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Post by cagetrapper101 on Jun 29, 2005 18:49:02 GMT -5
what size for fox coon yote and bobcat which one will work good for all of them and what is the best way to try and make all my catches alive anything to add that will keep them alive the best. the Reason becaus If I catch my dog I dont want em to die im sure you understand
Thanks in advance
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Post by conibear on Jun 29, 2005 19:24:03 GMT -5
cagetrapper101. My input on this topic is if your scared of catching your dog or anybodys dog, never set the area up move to a different location, because if you catch someones dog and it dies it gives you and the other trappers a black eye. And on a positive note I like 7by7 5/64 cable for the animals you had on the post. Good luck trapping.
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Post by ADC on Jun 29, 2005 20:54:36 GMT -5
Probably your best option is to use a cable restraint like these. Then avoid setting them where there is entanglement. You will have to vary the loop sizes and heights for each different critter your targeting, but these should work good for live catching all the critters you mentioned.  Most important in my opinion is to use large (3/32) cable, large relaxing locks, good swivels, and set an area void of entanglement and you'll be fine. |
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Post by cagetrapper101 on Jun 30, 2005 19:55:37 GMT -5
ttt
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Post by Snareman on Jun 30, 2005 20:06:09 GMT -5
Sometimes I get long-winded and somewhat thorough in my replies. It would be a shame to do that here and then find out I gave you some wrong advice due to a state's laws where you live, etc. Where do you live? It may help others and myself answer your questions.
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Post by ADC on Jun 30, 2005 22:05:14 GMT -5
cagetrapper101 is from North Carolina.  |
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Post by cagetrapper101 on Jul 1, 2005 13:34:19 GMT -5
yeh but If I get the snares I wont use them in North Carolina because I cant use em for anything but beaver here in NC I would probly go on an outa state trapping trip Ive been hoping to do that for some time now
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Post by Snareman on Jul 2, 2005 9:22:34 GMT -5
For live capture, the 3/32" size is a good cable to work with. Best way to make catches alive is to not let the animal after it's been caught to tangle in anything and have good swiveling. It also helps to have a bigger wider lock too as they disperse pressure over a wider area and allow venous flow moreso than smaller locks which dig into the fur/pelt deeper cutting off or limiting blood flow. For fox, using a 7-8" loop about 7-8" off the ground is a good start. For coon, it depends, but for live capture I like an 8" loop 3 1/2" off the ground which will get one-leg-through and body catches. For 'yote, each state has their own loop limit laws, but I like a 12" loop about 11-12" off the ground. For bobcat, their species vary in size, so asking around for their weight, height, etc, will be helpful. For cats, anywhere from a 7" to 10" loop depending on preferences. Now cats are real easy to kill in a snare, so having no entanglement is helpful. It also helps to use the larger cable, but this also makes it harder to catch them... especially if your loop is not set right, is slow and has drag the cat can feel. It would also help to have a limit stop to prevent complete closing of the loop. Cable Restraints <---- link Good luck, Snareman |
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