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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
#6640240
10/15/19 10:40 AM
10/15/19 10:40 AM
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Posts: 610 Wyoming
thedude055
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When i cut my own i bought the petsafe black plastic screen and it worked great. since i did the math and the time it takes to cut them i just started buying them from FNT already cut in a bag for me. Seems like they use the same material or similar anyways. I am interested in trying the gardening mat though. i hve rolls of it sitting around.
Owner Wind River Trapping Supplies
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
#6640395
10/15/19 03:07 PM
10/15/19 03:07 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,960 Northern Nevada
Bob
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I used to use steel screen but these days I prefer fiberglass. Less toe catches when the paw actually has to hit to pan
"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: Bob]
#6640424
10/15/19 04:09 PM
10/15/19 04:09 PM
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Posts: 271 MN
K9BeavCoon
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I used to use steel screen but these days I prefer fiberglass. Less toe catches when the paw actually has to hit to pan What size trap are you running?
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: MuddyMike]
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10/15/19 08:15 PM
10/15/19 08:15 PM
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Posts: 674 Arkansas
bobcat_trapper
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I too like the black weed barrier cloth it does a great job and will even let water through the fabric but it only lets water through from one side not both I think the shinier side goes down and water will go through it but if its up the water will not drain through it or vice versa I cant remember off hand. I use wax paper and the weed barrier both and like both. wax paper is super cheap and I just cut the roll into 3 rolls it lasts a long time. I think one roll of weed barrier would last a lifetime if only used for pan covers and the stuff is cheap as well.
are you looking for steel screen to increase the pan surface? Yes I got to talk to Mark Z at nta. He said try the steel ones with grass. I am going to give it a shot. I hate remaking after every rain. Wont hurt to try it.
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
#6640675
10/15/19 09:36 PM
10/15/19 09:36 PM
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 1,028 West Cent IL
illinideer
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Bobcat trapper Not sure what trap your running I run #2 bridger and duke and a few mb 550's. I was afraid with wire screen on the smaller trap that they could trip it while being on the trap jaw or lever. I use toothpick size twigs to guide. Their either on the pan or not. Mark use the jake trap I think it jaw spread is 6 x 6 and I can see having the screen to help out. Mark accused me of using muskrat traps for coyotes. I use the black fiberglass petproof screen J
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Coyote 5 Badger 1 Coons 17 Bobcats 2 Released Grinners All of them USN AE2 VF-31 Tomcatters Retired SMSGT IL ANG 183 Fighter Wing Coyote U Class #4
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
#6640743
10/15/19 11:28 PM
10/15/19 11:28 PM
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Posts: 3,960 Northern Nevada
Bob
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I run mb 550s and Bridger #3s. With a couple quarter size dirt clods or little bitty sticks in the right spots I can get them to step right where I want the majority of the timer don’t get enough rain during trapping season to worry about remakes, so if that’s the reasoning for it then I could see that having an advantage.
"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
#6641445
10/16/19 09:30 PM
10/16/19 09:30 PM
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Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446 Houghton Lake, MI
strike2x
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I used aluminum screen one layer and it works fine. Pipes are 9 inch mixed sizes. I used what I had laying around. I used the 1/2 inch with wool in it as a scent post type holder. Drill a hole in the pipe for a vent/drain. I prebaited a bunch so all I have to do is grab the flavor I want and pound it in. The hole will keep the bait from blowing out like a cork when you drive it in.
Wish I had more time to trap....
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
#6641450
10/16/19 09:32 PM
10/16/19 09:32 PM
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Posts: 3,446 Houghton Lake, MI
strike2x
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My cat season isn't open yet. Those we're both coyote sets that cats found. We only have a 10 day season for 1 cat because they say we don't have many. Lol
Wish I had more time to trap....
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: strike2x]
#6641460
10/16/19 09:44 PM
10/16/19 09:44 PM
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Posco
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My cat season isn't open yet. Those we're both coyote sets that cats found. We only have a 10 day season for 1 cat because they say we don't have many. Lol Our season opens in a couple weeks, do you mind if I ask what you were using for bait/lure/sets? We have a sixty day season with no limit on cats and there seems to be quite a few around. I get quite a few cat pics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks4_4j6fEa0
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
#6641464
10/16/19 09:49 PM
10/16/19 09:49 PM
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Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446 Houghton Lake, MI
strike2x
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I catch more cats on widow Maker by mark June which is a bobcat meat bait. Lemons coyote nature call at scent posts and second best bait is apple road horse meat. Mind you these are coyote sets that catch cats. When I have my short 10 day season I use June's windwalker with fresh beaver for bait. I have having to release them but I guess according to DNR we don't have many cats.
Wish I had more time to trap....
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Re: Screen covers?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
#6641468
10/16/19 09:51 PM
10/16/19 09:51 PM
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Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 3,446 Houghton Lake, MI
strike2x
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I will post a picture of a set that has been rained on for 2 days when I check tomorrow. I didn't remake any today, the couple I looked at close looked fine. I have 3 sets at each location.
Wish I had more time to trap....
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