Who is Moving My Trap?
- HunterGKS
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Who is Moving My Trap?
I have had a problem with groundhog(s) digging under my butcher shop on the north & west sides.
I set a leg-hold trap at both holes. Numerous times, both traps have been moved from the holes
without being tripped. I even set 1 trap inside the hole & it was moved to the outside without
being tripped. Yesterday, I setup my trail cam & caught 2 critters at the hole but still can’t figure
out which one moved the trap.
The 1st critter was a bunny & the 2nd was a skunk, I think. I have never seen a skunk that looked
like this 1. The head looks a like a skunk but the only white is on its head. The body looked pretty
big with a bushy tail. Also, I have never noticed the tell tale skunk aroma. It is a skunk, right?
Bunny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIttNF- ... e=youtu.be
Skunk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi7z4Yn ... e=youtu.be
I set a leg-hold trap at both holes. Numerous times, both traps have been moved from the holes
without being tripped. I even set 1 trap inside the hole & it was moved to the outside without
being tripped. Yesterday, I setup my trail cam & caught 2 critters at the hole but still can’t figure
out which one moved the trap.
The 1st critter was a bunny & the 2nd was a skunk, I think. I have never seen a skunk that looked
like this 1. The head looks a like a skunk but the only white is on its head. The body looked pretty
big with a bushy tail. Also, I have never noticed the tell tale skunk aroma. It is a skunk, right?
Bunny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIttNF- ... e=youtu.be
Skunk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi7z4Yn ... e=youtu.be
George
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
If I lived closer I’d say your number one suspect would be me. But since I live so far away I’d blame the skunk.
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Try a 220 conibear
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
I would think if you put trap under the ground ya may have a better chance
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Your pan should be about level with the jaws. Trap should be burried at least enough not to scoot around. Will the dog tie out stakes slide off the T posts?
God Bless, Louis
God Bless, Louis
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
And if you can find a 220 conibear, stake it the same way.youngoutdoors wrote: ↑January 12th, 2021, 10:06 pm Your pan should be about level with the jaws. Trap should be burried at least enough not to scoot around. Will the dog tie out stakes slide off the T posts?
God Bless, Louis
Don't make it so hard to catch em'
ever wonder where the white goes when the snow melts??
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Definitely a skunk.
Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Skunk for sure. As stated use a Conibear otherwise your gonna wind up with a pissed off skunk that you either have to shoot or release. Google skunks and you will be surprised how many different one there are. We have "Bluejay Barrons Skunks " at my deer camp .
Put you plans in the nail scarred hands.
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Thx for the input. I especially enjoy the skunk anecdotes.
Tuesday night, the only visitor was the bunny. Yesterday, I decided to pull the trap as
I didn’t want to catch either the bunny or skunk for obvious reasons. I also pulled the
trail cam but, after further cogitation, decided to set the cam up again. I want to see
what might be using the hole as a winter hideout.
I have seen a lot of stripped skunks & some spotted in Ohio, WV, FL, & TX but never 1
that was solid black except for a skull cap. I used to have a camp in WV. The front
door was about 20' from a creek bank with the creek about 20' below. I got up 1 night
to answer call from Ma Nature & walked to the bank. As I stood there, I heard something
towards me & went into statue mood. A stripped skunk walked right past me literally
inches from my feet. It stopped in front of me & kind of looked at my feet. I thought to
myself: "Self, I thought, don't move & maybe it will walk off without spraying." Which is
what happened. I thought this was a 1 & done thing but the scenario repeated the next
night. From the point on, I answered Ma's call away from the creek & never saw that skunk
again.
Tuesday night, the only visitor was the bunny. Yesterday, I decided to pull the trap as
I didn’t want to catch either the bunny or skunk for obvious reasons. I also pulled the
trail cam but, after further cogitation, decided to set the cam up again. I want to see
what might be using the hole as a winter hideout.
I have seen a lot of stripped skunks & some spotted in Ohio, WV, FL, & TX but never 1
that was solid black except for a skull cap. I used to have a camp in WV. The front
door was about 20' from a creek bank with the creek about 20' below. I got up 1 night
to answer call from Ma Nature & walked to the bank. As I stood there, I heard something
towards me & went into statue mood. A stripped skunk walked right past me literally
inches from my feet. It stopped in front of me & kind of looked at my feet. I thought to
myself: "Self, I thought, don't move & maybe it will walk off without spraying." Which is
what happened. I thought this was a 1 & done thing but the scenario repeated the next
night. From the point on, I answered Ma's call away from the creek & never saw that skunk
again.
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
.17 = NITRO OF THE RIMFIRE WORLD USAF 1969-1973
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
A friend trapped this skunk back in 2010 & gave it to me. I had it mounted & it is still sitting on top of 1 of my call cabinets.
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Want to hear a few of my live to "dead" skunk stories
ever wonder where the white goes when the snow melts??
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
It looks like I may have a time share under my butcher shop. The bunny seems to be the most
frequent visitor & the only 1 I’m sure went into the “den.” The skunk, a different 1 from the
1st, only showed up once.
frequent visitor & the only 1 I’m sure went into the “den.” The skunk, a different 1 from the
1st, only showed up once.
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
That first skunk is a possum Jorge.
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- HunterGKS
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
REALLY???? Thx for the input Ronnie. I'dda never figured that out. ROTFLMAO!!!!
What I was referring to was the 1st skunk that visited in the 1st post.
George
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
I know, but it was to easy to pass up.
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- HunterGKS
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
I've heard you were easy but thx for confirming. LOL
George
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
When you look like this you learn to take was you can get.
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- HunterGKS
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
That's called settling.
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
The bunny still shows up every day along with 1 possum & a 3rd different skunk.
I pulled the trail cam as I have seen what is using the den & doubt that anything
more interesting will show up.
I pulled the trail cam as I have seen what is using the den & doubt that anything
more interesting will show up.
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
"Chicken" fer' taking out those turkey egg eatin' critters
ever wonder where the white goes when the snow melts??
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Here ya' go Jorge
This is what I use and have a small and bigger one and you can search to find better prices
https://www.wildlifecontrolsupplies.com ... S924W.html
This is a new one for me??
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools ... lsrc=aw.ds
Catch and release, if you want, and make your favorite neighbor, your best friend again
This is what I use and have a small and bigger one and you can search to find better prices
https://www.wildlifecontrolsupplies.com ... S924W.html
This is a new one for me??
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools ... lsrc=aw.ds
Catch and release, if you want, and make your favorite neighbor, your best friend again
ever wonder where the white goes when the snow melts??
- HunterGKS
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Thx for the info. Since they haven't really caused any problems & only
show up occasionally & always at night, I probably won't bother with them.
The only critters I want gone are the pasture piggies & I'll work on them
this spring.
show up occasionally & always at night, I probably won't bother with them.
The only critters I want gone are the pasture piggies & I'll work on them
this spring.
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Ya' sure don't want to spoil yer' shootin' fun
I've got a skunk and possum I get pics of weekly and won't set the trap until I know I have hens back in the area and going to go to nesting!!
ever wonder where the white goes when the snow melts??
Re: Who is Moving My Trap?
Why wait so dern long. Catchem now. Hate them nest raiders.soiltester wrote: ↑January 26th, 2021, 3:15 pmYa' sure don't want to spoil yer' shootin' fun
I've got a skunk and possum I get pics of weekly and won't set the trap until I know I have hens back in the area and going to go to nesting!!
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