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Post by snare on Oct 29, 2009 8:39:56 GMT -5
hey y'all
I am thinking of getting some 1.5 size traps for taking coon, opossum and muskrats.
My question is offset or closed?
I see in the regs it allows either for that jawspread.
Should I be concerned about coon pullouts with the offset?
Thanks !
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Post by chiseltooth on Oct 29, 2009 9:18:49 GMT -5
Hey Snare, 1.5 closed double jaws are what I use to prevent a chew out. Because coons are BAD to chew their foot off. As you will loose less coon. David
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Post by chiseltooth on Oct 29, 2009 9:26:30 GMT -5
Snare, #11 double jaw long springs are a great coon traps also.
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Post by waterpossum on Oct 29, 2009 9:29:06 GMT -5
Closed jaw traps would be my recommendation. An idea is to run the trap on a slide wire to deep water for rats and coons. If you are setting pockets and/ or pinch points for these species - you may pick up a mink or otter as well.
Josh
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Post by Ldsoldier on Nov 2, 2009 11:11:05 GMT -5
I don't like off-sets if I have a chance of getting coons. Their front leg is not very thick and I've had more than one coon pull out of an off-set fox or coyote trap. A regular 1.5 coilspring is great, if you're buying new traps just for coons go with the double jaws.
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Post by snare on Nov 3, 2009 1:07:17 GMT -5
Thanks for all the help. chiseltooth I Pm'd ya.
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Post by chiseltooth on Nov 4, 2009 2:58:59 GMT -5
Got The Pm Snare. Thanks
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Post by 7oaksfarm on Dec 5, 2009 13:05:21 GMT -5
Snare
I have 1.5 coils with Rick Kasper double jaws welded
PM for pics and prices.
Thanks
John
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