Re: Baiting with babies... Vinke? LT?
[Re: LT GREY]
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05/23/09 03:36 PM
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Paul Winkelmann
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That is just excellent LT. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? I just learned one today! I imagine some of the new guys may smell a little like skunk from the youngins, but they'll learn.
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Re: Baiting with babies... Vinke? LT?
[Re: Andrew N.]
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05/26/09 11:43 AM
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you catch a couple kittens monday and mama doesn't come until thursday. Do you water the youngsters in that time or does mama come quicker, within a day or so? In Illinois you would not be legal...... any animal caught and to be released alive must be released within 24 hours after capture. Also important to check your laws.... most state trapping regs prohibit using any type of live bait for trapping. A bit of variance in interpretation may be discovered. Babies are actually an attractant, not being used as an edible "bait". Still probably not legal, but I think most CPO's would understand the reasoning. I have certainly used babies to catch mom on many occasions, and I know I'm not the only guy in Illinois that does it.... just that the issue has never come up on a legal basis. However, in our state all coons and skunks get put down anyway (unless released on same site) so if mom isn't caught within 24 hours, the little ones are toast anyway.
Ron Scheller
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Re: Baiting with babies... Vinke? LT?
[Re: Mystic Wildlife]
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05/27/09 09:53 AM
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You are right about momma coon trying to pull the babies through the wire. To prevent that, I put hardware cloth between the two traps.
Tom Walters
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Re: Baiting with babies... Vinke? LT?
[Re: Ron Scheller]
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05/27/09 11:59 AM
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you catch a couple kittens monday and mama doesn't come until thursday. Do you water the youngsters in that time or does mama come quicker, within a day or so? In Illinois you would not be legal...... any animal caught and to be released alive must be released within 24 hours after capture. Also important to check your laws.... most state trapping regs prohibit using any type of live bait for trapping. A bit of variance in interpretation may be discovered. Babies are actually an attractant, not being used as an edible "bait". Still probably not legal, but I think most CPO's would understand the reasoning. I have certainly used babies to catch mom on many occasions, and I know I'm not the only guy in Illinois that does it.... just that the issue has never come up on a legal basis. However, in our state all coons and skunks get put down anyway (unless released on same site) so if mom isn't caught within 24 hours, the little ones are toast anyway. OOPS! Good thinking... All traps must be checked every 24 hours and any animals found in them must be immediately released or killed. Another reminder to know your states regs. Thanks.
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Re: Baiting with babies... Vinke? LT?
[Re: il.trapper]
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05/27/09 06:26 PM
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il.trapper- Were the other raccoons trying to get into the attic or were the traps baited?
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Re: Baiting with babies... Vinke? LT?
[Re: LT GREY]
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05/28/09 03:13 PM
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LT, how do you handle the skunks in those cages? Syringe pole or do you cover them up for transport?
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Re: Baiting with babies... Vinke? LT?
[Re: Vinke]
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05/29/09 11:47 AM
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LT GREY
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Ha! Yep, Dave, rememeber that one! I was showing Dave (Vinke) that I was an 'expert' at reading skunks body lanauge and that I was so good at it, that I could walk to an adult skunk, that he trapped,(you will notice the skunk is in a 'Havajunk' trap and although Dave MADE me use them, I won't ever admit that I it)..and pick it up, no tarp or anthing and hold it right up to my face. The picture shows that proof! Now, theres another time Dave could tell you about, that one Sunday morning, I got careless, at his house, non the less, and ended up having to leave my brand new closes behind in Washington state....but I hope he doesn't!
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Re: Baiting with babies... Vinke? LT?
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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05/30/09 12:39 PM
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Did not say I always used cage traps to catch momma first. Just never use babies as bait.
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Re: Baiting with babies... Vinke? LT?
[Re: VaMooseVarmint]
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06/07/09 02:53 PM
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Vinke
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Krustyclimber tried it with coons and it did not go very well if I remember right....My understanding is Momma tried to pull them though the cage....
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