Natural Trap solvents and dyes

[NoStrangeFireHere]

Looking for some knowledge from experienced trappers on using natural items for cleaning and dying traps.

I have heard that using Pine boughs and Walnut Husk are a way to go. I have also heard to never use evergreen boughs because they smell to strongly.

Anything helps.

[randyt]

You can't beat walnut husks for natural dye. I usually use logwood dye though.

here's my trap boiler

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[NoStrangeFireHere]

Thanks Randyt! We have a handful of barrels laying around, think I'll cut one of those boilers out of a couple.
What are your choice traps for yotes, bobcat, and fox?
Are you allowed to use conibears where your at?

I read yesterday that Oak Bark will do the trick. I have an abundance of Oak so I'm gonna try that.

[randyt]

I use number three double coil springs for coyotes and bobcats. There's not many fox here in my area, if there were I would probably use 1.75 double coils sor number 2 double long springs. . Conibears are allowed but nothing larger than a 220 on dry ground. The exception is a coon bucket which is a 5 gallon pain with slits down the side for the springs and then a 6 inch hole cut in the lid. The bucket is laid on its side.

I use 330s in the water

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