Conibears
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04/27/12 12:58 PM
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Paul Winkelmann
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My 220s are old and crappy. ( kinda like me ) What's the consensus of opinion on what to use on raccoons. ( I only need a couple for those impossible ones )
Last edited by Paul Winkelmann; 04/27/12 12:58 PM.
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Re: Conibears
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/27/12 04:01 PM
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Consensus- broad unanimity- general or widespread agreement among all the members of a group Do you really expect this???
Note to self- Engage brain before opening mouth (or hitting the ENTER key/SUBMIT button).
Ron Fry
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Re: Conibears
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/27/12 04:37 PM
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Paul Winkelmann
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Ron, it's probably my age, but that is a very funny post! Knowing me, I'll probably buy a couple of each one mentioned. If you wonder why our company has never been mentioned in the Fortune 500, I think I'm the reason.
Last edited by Paul Winkelmann; 04/27/12 04:42 PM.
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Re: Conibears
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/27/12 05:12 PM
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Paul W., I just checked. The dozen that I have are Duke. I bought them over 20 years ago. We can’t legally use body grip traps with a jaw spread over five inches, except in water. I have used them only for otter in trails through cattails. They are very effective for otters in small trails. We don’t have muskrats or mink locally. Have never seen a raccoon in a chimney. Have never found a use for them, except for otter. It is interesting to see how techniques and tools vary around the country.
Note to self- Engage brain before opening mouth (or hitting the ENTER key/SUBMIT button).
Ron Fry
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Re: Conibears
[Re: Nic Pallo]
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04/27/12 10:27 PM
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Belisle 160! Good for those once in a while woodchucks too x2
NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com
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Re: Conibears
[Re: 330-Trapper]
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04/28/12 12:34 AM
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trapperpaw
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You can't go wrong with the belisle of any size. What I like about them is their safeties and their springs. I have caught ground hogs by the foot and they were not able to escape. They are fatal if caught anywhere near where you meant to catch them. I have a few 220s many 160's but I have started to use belisle 120's in most situations. They are fatal, make neck catches on coon, ground hogs,squirrel size animals with just a little trigger adjustment and hard for most dogs to get deep into. Just in case me or a dog owner does something stupid. The trap is not stupid it does exactly what it was bred and trained to do but sometimes human error gets it in trouble. I wish all employees were as reliable and predictive as the trap. You can compare prices and I think you will find WCS competitive but the reason I would buy them from Alan is for about 3.00 each you can get them armour coated. Plus they sponsor this fun place. I have had them in and out of the weather, water for years and have never had any rust or maintenance except occasionally a trigger. So instead of working on traps you can spend more time posting here or other fun things.
Sleep'n with an animal..I can help. Do not use both feet when testing the depth or temperature of the water Your Friend, Paul Brooker
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Re: Conibears
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/28/12 07:05 PM
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5x5 is now my choice coon, g hog trap it makes for sense ...legal in more states more consistant kills right behind the ears. If your nuisance trapping on buildings its perfect they wont refuse the trap they have to come out. the bridgers are cheap and smash just fine. but if we could use 160 belisel i would rather have a magnum trap. for adc if i was just buying a few but i bought like 4 dozen 5x5 bridgers for fur trapping as well marten fisher coon and more.
Ben Boehl Another Critter Gone LLC Cincinnati, OH OSTA, NTA, FTA, OWCOA, NRA
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Re: Conibears
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/28/12 07:43 PM
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1crazytrapper
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IMO 160S FOR TRAILS 22OS FOR BUCKETS AND CUB BOXES where leagal. have more trouble with 280s not killing than either 220s or 160s.i use the cheaper dukes and bridgers so i can own way more.i have gang set 5x5s next to 6x6s and 7x7s alot and some times all connect but most times it is the 220s and 160s (as far as buckets and boxes go)i sold all my 5x5s will buy them again if i have to for leag. reasons. dont know about hogs as it is against the law to trap or hunt them in nebraska.
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Re: Conibears
[Re: 1crazytrapper]
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04/28/12 07:52 PM
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Posts: 44 Dayton, OH
trapper4hire
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IMO 160S FOR TRAILS 22OS FOR BUCKETS AND CUB BOXES where leagal. have more trouble with 280s not killing than either 220s or 160s.i use the cheaper dukes and bridgers so i can own way more.i have gang set 5x5s next to 6x6s and 7x7s alot and some times all connect but most times it is the 220s and 160s (as far as buckets and boxes go)i sold all my 5x5s will buy them again if i have to for leag. reasons. dont know about hogs as it is against the law to trap or hunt them in nebraska. for fur trapping where legal 220 is totally the way to go, this is the adc forum so presumed ther post was in regard to nuisance situations, which are usually set up as positive catch. in this situation the coon has little choice but to go through the trap. Of course if he is given options he will choose the less restrictive, larger trap. I'm amazed you cant trap ground hogs there.
Last edited by trapper4hire; 04/28/12 07:53 PM.
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Re: Conibears
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/28/12 08:32 PM
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Posts: 815 Nebraska
1crazytrapper
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O SORRY DIDNT KNOW GROUNDHOG DUDE I GET PRMISSION FOR FUR TRAPPING BY TRAPPING LOTS OF THEM.WE HAVE LOTS HERE
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