Trapping Questions

[Gray Wolf]

TrappinGal, very informative post, and Great Pic's!

[klkak]

Is there any time you would use a longspring trap over a coilspring trap or vice versa? Or does it not really matter?

I still have some long springs but I don't use them any more. I've found that coils are a little easier to set. I started out on coon with longsprings when I was a kid.

[TrappinGal]

IMO, its all about personal choice when people chose a trap. i like longspring for coon but coilspring for coyote.

i had some #1 Northwoods for coon but they easily pulled out of them so i culled them from my line.
i now go with #11 Sleepy Creek dj. i like the 4.5 inch jawspead on coon.they have helled bobcats for me as well.

[Ryleyboy]

i like my body traps because if i catch a small coyote i can still let it go and let it live a few more years if its a baby and its not harmed.
2.i set my traps with a trap setter because my dad always said that an animal can smell human on the trap and try ot avoid it ,dont know if thats true or not but i learnt that way.
3. i stretch my furs with boards but would like to try wire sometime because most ppl say its easier.

[Ryleyboy]

Trapping gal do you have any info on trapping foxes like what kind of a trap to use and were to put it . always wanted to trap them,

[Beo]

Wow, love this thread, its my favorite and Trappin Gal you got the vote, great posts and pics and very informative.

[DOGMAN]

Great looking shed! Very nice and orderly, and clean. It looks like you have a great respect for the animals you harvest and act as a professional in all ways. Nice work- you seem to be a fine representative for trappers. Keep up the good work

[trax]

Nicely done, TrappinGal, and excellent answers. Most of the trappers I know (they're getting fewer and farther between) have also gone over to the coil spring pretty much exclusively.