Well, my day did not start out well.
My trap shed was broken into last night and I lost 4 dozen TS85s (most dipped in a brown rustoleum) and at least 18 Belisle 330s. Plus they decided to take my new dewalt cutt-off saw with them, and my garbage can (probably to carry traps in)
I know it is a long shot, but if you notice someone trying to sell a bunch of brown TS85s let me know.
Dang I hate a thief!
Jim

Pretty specialized heist someone knew what was in there, if your not a trapper a 330 must look like a oversized puzzle to non-trappers!

Hope they catch them.

That's a big loss. But if they try to sell or pawn them they should get noticed

That Sucks......you in the city limits,where the druggies need cash ?

Wow.

Somebody knows you or overheard you would be my guess. Not a random robbery IMO!

Chris

City limits has a different definition up here, but yes, I am in the middle of a tiny city.
It has a random look to it, as the traps and saw were right inside the door to the left, to the right were other items that are still there.
They pulled the left door open and grabbed everything that was in easy reach.
In the end, I don't know why or who, I just know what I will be replacing.
My wife, who is as meek as you can imagine, said to lay a few traps in the doorway, and put a bear trap in the snow in front! If you knew her, you would crack up at that coming from her!

Really,sorry to hear Friar. I will keep my ears open.

Report it. As said above call the pawn shops, at least let them know so they won't take them in. It was obviously someone "local".

I'd add with your wife's bear trap a couple wolf snares about 60" up to the bottom of the loop.

Osky

Sorry to hear that Jim,will your home owners insurance cover that?Hope they catch who ever did it....

That's a feeling that will just make you sick... sorry to hear that. Hope you get some restitution.

Dont forget the generator, power washer, and compressor that was in there when you file your police report for insurance purposes.

I bet some of them Good Ol Boys That live in the State next to me.....(Maine) ...would let you borrow a bear trap for a few months...that would make the wife happy.

I can't believe another trapper took them. I'm betting they grabbed them to take them to the recycler. Any metal brings a buck or two to folks feeding an addiction.
Joe

My condolences. I've had a couple deer stands stolen and it makes me want to fight somebody and I didn't even have much money in them. I can't imagine someone coming into one of my buildings and stealing that many traps.

You know them, or they know you, or there is a mutual acquaintance. That type of breaking and entering g and theft is not random and it is not a crime of opportunity.

When it goes well for them like this did, they usually come back for another load. Usually within a week.

That's what I was thinking. I'm careful of who I let in my garage and I never leave the overhead door open for any length of time for a passersby to get a view.

Yep, great idea. Screw the insurance company and then wonder why insurance rates are so high.

You doubt another trapper would do that . That would be my first guess ,Young guy you know I would bet Got one that started trapping here a couple years back .Gave him a few starters and his old man and him came back a few times to get a few more .I have pictures but no video so no good in court

Sorry to hear that. Most likely some meth addicts there was a string of robberies here a while ago and it just stinks working hard for what you have and just losing it to a thief

That's just terrible- make sure your local Game Warden is aware of the situation - you also lost a lot of trap tags that hopefully will never show up in an unlawful catch.