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Post by bocotrapper on Jan 14, 2009 19:23:03 GMT -5
I have been trapping about a year but I still have not mastered the technique of catching foxes I have caught some but not near enough because they are thick. If anyone could give me any pointers as far as bait, trap sets, or anything please help. Thanks
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Post by biscuit on Jan 15, 2009 12:08:27 GMT -5
Where do you trap?
There may be someone near you that could help you one on one.
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Post by rye on Jan 15, 2009 13:09:31 GMT -5
Tell us what you are currently using and doing and your location, it'll make it a lot easier to help you get after them .
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Post by bocotrapper on Jan 15, 2009 20:37:46 GMT -5
I am trapping in Beaufort County, I have been using 1 3/4 rubber jaws and I have been doing mainly hole sets with rabbit or other game as bait. I have been setting my traps about 8 inches away from the hole. I have been doing like a v or tunnel to get them to go toward the hole like I was told to do.
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Post by g3trappernc on Jan 15, 2009 21:31:03 GMT -5
What traps are you running? I am not familiar with any 1 3/4 softcatch traps out on the market.
Also, you may want to review your fox laws. You can't set a trap larger than a 1.5 for fox from what I can see.....
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Post by rye on Jan 16, 2009 8:34:56 GMT -5
To answer your question as to why you are missing is that your trap is too far back. If you are targeting fox, I put the jaw right up close to the hole. When I saw close, I mean just about touching the lip of the hole. Also, you want to guide heavily as a Grey will climb all over the set trying to find another way in. Mine are probably over kill, but look a lot like this usually: ![]() www.ncdeertrophies.com/2008 trap photos/101_0028.JPG[/img] and the result ![]() www.ncdeertrophies.com/2008 trap photos/101_0030.JPG[/img] As for bait and lure, small game scraps have worked for me as well, however I'm using a bait I made at home very effectively. It's basically ground venison scraps and beaver meat with a few other things thrown in for measure, then some of dobbins bait solution. Probably late for you to get on that now though. Lure, hmm... well something stinky.. I've experimented with some of Dobbins line and caught some. I haven't tried too many other makers lures though. |
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Post by bocotrapper on Jan 28, 2009 11:12:16 GMT -5
Ok thank you i have been setting far back like for a coyote so hopefully that is my problem. I will set all of them this weekend when I get back home. Also, I will have to get me some of the lure to try it. Also, what about for a red fox is it the same. Has anyone ever heard of digging a little trench and a fox will walk it? If so what is the best technique to do it.
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Post by waterpossum on Jan 28, 2009 16:58:37 GMT -5
Setting for reds is no different than setting for grays as far as the set up. In fact you can catch coyotes with your jaw right up tight against the attractor. No need to do calculus equation to catch a coyote. You can try digging a trench, I have used sets that employ tunnels to mimic prey trails. They are not necessary to catch fox though. The best set is a simple set. The more natural it looks, the better the likelihood of hooking up with a fox. Boco your local fox laws can be found at the following website: www.ncwildlife.org/pg02_Regs/fox_seasons_dates.pdfWP |
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Post by minker98 on Feb 28, 2009 19:55:29 GMT -5
What kind of lure or bait are you using?
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Post by varmintshooter on Mar 16, 2009 20:38:14 GMT -5
Victor makes a 1 3/4 rubber jaw trap now.
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