Yes sir it sure is ! But 9 % humidity compared to 90 % has me enjoying it still!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 12:37 AM

I headed back to sheep country now. To run some snares. But i am still enjoying the low humidity. AND. In high humidity in Alabama I often had severe nose bleeds. I have only had 1 this year in Central Texas and it was just a few drops. Really likeing West Texas!!
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
I headed back to sheep country now. To run some snares. But i am still enjoying the low humidity. AND. In high humidity in Alabama I often had severe nose bleeds. I have only had 1 this year in Central Texas and it was just a few drops. Really likeing West Texas!!

You pretty much live in Texas, your there a lot anyway. LOL
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 04:18 PM

This is true ! Just depends on what ranch and what day it is. As to what im doing ! LoL!

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 05:12 PM

I bet you get some mules bringing in traffic down those draws. You may snare something you didn't count on. wink
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 05:21 PM

Bob. That is the ONLY break in a mtn range for about 6 miles. Butts up again the neighbor of this ranch. Every kind of aniaml track you can amagine. LoL! Their is a water tank bout 500 yards behind me. Few coyote tracks. I may get up under a bush and set a coyote set. Its about 35 miles from Mexico. So anything is possible
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 05:24 PM

Starting to see = Some horns on Bull Elk now !

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 05:25 PM

Always. Afew. Mule deer does. Few cow elk

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 05:28 PM

Only. Finding coyotes in draws and dry creek beds

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 05:29 PM

Very little sign. BUT happy when I find it !! LOL!

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 06:12 PM

You don't see many stogies straight and long like that.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/07/23 06:23 PM

Bob. Broke open. Very little hair. Rabbit or mice would be my quess. The rest ? Mesquite beans and leaves best I can tell. On this ranch. As long as its not cattle. Im good ! LOL !
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/09/23 02:57 PM

That is looking like cat country.
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/09/23 03:03 PM

I agree those desert predators have to make do with what they can find. Small rodents, rabbits / ground birds all pay the bills for many. That means they have to work a little harder and travel farther to make do. Sure, tells a story when you examine things and know what you are looking at.
Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/09/23 04:45 PM

Looks like one of them border crossers dropped a cigar!!! LOL
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/09/23 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by bearcat2
That is looking like cat country.

X2 long and stub tails
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/09/23 07:44 PM

Back in the sheep bout 2 hrs from where those pics are taken. Little Bo Peep ant lost no sheep !!!! LoL! All good here. Headed to small 40 sections of sheep. Then back to BIG ranch for few days

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/09/23 08:25 PM

I think you are going to put on some weight Chris. You are getting lazy just cruising around all day. smile
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/10/23 12:21 AM

Bob. You maybe correct! LoL ! But. Sunday is mt travel and endulge day. Allways get me a = Strawberry Cheese Cake shake on sunday when I leave thw 14O sections of sheep. To go to the 40000 section of sheep. The 40 section has bout 60 snares on it. Got 1 coyote of it. Then I stop. Like now at Stripes in Sanderson. On way west to big ranch and get == Frazil Slushy Lemonade. 22 monrhs ago was at 247 lbs. now. My low has been 204 lbs Today it 208 lbs. So feel much better. Fused up back hurts les In size 38 now. May newd 36. Long way from 42 pants

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/10/23 02:05 AM

I also. Stop. On sundays. Going west on 90. And check out historical stufff!!!

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Posted By: Mac

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/10/23 09:28 PM

Good thread old Steel Traps

mac
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/10/23 09:53 PM

Thanks. Just came in for the day. This old guy lives near me. Between bunk house and my trailer

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/10/23 10:07 PM

Looks like he is enjoying a bit of shade.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/10/23 10:08 PM

Starting to see = Mule Deer with velvet horns in the cool morning. Close to water

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/10/23 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Looks like he is enjoying a bit of shade.

Bob. He lays their till I drive within about 15 yards. I know O about these animals. But everyone that sees photos of him. Says he is a = Good 1
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/11/23 10:25 PM

Few Elk

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/11/23 10:27 PM

Pig. On. Hill 277yards. 77 gr SMK. Send it !!!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/11/23 10:30 PM

I can. See it raining on another ranch. Not a drop here? LoL !

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Posted By: Tommie

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/12/23 12:13 AM

Did you hit the pig?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/12/23 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by Tommie
Did you hit the pig?

Yep. He squeeled and ran off ! Shot 10 pigs total today. Set 2 coyote traps. Going to bed now. Got to go check more traps tomorrow
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/15/23 08:20 PM

OK Donkey !

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/15/23 08:25 PM

Little Bo Peep still got all her sheep !!! We GTG here !

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Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 01:25 AM

Steel traps you staying cool down there?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by beartooth trapr
Steel traps you staying cool down there?

Yes. Back on big ranch for next 4 days. Its 98 degrees BUT humidity around 11% is awsome!!! And = always a 5 to 10 mph breeze! Who doesnt LOVE West Texas!!!!!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 01:42 AM

Few places. Have a coyote track

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Posted By: Longbeard12

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 08:55 AM

Love the pictures!! Sounds like you are having a blast!! congratulations on your weight loss!! That's pretty impressive!!
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 10:50 AM

Well good deal, we are fixing to get warmer up here also.

We need a break from rain, Hay is going down now .
Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 11:26 AM

Better check that windmill!!!
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 04:22 PM

Not lots of good ground for tracks it appears.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by scheide
Better check that windmill!!!

Good eye ! Creek opens up Got 2 traps closer to the wind mill
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Not lots of good ground for tracks it appears.

Bob. When you go round the corner toward Wind Mill. It turns in to smooth grey sandy dry creek bed. Bout 20 ft wind. Got to set in closer to Wind Mill
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 09:34 PM

Its drag only. But in running bout 10 ft
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 09:36 PM

Down in some = Flats now. Bout to call it a day. Set 2 traps Tired. LOL!!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 09:37 PM

103. BUT humidity says 11% !!!!!! Love it here !!!!!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 09:48 PM

Been awhile since i caught 1 here ! April 2 nd

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/18/23 09:51 PM

Used = James Lucero = Winter Wolf = and SMC Urine. Relured with = Sucker Punch = Andy Wesiners. Now = Coyotero and SMC urine

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/24/23 10:10 PM

Saw a nice young buck in sheep country this morning

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/24/23 10:11 PM

Head out for Big ranch. West Texas
Posted By: beezmador

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 12:37 AM

Just love your post steeltraps. While most of us are waiting for trapping season to find it’s way around the calendar, you keep setting steel and bring us all along with you on the line. Good stuff and congrats on getting it done!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by beezmador
Just love your post steeltraps. While most of us are waiting for trapping season to find it’s way around the calendar, you keep setting steel and bring us all along with you on the line. Good stuff and congrats on getting it done!

Your welcome. I snare lots of coyotes on 2 of my ranches. But they look awful. So i dont post them. In this West Texas heat. Their isnt much left of them in a short time. You roll up by 3 pm. And its like. Buzzards on the = African Suvanna. LoL !
Posted By: beezmador

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 01:18 AM

I bet! You probably mentioned it before, but if you don’t mind saying, what gps are you using? Is it just google maps?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 01:46 AM

I am using these 2

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Posted By: Boy Named Sue

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 01:49 AM

My vote is Gaia.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 01:51 AM

GPS Tracks. Is still free on IPhone. They Will CONSTANTLY try to get you to up grade to === Tracks Pro. 19.95. A year. I just bought. Gaia GPS for 39 a year. Both work offline. Tracks. Just was running out of space for way points. On 107000 acres I have bout 400 snares. That eats up lots of space. I just need 2 gps because here im on bout 250000 acres. So 2 programs may work better 4 me
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by Boy Named Sue
My vote is Gaia.

Had it bout 1 week. I like the = USDA terrain feature best. And can over lay it with = Water. To show creeks
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 01:55 AM

Overlaying maps ? IF I ever get it tuned 100 % will be awsome

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 02:00 AM

Pull down really well. Even in other states like Alabama

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/25/23 11:06 PM

Starting to see = Bull Elk. Every day now on big ranch.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/26/23 07:35 PM

Done already. Set 3 traps. Few pics. Audad and elk im pinion pines

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/26/23 07:36 PM

Cleaning up 10 traps. Will Formula 1 them in about 45 mins. After my nap
Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/26/23 08:31 PM

3 traps a day really takes it out of a man, recharge with some Wellers lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/26/23 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by sneaky
3 traps a day really takes it out of a man, recharge with some Wellers lol

I also = Cleaned = dipped = 10 traps. And after supper. And 8 oz of Wellers. I will go out and look at = praire dog town again. To check for coyotes LOL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/26/23 11:36 PM

See. I do work some ! LoL!

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Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/27/23 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
See. I do work some ! LoL!

Who set those for you? Lol
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 03:30 AM

Are them black traps, and night latch. laugh

I'll never forget when someone asked Glenn how he'd would
go about night latching.

Was more than me that just laughed.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 02:12 PM

Its 9 am. Found some coyote poop in road ! Im excited!!LoL!!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 02:13 PM

Using ALL grub stakes now at my Flat Sets. WHY ? I feel. With = low density of coyotes and low humidity it helps hold smell longer
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 02:33 PM

Just like = Whack a mole. New coyote moves in. Poop in road. Now down a creek wash
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 02:35 PM

Forgot phone in truck. Walked down bout 40 yards. Grub stake. MJ 600 on Drag. 8 ft chain. Coyotero lure 2 nd trap set today ! LoL !

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Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 02:58 PM

ST,
You are the master of set blending!!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 03:06 PM

Thanks Swamp Wolf ! Not getting much practice now. Just rode bout 6 miles. Not a single track. Headed to sheep country next. Going to hand a few snares on my 107000 acre place
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 03:45 PM

Don’t over work yourself, lol.

I’m with you or maybe I mimicked your style. I do a lot of walking trying to find any type of sign and if I do I make a set.
I used to think, just set everywhere and everything and the only traps that produced were the ones where I actually found sign.
Granted some areas just scream make a set here without sign, but that’s a difference in terrain and geography. IE…a fresh burn next to great prey cover. That definitely gets set just because it’s a burn. Caught too many critters on them to not set. Almost like an addiction sorta thing. A burn just gets set, can’t help it.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 03:47 PM

Delayed. Having to set 3 rd trap. Road pooper !

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Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 03:50 PM

So what’s the deal with the single long turds out there? The first pic you posted of one it took me a minute to realize that was the poop, lol.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/28/23 04:33 PM

My guess? Full of mesquite beans and pods. With a tad of rabbit fur and a few mice. OR = there in a hurry!!! Scared !! They know who’s tuff thier on !!! L0L!!
Posted By: paloduro

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/29/23 03:19 AM

You do an outstanding job of blending a set.
Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/29/23 04:26 AM

Those coyotes are getting together and saying "you go poop in the road over there and distract him, we're going over here" lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/29/23 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by paloduro
You do an outstanding job of blending a set.

Thanks. Be back monday. Over in the sheep rcountry right now ! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/29/23 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by sneaky
Those coyotes are getting together and saying "you go poop in the road over there and distract him, we're going over here" lol

Long as their not eating the mans cattle. Im OK with that ! LoL!
Posted By: Longbeard12

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/30/23 12:44 AM

Steeletraps, I know you have mentioned this before but could you please tell me what material the cloth is made of and what size it is? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/30/23 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by Longbeard12
Steeletraps, I know you have mentioned this before but could you please tell me what material the cloth is made of and what size it is? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

Untreated Canvas. That is 10 oz. Means 10oz per square foot. I use a 6 x 6 untreated 10 oz drop cloth. BUT I have a new 5x5 untreated canvas cloth thats 15 oz. Heavier fo high West Texas winds. Get you a pic in 5 mins. On way back from Grocery store. Canvas is at sheep shack
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/30/23 01:46 AM

From sheep shack 5x5

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/30/23 01:48 AM

Dipped a dz MJ 600s today

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/30/23 01:49 AM

Tired to share some = Wellers Reserve with a Jack Rabbit The Rabbit said no i am a Scotch man. But. Its hard to believe democratic rabbits

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Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Tired to share some = Wellers Reserve with a Jack Rabbit The Rabbit said no i am a Scotch man. But. Its hard to believe democratic rabbits

With an AR in the truck he would have been a dead man for me lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by sneaky
Originally Posted by steeltraps
Tired to share some = Wellers Reserve with a Jack Rabbit The Rabbit said no i am a Scotch man. But. Its hard to believe democratic rabbits

With an AR in the truck he would have been a dead man for me lol

Ranchers. Beleive that a high rabbit population is a sign of low coyotes. Some believe its just a = up = down cycle with rabbits. My point ? IF the boss thinks seeing more rabbits means fewer coyotes. I aint going to shootem ! LoL !
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 03:15 PM

That’s the way owners down here are, no rabbit hunting. They’re hoping all the rabbits make a better meal than quail for the predators, mainly aerial predators. We’ve got a population that would run beagles to total exhaustion. I might be wrong, but it seems rabbits can have litters whenever. I see babies in the Spring, Summer, and early Fall. We definitely have no shortage of them.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 05:05 PM

Wanna Be Thats close. In the West. Some believe = a high rabbitt population means a low coyote density. As in = no coyotes to eat all the jack rabbits. Others believe. IF you have lots of rain= then you have = lots of grass = lots of rabbits? I havent formed a opion yet. Just know. We have lots of jack rabbits. So why would I shoot them!
? You cant eat them. I dont believe in = bait here. They arent bothering me So i dont target practice on them. Only pigs. ! LoL! I am thinking about a new thermal. IRay or Hogster ? Something 5k or less. I have IR Hunter so no need to go any higher. Just want extra good thermal
Posted By: ks wolfer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 06:26 PM

ST----- wore out my old canvas-- where did you find the 15Oz ground clothe ? You gotta love Texas-- my folks rode up out of TX to ranch in western KS 140 yrs ago, what were they thinking ?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 06:40 PM

KS. My partner had 2 made for me and to made for him. Local guy. My quess around Ballard Tx. I can find out in a few days and PM you ? But. As far as on internet = Chicago Trap. Com has. Untreated Canvas 15oz. So does = Tarps.com. I got my first 3 tarps. Bout 4 or 5 years ago from = Tarps.com. Pre Covid area. Back then. Shipping was as much as = 3 = 6x6 = 10 oz tarps. 1 tarp. My daughter uses to trap on 1 tarp = a USDA trapper on Tman end up with. And the other. Im still using! LOL! Lots of places online sell = Untreated Canvas tarps 10 or 15 oz. BUT wait time maybe = 4 to 10 weeks.
Posted By: ks wolfer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 07:03 PM

Thanks---- I will check online---my old one was an old usps mail bag unfolded---- probably very old----- are you using knee pads to keep out of the cholla and cacti ? I just started using knee pads along with the canvas-- good high end ones not elcheapos
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 07:12 PM

KS Wolfer. I used knee paids in Alabama for last 10 years or so. Just not much cartlage under or left under my left knee. Also used in Far West Texas close to New Mexico line. But here ? Hardly any sand burrs or other stick stuff. Plus. Im off road farther Its sandy most places. Well most times. Plus here ? No real great hurry. I am not = production driven like before. I fined with = NO timeline or rush. I’m have found out how to make myself slow down. Im starting to enjoy = being on 1 place. I do often miss the fast pace high catch rate life. But my body. Appreciates the = Predator Control = pace. It’s different from run- 14 to 21 days pull and go somewhere else. I like it more here. Slow but a beautiful place to work
Posted By: ks wolfer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 07:27 PM

Glad it is working for you--- thanks for sharing your work with all of us
Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 07/31/23 07:52 PM

ST, once you've hit a couple of them jackrabbits at 70mph on the highway you'll shoot every one of them you see lol
Posted By: Longbeard12

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/01/23 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Longbeard12
Steeletraps, I know you have mentioned this before but could you please tell me what material the cloth is made of and what size it is? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

Untreated Canvas. That is 10 oz. Means 10oz per square foot. I use a 6 x 6 untreated 10 oz drop cloth. BUT I have a new 5x5 untreated canvas cloth thats 15 oz. Heavier fo high West Texas winds. Get you a pic in 5 mins. On way back from Grocery store. Canvas is at sheep shack


Really appreciate it. I am going to check out the web sites you have mentioned. Thank you!
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/01/23 09:58 AM

Longbeard, bigduckcanvas.com is another good source
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/01/23 09:12 PM

Todays pics

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/01/23 11:31 PM

Nice
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/02/23 09:48 PM

Very nice
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/03/23 02:54 AM

Thanks. Starting to see more = mule deer bucks. And more pronghorn bucks
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/03/23 07:34 PM

Headed back to sheep country Here is = cows on a hill. And my buddy that lives near the bunkhouse

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/03/23 07:36 PM

Set 3 traps today. Caught 1 coyote. Here is a new place. I like it! Tucked it under a bush. Grub Stake and James Lucero lure !

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/03/23 07:39 PM

Gots some good stuff in the mail. May try to run see James Lucero next week. Im only 5 hrs away

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Posted By: ks wolfer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/03/23 10:44 PM

Tell Mr and Mrs Lucero hello for me---- they know me as the guy from western KS south of Dodge. Gonna be calling them with an order pretty soon----- any more nighttrain ?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/05/23 02:35 PM

2 miles from sheep. Gota go !

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/05/23 02:58 PM

That should get one.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/05/23 03:00 PM

Coyotero and SMC. 2 trap set. Just in case LoL !!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/05/23 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by ks wolfer
Tell Mr and Mrs Lucero hello for me---- they know me as the guy from western KS south of Dodge. Gonna be calling them with an order pretty soon----- any more nighttrain ?

I will ask and see. He have stopped making it. But I will ask
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/05/23 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
That should get one.

Thanks Bob. Hope to pick him up soon. Think its a male. Big piles and large tracks. So we will see. He is a new coyote. Maybe from across the road ? I have already started = Kidding = my USDA trapper across the highway about it! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/05/23 06:38 PM

I dont like this dog !! He tried to sneak up behind my partner at water troff. Now he slips around on me ??? Nope. Glock 19 maybe in his future! LoL!

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/05/23 08:29 PM

Nice doggie. Good thing he is light colored in that heat. You may catch him in a day or so.
Posted By: Mac

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/05/23 09:52 PM

Thanks for sharing the pictures

Mac
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/05/23 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Nice doggie. Good thing he is light colored in that heat. You may catch him in a day or so.

Bob he is 4 miles and 5 pastures away. Im running 107000 acres total here. This is =2500 acre pasture = snares only. 7700 to 14900 acres is average on other pastures. Dont like this dog. The mans son has him. In sons = sheep pasture. He always trys to slip up on you. Then growls from a distance
Posted By: bucksnbears

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Nice doggie. Good thing he is light colored in that heat. You may catch him in a day or so.

Bob he is 4 miles and 5 pastures away. Im running 107000 acres total here. This is =2500 acre pasture = snares only. 7700 to 14900 acres is average on other pastures. Dont like this dog. The mans son has him. In sons = sheep pasture. He always trys to slip up on you. Then growls from a distance

I'd tread on that one very discreetly whistle
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 03:41 AM

I've seen some of those Anatolians that were wilder than coyotes and meaner than a grizzly with a sore tooth.
That one looks like he has something other than sheepdog in him.
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 12:24 PM

Coyote scat looks like he may be vegetarian laugh

Do you take any steps to keep from catching the guard dog(s)?
Posted By: ETexTrapper

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 12:55 PM

Bearcat2 that dog looks like a Anatolian Pyrenees mix.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by bearcat2
I've seen some of those Anatolians that were wilder than coyotes and meaner than a grizzly with a sore tooth.
That one looks like he has something other than sheepdog in him.

I have been on another place. Where the neighbor had turned them out. Had a big 1 that you might see. But he would run. Think he is gone now. Haven’t seen him in a year
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Coyote scat looks like he may be vegetarian laugh

Do you take any steps to keep from catching the guard dog(s)?


No. Their are no traps where the = So called guard dog is Only snares under fence.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 01:19 PM

IF a guard dog stays with the sheep herd. Its a good guard dog. If it wanders its crappy. I one caught 1 about 6 miles from sheep. Owner shot it on site. Often. A guard dog gets bored and kills sheep. It happens. A good guard dog is hard to find. Or so sheep men are telling me. This 1. Seams OK. Always with sheep. But. That slipping round behind you stuff. And growling at me opening gates? I dont cate for.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 01:23 PM

Still here in sheep. Leaving midday. Head back to big ranch.

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 02:00 PM

Now you get a little taste of feeling like being the hunted !! Just like the old herders experienced back in the day from the wolves, bear and big cats maybe the natives too. The old saying of sleep with one eye and ear open may have originated from one of those circumstances.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 02:19 PM

Bob. Every since he tried to sneak up behind my partner. I have keep an eye on him. I often wonder WHAT would have happened IF i had not been their ? Look like dog weights 100 plus lbs??? That would be sum ruff hand to hand combat ! LoL!
Posted By: ks wolfer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 02:23 PM

I have got about 10 of those kind of dogs----mine are akbash and I would be out of the sheep business without them-----I trap coyotes outside their patrol area which is about a mile out of my property----- before the dogs I would take 50 coyotes a year off my ranch and still lost 20% of my lambs----- They are just like any other kind of dog in that they have to have supervision when young and be socialized so you can vet them---you cant just turn them out and expect not to have issues--- much like fire, very useful tool properly handled in the right hands but can cause you a lot of trouble if misused !
Posted By: 20scout

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by ks wolfer
much like fire, very useful tool properly handled in the right hands but can cause you a lot of trouble if misused !

I wish more dog owners would understand that....
Posted By: ks wolfer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 02:34 PM

absolutely---- there are NO pushbutton guard dogs----
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 02:55 PM

KS. I work for the father. Not the son. I think father and son are arguing over how good sheep dog will be ? The Son put sheep in 2500 acres of terrible looking pasture. Fence coyote MAY limbo under like a Hawaii dinner ! I told him at first = If you want those sheep dead = just let me take AR 15 down their and kill them !!! He laught and said = The boy will learn ! BUT to sons credit. Knock on wood. NO sheep eat n by coyotes yet ! I get nervous every trip threw that pasture. We have caught a few in snares. Dog is doing his job I guess. I dont like the way he = Eye Balls Me !!! LoL!
Posted By: Vinke

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
KS. I work for the father. Not the son. I think father and son are arguing over how good sheep dog will be ? The Son put sheep in 2500 acres of terrible looking pasture. Fence coyote MAY limbo under like a Hawaii dinner ! I told him at first = If you want those sheep dead = just let me take AR 15 down their and kill them !!! He laught and said = The boy will learn ! BUT to sons credit. Knock on wood. NO sheep eat n by coyotes yet ! I get nervous every trip threw that pasture. We have caught a few in snares. Dog is doing his job I guess. I dont like the way he = Eye Balls Me !!! LoL!


Dog doesn’t like ya because you smell like one of them coyotes or because youve been dating one of his girls?
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 03:15 PM

There may be some truth to what Vinke is saying. Especially with some of those primarily remote living dogs. They smell you/ your coyote scent or urine. so, it isn't too surprising that he may be suspicious of your presence in that area.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 04:51 PM

Bob and Vinke are you guys try to say I stink??? I had a bath last Tuesday!!!!!!! LoL! Bob it could be the = Mouse Musk Oil ?
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/06/23 09:44 PM

A working online trapper has an "Air about him or herself ". Nothing regarding your personal hygiene of course. I had many a dog growl and show aggressive behavior towards my presence just due to me working animals daily and using lure, bait and urine. My truck smells like coyotes and so do I. If I am trapping fox, I smell like fox. We just smell of what we do. Do you think you are special and don't smell that way. LOL
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/07/23 01:31 AM

I am disappointed. The commercial said = It makes a man smell spectacular! LoL!!!

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Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/07/23 03:37 AM

Hmmm, so either you’re saying the soap falsely advertised, or maybe it’s the “man”’portion that’s causing the issue. Don’t get me wrong, 3-4 sets a day is considered great by my grandmother.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/07/23 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Hmmm, so either you’re saying the soap falsely advertised, or maybe it’s the “man”’portion that’s causing the issue. Don’t get me wrong, 3-4 sets a day is considered great by my grandmother.

Dont be jelly! LoL!! I set 8 traps the otherday! Took a nap. Set 9 snares. Then drank 4 Roses Small Batch that was given to me by happy landowner!!!
Posted By: Centex Trapper

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/07/23 01:46 PM

All kidding aside. I have noticed the same things as Bob. If a guard dog doesn’t get his hackles up and growl at me, he probably isn’t a very good sheep dog.

I trap around donkeys, llamas and dogs every day. If a rancher is having killing while using them, that animal doesn’t work. End of story. It is a crap shoot until you find a good one.

That said, a lot of ranchers get attached to a dog. So I do my best, but I try to educate the rancher along the way. I catch lots of guard dogs in pastures where they were not supposed to be. I always ask the landowner what he wants to do. Around here the answer not good for the dog.

There is a reason ranchers around here don’t put a collar with their name and phone number of the their guard dogs. When another rancher shoots it two miles away they don’t want a phone call.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/07/23 09:26 PM

Caught 2 coyotes today. Time to kick back ! Made 3 remakes. And set 1 NEW set with a grub stake and James Lucero lure!!!!

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Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/08/23 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Caught 2 coyotes today. Time to kick back ! Made 3 remakes. And set 1 NEW set with a grub stake and James Lucero lure!!!!


Quite industrious of you lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/08/23 12:34 AM

Hard work Know no end. LoL!!
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/08/23 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Hard work Know no end. LoL!!

He typed this prior to any alcoholic beverages. Had an extra space and forgot an “s” and had an extra “cap” but the fact you used know and no right gave it away!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/08/23 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Originally Posted by steeltraps
Hard work Know no end. LoL!!

He typed this prior to any alcoholic beverages. Had an extra space and forgot an “s” and had an extra “cap” but the fact you used know and no right gave it away!

Like possum and Opossum? LoL !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/08/23 10:32 PM

Made 2 sets today on some coyote sign. Here is 1 of them. Red Grub Stake. And Coyotero lure Small dry creek bed. Staked down MJ 600 Sterling

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/08/23 10:34 PM

Saw some coyote tracks by = owners dumpster. Bout 3 miles from bunkhouse. Will set a trap or maybe 2 there tomorrow
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/08/23 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Saw some coyote tracks by = owners dumpster. Bout 3 miles from bunkhouse. Will set a trap or maybe 2 there tomorrow

Don't overwork yourself lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by la4wd54
Originally Posted by steeltraps
Saw some coyote tracks by = owners dumpster. Bout 3 miles from bunkhouse. Will set a trap or maybe 2 there tomorrow

Don't overwork yourself lol

I want ! Dont want to get heat stroked !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 03:31 PM

Dead big ol rattlesnake. Feed truck got em !!!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 03:33 PM

Second set today

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 03:35 PM

Set # 3

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 03:40 PM

Set # 4 same as rest grub stake. Lucero lure. MJ 600 Sterling.

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 04:07 PM

Set # 5

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 04:31 PM

Very nice Steel!!! Love seeing you set making photos buddy!
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 04:47 PM

Nice, being an overachiever today?
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 07:16 PM

Don't be too hard on Chris, he is enjoying the moment.
Posted By: Mac

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 07:47 PM

Thanks for the good set pictures
Mac
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by The hammer
Very nice Steel!!! Love seeing you set making photos buddy!

Thanks. Still using Your Wolf Fang driver ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by la4wd54
Nice, being an overachiever today?

Yes sir ! Got 5 sets in before the rain. 30 miles from camp. On Can Am. Just enough rain to get soaking wet ‘
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Don't be too hard on Chris, he is enjoying the moment.

I sure am ! WISH I had moved to Texas much sooner ! No more 14- 21 day jobs and pull traps. I have seen trap set go 42 days now and catch a coyote! Low humidity is great too! No more nose bleeds. Back and knees are better. I dont even ware knee pads now. I will probably just break = 300 coyotes this year unless I do 14 days in West Texas near New Mexico line ? Next year ? May only get 100 coyotes but im Ok with that. Single coyote = Stop the damage = is really fun for me in sheep country. I like the challenge
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Mac
Thanks for the good set pictures
Mac

You are welcome May TRY to take 2 or 3 days off and go see James Lucero.
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 10:01 PM

Good deal, be thankful for the rain. We are really dry here in Central tx.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/09/23 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by la4wd54
Good deal, be thankful for the rain. We are really dry here in Central tx.

Me thankful! Now because it to wet to set traps. Can sleep in ! LoL!
Posted By: Foxlaketrapper

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/10/23 03:19 AM

You can always hang snares when it's too wet to trap.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/10/23 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Foxlaketrapper
You can always hang snares when it's too wet to trap.

Not on the big ranch. Its 250000 acres and way too open. Now on the other 2 ranch I run. Yes. One is 107000 acres of sheep pasture. We have about 400 plus snares on it. The other place is 30000 acres or so. It is sheep too. So all snares is their
Posted By: Longbeard12

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/10/23 06:24 PM

250000 acre sheep ranch!!! That's just hard to imagine!! I picked up a 1000 acre farm last year and I thought that was awesome!! smile
Posted By: The hammer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/10/23 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by The hammer
Very nice Steel!!! Love seeing you set making photos buddy!

Thanks. Still using Your Wolf Fang driver ! LoL!

Oh wow that’s crazy I can’t imagine what it looks like after how many sets you have made with it. Glad to hear it’s still driving them in!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/10/23 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Longbeard12
250000 acre sheep ranch!!! That's just hard to imagine!! I picked up a 1000 acre farm last year and I thought that was awesome!! smile

No. The he big ranch is cattle and hunting operation. No sheep. Open country. Been trapped HARD by a well know Texas trapper. But he retired due to health reason. So we have it now. Then 174 miles up the road is = 107000 acres of sheep. Then down from that is = 35000 acres of sheep. I work 3 ranches
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/10/23 10:11 PM

Hammer. Wolf Fang driver you built me is still driving stakes. Will post up pics Monday. Broke off 1 ear. My fault. Nut is Flat but still good ! LoL ! Over a year with me ?? That says alot about your products !!!
Posted By: The hammer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/11/23 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Hammer. Wolf Fang driver you built me is still driving stakes. Will post up pics Monday. Broke off 1 ear. My fault. Nut is Flat but still good ! LoL ! Over a year with me ?? That says alot about your products !!!

That’s awesome buddy!
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/11/23 04:29 PM

Not trying to interrupt this thread of hard work, but Hammer, do you make Super Stake drivers that don’t bend or break after a season. Or heck, one that could make it an entire season. I don’t set near what Steeltraps sets, but do trap from Jan-Sept most years.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/11/23 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Not trying to interrupt this thread of hard work, but Hammer, do you make Super Stake drivers that don’t bend or break after a season. Or heck, one that could make it an entire season. I don’t set near what Steeltraps sets, but do trap from Jan-Sept most years.

Easy Wanna Be. I am on vacation for 2 days. O yea. I help stir up some 5 gallon buckets of lure with Mr Lucero today. NIGHTTRAIN will be available in October again !
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/11/23 08:29 PM

Nice, I’ll have to place another order then.
Posted By: Tony1967

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/11/23 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Not trying to interrupt this thread of hard work, but Hammer, do you make Super Stake drivers that don’t bend or break after a season. Or heck, one that could make it an entire season. I don’t set near what Steeltraps sets, but do trap from Jan-Sept most years.


I have one of his super stake drivers and it’s the best I’ve found yet. My ground is shale and that driver has stood up for the past couple years. I would recommend it, not that it probably means much coming from me……..but I do put it to the test for a few months each year.
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/12/23 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
I help stir up some 5 gallon buckets of lure with Mr Lucero today. NIGHTTRAIN will be available in October again !


Need to set me a reminder
Tried to get some last year and was told he was no longer making it


Did he ever get that book he was working on finished?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/12/23 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Originally Posted by steeltraps
I help stir up some 5 gallon buckets of lure with Mr Lucero today. NIGHTTRAIN will be available in October again !


Need to set me a reminder
Tried to get some last year and was told he was no longer making it


Did he ever get that book he was working on finished?

I have read the book. Pages - writing wise. That part is Almost finished. Pictures and editing are still being worked on. Keep in mind his age. He is still also. Working on some of the drawings
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/12/23 04:01 PM

After you get too old to kneel down at a trap location...you should write a book ST.

Coyote: From the South to the West!
By: SteelTraps


I'll buy 1st copy!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/12/23 04:14 PM

This place is really changing!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/12/23 05:43 PM

Going sightseeing

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Posted By: Boco

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/12/23 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Going sightseeing

Looks like the loggers already went thru that forest,lol.
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/12/23 11:42 PM

Good looking building Art , better than gang signs laugh
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/13/23 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by beartooth trapr
Good looking building Art , better than gang signs laugh

Its really changed in a few years. Dollar General. New Ace Hardware. Subway. All new. Use to be none of that
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/13/23 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by Boco
Originally Posted by steeltraps
Going sightseeing

Looks like the loggers already went thru that forest,lol.


That was my thought too laugh

Looks more like a National Desert
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/14/23 02:39 AM

I am back in West Texas. Lots of New Mexico looks just like West Texas. I think this is GREAT country. Who cares about a bunch of Forrest anyway?? I spent 50 years of my life in pine tree. I done with the south. IF it wasn’t for my daughter. I wouldn’t ever be back ! LOVE WEST TEXAS!!!
Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/14/23 07:43 AM

A shot of Wellers for every trap you set. I bet tomorrow you set more than 2 lol
Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/14/23 07:43 AM

Honest politician behind every tree in that country I see
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/14/23 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by sneaky
A shot of Wellers for every trap you set. I bet tomorrow you set more than 2 lol

It may rain today. So I may just ride around and check sets LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/14/23 07:36 PM

Lunch spot

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Posted By: k snow

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/14/23 07:37 PM

That's a darn nice view for a lunch spot.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/14/23 07:38 PM

Set this trap set with = The brand new Thicker NIGHTTRAIN im test in for James Lucero.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/14/23 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by k snow
That's a darn nice view for a lunch spot.

Thanks. Set 1 trap. May set 2 more on way in
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/15/23 02:14 AM

Give 'em heck smile
Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/15/23 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by k snow
That's a darn nice view for a lunch spot.

Thanks. Set 1 trap. May set 2 more on way in

Whoa whoa whoa. Slow down son! Lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/15/23 12:15 PM

Just starting to see some new coyotes show up. All are on the outter edges of ranch usually. Just new comers looking for a home. Find them slowly and take em out ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/15/23 05:31 PM

Lunch break spot

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/15/23 05:36 PM

Made 2 sets so far today. Here is 1 with Nightrain and grubstake

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/15/23 08:45 PM

Brown rock. NightTrain on grub stake

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/15/23 08:48 PM

More sets with = New Thicker Nightrain and Grub Stakes

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 01:59 AM

Super hard to blend in. Grub stake. MJ 600 Sterling. NightTrain lure

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 02:01 AM

More grub staking. Red. Not super happy with the way this blends back

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 02:02 AM

May throw some = ant hill dirt on it in the morning. That may help
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 02:58 AM

Don’t ridicule me for asking, just what I’ve been told and seen here, but you always have a large backing as in big brush/bush/tree etc. I thought coyotes shied away from that. I’ve always picked a bush or spot that they could see clearly. Does that not apply out there because it’s so open?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 03:23 AM

Yes. When you can. Use smaller see threw backing BUT when in cattle ? You often have to compromise and set = up under a tree or bush. Sometimes its the only way. Bout 7000 or more head of cattle here now. Be here till November. Then they will be gone
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 03:29 AM

cool like
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 11:37 AM

Great pics as usual

What is the thing in your shadow that looks like a broken golf club?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 12:17 PM

Its a = Butter knife blade. On a = extenda tool. Gove me about 20 mins or so and I will post up so better picks. Easy to make tool. AND very useful
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 01:04 PM

OK BT here you go. Just buy = a teleoscopic magnetic at a hardware store. Cut off magnet. Tape on butter knife

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Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 01:50 PM

Good idea ST. Can deliver another smear of lure without getting off SxS...or without gettin all over the set.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 02:08 PM

Wiley Carrol. Or James Mast. Used a old time = tin oil can. Like a spray bottle to lure sets from a horse. Read that. Made me think of = Spray bottles and this tool
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 02:11 PM

I like to trim some of the backing growth over my sets with some scissors. Not just over the trap bed but in a bit larger finished area. In a few days the green will dry and blend nicely.

To Freshen a set, I always sprayed and did so with a pint squirt bottle from my ATV without getting off. That is why I developed a liquid bait and liquid rodent scent for just such needed situations. You don't need to be too surgical in placement. Just don't get any on the trap bed area. I just squirt the backing, shrub, log or rock etc.

Too much time and scent left in getting off to the ground to hand applicate lure/bait. Some jobs it pays big dividends to be cautious.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 02:13 PM

Swamp Wolf. Once in South Alabama it rained 12 of 14 days on a coyote contract. Was lucky. Set on high ground much as I could. Got all flat sets in before rain. I got a = 32 oz squirt bottle. Opened up the squirt hole some. Made a mix of = Red Fox glands and Coyote Glands and some SMC urine. Would ride by set. Hang sprayer out of truck at 45 on the set and squirt backing. Also have used = Supper Soaker Squirt Gun from Walmart to do same. Pump action version works best ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
I like to trim some of the backing growth over my sets with some scissors. Not just over the trap bed but in a bit larger finished area. In a few days the green will dry and blend nicely.

Bob. I went back today and threw some = ant hill dirt and some = duff on it. It looks 100% better today
Posted By: Vinke

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 03:02 PM

Are you using the larger stones that I see in the pictures as guide?(not the backing)
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Vinke
Are you using the larger stones that I see in the pictures as guide?(not the backing)

No I dont really use guides. They were their when i got their. I believe = move or disturb as little as you have to. Natural looks best to me. Blend back. Like it was before you set trap. OR do best you can LOL !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 07:26 PM

Few more elk pics

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/16/23 07:28 PM

Elk

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/17/23 12:32 AM

Set this 1 in some cows today. Used some Coyotero on a grub stick.

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Posted By: jalstat

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/17/23 10:01 AM

Nice and muddy lol never trapped in that much dry dirt before around here about the time it dries out it rains again
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/17/23 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by jalstat
Nice and muddy lol never trapped in that much dry dirt before around here about the time it dries out it rains again

South is just like that but with 90 % humidity. The thats why after 35 years i quit coyote trapping in south. And now work in West Texas
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/17/23 05:06 PM

Few pics. Mule deer

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/17/23 05:07 PM

Looks like someone on here I know LoL!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/17/23 05:09 PM

Checking a trap in wash. Glock 19 was involved !!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/17/23 09:06 PM

Fast Food!
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/17/23 10:19 PM

Darn nice hog there Chris. Got to love the perks of the job.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/17/23 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Darn nice hog there Chris. Got to love the perks of the job.

Yep. Spanish help at ranch went and got it. Told them it was heavy. 2 couldnt load it. They went back got a 3 rd helper. To be fair. Pig not that heavy maybe 300 lbs. BUT Spanish help are all less than 150 lbs each. Small guys
Posted By: jalstat

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/18/23 12:18 AM

Nice pics
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/18/23 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by jalstat
Nice pics

Thanks man. Headed to = Sheep Country next. For bout 3 days. May help a friend round up bout 30 sheep or so. That will be something i have never done ! LoL!!
Posted By: DWC

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/18/23 04:06 AM

Took a break from reading Master Wolfer and looked on strictly trapping. Great thread and awesome country.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/18/23 12:11 PM

Thanks. Hope your are enjoying the book. I got to spend 2 days with James Lucero last week. Got some lure to test and read book he is working on now
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/18/23 10:06 PM

Well running behind as all ways. Almost end of line. Buzzards flew off ! As usual I NEVER get to see a live coyote and more. But got close. 2 nd coyote today on Grub Sticks with = NightTrain! Good byr little fellows ! LoL!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/18/23 10:57 PM

On way to Sheep Country. Made quick stop. Found this beautiful bottle here!!!!! This will go great with = Evening Snare Setting!!!LOL!!!!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/19/23 06:32 PM

Good old Dusty Deselent Sheep Country! LoL!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/19/23 06:39 PM

New I had a coyote Saw 29 buzzards fly off in the distance! LOL! Looks like the = African Suvanna sometimes here!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/19/23 10:55 PM

Here he and she are ! Page 16. Set on the 5th of this month. Both 2 trap set near sheep. 1 pasture over. They had to go.

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/19/23 10:58 PM

SHE is in the bushes. 10 yards down the road. Uo side down. Buzzard ate her up. Like to not been able to get in. Had to use machete. Ans almost crawl. But. Thats life on drags. Just gimmy back my 2 MJ 600 Sterling and TP drag and im happy ! LoL!!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/19/23 10:59 PM

Female caught on NightTrain And male on Mouse Musk Oil from Bob Jameson
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/19/23 10:59 PM

No urine. Flat Sets. 2 traps. Cows in pasture. Sheep coming by September
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/20/23 01:21 PM

Back on the sheep. Riding fence !

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/20/23 01:22 PM

Got to protect the little ones !! LoL!

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Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/20/23 02:05 PM

When its time to work the sheep how do they get them to the holding pens.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/20/23 02:11 PM

To be honest. I am not 100% sure ? Smallest pasture is 7700 acres. But. These guys have cattle. So I see them on horses. And they have = Blue Lacy dogs like we have. So ? Dogs and horses would be my quess. I will let you know Monday. Friend is getting 30 plus sheep from this s ranch he has bought. Im staying to help. IF i can LOL!
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/20/23 03:15 PM

Right on cool
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/20/23 03:43 PM

MY buddy the sheep dog. Doing his job !

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/20/23 04:10 PM

Came back out. He was laying by water troff. Then he slipped around. Close to the gate. Like I had not seen him ! LoL!

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Posted By: 8117 Steve R

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/21/23 10:57 AM

One way to look at it, the buzzards help you find the ones on a drag.
Posted By: jtg

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/21/23 12:42 PM

Nice fence is part of it under the ground?

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Back on the sheep. Riding fence !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/21/23 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by jtg
Nice fence is part of it under the ground?

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Back on the sheep. Riding fence !


It is new. 5 or 6 miles of new fence. Owner and brother are slowly replacing it. GATES need more attention too!!! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/21/23 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by 8117 Steve R
One way to look at it, the buzzards help you find the ones on a drag.

Yes they do. I have bought a = Started and fairly well trained Blue Lacy. This will help me greatly on the big ranch When a elk get a hoof in a MJ 600 Sterling with 10 ft of chain and drag. It may take it a few yards. So dog will save me Much wasted time
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/21/23 01:31 PM

Had a mule deer take a MJ 600 Sterling and 10 ft of chain and Saber Tooth drag about 200 yards last year. Found in fork of small tree. When a mule deer gets to leaping Often a drag mark is hard to find. Specially in cattle country. Looked for 2 hrs before finding
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/22/23 10:44 PM

Seeing mule deet alot more

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/23/23 11:43 AM

Good gracious that is a heck of a mule deer

Think they would let you pop one and let you pay it off in trapped coyotes? laugh
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/23/23 12:34 PM

This 1 is going to = The owner. He ask me to finf him = a big one! I hope to get = Elk = for meat. Have helped with cows. So I can get a spike elk that I have stakes out in pasture for when it gets cold. SO if owner here. Give me ok on thropy ElK. When it gets cold. Will get daughter to come here. Shoot thropy elk. Then go to other property and shot my = Meat Elk Just waiting on colder weather
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/23/23 12:37 PM

I have another smaller place. I can trap. 14000 acre. That has mule deer and elk. May work deal their. Its close. So may can do 500 a month and 1 mule deer 1 elk
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 08:59 PM

Caught 2 coyotes. Both on NightTrain. Snared 1 on fence. Went and helped move some sheep and looked at a few donkeys. Reminds me of someone on here

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 09:00 PM

Was in = Central / West Texas. Saw some nice Elk. Helped set up small high fence with snares

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 09:01 PM

I consider any high fence under 5000 acres to be small. I quess I shouldnt say that around certain people. LOL!!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 09:04 PM

Also. Me and my partner. Are thinking about getting into the = Arieal Coyote Hunting Game. Thinking about buying these

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 09:18 PM

It’s raining on me again ! Just started. Hot the other day though

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Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Also. Me and my partner. Are thinking about getting into the = Arieal Coyote Hunting Game. Thinking about buying these


Helicopter way more manuerble
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by la4wd54
Originally Posted by steeltraps
Also. Me and my partner. Are thinking about getting into the = Arieal Coyote Hunting Game. Thinking about buying these


Helicopter way more manuerble

Helo also starts at 250000 dollars. So. You can get 700-800 an hr for helo = R 44 OR you could pay us 400 hr for plane ? It is true = Helo is better for Some place. BUT the country we are in ? NO. Helo isnt nessarry. IF its open enough. Plane is just as good. USDA still uses plane. So open. Plane is GTG ! Gets the rancher more air time. More coyotes killed. Pull we can locate. Fly. Kill. Turn out dogs all in 1 group. No need to call in other people. I am DEAD serious on checking into plane
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 10:16 PM

So either of y’all a pilot?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 10:22 PM

Yes. My partner I just want to sit in back and shoot ! LoL! Its open Round us. We see the opportunity for a plane. For coyote work. At a better price than anyone can offer. Its diffently worth looking into
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 10:33 PM

10 4 , go for it then. There are several $ models I could envision once you get going.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by la4wd54
10 4 , go for it then. There are several $ models I could envision once you get going.

Helo is harder to learn to = Operate and Im told is higher insurance. So with the Cubs like USDA still uses. You have top speed of 75 mph. But can coast up behind coyote like at 30 mph Plus = Cubs run off 92 octane gas. SO no need to = land at local air field to get fuel. Lots to think on. But maybe. A opportunity to make some cash
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 11:21 PM

All true, there's probably 100's of miles of little used roads you could use also for runways. That little plane wouldn't need a bunch
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/27/23 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by la4wd54
All true, there's probably 100's of miles of little used roads you could use also for runways. That little plane wouldn't need a bunch

Both. Of our big ranches have suitable landing strips. Both groups. Own = road graders and dozers. So good roads. Well. Most of the time. LoL !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/30/23 05:51 PM

On top of a mt is a good lunch spot.

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/30/23 06:15 PM

Good cat country there. Big and little ones. Nice terrain for them to navigate and make a good living.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/31/23 02:48 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Good cat country there. Big and little ones. Nice terrain for them to navigate and make a good living.

Maybe. Even a black bear or 2 ? Have seen their poop. And have seen a set of tracks. IF one takes my = MJ 600 Sterling for a ride. I know where = their is a traqulizer gun near by ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/31/23 05:09 PM

Here is some = Bear Poop

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/31/23 09:25 PM

Good thing you have your running shoes on just in case.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/31/23 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Good thing you have your running shoes on just in case.

I wear New Balance 608s bout year round. I have a high arch. La Crosse boots. Are the exception. They fit my feet good. Now Chipewa snake boots ? Man. I gave a friwnd on here a 350 dollar par of them for 250. I wore them 4 days. Hurt my feet like i had been jumping up and down on concrete all day. I need custom boots. For high arch foot. Where can I get some built ? Heard. Bout 600 a pair. And 6 months wait ?
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 08/31/23 11:02 PM

Some shoes and boots can be a challenge to find that really fit you good for daily wear and use on uneven surfaces. I have to try everything on before I buy. Sometimes you don't know for sure even then until you wear them a few days then it can be too late for a return or credit.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/01/23 12:09 AM

Bob. I know another = USDA government trouble shooter who has the same problem. He said = He was told = High foot arch. He wares the samething ad me. New Balance 608. I wear Lacrosse snake boots when i know im going in grass OR where I cant see my feet. Though about = Custom = Orthotics? The insert type. You see on commercials. They show people on a = Foot scale type thing. It tells you = which = Orthotics to buy. Any one tried these??
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/01/23 11:45 AM

Have some custom orthotic inserts made

These get good reviews on some of the hunting forums I frequent

https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/collections/custom-orthotics

Luckily I don't have much trouble with my feet
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/01/23 02:18 PM

I have high arches, they never used to bother me when I was young, but I have to have custom insoles in anything I walk much in at all, anymore. These I what I wear, I've got three sets so that I don't have to switch them from boot to boot all the time, two of them are the older "stride" insole they don't make anymore and then one is the newer "pace" which seems identical to me.

https://treadlabs.com/pages/where-a...dmlAIJI3qMrDC558pKc9CE8wql4aAgg_EALw_wcB

With them I routinely put on a lot of miles a day with no issues. Oh, I do have a pair of custom made White boots I can wear without insoles. Extremely well made boots, second pair I have owned. Very seldom wear them any more, I made the mistake of ordering this pair with lace-to-toe design. They are made out of VERY heavy, thick leather. I put a lot of miles and grease into these boots breaking them in, but they will always bend that heavy leather and rub across the top of the base of my toes if walking uphill.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/01/23 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Have some custom orthotic inserts made

These get good reviews on some of the hunting forums I frequent

https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/collections/custom-orthotics

Luckily I don't have much trouble with my feet

Thanks BT
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/01/23 03:15 PM

Thanks Bearcat2 will give them a look.
Posted By: Dan Barnhurst

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/01/23 03:49 PM

Randy Merrill is a custom boot maker and pedorthist here in Vernal where I live. People come from all over the country to get relief from bad foot problems. He will evaluate your feet and the way you walk and build custom orthotic inserts or custom shoes or boots. He is very good. My son has the same problem with his feet and Randy built custom orthotics to solve his problem. They are quality made and last a long time. He's on his second pair. And Randy is just a great guy. Below is a link for his business:

https://merrellfootlab.com/
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/01/23 04:30 PM

Thanks Dan. I wish I could get away right now. Its dove season open day. These hunters have decoys at every water hole. Some got upset cause They had to move them out of two track. So I could open gate and keep checking snares. One got smart. About moving them. I told him. I could just runover them ! I work for the owner. So here we go. Back in the sheep !

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Posted By: Dan Barnhurst

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/01/23 05:16 PM

Some people!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/01/23 10:57 PM

Back at sheep camp. Dipping afew MJ 600 Sterlings in Formula 1

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/02/23 01:10 PM

Sheep = OK. No coyotes! LoL! Making my rounds. From group to group. Place to place. Fence to fence

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/02/23 01:47 PM

I share this fence with USDA government trapper. He is a good snare man !

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/02/23 02:12 PM

You seeing many dead birds lying near those wind turbines?
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/02/23 03:07 PM

You see many of those wind turbines working? Most of the ones I see are never spinning.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/02/23 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
You seeing many dead birds lying near those wind turbines?

I have seen any yet. But they are farther away than they look. They are not on the place I work. But across the fence. Maybe 500 yards
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/02/23 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by bearcat2
You see many of those wind turbines working? Most of the ones I see are never spinning.

My quess is 75% working. IF you ever get behind a convoy of 18 wheelers. Hauling those propellers. Get ready for it to take all day. Followed 3 trucks 3 propellers for about 30 miles ones on a 2 lane old road. That took a minute! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/02/23 03:39 PM

They WILL NOT let you pass!!!^^^^^^^^
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/02/23 04:26 PM

I feel its a Good thing. When you cant find coyotes at any of your water sources

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Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/02/23 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Good thing you have your running shoes on just in case.

I wear New Balance 608s bout year round. I have a high arch. La Crosse boots. Are the exception. They fit my feet good. Now Chipewa snake boots ? Man. I gave a friwnd on here a 350 dollar par of them for 250. I wore them 4 days. Hurt my feet like i had been jumping up and down on concrete all day. I need custom boots. For high arch foot. Where can I get some built ? Heard. Bout 600 a pair. And 6 months wait ?

Get you some Sheep Feet custom insoles made. They send you a kit to make impressions of your feet and custom make them. Lathrop &Sons is another good one to look up.
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/03/23 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by bearcat2
You see many of those wind turbines working? Most of the ones I see are never spinning.

My quess is 75% working. IF you ever get behind a convoy of 18 wheelers. Hauling those propellers. Get ready for it to take all day. Followed 3 trucks 3 propellers for about 30 miles ones on a 2 lane old road. That took a minute! LoL!

I've followed them also. You don't realize how big those things really are until you see a propeller on a truck up close!
Posted By: Ringneck1

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/03/23 08:30 PM

I tried the Good Feet store. They sold me a corrective pair and an exercise pair. I thought it was smoke.and mirrors but I went from not being able to walk at all to pretty good in a week. Once I stopped wearing the corrective pair (2 weeks) the exercise pair was perfect. Knock on wood I'm mostly cured, but the doc said stop buying junk shoes. Reebok 400 or higher. Keen. Others I test how stiff the sole.is.

Good feet was $700 back then but it worked.
Posted By: Tony1967

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/05/23 07:17 PM

Just ordered some Coyotero and JL #1 from Mr. Lucero. Figured I’d give it a try out east here and see what happens…….
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/05/23 11:37 PM

Caught 1 coyote this weekend on Coyotero on grub stake. 22 days it sat. Several rains.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/05/23 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Tony1967
Just ordered some Coyotero and JL #1 from Mr. Lucero. Figured I’d give it a try out east here and see what happens…….

You should do well with it.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/05/23 11:39 PM

Mule deer

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/06/23 10:57 PM

Hot today !!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/08/23 12:32 AM

Doing very little right now. Took out 6 in a family group. In last week or 2? Tracks and poop are gone now. Waiting on new coyotes to show up. Bored. Looking to get few 100000 more acres. Just waiting. Have to go see the owner. Ride the ranch. Agree on price
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/08/23 12:34 AM

Love the view. Just bored with NO coyotes. Sometimes

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/08/23 12:37 AM

Sometimes. Be bored. Makes my demons. Hard to keep at bay . I am a better man. When i am busy ! LoL!

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Posted By: Tony1967

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/08/23 12:41 AM

Careful of that broadhead between your legs!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/09/23 01:43 AM

1 of 2 new sets. Cows are being moved out of pastures. SO I can use SMC urine again. Grub Stake. NightTrain lure. MJ 600 trap. 10ft chain. Saber Tooth drag

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/09/23 01:46 AM

815 pm. Almost as pretty as sunset. At sunset. I am glad im poor but happy trapper. It makes me fell sorry for all those Poor folks. Driving to work in their metal coffins in the mornings instead of watching the sunrise

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/09/23 07:59 PM

Set 2 traps on drags so far. But. The day is young. Lol

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Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/09/23 09:21 PM

Beautiful sunrise.. I would guess sign is hard to see on that type of ground.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/09/23 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Slipknot
Beautiful sunrise.. I would guess sign is hard to see on that type of ground.
Not really. Its there of you look. But it can be. Just a low density for coyotes. Biologist suggests. O.5 for square mile OR less so. 1 coyote per 1280 acres or less. You cam ride for miles. And never see a track. Thats what makes it fun. Sometimes. Lol!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/09/23 09:30 PM

Fixing to go back out and set a few traps
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 01:48 AM

Few pix

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 01:49 AM

More

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 01:50 AM

Riding. And looking 4 tracks

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Posted By: bucksnbears

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 02:00 AM

ST, you need a better camera.
Love seeing them but they are horrible pics (always blurry).
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by bucksnbears
ST, you need a better camera.
Love seeing them but they are horrible pics (always blurry).

That's what they look like after half a bottle of Weller's. Lol.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by bucksnbears
ST, you need a better camera.
Love seeing them but they are horrible pics (always blurry).

Its a Iphone 12. Will try. Cleaning lense
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by bearcat2
Originally Posted by bucksnbears
ST, you need a better camera.
Love seeing them but they are horrible pics (always blurry).

That's what they look like after half a bottle of Weller's. Lol.

Only when its zoomed in ! Looks clear too me ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 05:13 PM

Got 7 sets in from 8am to 11 am. Lunch time now
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 05:15 PM

Flat Set. Drags. Saber Tooth. Grub Stick. Coyotero lure. SMC urine

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 05:17 PM

Where i caught coyote 3 weeks ago. Found more tracks. So. Drags. MJ 600 Sterling. Saber Tooth 10 ft chain. Grub stick. NightTrain lure. SMC urine

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 05:20 PM

Nother set Grub Stick. Coyotero. Drags

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 05:23 PM

Another 1 will grub stick. On drags

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 05:24 PM

More sets. With grub stakes. Using all drags now

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 05:25 PM

Last set here For the day. Gott to move up road to sheep country. And run some snares

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 09:37 PM

Nice pics and updates

Headed up to Canadian in a few weeks to try and get one of those speed goats laugh
Posted By: Butler09

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 10:41 PM

Just was curious but what is SMC Urine? Looks like a good setup. I got some grub sticks at coyote days and am going to give them a try this fall.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/10/23 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Butler09
Just was curious but what is SMC Urine? Looks like a good setup. I got some grub sticks at coyote days and am going to give them a try this fall.

Single Male Coyote urine. From about a 10 year old male We got in West Texas
Posted By: Butler09

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/11/23 07:09 AM

Awesome, thank you for the reply.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/11/23 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Nice pics and updates

Headed up to Canadian in a few weeks to try and get one of those speed goats laugh

Good luck with the speed goats. IF you dont kill one. We can find you a Billy goat. Find some meth. To give it = Texas Speed Goat ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/11/23 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Butler09
Awesome, thank you for the reply.

Your welcome. Fixing to go check traps and snares in sheep country in s few mins
Posted By: canebrake

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/11/23 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Butler09
Just was curious but what is SMC Urine? Looks like a good setup. I got some grub sticks at coyote days and am going to give them a try this fall.

Single Male Coyote urine. From about a 10 year old male We got in West Texas

Do you have better luck with SMC urine over blended urine?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/11/23 08:38 PM

Blue skies and lots of sheep

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/11/23 08:44 PM

Canebrake. Yes. I have good luck with SMC urine. I know where it comes from. I know the guy that puts it into bottle. I can go look at the old male coyote anytime. I like. But I do use some blended urine from = Ogorman’s Jameson and Grawes. I had good luck with all of these. I dont use SMC on every set. IF i was cleaning up some pups or working on some transeant coyotes. I would use bobcat or red fox urine
Posted By: Leary Sink

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 09/11/23 09:22 PM

steeltraps them have got to be the most butt ugly cows I have ever seen
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 02:47 AM

I am back. Thanks for all the texts. Long story short ? Iphone 12. New phone #. I am 51 not tech savvy. Apple password ? Changed # couldnt get on line. Was good to meet several Tman members in = Gainsville Tx. Enjoyed convention and demos. Will start up tomorrow on = Nee ground. Out side of = sheep country. Will post up. New set pics. And landscape of new place. Sometimes tomorrow
Posted By: Leary Sink

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 05:37 AM

Technology is a pain in the tookus for us over 40 something. glad you are ok and look forward to updates
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 11:51 AM

It's good to see you checking back in Chris. Some of us had our concerns as to your well-being. As far as phones go, I am still using a flip phone, that is all I need at the moment. Incoming and outgoing calls do what is necessary. Plus, it is much smaller to carry, cheaper and easy to navigate.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 11:59 AM

Thanks Bob. No internet Specially news part was good. Sometimes. News angers me. Dont watch it people say ! BUT its like watching a Nascar wreck. Hard to look away. Almost 30 days with no Tv or internet was good. I awake and waiting on sun to come up. Truck loaded. Fixing to go. Look for some coyotes. MAY set 8 or 10 traps LOL!
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 12:11 PM

Setting that many traps may take a good trapper an hour to hour and a half. smile And that is driving between locations. Don't push yourself too hard now. grin

I guess you will have time to take a little siesta under a nice sparce shade tree along the way.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 12:22 PM

LOL! I do have to check 2 traps on the way ! Bout 4o min ride. Down in canyon. USDA government trapper. Has located them already for me. So. I just have to find the sign on new place and set up
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 12:25 PM

Sun coming up Chilly. Ready to ride

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 12:31 PM

Sheep. Look good

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Posted By: TEJAS

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 01:18 PM



Welcome Back ST!

It’s good to see you posting again.

Looking forward to more of your adventures out West Texas way.

Has the coyote sign picked up any since the temps have started to drop off?
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 01:24 PM

I guess you won't run low on sheep's wool if needed. Just run out and grab a handful and yank. You should be able to make a bunch of Grubstakes with a little glue, dowels and a glass of Capt. Morgan to keep you refreshed. smile
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 01:25 PM

Yes. Some. But im in low density coyotes. Find family group. And take them out. Took bout 2 weeks. In far West Texas last group. Got mom. Then dad and 1 pup. 2 pups next week. Then before I left 2 more pups. All in about 1 mile radius. New Night Train. Just picked up 1 juvenile. Or last years pup. Few mins ago here in Central / West Texas
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 01:28 PM

Bob. Just got to = heading down to canyon. Picked uo = 1 juvenile coyote. Male on way. Checked 2 traps. 1 coyote so im 50% catch rate ! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 01:31 PM

Let = Blue Lacey. Run bout 2 miles on way here. Never found sign. He does me GOOD WORK !!! Trapping dog working well!! IF he stops. Pee. Set trap and catch coyote! Worked good so far !

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 01:32 PM

Took 40 mins to get here. Loaded dog back up after 2 mile run where I USED to catch a few coyotes. He never checked up or even stopped to sniff.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 01:54 PM

Often. Its a good idea to check. Cert pits. But. I found 0 tracks or coyote crap here

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 03:58 PM

Well craps. Set 4 traps so far. See finger of canyon. I need to go to. But cant get their in truck. Will have to bring back Can Am and snares nexr week. Pics latter
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 04:39 PM

Water hole. NO sign

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 04:40 PM

Down the rode. Bout 1 mile

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Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 05:59 PM

We need to make a chart of number of bottles of Wellers consumed vs number of traps set. Those numbers may be pretty close to each other lol.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 06:18 PM

Not much here in way of coyotes

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 06:23 PM

Nother set

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 06:28 PM

Another

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 06:31 PM

Set last 1 on drag down wash. Thats 4 sets. Done for the day. Headed to far West Texas now. Will come back. With ATV. Set maybe 4 more in finger of canyon. May ride him down their ! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by sneaky
We need to make a chart of number of bottles of Wellers consumed vs number of traps set. Those numbers may be pretty close to each other lol.

Running low on coyotes and Wellers !! LoL!
Posted By: Tony1967

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 06:32 PM

Good to see you back on here! God luck in the new area.
I bought some lures off Mr. Lucero and asked for some nighttrain. He said he doesn’t have any and asked who said that he did. Was hoping I could get some but must be it only goes to you old customers!! Good luck with it!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 06:37 PM

He may have decided. Not to make it. Have been busy. Havent talked to him in a month or so. He gave me thicker stuff. Around mid August or so to test.
Posted By: ks wolfer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 07:19 PM

Glad to see you back---- thought maybe needed to form a T-man posse to rescue you from the cartels or something lol Would you mind sharing a pic of your dog box set up in the toyota ?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by ks wolfer
Glad to see you back---- thought maybe needed to form a T-man posse to rescue you from the cartels or something lol Would you mind sharing a pic of your dog box set up in the toyota ?

Sure. Maybe a few hrs. Here at sheep camp. Pics take forever to load. Packing up now for Far West Texas. Was given dog box. By my partner. Its only wired down ! LoL!
Posted By: The hammer

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 11:14 PM

Glad to see you back buddy! Ran into a fella from down that way knows a few buddies we both know was one of them small world moments.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by The hammer
Glad to see you back buddy! Ran into a fella from down that way knows a few buddies we both know was one of them small world moments.

Cool. On road. Need a sifter built. Pm you in hr ?
Posted By: Leary Sink

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/08/23 11:49 PM

ST rub it in…… it sucks to be you.!!!
I wonder how many would love to ride with you for a couple hours to learn the ins and outs.
Thanks for you posts for us wannabe dreamers!
So far l think l would have as much success bedding my 550’s upside down, seeing very little sign here. They must still be in tight family groups here.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/09/23 02:39 AM

Starting to see = some young coyotes move into areas that had No coyotes afew weeks ago
Posted By: 8117 Steve R

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/09/23 10:38 AM

Glad to see you are back online!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/09/23 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by 8117 Steve R
Glad to see you are back online!

Thanks. Not being Tech savvy. Keep me off No internet for 1 month. Daughter got it all fixed with Verizon
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 12:18 AM

Set 6 sets today. Caught 2 coyotes and 1 bobcat
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 12:19 AM

Set 1

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 12:21 AM

Set 2

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 12:22 AM

Set 3

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 12:23 AM

Set 4

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 12:24 AM

Set 5. No pics. Quess I didnt take phone in wash. Was Flat Set. Grub stick and Lucero lure. Bobcat Urine
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 12:25 AM

Set 6

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Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 12:43 AM

Love the location of set no.4!! Something is going to happen there!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by scheide
Love the location of set no.4!! Something is going to happen there!

4 is a little tight for normal coyote trapping. BUT in cows it will work. Plus have bobcat in that drain
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 03:51 AM

I was too slow.

I was going to ask if you were in sheep for that one, I've never been around sheep but it looks like what I would do around range cows or elk.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 12:13 PM

Cows and elk and mule deer run down these dry creeks. Some are like a supper highway. I catch 80 % of my coyotes in dry creek beds in hot weather
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 05:21 PM

Caught 1 small bobcat on drags with JL # 1 on grub stick

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 05:24 PM

Bobcat on drag. Saber Tooth. 10 ft chain. Wrapped around a small bush. Went ti crawl in after him. Rattlesnake started up ! Nope ! Hooked to Can Am and pull ! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 05:25 PM

Going for = 6 more sets today. 1 st All will be on drags

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 09:16 PM

Another set

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/10/23 09:17 PM

Another Flat Set

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 12:52 AM

Flat Set

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 12:53 AM

Stopped to kill a rattlesnake

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 12:56 AM

Sometimes. You have to want it. To win it ! LOL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 12:58 AM

Be back tomorrow. Setting traps

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 12:56 PM

Nice country and lots of ground to cover.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Nice country and lots of ground to cover.

Around a 250000 acres LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 01:45 PM

Stopped here. Can hear a elk bugling! Next year. I will fly my daughter out here. To shoot a elk !!!

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 04:01 PM

I bet you are getting to be good friends with that prickly pear cactus. smile
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 07:52 PM

Flat Set. Grub Stick. Coyotero lure. MJ 600 Sterling on 10 ft chain. Saber Tooth drag

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/11/23 07:55 PM

Lots of rocks to contend with! LoL!

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Posted By: 8117 Steve R

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/12/23 12:28 AM

That evening picture last night looked peaceful. I bet there isn't a coyote crazy enough to howl, lol.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/12/23 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by 8117 Steve R
That evening picture last night looked peaceful. I bet there isn't a coyote crazy enough to howl, lol.

Not alot here when we started in March. I know the coyote trapper who was here before us for 20 years. He left us very little. LoL! Just. Mantanace work. New coyotes come in fall. You just round them up
Posted By: Pofarmer10

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/12/23 12:44 AM

What are those things sticking above the ground. Scent stick?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/12/23 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by Pofarmer10
What are those things sticking above the ground. Scent stick?

Grub Sticks. Here is 1. Drive into ground. Apply lure Its wrapped in felt. So it holds lure better in low humidity

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Posted By: Pofarmer10

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/12/23 12:31 PM

Thank you!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/12/23 11:40 PM

Got in 3 sets today. Road about 57 miles on Can Am

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/12/23 11:41 PM

Another.

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Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/13/23 04:51 AM

Set a trap, shot of Wellers. That would be a good game for you lol. What's the worst that could happen, run over a cactus? Lol
Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/13/23 10:47 AM

Fall off the dang Can Am, get bit by a rattler and ate by a 'lion...lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/13/23 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by sneaky
Set a trap, shot of Wellers. That would be a good game for you lol. What's the worst that could happen, run over a cactus? Lol

100000 comedian’s out of work. Then their are you guys ! LoL !!! Will try to set 4 traps today ! Y
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/13/23 01:29 PM

Headed. Somewhere new to set traps

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Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/13/23 01:44 PM

Beautiful country!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/13/23 01:46 PM

Finding a coyote here. Is often like. Finding a needle in a hay stack !

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/13/23 05:56 PM

Got 3 sets in so far One is down a big wash. Forgot phone. Here is other 2 sets

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/13/23 05:57 PM

Other 1

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/14/23 12:01 PM

Chris are you finding much mountain lion sign?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/14/23 01:48 PM

Not much.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/15/23 08:12 PM

Few sets

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/15/23 08:13 PM

Another Flat Set

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/15/23 08:14 PM

Nother 1

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/15/23 08:25 PM

I can see a cat of some kind bouncing around in that last set. smile

At least you are getting some tracks to set up on Chris. Should help keep you from getting too bored.
Posted By: Leary Sink

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/16/23 01:15 AM

Them sets are so dang purdy. I'd step on the pan1
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/16/23 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Leary Sink
Them sets are so dang purdy. I'd step on the pan1

Thanks. Headed out to sheep country tomorrow. No more pretty open space
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/16/23 02:01 AM

SteelTraps = Blend Master!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/16/23 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
SteelTraps = Blend Master!

Thanks SW. Getting ready to head for sheep country 43 here this morning. Got to get me a thicker blanket or a sleeping bag ! LoL!
Posted By: Keystonekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/16/23 03:52 PM

What are you using as a pan plug ?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/16/23 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Keystonekiller
What are you using as a pan plug ?

As in underalls??
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/16/23 07:35 PM

This from F&T

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/16/23 07:36 PM

Side

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/17/23 04:41 PM

New lambs being born. Thank goodness the =idiot son move his sheep from that = terrible looking 1500 acre pasture to here. Can’t believe we didnt lose a sheep to coyotes. Got 5 in snares so far in last 2 days
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/17/23 04:45 PM

New lamb

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/17/23 07:34 PM

Pokey Bush Set.

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/17/23 07:38 PM

Pokey Bush. With red berries. Dropped bunch of needles under it. My new Craftsman gloves are full of them. Throwed them down. Ant going to drive no 20 miles back to camp to get another pair. Will be pulling spines out of hands forever. Sick of this place Going to have a drink. Get my stuff together. And go to next ranch. Early. Not liking sheep country right now much. Caught another in trap. Thats 6 in 2 days. Time to gett!!
Posted By: la4wd54

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/17/23 07:53 PM

That's a turkey pear, bad boy. Throw the gloves away, you'll never get all the stickers out of them.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/17/23 08:54 PM

Found some clean gloves. Stiff but usable and clean

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/17/23 08:57 PM

Worked ok

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/17/23 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by la4wd54
That's a turkey pear, bad boy. Throw the gloves away, you'll never get all the stickers out of them.

I did. Made 1 more set. Stuck gloves deep down a gohper hole
Posted By: WSD Trapper

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/18/23 02:46 AM

Red berry pokey bush spines in glove gopher hole set? If you set a trap and catch anything there, you are going to have to shorten up that set name
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/18/23 03:09 PM

Bout done with 40 sections of sheep here. Headed to big ranch around 1pm

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Posted By: wayne52

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/19/23 12:52 AM

That is big country.
Talk to Zane today. Was good to hear from him.
Hard work is sure coming your way when the coyotes hear the lambs
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/19/23 01:05 AM

Originally Posted by wayne52
That is big country.
Talk to Zane today. Was good to hear from him.
Hard work is sure coming your way when the coyotes hear the lambs

Picked up 7 coyotes in snares last 2 days They seam to be trying to move back in. Fall dispersal of new coyotes. Is what im starting to see on the big ranch. The sheep country is starting to pick up coyote sightings and I wiill have to keep an eye on it! Those new little lambs will have to be protected for sure. Zane was in Fort Worth Tx traffic when I talked to him around noon. That place has BAD traffic! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/19/23 01:31 PM

Elk moving well this morning.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/20/23 12:44 PM

Time to go run some traps. 51 on Can Am with no wind sheild. Need to get me a piece of = plycglass
Posted By: 8117 Steve R

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/21/23 11:04 AM

Any of the nice spotted cats around there?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/31/23 04:44 PM

Nope. They are few Bobcats. All are light spotted or rabbit backed.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/31/23 04:48 PM

Just got cheap. Cheap. Track phone. Lost I Phone 12. No way to get it replaced. Can't figure out how to post pics with this phone. Had to get new # These phone are driving me crazy!!! IF it was not for
Talking to my daughter. I would never have another phone. Just feed up with cell phones. Too much trouble
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/31/23 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Time to go run some traps. 51 on Can Am with no wind sheild. Need to get me a piece of = plycglass
A while back, Ol' Mark June was running his Honda SxS in very cold temps..and complaining about the cold. When I suggested a windshield he shrugged it off saying the ranch hands said a windshield wasn't any good. Some folks are tougher, and more hard-headed than others.

Myself, I like having a windshield on my SxS on those cold days.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 10/31/23 06:57 PM

Swamp Wolf. I almost got it installed. Then shattered it. Drilling last hole. I don't have time to go get a windshield. Or I would. Mechanic work ain't my thing. Not is phone repair or figuring out. HOW to cut off auto correct. AND since day 1. With this phone. It's says. ~~ I have to buy == Norton anti virus? Keep telling me ~~ X amount of people are tracking me ! My phone is being used in Moscow. All kinds of stuff!! Just about fed up with cell phones
Posted By: LT GREY

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 11/19/23 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by Turtledale
Nice pictorial, I like following along. That can am sure is nice. That one big snake too




Yeah, you did !
Roll Tide !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 01:15 AM

Back with IPhone 15

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 01:16 AM

Should have = eat and left. No she is dead

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Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 01:17 AM

Nice pics! Nice deer to take as well!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 01:21 AM

Working = Blue Lacey’s

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 01:24 AM

It’s dead. Hung up in fence.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 01:26 AM

I wired it up. Set 4 traps
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 02:54 AM

And just like that.....................................................




He's back smile

Good to see you posting pics again
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 03:29 AM

NEVER did. Or could figure out Android I had temporarily for 2 months. Never could get pics to load. New. iPhone 15 just like my old lost iPhone 12.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 03:31 AM

Yea!!!!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 11:16 PM

New dog. Blue Lacey. Working well

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/16/23 11:17 PM

Got him. By himself. Working on a grey fox. Young dog. But found 1 Coyote 1 grey fox today

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Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 02:36 AM

Excellent, good dog
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 04:17 AM

Originally Posted by beartooth trapr
Excellent, good dog

Thanks. He is big for Blue Lacey. But is showing lots of promise. He found dead Coyote today after bout 85 yards. Looked around like = Now what ? LOL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 12:06 PM

Man it’s early!!! Sausage and maple syrup

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 12:10 PM

Sunrise is about 730 am. So will hope fully start making some JL dirt holes on drags with = Skunky muskrat meat as bait
Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Sunrise is about 730 am. So will hope fully start making some JL dirt holes on drags with = Skunky muskrat meat as bait

Could you post up that set construction please. Thanks.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 03:33 PM

Ok. Fixing to loose service over next mt. Working. Young dog on coyote

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 03:34 PM

Small coyotes on drags. Make the young black dog better. LOL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 03:35 PM

IF they would behave. And not fight in box. I would be happier!!! LOL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 03:57 PM

Ok Slipknot. 1 dig hole

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 03:58 PM

Next Throw chain to left of set with drag.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 04:00 PM

Bed trap where ever you want. Good bait and lure. It doesn’t matter. About hole angle either

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 04:02 PM

This is MY version of JL dirt hole. Modified to fit my needs. Lure is placed at 2 o’clock. Bout 3 in right of hole. It’s hard to see lure stixk

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 04:02 PM

Hope this helps. More pics with better light latter
Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 07:12 PM

Good pics thanks.That hole is larger than I have used .In will have to try a larger hole next time i get back after em.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 09:05 PM

3 inch auger. # 3 Bridget put pan. Next to pokey bush

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 09:06 PM

Bed trap where ever. It doesn’t matter like some think ! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 09:07 PM

Final. Add dat bait Little lure bout 3 inch right of hole

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/17/23 10:03 PM

Keep on setting!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/19/23 01:35 AM

For some reason I can no longer post pics? I am about ready to quit ! Sick of cellphones
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/19/23 01:36 AM

May be the app and not you.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/19/23 01:53 AM

It’s not the app. It’s the hi tech phone. That want let me do what I use to be able to do. Sick of this. Fixing to bust all phone. Even my Android. I’m DONE
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/19/23 02:07 AM

Nah, sometimes I can’t post pics on here either. I’ll have to log out and log back in a couple of times before it will let me post pics again. It’s almost like I reach a limit or something.
Posted By: Tony1967

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/19/23 02:26 AM

I just tried to post a pic on a different thread and wasn’t able to
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/19/23 04:17 AM

Ok So may be it wasn’t the phone ! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/19/23 04:18 AM

I have phone problems a lot LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/19/23 04:19 AM

Well fun is over for me. Back to sheep country tomorrow! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/20/23 12:15 AM

Well it’s last minute. But dog is OK with it. He got in it and kicked out some of cedar shavings. LoL! Back in sheep country

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/20/23 12:17 AM

Got 1 dead Coyote on big ranch. 1 dead in snare on 37000 acre ranch. Now back on 100000 aces plus of sheep runnnimg snares. Hope. For a LIVE coyote tomorrow. For dogs to chew on! Back in Sheep Country
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/20/23 11:38 PM

Miles and Miles of fence and empty snares! LoL!

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Posted By: mercmaster

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/21/23 01:05 AM

way i see it you put the fear of god in um or got most of um by the foot or neck, sign of a job ( Wellers) done .
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/21/23 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by mercmaster
way i see it you put the fear of god in um or got most of um by the foot or neck, sign of a job ( Wellers) done .

Thanks. Been here 27 months total. Me and my partner. Our total is over 400 coyotes removed from around 100000 acres. Just get bored sometimes LOL!
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/21/23 01:23 AM

1 coyote killed for every 250 acres.

About 15 coyotes killed per month.

Averages get lowered when done on a large scale, but 1 coyote per 250 acres is pretty darn good.
Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/21/23 02:48 AM

Guess we need to take him some coyotes, he's getting bored lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/21/23 02:53 AM

Originally Posted by sneaky
Guess we need to take him some coyotes, he's getting bored lol

I don’t do well when bored. Quess it’s because here. It’s the same fence and gates and supper flat. Now on the big ranch ? Always something new. Always something to see. But I just got a New dedicated 22 upper for my AR 15. Shot some groups today into cactus that were pretty good!
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/21/23 11:44 AM

My, my aren't we prickly?

I'll help you box them up, if you'll take them to the Post Office, sneaky.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/21/23 01:23 PM

I’m reading this and eating sausage with maple syrup. It’s sprinkling rain. It’s almost light enough. To go check empty snares. LOL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/21/23 05:17 PM

Bout to loose my temper with these deer
Hunters. Fixing to go to there camp and have US a chat LOL!!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/23/23 01:48 PM

Nice

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Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/23/23 01:53 PM

Beautiful picture Chris. Hope your traps and snares are full today.
Posted By: Tommie

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/23/23 03:03 PM

How did the chat go with the deer hunter’s?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/23/23 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by MChewk
Beautiful picture Chris. Hope your traps and snares are full today.

Thanks. Traps only today. Back on big ranch. West Texas
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/23/23 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Tommie
How did the chat go with the deer hunter’s?

Very well. They started with = We apologize but Coyote was jumping around in morning we shot from stand. WHICH may be true. Although. That bullet hit on other property. WHICH I told them was illegal in Texas. So is shooting my Coyote. ! But they were pleasant. And polite. So. I let it go since my gear was untouched
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/24/23 06:04 PM

Windy. Done for day

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/24/23 08:43 PM

Nuff trapping. Time to celebrate Christmas! LoL!

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Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/24/23 08:46 PM

Merry Christmas ST!!
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/24/23 09:51 PM

Merry Christmas

Must have been the buck speedgoats way out there behind those does, look like specks laugh
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/25/23 12:07 AM

2 bucks is all I saw. Nothing impressive
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/25/23 12:19 AM

Merry Christmas!!
Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/25/23 12:54 AM

Merry Christmas guys!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/27/23 03:00 AM

Set 7 traps today. And saw afew elk

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/27/23 03:04 AM

These are NOT good pics. Have to zoom in. Land Manager trying to get me to shoot this Whitetail buck. 8 pt. 130s at most. Don’t know if it’s worth me spending 400 bucks on license for ??

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Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/27/23 03:06 AM

Nah man, unless you need the meat. Tell him you’ll take one of those cow elk instead and send me some steaks!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/27/23 03:12 AM

Wanna Be. Did the OWNER a favor or two. Next year My daughter is flying out to kill an elk. There was a = 376 inch bull killed here this year. I Saw a nice bull elk today
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/27/23 03:16 AM

Online license and fee bout 325. Would have till Jan 7 th to kill this deer. Have seen it 3 times in last 2 weeks. I know what canyon he lives in. Seen his scrapes yesterday. Whitetails don’t get much larger than 140 here. BUT the mule deer ??? 200 inches every year.
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/27/23 03:42 AM

Other than just to say I’ve shot a South Texas deer, I don’t care nothing about it. I deer hunt to pass time until turkey season comes in. That’s not to say I don’t go at it 110%, but if I lost access to my property and all the other properties I could hunt, I doubt I’d even go. I’d get back into duck hunting and dove hunting more. I’ll spend that kind of money to shoot turkeys though, lol!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/27/23 03:33 PM

Yep. At times. When It’s right It works

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/27/23 03:35 PM

Female. Older Class. Coyotero lure. Skunky Muskrat bait. SMC urine

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/27/23 03:36 PM

Remake. On drags. Headed out. Back to the BORING sheep country to run snares

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 12/28/23 01:20 AM

Back in sheep. Setting 5000 acre pasture tomorrow with snares. New pasture. Got to keep the little ones safe

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/04/24 07:43 PM

Liven the life !

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Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/04/24 07:48 PM

Are snares easier catching older cagier coyotes or can you just set every possible location easier with them?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/04/24 07:49 PM

Back in sheep.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/04/24 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Are snares easier catching older cagier coyotes or can you just set every possible location easier with them?

Set up like in high fence deer. Same as in sheep. Set all the crawl holes. Snares = Front Line of defense
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/04/24 07:53 PM

Wanna Be. Older Coyotes = often = knock down snares. Dig them out. Refuse to go to through them. Dig a new hole And so on. I AM lucky. James Lucero taught me a lot on snaring. So did my partner. And a few friends have showed me = Some = Snaring tricks !!! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/06/24 09:50 PM

Govtrappers. Favorite

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/06/24 09:51 PM

Yes Yes !!! LoL!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/06/24 09:54 PM

Deer Hunters. Hated this one. Right by the feeder on fence. They pay to be here. I Get payed to be here is what I told them. Last 2 days of deer season. I’m making deer hunters furious. But could care less! LOL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/08/24 12:37 AM

Blue Lacey dogs working coyote

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/08/24 12:38 AM

Down in a hole is no problem for them to find ! LoL!

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/08/24 02:47 AM

That first one you poste today got that back foot deeeeeep in that trap

I'm sure those dogs are very handy to help find those coyotes that get a good ways on the drags

Deer hunters will get over it laugh
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/08/24 03:14 AM

BT. She was a mean little female Caught here on Coyotero and SMC urine. Older class. Teeth getting a little round. 5-6 year old is my guess
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/09/24 08:45 PM

It can be hard. To set Flat Sets in 25 mph wind

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/10/24 02:58 PM

JL 1. SMC urine. James Lucero style dirt hole Wind kicking !! 35 mph

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/10/24 03:54 PM

2 trap trench set. Done caught 2 coyotes here.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/10/24 03:55 PM

Remake. Trap on each side of dirt hole trench.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/10/24 04:02 PM

Owner wanted cat Not lots of bobcats around here

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Posted By: 8117 Steve R

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/13/24 11:57 AM

I guess you put two there to cover either approach, but have you ever doubled up when you put two traps on drags close together?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/13/24 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by 8117 Steve R
I guess you put two there to cover either approach, but have you ever doubled up when you put two traps on drags close together?

Yes. More than once. It’s colder now. With new coyotes moving in. So a few dirt holes are set around the ranch. I’m back in sheep country now. Running snares. I get board sometimes. So I made afew different sets
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/13/24 09:11 PM

1 Coyote. That’s it ??? Sheep Country can be VERY boring LOL!!

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/13/24 10:24 PM

Probably has something to do with you catching the rest of them laugh
Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/13/24 10:37 PM

Chris that coyote don't look too bad ...decent color and fur looks Ok
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 12:42 AM

Another coyote snared !

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 12:44 AM

# 3 on 202 sections or 124000 acres plus ! LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 12:46 AM

Lots of fence

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 12:47 AM

Sometimes I have to remember I chose this life. Then. I. Think. Maybe. This life chose me ????
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Probably has something to do with you catching the rest of them laugh

Around 26 months. On monthly predator program. Me and my partner are at. Around 423 coyotes for 26-27 months since we started her
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by MChewk
Chris that coyote don't look too bad ...decent color and fur looks Ok

Thanks. Wish we had the time to skin. But we don’t. Running 1/2 million acres or so as we speak. L00KING to pick up more But for now. I think fur is a NO Go
Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 01:11 AM

I understand completely....keep hammerin' them!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 02:06 AM

Yep. Carnivore diet. Good bourbon. Living my best life. Hash tag. Steak and coyotes !!! LoL!

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 01:56 PM

If they get smart enough to just start jumping through the holes in the fence instead of digging holes you will have a heck of a time catching one laugh

I don't remember if it has been said or know what the density is out there but 423 on 22 sections may have wiped them out of the surrounding perimeter as well
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/14/24 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Yep. Carnivore diet. Good bourbon. Living my best life. Hash tag. Steak and coyotes !!! LoL!


This is exactly what had for supper last night. A home grown T-bone grilled rare with a couple fingers of 1920.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/15/24 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
If they get smart enough to just start jumping through the holes in the fence instead of digging holes you will have a heck of a time catching one laugh

I don't remember if it has been said or know what the density is out there but 423 on 22 sections may have wiped them out of the surrounding perimeter as well

1 or 2 coyotes per sq mile. 640 acres = 1 section. So 200 plus sections is bout 120000 acres. We added some pastures. Sheep get move we take away some pastures
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/16/24 12:01 AM

Sheep and snow. Saw baby sheep born. Yesterday. Last nite out on a = ride with a rifle. LoL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/16/24 09:20 PM

Elk are moving

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/17/24 03:34 AM

Few sets from today

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/17/24 03:36 AM

Just flat sets. With pipe. Bobcat. Chunk bait and Grub Stick with Winter Wolf lure

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/17/24 03:39 AM

Flat Set. With pipe and Grub Stick Used # 3 Bridget with PIT pan. Close to railroad track and road. Case of thief

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Posted By: MartinT

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/17/24 11:15 AM

cool
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/17/24 02:53 PM

26 here. Getting warmer. Going to set 1/2 dz traps or so
Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/17/24 06:32 PM

Half dozen? Better pace yourself, that's a big day lol
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/18/24 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by sneaky
Half dozen? Better pace yourself, that's a big day lol

Actual set 8 LOL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/18/24 12:05 AM

Flat Set Close to trail. Winter Wolf.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/18/24 12:07 AM

Few more flat sets

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/18/24 12:08 AM

They all look similar. But some have. Pipe with bait

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/18/24 12:09 AM

More

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/18/24 01:47 PM

Wind blowing about 25 mph this morning. Gusts up to 50 mph today. 1/2 dz traps set??? May not happen !! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/23/24 05:21 PM

Back in sheep country

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/23/24 05:24 PM

Bobcat

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/23/24 05:42 PM

Chris I never buried my grapple and chain under my trap. I always would drag it out and away from trap bed area and only cover a few feet of chain from the bed site and was good.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/24/24 12:18 AM

Bob. I have just hooked my grapple to a tree or small bush in dry creek bed. I learned the hard way when I lost a MJ 600 and drag to water
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/26/24 11:17 PM

Back at big ranch

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/26/24 11:18 PM

Catching a few coyotes on drags. Got dz # 3 Bridgers with PIT pans out

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/26/24 11:19 PM

Seeing lots of mule deer.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/26/24 11:20 PM

Blue Lacey dogs. Keep finding my traps for me !!! LOL!

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/26/24 11:44 PM

Looks like you are trying to make a new friend. You hoping to have a new ride around the ranch ? smile Better keep those fingers tucked back a bit.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/27/24 12:57 AM

Bob. I may try riding him. Be like the old trappers of the late 1800s. I know this 1. He is fairly friendly. He likes peanut butter crackers too!
Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/27/24 01:05 AM

Chris are you allowed to pick up sheds?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/27/24 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by scheide
Chris are you allowed to pick up sheds?

OH YES!! I have some MONSTER elk sheds. We sold all the brown. Have bout 1/2 Can Am bed full of = Whites
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/27/24 01:59 AM

Working on deal now for = Whites. May trade for = #3 Bridgers with PIT pans. I set them. When or where the road grader maybe
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:23 AM

Set about 8 Flat Sets today. Some with pipe and bait. Some with grub sticks. Some with Coyote turds. Some with all
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:24 AM

Mule deer

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:27 AM

Flat Sets

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:28 AM

Flat Set

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:29 AM

Good location

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:30 AM

Better location

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:32 AM

Flat Set. Always drags

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:35 AM

Flat Set

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:37 AM

Another 1 with log backing.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:37 AM

Missing 1 Flat Set pic somewhere?? Know I set 8 sets today
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:28 AM

Good work

Hope you are rewarded with some pinched coyotes
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:52 AM

Thanks BT. Picked up
10000 acres because of owners. Here are happy
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:54 AM

So I am I. Noah Mill. 15 year old bourbon!!!!!

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Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 04:39 AM

Since you are trapping for the owners, do they warn you when the grader is coming through? A couple of those look recently graded.

I've buried drags under the traps like that, but in this country if you do it late in the fall you may as well stake it, when the ground freezes up hard that drag isn't coming out with an animal pulling on it. At least you don't have to carry a pick and Maddox to get your drags out when you pull in the winter where you're at.

Bob, I've done like you and toss the drag in the brush and just cover the first few feet of chain, but about a month ago I had wolves spook from some exposed chain five or six feet from the trap, where the snow melted off the chain. Second time I've had trap wise wolves do that. Our coyotes here aren't trapped enough to be trapwise, but I'm guessing Chris may be dealing with some that are pretty wary.
Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 11:41 AM

Strange how things differ from area to area state to state....critters learn to associate danger to items....I guess or is it the odors?
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 11:50 AM

Most animals I have worked have seen or smelled old wire fences, posts, nails and other parts. I never saw it as a problem in the country I have worked. Mostly farm / ag., sheep and livestock areas. No doubt some may be suspicious or wary in areas that some may have learned to associate such things as out of place and avoid them. You have to adapt to those conditions when they arise obviously.
Posted By: 8117 Steve R

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:05 PM

Thanks again for sharing, ST. On the better location pics did you use any lure?
Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 12:21 PM

ST, any issues on those pebbles or shale/ gravel getting between the jaws and foot when caught.I know for what you are doing it doesn't matter.But for what I do I need a good foot. I often pass up some areas to try and avoid this.Any tip would be helpful. Great pics as always.Thanks.
Posted By: jalstat

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 01:03 PM

It must be something to land trap when you don’t constantly fight mud . Great set pictures
Posted By: Mac

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 01:13 PM

Steeltraps,

I just want to thank you again for sharing your trapline.

Mac
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:05 PM

Bearcat2. Yes I get warning. But over 700 miles of road to maintain here. You just new know where this guy will go next. He is cheap help. Not the greatest operator if you know what I mean.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by MChewk
Strange how things differ from area to area state to state....critters learn to associate danger to items....I guess or is it the odors?

They have been trapping here for 22 years strait. The guy we took over for was a GREAT Coyote trapper! It low density for coyotes.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by 8117 Steve R
Thanks again for sharing, ST. On the better location pics did you use any lure?

Most sets got = Lure only. I don’t use much urine anymore. Some sets where in cow country some not
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by jalstat
It must be something to land trap when you don’t constantly fight mud . Great set pictures

Thanks. 10 inch’s of rain is a good year here
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Slipknot
ST, any issues on those pebbles or shale/ gravel getting between the jaws and foot when caught.I know for what you are doing it doesn't matter.But for what I do I need a good foot. I often pass up some areas to try and avoid this.Any tip would be helpful. Great pics as always.Thanks.

No. What you don’t see. Is me = glazing with a cow rib James Lucero gave me. THAT pushes the small rocks and pebbles down
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Most animals I have worked have seen or smelled old wire fences, posts, nails and other parts. I never saw it as a problem in the country I have worked. Mostly farm / ag., sheep and livestock areas. No doubt some may be suspicious or wary in areas that some may have learned to associate such things as out of place and avoid them. You have to adapt to those conditions when they arise obviously.

Bob. You are 100% correct. I do things here. I don’t do in central west Texas sheep
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Mac
Steeltraps,

I just want to thank you again for sharing your trapline.

Mac

You are welcome. Will be mainly riding today. May set 3-4 traps
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/28/24 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Good work

Hope you are rewarded with some pinched coyotes

Me too BT !! It’s slow here. Not a lot of coyotes. 12-15 coyotes a month is average. Here 3 days a week. So I get a = coyote a day average Getting lots out of = rocky draws and creeks. Have to take gear in. Back pack. So I often forget phone. Forgot pistol the other day. Glad Coyote was dead already ! lol!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 01:25 AM

Flat Set female Winter Wolf Lure. SMC urine

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 01:27 AM

Drags. Often go a long way. 600 yards. Flat Set. Pipe. Muskrat Meat. SMC urine

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 01:28 AM

Flat Set

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 01:29 AM

Flat Set. More drags

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 05:57 PM

Stopped to make a Flat Set. With pipe. Bobcat meat. SMC urine. Winter Wolf lure. Caught 2 coyotes with in about a 1/4 mile radius here. I call that HOT !! lol!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 05:59 PM

Since I may NEVER get OR fined anymore MJ 600 Sterlings. I have = 1 dz # 3 Bridgers with PIT pans. And just bought = 2 dz NO BS Extremes
Posted By: Coyotero7

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Since I may NEVER get OR fined anymore MJ 600 Sterlings. I have = 1 dz # 3 Bridgers with PIT pans. And just bought = 2 dz NO BS Extremes


I don't think you will be disappointed with the NO BS traps. They are tanks.

I hear that the new wire lever option is nice too!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 09:54 PM

Coyotero7. I have owned a dz = NO BS wire lever jrs. Before. I liked them. ONLY potential problem was where I trapped The high~ hard lock up might make them hard to get off a non-target At the time. In Alabama. I did some high fence deer work. But now. No worries with anything! I like the NO BS Extremes. I run Wal mart foam under them. It adds 1 lbs tension by itself. Last batch adjusted easy. May try screen wire next. Tuck under ? Lay inside jaws no tuck??
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 11:46 PM

ST,
What kind of Walmart foam? Do you have a pic of the bag it comes in?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/29/24 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
ST,
What kind of Walmart foam? Do you have a pic of the bag it comes in?

Yes. Here you go. Recommended by a USDA government trapper that uses NO BS Extremes. 4 sheets makes over 100 plus undersold. Like 12.95 at Wal Mart

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Posted By: Pofarmer10

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/30/24 12:48 AM

How long are those short pipes? Do you just use them for a lure bait holder? Do they have a bottom? Thanks!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/30/24 01:34 AM

I just cut 3/4 inch pipe around 5 inch or so. They have No bottom you drill hold and stick them in. Dirt fills up the bottom. So you will have 3 inch’s or so of bait. I use = Muskrat meat or bobcat meat from MB. Buy it for 44 dollars for 2 gallons Drive pipe bellow ground.
Posted By: Pofarmer10

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/30/24 02:08 AM

Thanks for the reply, steeltraps. I used one today after seeing you do it. Worked great. i just pounded it in as we have wet dirt here right now.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/30/24 03:16 AM

Bamboo works good too. That where I got the idea. Pipe just works better. When driven down below the ground. You will often get a chewed up pipe from Coyote. He gets flustered. He moves round and round the pipe sometimes. THATS what I want !! Lots of foot movement
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/30/24 03:17 AM

Also. You can = dip q tip in lure Drop down pipe. Makes it hard for coyotes to get at it.
Posted By: bluegrassman

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/30/24 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Coyotero7. I have owned a dz = NO BS wire lever jrs. Before. I liked them. ONLY potential problem was where I trapped The high~ hard lock up might make them hard to get off a non-target At the time. In Alabama. I did some high fence deer work. But now. No worries with anything! I like the NO BS Extremes. I run Wal mart foam under them. It adds 1 lbs tension by itself. Last batch adjusted easy. May try screen wire next. Tuck under ? Lay inside jaws no tuck??


black coated screen cut 6 x 6 fits perfect. raise loose jaw and slide it in on top the pan and under the jaws then lower loose jaw. should fit just inside the jaws but make sure the corners are under the jaws. you can bend the corners of the screen upwards on the outside of the jaws if you like.
Posted By: bluegrassman

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/30/24 07:49 AM

only problem i ever had with steel screen is in really dry sand it will want to go through the screen instead of just laying on top. in places like that i usually put the screen on and then laid wax paper on top of the screen to keep the sand from going through it.

steel screen fits and works on those no bs traps better than any other trap i have ever used.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/30/24 02:38 PM

Thanks for the info Bluegrassman. I have some uncut steel screen. A hole role from Ogormans I have an old paper cutter as well. I will cut a lot of them when I figure out what works best in this soil. Had a coyote trap set 41 days. And catch 2 days ago. So I will be using foam under it as well Our record here is 64 days in ground and still catch Coyote. I need trap to run 90 days plus. In all types of weather
Posted By: Keystonekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/30/24 05:53 PM

There 600s on the trap shed right now
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 01/31/24 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by Keystonekiller
There 600s on the trap shed right now

Thanks. Unfortunately I just got cell phone coverage. Often. Down close to border. There is no service. Talked to = Sheriff and Homeland Security. Those antennas you see??? They say don’t waste my 300-600 dollars on them ! They don’t work where we at. Back in sheep. Central/West Texas. Fixing to run afew snares
Posted By: Coyotero7

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/01/24 04:09 PM

I'm gonna have to try the pipes with them being even with the ground. I use 10" pipes (with about 3-4" sticking up in grass clump) but those get chewed on and thrown outside catch circle (if I'm lucky). Makes total sense about the moving around to get positioned on bait.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/01/24 04:25 PM

You can get = Around 90 = 5 inch cut pipes in a 2 gallon zip lock freezer bag. VERY convenient for the Coyote trapper on the move ! LoL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 12:00 AM

In Sheep Country. 1 more Coyote

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 12:03 AM

This will keep me busy too nite ! 2 dz NO BS

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 12:05 AM

I wanted = Wire Levers. But a mistake was made. I got these at a price SO LOW had to promise not to tell. Plus. Delivered right to me. No tax No shipping !!! I’m happy ! lol!
Posted By: Tom Riley

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 12:59 AM

I bet they will work just fine.
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 01:21 AM

ST,
Is that the bed you sleep on? A cot?

That'd kill me iffin I had to sleep on that...
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 01:37 AM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
ST,
Is that the bed you sleep on? A cot?

That'd kill me iffin I had to sleep on that...

No. I have. Queen size air mattress. Only here 1 or 2 days a week

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by Tom Riley
I bet they will work just fine.


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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 01:41 AM

Because. They may stay in the ground for 40 to 60 days. Before making a catch I’m using under alls and wire screen.
Posted By: Tom Riley

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 02:20 AM

Big kill area and no silt fill in under the pan, sounds like a good plan.

We get so much rain here the trap would be filled under the pan if not using under alls.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by Tom Riley
Big kill area and no silt fill in under the pan, sounds like a good plan.

We get so much rain here the trap would be filled under the pan if not using under alls.

Only get about = 10-12 inch out here On big ranch in West Texas a year Like it!! Cept for the dust ! Lol
Posted By: bluegrassman

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by Tom Riley
Big kill area and no silt fill in under the pan, sounds like a good plan.

We get so much rain here the trap would be filled under the pan if not using under alls.


Steel screen is the most weatherproof pan cover. They can take a lot of rain and have no silt in and no donut affect and therefore keep consistent pan tension.
Posted By: Tom Riley

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Tom Riley
Big kill area and no silt fill in under the pan, sounds like a good plan.

We get so much rain here the trap would be filled under the pan if not using under alls.

Only get about = 10-12 inch out here On big ranch in West Texas a year Like it!! Cept for the dust ! Lol


I would take dust over mud any day. Hard to make a natural looking flat set here unless your using chafe and grass clippings.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 04:18 PM

Yes. I remember those days. Glad I’m not working in the South right now. 60 plus inch’s of rain a year?? No thanks.
Posted By: Tom Riley

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 04:20 PM

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This is the soil I have the deal with.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/03/24 05:21 PM

I know the feeling Tom. I worked in Alabama for 35 years trapping coyotes. DONT miss it 1 bit! lol!
Posted By: cwilson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/05/24 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
ST,
What kind of Walmart foam? Do you have a pic of the bag it comes in?

Yes. Here you go. Recommended by a USDA government trapper that uses NO BS Extremes. 4 sheets makes over 100 plus undersold. Like 12.95 at Wal Mart



Do you think this foam would work well with other traps? Like MB550's, 650's & Alphas? Does anyone have expereince with this? I ususally use loose poly fil balled up and placed under the pan. These could be pre-cut, even remain with the trap prior to setting. I would need to check pan tension, which would increase a little I am sure.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 12:27 AM

These add 1 lbs to NO BS K9 Extremes. The underalls you buy from FNT or MB add 1/2 to 3/4 lbs in tension to MB 550s
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 12:28 AM

You could use a = sharpen piece of Tail pipe extension found at Auto Zone to make a perfect round cutter for MB 550
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 12:31 AM

First = NO BS K9 Extreme going in ground here. Good spot. On location. Caught 2 here already

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 12:33 AM

Female. Flat Set. Grub Stick. Lethal Injection smeared on it ! SMC urine. 1 drop of = Winter Wolf on Coyote turd

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Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 03:44 AM

ST, I’m anxious to hear your opinion on the NBS extremes.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 04:34 AM

Originally Posted by Crappiekiller
ST, I’m anxious to hear your opinion on the NBS extremes.

They are very good traps. I had the NO BS jr wire levers in Alabama But was afraid to use them a lot cause of non targets and work in Deer High Fences. Used the some in West Texas close to New Mexico line. Caught 1/2 dz or more coyotes with the jrs. Just was afraid to use in Alabama. BUT I’m trapping in West Texas now. NO dogs roaming around. No worries about foot damage No high dollar deer. Plus I only running NO BS on drags. That should help as well
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 04:36 AM

I also feel like = With underalls and wire screen. I can make this trap run year round
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 03:12 PM

NO BS K9 Extreme

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Posted By: Coyotero7

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 03:17 PM

I've been wanting to try to the "Junior Pro" setup Kendall has that has 2-1500# barrel swivels and a Conner swivel on the end. I bet the barrel swivels would really be nice to bed and not bind up around grass and clay dirt...
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 03:26 PM

I’m trapping where one would call it = rocky soil type! LOL!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Coyotero7
I've been wanting to try to the "Junior Pro" setup Kendall has that has 2-1500# barrel swivels and a Conner swivel on the end. I bet the barrel swivels would really be nice to bed and not bind up around grass and clay dirt...

It would be. Kirk sent a friend of mine some like that. With barrel swivels. They look GOOD!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 05:26 PM

Water Hole.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 05:27 PM

Broom a little native soil on it and I’m done
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 05:28 PM

Running # 3 Bridgers with PIT pan here. Case an Elk takes it for a short ride ! LOL!
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 06:54 PM

Have caught lots of predators off an old, dried patty that was spiked a little. Used it shredded thru a sifter for trap cover also. It can be used for guiding and blocking also.
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Have caught lots of predators off an old, dried patty that was spiked a little. Used it shredded thru a sifter for trap cover also.



I was getting ready to ask about the patty. That’s good to know.
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/06/24 07:13 PM

I have been using the NBS extremes exclusively this season until last week, I through a couple Duke 650’s in. This is the 2nd coyote at this set and trap waiting for me this morning.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:04 AM

NO BS K9 Extreme 4 coil meets = pinky!! Had to stand on lever with 1 foot then use hammer. To push other lever down. Finger not broke but sore ! LOL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:07 AM

Flat Set NO BS = Lethal Injection. SMC urine

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:08 AM

Female. Flat Set. Coyotero lure on Grub Stik

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Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:09 AM

ST back about a year and a half ago when traping Alabama and it was real rainy that summer.Was that white play sand you ended up using to help out in the wet weather.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:10 AM

Flat Set. Pipe. # 3 Bridgers PIT pan due to road traffic Skunky Muskrat down pipe. Winter Wolf lure

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by Slipknot
ST back about a year and a half ago when traping Alabama and it was real rainy that summer.Was that white play sand you ended up using to help out in the wet weather.
Yes. Quick Creet brand from = Home Depot’s. People keep asking me = Why are you adding white sand to red sand?? Because the red sand is clay based. The white sand keeps it from crusting up. When the sun comes out and bakes it. Just like Alabama Red Clay.
Posted By: Tony1967

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:16 AM

How far you normally put the pan from the pipe? Looks like a ways from your photos. Also, you normally offset to the right?
Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:22 AM

Thanks, I plan on getting started this Friday for a week and of course it is gonna rain for the first 3 days.So I was trying get prepared for it.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by Tony1967
How far you normally put the pan from the pipe? Looks like a ways from your photos. Also, you normally offset to the right?

The picture may be deceiving. I’m in cattle. This pasture. SO That set. I pushed up under a bush. So with = Bush and Bank. I set back maybe 13 inch’s.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by Slipknot
Thanks, I plan on getting started this Friday for a week and of course it is gonna rain for the first 3 days.So I was trying get prepared for it.

Coal Shell. Used by many. Keeps sets running. In freezing temperatures and wet weather. OK. How about this idea ? IF a southern guy could find some = unsented cat litter ? Dig trap bed. Put in Unsented cat litter. Cover with = Unsented Cat litter. Then a light coat of = native soil. Use rib bone to glaze. Just a thought. Would work. Just don’t know about cost or longlining with it
Posted By: Flint Hill fur

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:38 AM

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I'm there with ya. across nail
Posted By: Slipknot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Slipknot
Thanks, I plan on getting started this Friday for a week and of course it is gonna rain for the first 3 days.So I was trying get prepared for it.

Coal Shell. Used by many. Keeps sets running. In freezing temperatures and wet weather. OK. How about this idea ? IF a southern guy could find some = unsented cat litter ? Dig trap bed. Put in Unsented cat litter. Cover with = Unsented Cat litter. Then a light coat of = native soil. Use rib bone to glaze. Just a thought. Would work. Just don’t know about cost or longlining with it

Good idea I will look into that .on that note maybe oil absorbent I think it has no smell and will absorb water also.Thanks...
Posted By: bluegrassman

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
NO BS K9 Extreme 4 coil meets = pinky!! Had to stand on lever with 1 foot then use hammer. To push other lever down. Finger not broke but sore ! LOL!


Looks like not enough pan tension on that k9 extreme.

That steel screen takes some getting used to also.
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 01:14 AM

I may be misunderstanding the statement. You all realize that most cat litter clumps now adays when it comes in contact with moisture. It is basically a form of clay, silica and other odor neutralizing agents from what I understand.

That litter would lock onto your trap when it gets saturated with water. So the way I see this working out is if you bed in litter and cover with litter and it rains it will sandwich your trap in clay and it may not fire very well. The bottom layer would certainly help lock your trap into the bed nicely. If it gets cold and freezes you are done and out of operation.

They do sell an unscented litter. However most of it is clumping clay. Anything that absorbs oil or water would not be my choice.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 01:21 AM

Bob. You are right. Never considered the = Clumping part. Thought of = Small rock like = cat litter size. Coal shell is something I would like to try.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 01:25 AM

Bluegrassman. Pan tension is not the issue. I’m using 3 and 1/2 lbs Just fat fingered it. I ALWAYS take my left hand and go over the trap. I can and have done it with my eyes closed. Then I use rib to smooth real good. Then whisk broom to duff over it with dust. I just and use to MJ 600 Sterlings
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 01:28 AM

Flint Hill . I have lost a few nails before. My pinky is Turing black. I had to = poke a little hole in it. To let some blood out. Hope i can set 1/2 dz traps tomorrow! LOL!
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 01:55 AM

Ouch on the fingers!
Got my fingers in a MB550 the other day. Surprised me but didn't hurt.
Worst I have been "hurt" by a steel trap was a 0 jump spring. Stuck my thumb in it and not sure if it got a nerve on the topside or what but it hurt bad laugh

What is in the welding rod tube in the trapping bag?

Thought you had wire lever NO BS traps?

Keep updating, I am learning wink
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 02:13 AM

BT. Had wire lever jrs in Alabama. They lock up to good. Scared to use in high fence. NOW that’s not an issue. Have also had hard time getting MJ 600 Sterlings
Posted By: ChadDaniel

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by Flint Hill fur
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I'm there with ya. across nail


Yikes!!!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 11:54 PM

Buenas tardes Chicas !!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/07/24 11:56 PM

Spanish help found my Coyote on drag. Put trap on 1 side of road. Coyote on other. They keep this up. May have to cook them some steaks !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/08/24 12:02 AM

Set bout 6 Flat Sets today

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/08/24 12:04 AM

Most have pipe. So Baited. Flat Set with NO BS Extremes

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/08/24 12:05 AM

NO BS set a little different from my MJ 600 Sterlings

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/08/24 12:13 AM

Flat Set

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/08/24 12:15 AM

Flat Set. Pipe NO BS Extreme. Lethal Injection

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Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/08/24 01:55 PM

ST, I am assuming the tarp is for scent control. Is the orange “X” to tell you which side goes up? If for scent control, How do you store it? Do you ever clean it?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/08/24 04:53 PM

Crappie Killer. The Orange X. Is the clean side. It goes up Untreated Canvas tarp is what the Old Timers used. Also helps make good clean Flat Sets. Trying. To make it look like it did before I set trap there. This place is HARD to blend traps sometimes. Just store it in clean place with clean traps. It’s a newer Tarp. Heavier. For West Texas winds. The Untreated Canvas tarp I took to = James Lucero for lessons. Was 10oz tarp. As in 10oz per foot on 6 ft tarp. I went to take lesson from James Lucero. Strictly = to learn the = Old Wolfer ways that are being vastly forgotten
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/08/24 04:55 PM

No. I never have cleaned this 1. But my other light weight 1. I cleaned. In creek water. And let dry for several days. Hanging up
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/08/24 05:34 PM

Thanks for taking the time
Posted By: mully

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/09/24 02:42 AM

Did you make that hammer Steeltraps?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/09/24 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by mully
Did you make that hammer Steeltraps?

No. My partners friend made it for us. I have a back up. It’s basically = The same hammer on = Mr Wayne Derricks Coyote Video. Guy just copied it and made us a few hammers. In Exchange for some traps
Posted By: ChadDaniel

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/09/24 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by mully
Did you make that hammer Steeltraps?

No. My partners friend made it for us. I have a back up. It’s basically = The same hammer on = Mr Wayne Derricks Coyote Video. Guy just copied it and made us a few hammers. In Exchange for some traps

Wayne is one heck of a guy!!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/09/24 04:24 AM

Grubhoe. Is what that type hammer is typically called
Posted By: shortliner16

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/09/24 05:59 PM

Steel, your set making and blending is probably the best i have ever seen, especially with a huge drag hole. The one thing i notice or dont notice i guess is much small foot guiding, but maybe its there and i cant pinpoint on photos such as small rocks or twins to make them step on the pan. Maybe the population density and coyote behavior is different so its not needed. I would pay money and mail you a tripod if you would make a couple set making videos. So many trappers would benefit from it i bet.
Posted By: mully

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/09/24 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Grubhoe. Is what that type hammer is typically called


Is it a ball-peen hammer with the back cut off and a piece of flat stock welded on?
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/09/24 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Crappie Killer. The Orange X. Is the clean side. It goes up Untreated Canvas tarp is what the Old Timers used. Also helps make good clean Flat Sets. Trying. To make it look like it did before I set trap there. This place is HARD to blend traps sometimes. Just store it in clean place with clean traps. It’s a newer Tarp. Heavier. For West Texas winds. The Untreated Canvas tarp I took to = James Lucero for lessons. Was 10oz tarp. As in 10oz per foot on 6 ft tarp. I went to take lesson from James Lucero. Strictly = to learn the = Old Wolfer ways that are being vastly forgotten


Ok, picked up a 10oz tarp today. It is untreated 4’x12’. Going to fold it over and sew the edges to make a 4’x6’. Double thick
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/10/24 12:02 AM

CrappieKiller. That’s sound like a winner !
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/10/24 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by mully
Originally Posted by steeltraps
Grubhoe. Is what that type hammer is typically called


Is it a ball-peen hammer with the back cut off and a piece of flat stock welded on?

Yes it that’s basically it. I like the = long handle. It work good for reaching out their
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/10/24 12:11 AM

Shortliner16. I am back in sheep country. I don’t have my last year or year before Log book before me but. Last 4 years. Off top of my head was = 423 coyotes on year - 541 coyotes next year 514 coyotes next year and 413 last year. So around 1900 or so coyotes I have killed in last 4 years. Let’s say minus 300 in snares. That brings me to about = 1600 coyotes. And I never used any guiding that I can remember. NOW. On a dirt hole ? I may put a = log or piece of wood back about 24 inch’s from dirt hole. I put urine on that. I run about 90 % Flat Sets. BUT I use the dirt hole in the winter some OR when I need to clean up a bunch of pups
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/10/24 07:23 PM

Back in sheep country. Snares another coyote

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/10/24 07:24 PM

Someone CUT bottom wire on sheep fence. Stole coyote and snare. That’s 75 cents = swivels and all. But still makes me mad
Posted By: J Staton

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/10/24 07:54 PM

Steeltraps I know your main business is killing coyotes but how do those No bs traps work on cats? BTW, your flat sets are a work of art.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/10/24 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by J Staton
Steeltraps I know your main business is killing coyotes but how do those No bs traps work on cats? BTW, your flat sets are a work of art.

In 1 full year. Have only caught 3 bobcats None in NO BS traps. Just long spring LPCs and MJ 600 Sterlings. Know USDA trapper that uses them. Will call tonite. See if I can get u a answer
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/10/24 11:44 PM

Sheep Country. Last 2 days have made me Rethink being here. Deer hunters = People stealing gear = People messing with gear. Sheep Ranchers that NEVER pay on time !! I maybe looking for a new job. Just mulling it over. Don’t think. I want to trap in Sheep Country much longer. Too many headaches
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/10/24 11:46 PM

More. Nonsense

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Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 12:16 AM

Your problems sound familar ST. When I did control work in the sonora area, I was told by several ranchers that no one will bother my traps..Let's see, stolen traps, stolen fur. This is all behind locked gates. So either ranch hands or deer hunters.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 01:19 AM

Yep ! Long day. Bad 1. Can Am quit on me. Own phone - 2 weeks late pay. Goes strait to voicemail. Lots of BS lately. Got me thinking. Just do large cattle ranches. Would like some work in Montana or maybe Utah. But West Texas is beautiful. I like it. Just need too = pick up 2 ranch and DROP 2 ranches !!!!!!
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 01:42 AM

ST, just remember, you’re not working in a factory day in and day out. I know you got headaches but it could be so much worse
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by Crappiekiller
ST, just remember, you’re not working in a factory day in and day out. I know you got headaches but it could be so much worse

You are 100% right. After a few drinks. I am much calmer. Grass is always greener on the other side. At least. Till you get there!!! LOL!!!
Posted By: Tony1967

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 02:41 AM

Sometimes that green grass is where the leech bed is
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 02:53 AM

Originally Posted by Tony1967
Sometimes that green grass is where the leech bed is

Wellers Reserve has a green label. It makes the leech bed look not so bad. LOL!
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 02:59 AM

That stinks

Any bird hunters out in that area? I would bet a bird hunter would be more likely to jack with a snare than a deer hunter, just because of the dog factor
People should keep their hands off other folks stuff period!

At least it was a snare and not one of your MJ600s wink
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 03:27 AM

No bird hunters. Deer hunter before. Private Property. It’s leased. But = several pump jacks. And lots of oil related people always going through. Just get old. I could care less about a 9 dollar Coyote. I just don’t like my stuff bring jacked with. This place gets 0 of my MJ 600 Sterlings. It’s just a lot of fence to snare
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 03:37 AM

Had trespassing last week. Guy = Probably = Townes Riding on a gas line shooting jack rabbits. I found 3 dead jack rabbits last week. And saw the vehicle turn around down pass our = sheep camp. Told owner latter. He wants me to = try and = citizens arrest them next time !! Told him. That between you and whoever these people are. I’m NOT getting involved. Just too much nonsense and late payment for me. Got me thinking about = Searching elsewhere for work. NOT in sheep
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Had trespassing last week. Guy = Probably = Townes Riding on a gas line shooting jack rabbits. I found 3 dead jack rabbits last week. And saw the vehicle turn around down pass our = sheep camp. Told owner latter. He wants me to = try and = citizens arrest them next time !! Told him. That between you and whoever these people are. I’m NOT getting involved. Just too much nonsense and late payment for me. Got me thinking about = Searching elsewhere for work. NOT in sheep


Most I would do is get a plate number IF they came close enough.

Sounds like a headache and a smart choice to drop that place when you can replace it
Posted By: jtg

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 01:40 PM

If you could find high fence customers in South Texas you would be much better off. I have been on some very nice ranches with air strips and hotel like places to stay. Many of them make their money off of oil and gas so money is not a problem. They also spend thousands on feed and water is pipeline throughout the ranch so game is everywhere.
Coyotes, hogs and coons are an ongoing battle. These are big very nice ranches and I am positive you would not have any problems getting paid or your equipment being messed with. You should check with local biologist and game wardens.

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Sheep Country. Last 2 days have made me Rethink being here. Deer hunters = People stealing gear = People messing with gear. Sheep Ranchers that NEVER pay on time !! I maybe looking for a new job. Just mulling it over. Don’t think. I want to trap in Sheep Country much longer. Too many headaches

Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 03:44 PM

Chris,

I would be having a talk with your employer(s) regarding your late pay situation. I wouldn't stand for that, but that is me.

Those arrangements are usually made upon accepting the job. That follows under "terms and conditions of the agreement".

If what you say is what is happening now, it likely won't get any better without some changes. You say we are about done here unless things change, are we clear ?.

I can see a few days late in payment due to some extuating circumstances. But occuring on a regular basis I would have to back away and look elsewhere.

There are other opportunities out there. Start looking and make sure the next go round you get some conditions in writing if that hasn't already occurred.

If only hand written, you can have a copy and your employer also. State up front what you expect so there are no questions down the road. Not sure what happened with this situation or if it has been an on going situation for some time now.

Some folks at times, don't give folks like us in our professions much respect or appreciation, that is until we make them think differently. You can handle this as you see fit but as a business man, if things don't turn around, I would be actively looking around your network for another opportunity to replace this one. You are skilled and have good services to offer.

You be sure to start off your next job on more solid ground. Some folks can (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) foot around too much when doing job interviews. I just tell them like it is in a business like manner as best you can and leave it at that.

Bob J.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 08:13 PM

JTG you are correct. I have worked afew nice places in South Texas. The oil money is there for sure. But I really like West Texas. The = cattle ranchers. Have done me great. I am happy with Cattle Ranchers. I like the = Big Country of the West. Open spaces Fewer fences. Just cows and game.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 08:22 PM

Bob that’s good advice. My partner started this job with a referral and a hand shake. Sadly they haven’t lived up to their end. So many hrs a month X so much fuel X lodging. Now 31 months and over 400 coyotes plus latter. We have = lodging that is falling in. They haven’t fixed as promised. I LET this happen because I’m only here 1 or 2 days a week. Gas pump= just paid 567 for new fuel pump. Can Am want warranty 2023 fuel pump because = tank was dropped. Can Am says = orange resadue in tank is bad gas. 31 checks Now 32 I just pick up 14 days late. Out of 32 we have only 4 or 5 on time. Usually 7 to 28 days late. Been payed 2 month together before
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 08:26 PM

So. After sleeping on it. Having a good meal at lunch. Taking to day off. Answering NO landowner phone calls. Have decided. To start looking for 2 or 3 large CATTLE Ranch jobs. Will talk to some cattle folks soon.
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/11/24 11:27 PM

Word may get around to any other perspective trappers that this place isn't a good place to work. I certainly would make it known in the ranks in a subtle way as to what has happened in your case. Maybe it will make a difference, maybe not.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/12/24 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Word may get around to any other perspective trappers that this place isn't a good place to work. i certainly would make it known in the ranks in a subtle way as to what has happened in your case. Maybe it will make a difference, maybe not.

Soon as the last check clears!!!LOL!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/12/24 12:39 AM

Bob. I joking now. But. You are correct. WE allowed this to happen. We would joke about it being the 27 th of the month. And him getting on his little airplane and going to Mexico. We joked about = it’s the end of the month he want answer the phone. With afew ranches running at once. I didn’t need the money = right on the 27 th every time. We would scold and poke fun at him. He would do little better the next month. We would REALLY get on him. He would pay on time. Then belate next 4 times. And on and on. It’s just time to stop. Word is out. Government doesn Want him back in program. Kind of person who = blows up your phone with 5 missed calls 4 text messages and 2 voicemails in a day. But on pay day. His phone goes straight to voicemail! LOL!! Lesson learned. Leaving
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/12/24 02:05 AM

Sometimes we all need a little tough love to get back on track. It happens, and I know you will get it straightened out. Don't let it get to you. It happens to all of us in life at some point or another. I have had my share of the kind of folks you have described. I have walked a couple times in my ADC career. Glad I did once I looked back at what I tolerated.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/13/24 01:08 AM

Everyone just LOVES to shoot my coyotes!!!!! LOL! Female. Flat Set. Pipe. Lethal Injection. Winter Wolf. SMC urine

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/13/24 01:09 AM

Back at Big ranch. This. Is where I belong ! Just need afew more big ranches
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/14/24 02:34 AM

More mule deer

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/14/24 02:54 PM

Elk

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Posted By: Mudcat

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/14/24 04:06 PM

Good morning steeltraps,

Have you found the coyotes in Texas harder to catch than the ones in Alabama? I know the states have a difference in climate and soil conditions. Some of the coyotes in the North Alabama area are smart.:) I may be trapping right on the Mississippi and Alabama state line this fall. Did you use flat sets more than dirt holes in Alabama?

Mudcat
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/14/24 08:46 PM

Muscat. I set Flat Sets about 95 % of time in Alabama. The only time O used dirt hole was on males. And to round up pups in July and August in Alabama. Trapped same places. 3 times a year. For almost 10 years. Biggest problem. Was Coyotes missing toes. Lots of guys trapping around me. Dirt Hole was a uselessly set most of time. Coyotes in West Texas sheep are smart. Coyotes in South Texas high fence were pretty dumb. These I caught today are not supper smart. But Central/West Texas sheep ??? They are smart as anything I have ever seen
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/14/24 08:48 PM

Got 3 coyotes today so far. Got bout 9 more sets to run. Should be back by 4 pm or so
Posted By: Mudcat

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/14/24 11:21 PM

You have any pics here of your Alabama flat sets?

Mudcat
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/15/24 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by Mudcat
You have any pics here of your Alabama flat sets?

Mudcat

They are in = Arcives = Land trapping = Alabama Coyote Wars ?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/15/24 12:36 AM

Female. Flat Set. Pipe. Lethal injection. SMC urine. Winter Wolf. First catch with the 2 dz = No Bs Extremes I bought 2 weeks ago

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/15/24 12:38 AM

3 rd Coyote on this set. Started as flat set. Caught coyote. Then Last 2 coyotes off dirt hole with Lethal Injection. MJ 600 Sterling 10 ft chain. Saber Tooth drag

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/15/24 12:41 AM

Flat Set. Smeared = Lethal Injection on rock. SMC urine on wood beside it Using = MJ 600 Sterlings 10 for chain. Saber Tooth drags

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Posted By: Wolfdog91

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/15/24 01:20 AM

Hay ST question, see your using alot of saber tooth and similar drags, how far are they getting in average out there ? And is it mainly brush hook ups or dirt hook ups
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/15/24 02:16 AM

Wolfdog91. Today. Out of 3 coyotes. 30 yards was the farthest. The worst has been bout 200 yards. Just got lucky. Missed every bush. Lots of = grease wood here. So EVERY trail is a little different ! I know 2 USDA government trappers that use = Saber Tooth drags. The other drags are = LPC 1 piece drags With 1/2 flat bar welded on top of them . VERY good drag but not cheap. Will post you up afew pics of them. In the morning
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/15/24 02:19 AM

Wolf dog91. The Live Stock Protection drag. Has. More than once stuck in dirt alone for me. They’re in the = Connex now. I will post you some pics in morning. They are sharp pointy and the right 22 degrees angle
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/15/24 02:59 PM

LPC drags

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 12:55 AM

Saw a few elk today

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 12:57 AM

Set 8 traps. Here is 1 of my = road traps= 3 Bridgers PIT pans

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 12:58 AM

Flat Set No Bs trap

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 12:59 AM

Time to relax!!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 05:08 PM

Blue Lacey’s. On big male Coyote

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 05:09 PM

Fun over. Headed back too. Sheep country
Posted By: silkyplainscoyot

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 05:22 PM

Do you know what breeder the Lacy dogs come from?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by silkyplainscoyot
Do you know what breeder the Lacy dogs come from?

Nope. Partner gave them to me and said = Here use these to work coyotes
Posted By: MartinT

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 09:03 PM

That sucks about that sheep place. I hope you find another ranch to get on so you can drop thst one.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by MartinT
That sucks about that sheep place. I hope you find another ranch to get on so you can drop thst one.

Me too!!! I like the = Openess of West Texas. It’s very spacious and beautiful country. Plus. Direct Deposit. Had NEVER been a day late from the cattle folks. Some. Even pay in 100 dollar bills
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/16/24 10:38 PM

Just finished up another big sheep pasture. May do 1 more that 7700 acres and go in for day. Got bout 30000 acres ran so far. Only catch.

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Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/17/24 12:31 AM

Chris that drag looks like a Wimberly drag.
Posted By: Square

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/17/24 01:11 AM

Mudcat,
We may be trapping in the same neighborhood if you are in northwest AL.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/17/24 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by MChewk
Chris that drag looks like a Wimberly drag.

Same general principle. Just welded. Flat bar on top for more weight. These are 1 piece. Heated and bent. Then welded. I would LOVE to have bout 10 dz more of these. But they ain’t cheap ! LOL!
Posted By: farlow

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/17/24 02:55 AM

When I was a yout, my family would have to travel to Peyote from Pecos in order to use a swimming pool. One of our favorite things to do on that desolate drive was to count the coyotes the local trappers had left hanging on fences.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/17/24 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by farlow
When I was a yout, my family would have to travel to Peyote from Pecos in order to use a swimming pool. One of our favorite things to do on that desolate drive was to count the coyotes the local trappers had left hanging on fences.

When we first started On this sheep ranch. We did that ! Down main road. We called it == THE WALL OF SHAME! After about 100-110 coyotes The owner told us to = Please stop That was = 32 months ago. When we started now we are around 430 plus coyotes. Wish we could have keep going with the wall ! LOL!!!
Posted By: farlow

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/17/24 03:15 AM

Probably would have pulled that fence down. If I did that here in East Texas, every bleeding heart around would be hunting me down. With Alabama being mentioned earlier, I remember many decades ago I hunted in the Black Belt west of Montgomery and once shot a coyote that was stalking me while I was still hunting. When I mentioned it to the guys at the camp that night, the owner said there weren't any around there. Half the local guys didn't even know what a coyote was. Sounds like it has changed.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/17/24 03:13 PM

Fences here are pretty now. A few are not I trapped south of Montgomery for about 10 years. I trapped all the largest acre places. Most guys thought big was 5000 acres. I had 3 places over 30000 acres. Trapped year round. And for last 10 years. Averaged 300 plus coyotes most years Just got sick of the wet weather and deer hunters. And I decided to come out to West Texas.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/19/24 08:21 PM

Flat Set. MJ 60O Drag. 10 ft chain. Lethal injection. Coyotero.

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Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/19/24 09:57 PM

I bet you could have some difficult animal recoveries without those dogs in that country.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/19/24 11:21 PM

Bobcat fight! LOL!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/19/24 11:25 PM

Working on more critters with Blue Lacey dogs

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/19/24 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
I bet you could have some difficult animal recoveries without those dogs in that country.

Bob. They are worth their weight in High Protein dog food for sure!!! LOL! 3 coyotes and 1 bobcat today. They found all very quickly
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/19/24 11:30 PM

Hard part. Is the pistol shot. They are trained. On command to = Back up away and release the animal.
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/19/24 11:41 PM

How are the Vet bills? Better keep some Blue Kote handy.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/19/24 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
How are the Vet bills? Better keep some Blue Kote handy.

No Vet bills yet I keep Staple Gun. And = Liquid Skin in truck at all times. Have had to use both on red colored Blue Lacey in pic before! Hogs. Are the worst. He took a few staples and some Liquid Skin. But it was in = hip. So was fine. Just bloody
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/19/24 11:50 PM

9 times out of 10. I can tell when it’s a hog. I keep them in truck IF It’s a big boar hog. Have killed hogs here over 300 lbs
Posted By: DugK

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/20/24 11:18 AM

I use all purpose flour to stop bleeding on my hounds prior to liquid skin, pack and press it into the cut, I find it works better, at least for me and my mangy mutts.
I like those pictures of the Lacys doing what they love and what they are trained to do.
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/20/24 01:44 PM

I bet those dogs think they are in heaven.
Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/20/24 03:33 PM

Yeah, I like the pics of the Lacey's. I would like to have a trapline dog with me, but I do a lot of my trapping off a snowmachine and you can only haul so much stuff.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/20/24 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Crappiekiller
I bet those dogs think they are in heaven.

Yep. Last few days ? Like the coyotes just came in from no where ! LOL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/20/24 07:37 PM

Setting some more NO BS traps

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/20/24 07:38 PM

More No Bs traps on drags

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/20/24 09:32 PM

2 more coyotes today Flat Sets. Drags.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/20/24 09:34 PM

Happy with = NO BS Extreme 4 coil offset trap. Screen covers and pads working out fine

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Posted By: Tom Riley

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/21/24 01:44 AM

The Extremes are a beast of a trap, and built like a tank.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/21/24 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Tom Riley
The Extremes are a beast of a trap, and built like a tank.

This have 4 left to put into the ground. Hope to get them in today. That will make 2 dz of the = No BS K9 Extremes I have on drags set for coyotes AND the occasional bobcat. Think that bobcat brings us to bout 7 in 11 months
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/21/24 09:54 PM

Few critters

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/21/24 09:56 PM

Flat Set. MJ 600 drags

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/21/24 09:58 PM

Targeting = Coyotes. Cats. Fox. NO BS Extreme LOL!!!

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Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/21/24 10:00 PM

Another Coyote. Ran down with Blue Lacey dogs

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/21/24 10:02 PM

Chewed up my grub stick. But. NO BS Extreme 4 coil was unhurt! LOL!

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Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/22/24 12:50 PM

Caught by the hide of the neck?

What is the wound on the leg?
Looks like it has some age on it

Bet you have some happy clients with the critters you are piling ip
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/22/24 01:46 PM

Yes. Caught by neck. Quess he rolled on trap. Just where he rubbed it on trap. I have a job here for next 20 years IF i can want it.
Posted By: Coyotero7

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/22/24 03:01 PM

That's a wild and highly unusual catch ST!

I've caught coyotes on the bend of the front knee before so I guess it fired when it knelt down to roll or rub it's neck on the bait/lure...
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/27/24 02:59 AM

Got 3 coyotes in snares today
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/27/24 03:02 AM

Bad news in Sheep Country!!! Lost temper. Told owners Your late again. Last time was 2 weeks. PAYMENT due buy 8 am tomorrow or we pack it up??? Will they pay??? Or is this my last day in Sheep???? Stay tune. More drama tomorrow!!! LOL!!!
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/27/24 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Bad news in Sheep Country!!! Lost temper. Told owners Your late again. Last time was 2 weeks. PAYMENT due buy 8 am tomorrow or we pack it up??? Will they pay??? Or is this my last day in Sheep???? Stay tune. More drama tomorrow!!! LOL!!!


That sucks ST, my experience is they will continue to late pay until you did what you did.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/27/24 03:45 AM

CrappieKiller. You are correct. It’s time for it to STOP! Good news is = April will more than likely pic up ranch close to = West Texas big ranch. 1 county over 39 miles away from camper. It will pay a little more than here! May have to = do some = belt tightening till May but will be = 100 % happier with this new group
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/27/24 01:02 PM

I bet they pay but you would be smart to find a replacement income

Give them some time and they will be right back to paying late
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/27/24 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
I bet they pay but you would be smart to find a replacement income

Give them some time and they will be right back to paying late

BT. I believe you to be 100 % right. Thing is. Coyotes are basically cleaned up. SO they sign up for USDA government trapping. At a cheaper rate? That maybe their thinking. They don’t need us as much now. Threw the = Lamb cropping. Not 1 single lost to predation. So NOW we’re not as important
Posted By: TheYouthTrapper

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 02:15 AM

Hey Steeltraps, I saw your hammer and liked the design better than my 3 or 4 pound hammers and had my dad make one up for me like yours. How does this look? The plan is to get rid of the wood handle once it breaks.


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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 02:42 AM

Looks good !! Mine was copied of a = Wayne Derrick video. I like it
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 02:45 AM

I am back in West Texas. On Big ranch. Got 2 coyotes and a 30 lb bobcat That must have been = gumming animals to death!!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 02:46 AM

All 3 in Flat Sets Using drags. LIKING = No Bs K9 Extremes 4 coiled
Posted By: Foxlaketrapper

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 03:05 AM

Been waiting all day for a report on the the sheep herder ordeal. Just because they got thru lambing without a loss. Coyotes will still kill 30 to 60 lb lambs with ease. Same withe 200 lb ews.
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 03:27 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
All 3 in Flat Sets Using drags. LIKING = No Bs K9 Extremes 4 coiled


I had pretty good luck with them this year for our area. I have a dozen of the extreme wire levers show up a week or so ago but haven’t gotten them out yet.

That cat has good spots on the sides. Do you skin any of them?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 03:31 AM

Originally Posted by Foxlaketrapper
Been waiting all day for a report on the the sheep herder ordeal. Just because they got thru lambing without a loss. Coyotes will still kill 30 to 60 lb lambs with ease. Same withe 200 lb ews.

Biggest point is 0 lose. Have out over 450 snares. Caught around 440 coyotes now in 30 months
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 03:34 AM

CrappieKiller. I don’t usually have time. BUT took and gave to a friend. Best bobcat I have caught so far
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 03:38 AM

Originally Posted by Foxlaketrapper
Been waiting all day for a report on the the sheep herder ordeal. Just because they got thru lambing without a loss. Coyotes will still kill 30 to 60 lb lambs with ease. Same withe 200 lb ews.

At 745 am contact was made. At 830 am I had check in hand. I had already packed up my traps and other things. To be honest? Didn’t they they would pay! They apologized a lot. Told them point blank = I have had multiple job offers in multiple states to trap coyotes I DONT NEED THIS JOB!!!! Promised to pay on time from now on. It may last a few months. Will see. My plan is to leave. Regardless. Hope to be gone by May
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Foxlaketrapper
Been waiting all day for a report on the the sheep herder ordeal. Just because they got thru lambing without a loss. Coyotes will still kill 30 to 60 lb lambs with ease. Same withe 200 lb ews.

At 745 am contact was made. At 830 am I had check in hand. I had already packed up my traps and other things. To be honest? Didn’t they they would pay! They apologized a lot. Told them point blank = I have had multiple job offers in multiple states to trap coyotes I DONT NEED THIS JOB!!!! Promised to pay on time from now on. It may last a few months. Will see. My plan is to leave. Regardless. Hope to be gone by May


I'm not sure that if I was to the point of already having my stuff packed up that I would even go back

Glad they got square with you though
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 07:22 PM

BT didn’t have it ALL packed up. Just what would fit in truck. Have 1 dz MJ 600 Sterlings under table. Got them. All the lure of a shelf. Extra sleeping bag. Extra sheets. Liquor and so on Still have = Ice maker. Coffee maker. ExpressO machine. Air fryer. Heater. And an air conditioner and Can Am their. SO a trailer will be nessassary to get everything
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/28/24 07:25 PM

Trying to get ahead of rain. 2 coyotes so far.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/29/24 01:34 PM

Rain bout 1/2 inch. Nothing to do know but wait. Got to make a call around 9 am. Got a small rancher wants trapping. Maybe 12 to 15000 acres. He want it trapped !!! Just have to agree on price !!!
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 02/29/24 03:54 PM

Hope they get a good rain in the panhandle

Those fires are bad

Sounds like you are on your way to dumping the late paying sheep ranch Chris
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 01:07 AM

Mule deer. Elk have been dropping horns

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 01:10 AM

Still pleased with = NO BS K9 Extremes!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 01:12 AM

Using. 10 ft chain and LPC or Saber Tooth drags with NO BS K9 Extremes. All Flat Sets. A few with pipes. Bout a spoon full of = Lethal Injection and SMC urine
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 04:15 AM

ST, I agree, the No BS Extreme is a very good trap. This is a 29 lb female this morning. Deep pad catch.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 12:00 PM

Nice ! CrappieKiller! I’m going to far end of new 10000 acre ranch I just got and set bout 6 NO BS traps. Made a fair deal. With rancher. NOT a lot of money per month. But 10000 acres. Ant much here. It touch land I’m on AND land where working on getting!!!! So. Small monthly fee. Rancher will check some traps. 1 elk or 1 mule deer thropy for my daughter this coming fall.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 12:01 PM

I will be trapping = Closer to Mexico. Than I have ever trapped ! AR 15 + 338 Lapu + Glock 19 all with me today ! LOL!!!
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Nice ! CrappieKiller! I’m going to far end of new 10000 acre ranch I just got and set bout 6 NO BS traps. Made a fair deal. With rancher. NOT a lot of money per month. But 10000 acres. Ant much here. It touch land I’m on AND land where working on getting!!!! So. Small monthly fee. Rancher will check some traps. 1 elk or 1 mule deer thropy for my daughter this coming fall.



The mule and elk for your daughter is awesome.

Be safe down around the border. Some of those (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) aren’t joking around.
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 01:16 PM

Sounds like you made a pretty good deal
Elk and deer hunts are not cheap

Be careful down there. Some places along the border are more likely than others to have you cross paths with a 2 legged coyote
Posted By: paloduro

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 05:09 PM

It was good seeing you this last week. be safe
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by paloduro
It was good seeing you this last week. be safe

You too!! Thanks again for the dinner ! Is was delicious! lol!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Sounds like you made a pretty good deal
Elk and deer hunts are not cheap

Be careful down there. Some places along the border are more likely than others to have you cross paths with a 2 legged coyote

I don’t know about that. But guy had lots of connections. May lead to bigger ranches. His land touch the ranch I’m on now. SO a super low almost free price ain’t the end of the world. Lots of quail and mule deer Saw a nice 1 today
Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/03/24 07:31 PM

Watch your six Chris....too much "crazy" going on down there.
Posted By: Coyotero7

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/05/24 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Using. 10 ft chain and LPC or Saber Tooth drags with NO BS K9 Extremes. All Flat Sets. A few with pipes. Bout a spoon full of = Lethal Injection and SMC urine


I took your pipe idea and cut some of my 10" pipes down to 5". Plan on hammering them down even with the ground, which would conceal them even more and cause them to work harder. I have been using the 10" ones in grass clumps, sticking out around 4-5". Always get them chewed on or ripped out of the ground after a catch...
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/06/24 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by Coyotero7
Originally Posted by steeltraps
Using. 10 ft chain and LPC or Saber Tooth drags with NO BS K9 Extremes. All Flat Sets. A few with pipes. Bout a spoon full of = Lethal Injection and SMC urine


I took your pipe idea and cut some of my 10" pipes down to 5". Plan on hammering them down even with the ground, which would conceal them even more and cause them to work harder. I have been using the 10" ones in grass clumps, sticking out around 4-5". Always get them chewed on or ripped out of the ground after a catch...

I use a = butter knife. To poke. Lethal Injection down the pipe some. Works well. Caught. Small bobcat today. Will go set. 6 traps tomorrow
Posted By: Coyotero7

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/06/24 07:39 PM

Yeah I use a small handheld "weeder" like you buy at Lowe's for $5 in the garden tools section. It's got a longer handle and a small fork on the end. Works great for poking bait down both pipes and dirtholes...
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/08/24 01:04 AM

2 more coyotes today.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/08/24 01:05 AM

Saw a nice mule deer on new property

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Posted By: bearcat2

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/08/24 12:08 PM

I can't believe your mule deer still have horns. Ours start dropping in December, Only thing with horns now are elk around here, and they should start dropping any time.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/09/24 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by bearcat2
I can't believe your mule deer still have horns. Ours start dropping in December, Only thing with horns now are elk around here, and they should start dropping any time.

Elk. Just now dropping horns. Got. About a 320 inch bull horns. Will start looking for = big elk. Soon. Ranch killed. 376 this year
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/10/24 02:38 PM

Caught 3 coyotes in snares yesterday. Still working this AWFUL sheep country. Can’t wait to get gone!!!!!! Got 10000 acre ranch last week. Tomorrow. Talk to owner of 37000 acres of West Texas ranch. Deal is done. Just need maps. Gate combinations. And final price per month. Then wait on 2 more ranches in April. HOPE to be out of sheep forever by May!!!!!!!!! Going to see 3- 4 traps
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/10/24 03:08 PM

Flat Set. Pipe. Lethal injection. MJ 600 Sterling on 12 inch Wolf Fang

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/10/24 03:31 PM

Another set in UGLY old sheep country!

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/10/24 04:00 PM

Another pipe. And bobcat meat. Flat Set

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/10/24 05:34 PM

Last 1

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/12/24 12:30 PM

It’s finalized. Got new ranch ! Almost touches the 250000 acre ranch where on ! Owner wants to start next week. And is helping us work on another ranch he wants us on. Call in too 3 more ranches. Waiting on final OK. Getting closer every day too === Good BYE sheep country!!!
Posted By: 8117 Steve R

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/12/24 01:45 PM

Congratulations! Fresh spot. Lookout coyotes!
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/12/24 06:49 PM

Awesome

Glad to see you getting closer to shedding those headaches wink
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/12/24 11:23 PM

Thanks guys. Talked to another her small land owner today. Bout 14000 acres. But he is so busy with water tanks and this dry weather it maybe a month. Before he gets us on payroll he said. So the wait goes on
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/13/24 01:37 PM

Everyone loves shooting my coyotes !!! LOL!

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Posted By: Tommie

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/13/24 03:36 PM

Steeltraps I meant to ask you this the other day ,are you up in the area that was on fire or anywhere close to it ?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/13/24 11:06 PM

Closer to the Mexican boarder than the Oklahoma border!! lol!
Posted By: sneaky

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/16/24 03:26 AM

I knew you would like those NO BS traps. May have to set a Wolf Xtreme for those sheep herders lol. Pay up and you'll let them out.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/16/24 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by sneaky
I knew you would like those NO BS traps. May have to set a Wolf Xtreme for those sheep herders lol. Pay up and you'll let them out.

Now. They are saying = We can’t stay in. Business without yall!! They say = Will set up direct deposit!!! To little To late ! My heart is no longer in it! I can’t do = half way. So I’m leaving. It rained hard. And is going to rain for several days. I’m taking off for 3 days. First time in 1 year. Been off on Saturday ! LOL! My go to town and also do some maintenance trap work
Posted By: Mac

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/16/24 04:12 PM

Thanks again for taking us along and for sharing the pictures.
Mac
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/16/24 07:28 PM

Enjoy your time off / mini vacation laugh
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/16/24 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Enjoy your time off / mini vacation laugh

Thanks. Basically. Been doing some. Light boozing. Vodka type drinks since noon. Took a nap. Sharped some skinning knives. Reorganizing my = walk in trap setting bag. Bought a new = Saw. Worked on floor in camper. Cleaned out cooler. Fixing to take out trash and get buckets of dry dirt loaded. Will post pics of saw latter
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/16/24 08:20 PM

Also. Got a new Stihl GTA 26 to cut mesquite logs for cooking with !

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/16/24 08:22 PM

Saw off shotgun today. 19 and 1/2 inch. Just so some smart elecky Border Patrol don’t see it and think it too short ! LOL!

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Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/16/24 09:32 PM

Looks like you are living the dream!!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/16/24 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by scheide
Looks like you are living the dream!!!

Yep ! Took trash to the dump. Checked a few traps. Shot another hog ! LOL! Now I’m waiting on = Spanish help. To cook up pork supper from some of the meat. I gave them yesterday
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/17/24 11:41 AM

I would have sharpened the knives and then partook of the vodka laugh
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/17/24 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
I would have sharpened the knives and then partook of the vodka laugh

Where is the adventure in that!!! LOL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/17/24 12:41 PM

It’s misting rain here now. Running out of stuff to work on. Will fix afew things. Wash a few traps of latter. May start on some Wellers bourbon around noon
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/17/24 04:12 PM

Set this flat set. NO BS Extreme. Winter Wolf on a grub stick. And a shot of SMC urine

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Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/18/24 07:32 PM

ST, thought of you today. In San Diego on a customer visit and just had the Uber driver swing by a liquor store near the hotel. They had Wellers 7 yr old, 12 yr old and a bottle that was marked CYPD. Multiple bottles of Eagle rare and others like Booker’s ‘lil book’.

The Wellers made me think of you. Can’t hardly find it in MO in our local area.
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/18/24 07:37 PM

Wow! Would love a bottle of 12 year old Wellers. Usually. IF you find 1 it’s 300 dollars now. But when in season. I have got a bottle for 120 dollars.
Posted By: scheide

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/18/24 10:28 PM

And I cry over spending $26 on a 30 pack of blue smoothies! LOL
Posted By: jalstat

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/19/24 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Also. Got a new Stihl GTA 26 to cut mesquite logs for cooking with !

How much do you cut on a charge ?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 01:39 AM

Jalstat it says about 80 cuts. I got it for cutting mesquite fire wood into manageable sizes for cooking here on big ranch. Took 70 mins to charge first time. Been using about 3 days. Trimming so roads where mirrors hit and cutting some arm sized stuff. It’s at 40% now
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 01:41 AM

Female. This afternoon. On drags. Saber Tooth. SMC urine. Lethal injection down a pipe. NO BS Extremes. Moved over. 4 ft for remake

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 01:44 AM

NO BS Extreme. Saber Tooth drag. 10 ft chain. Flat Set. Pipe. Lethal injection. Winter Wolf on bush. SMC urine

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by scheide
And I cry over spending $26 on a 30 pack of blue smoothies! LOL

A good. Day to Day bourbon is 4 Roses Single Barrel. It’s 100 proof and about 40 a bottle
Posted By: Tony1967

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 12:18 PM

I see where you said you moved 4 feet over for your remake after you caught that female. If they’re on a drag and away from the set, why do you still move for a remake?
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Tony1967
I see where you said you moved 4 feet over for your remake after you caught that female. If they’re on a drag and away from the set, why do you still move for a remake?

OK. Good question! IF you look at 2 o’clock. Right of black bag 3 pictures up. You will see where Coyote hung up on chain. She was = or looked to be. Pregnant female. They fight hard. Tore up my backing. This area has no cows now. SO running lure and urine and pipe. 4 foot over. Had good backing AND. It’s hard to see in pic. It had leveler ground
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 12:57 PM

Going out . To set. Maybe 3-4 traps. Got some coyotes. Moving in from neighboring place. They want pay for monthly work. But offered. To let us trap there !! LOL!!!
Posted By: Crappiekiller

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 02:03 PM

I’m all about the quality then quantity now days.

The Wellers 12 yr old was $130 ish
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Crappiekiller
I’m all about the quality then quantity now days.

The Wellers 12 yr old was $130 ish

Yea. I would have had to buy that ! LOL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 04:20 PM

Stopped. Set 1 in a gully. Set 1 trap here. Flat Set. Pipe. NO BS Extreme. On drags. Saber Tooth 10 ft chain.

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/20/24 04:45 PM

Flat Set. With pipe. NO BS Extreme. Saber Tooth drag. 10 ft chain. Lethal injection. SMC urine.

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Posted By: Tony1967

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/21/24 01:59 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by Tony1967
I see where you said you moved 4 feet over for your remake after you caught that female. If they’re on a drag and away from the set, why do you still move for a remake?

OK. Good question! IF you look at 2 o’clock. Right of black bag 3 pictures up. You will see where Coyote hung up on chain. She was = or looked to be. Pregnant female. They fight hard. Tore up my backing. This area has no cows now. SO running lure and urine and pipe. 4 foot over. Had good backing AND. It’s hard to see in pic. It had leveler ground


Gotcha! Thanks for the reply
Posted By: turkn8rtrapper

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/21/24 02:52 AM

Steel traps are I thought I picked up on something the end of this season and wanted your input. After following this thread for a long time I decided to use some very minimalist flat sets. Minimal backing short baited pipe driven to ground level in backing sometimes small amount of lure but nothing loud blending set to look like nothing there. Seems to get more activity than dirt holes with same bait and or lure and got attention faster. I was also using a natural bait for my area with no additives. Do you think that trying to leave things natural and mostly undisturbed not necessarily having eye appeal is a better strategy on smart coyotes. I also noticed a drop in non targets that could have just been coincidence
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/21/24 12:41 PM

Your Welcome. Tony1967. I am back in Sheep Country. Will see IF they pay on time 22 nd is the pay day. Feel free to ask me whatever yall want. May take a while for me to respond. Bad service and I may be work. May not give yall the = answer you want to here. BUT it will answer questions? LOL!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/21/24 12:50 PM

Turkn8rtrapper. I like natural looking flat sets. The pipe?? It’s just a = odor carrier. It holds = bait or lure. Bamboo pipe works well. That’s where I got the idea was in 90s from Wiley Carrol book. The bamboo that is. Pipe? Just easier to carry on jobs. I do use some dirt holes. When time - season- and conditions are right. Most places out west. Holes just collapsed. AND in south —-small baits. Less coins and possums ! Eye appeal works. But the Coyote. Lives and dies by his or her nose. Plus. These coyotes and many in sheep country. Are all ready on high alert. Busted up or disturbed grown. Makes them suspicious. So why put them on high alert??? Just a good flat set. Small amount of lure. SMC urine from a good friend. And start catching coyotes. Well. Got to go run a few snares
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/21/24 03:55 PM

Too close to sheep. Flat Set. Winter Wolf. SMC urine. Female in MJ 600. Blue Lacey having some fun

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Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/21/24 11:41 PM

Well. I’m not on drugs !! LOL !

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Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/22/24 12:14 AM

ST,
Does full time coyote trapping on big western ranches cause one to drink a lot of liquor?
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/22/24 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
ST,
Does full time coyote trapping on big western ranches cause one to drink a lot of liquor?


Non paying sheep ranchers do laugh
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/22/24 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
ST,
Does full time coyote trapping on big western ranches cause one to drink a lot of liquor?

YES !! I want too = just pretend. I don’t care. I want too = make the affort on par with the pay. BUT something. Deep down in me want allow that !!!! I HAVE TOO win ! Thats how I view it ! Can’t let coyotes take a sheep on. My watch. It sucks. Cause they don’t pay attention on time !! BUT. I can’t lose !!! So. We are here. Sheep dropping. I ain’t getting paid on time. BUT I HATE to lose !!! So I stay. Even with late day. Crazy right!!!!!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/22/24 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by BTLowry
Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
ST,
Does full time coyote trapping on big western ranches cause one to drink a lot of liquor?


Non paying sheep ranchers do laugh

Another. 22 nd deadline. Pay me or we walk !! I hate this. But. I still. Don’t want to lose a SINGLE sheep on my watch!! Guess. I’m just a glutton for punishment!!!!’n LOL!
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/22/24 11:46 AM

Doing what you are supposed to be paid for at the best of your ability is admirable when you are unsure of being paid on time

You can walk away and never be guilty of not holding up your end of the bargain wink

Hope they pay on time, but their loss if they don't
Posted By: GUNNLEG

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/22/24 12:48 PM

Silly observation on my part I guess, but I never realized that a coyote could open it's mouth at that extreme of an angle as in the pic above. Appreciate you posting all of this!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/22/24 11:08 PM

Well. I’m sick of these guys. Just got offered a HIGH paying job in Australia trapping dingos. So guess I’m heading out!!!
Posted By: BTLowry

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/23/24 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by steeltraps
Well. I’m sick of these guys. Just got offered a HIGH paying job in Australia trapping dingos. So guess I’m heading out!!!



Probably be a great adventure

Start a thread when you get down there
Posted By: MChewk

Re: West Texas Trapping Jobs Pics - 03/23/24 12:27 PM

Chris, check further into t as their gun laws are WAY DIFFERENT than what you are used to....it would be an adventure of a lifetime though. AND padded traps are mandatory,
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