#703491 - 05/02/08 07:45 AM
The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
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#706159 - 05/04/08 11:02 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: SteveAlbano]
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you fellows are killing me. i got 3 outosight traps and i should have gotten 300 of them. everytime i set one in a tunnel the moles dig another direction.
Am i doing something wrong or just need more traps. i am setting the tunnels but you cant set where there isnt a tunnel. any advice would be appreciated a needed.
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#706442 - 05/04/08 05:35 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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thanks Mr. Jameson. never have trapped these rascals before. I guess it is just like the other critters, takes a little learning to get it down.
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#707026 - 05/04/08 11:07 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: dcampbell]
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Loc: Mt. Olive, IL
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everytime i set one in a tunnel the moles dig another direction. It may not be a problem with trap set-up..... sounds like you might be setting one-time feeding areas instead of the main (long, straight) travel routes. An important part of being successful at mole trapping is learning to "read" the tunnel systems and locate the main travel routes. Often the "fresh" sign is from a mole foraging for food..... those zig-zag and bicycle spoke looking patterns are not productive locations.
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#707032 - 05/04/08 11:12 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: Ron Scheller]
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Loc: livingston Tx
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that is where i have been setting is in a short straight section that zig zags through the yard. i cant seem to find a long tunnel. i guess they may be a bit deeper than the foraging tunnels.
Thanks Mr. Scheller.
i aint quitting, i have all summer to figure these buddies out.
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#713343 - 05/09/08 09:41 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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Loc: Missouri
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I too slid a very wet mole out a run today with Steve's trap, and was impressed with its grip!
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#714750 - 05/11/08 02:18 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: MoFarmBoy]
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Bob J.
Is your dog trained to indicate if you have a mole or not to save from having to dig to check a empty trap?
Yesterday I had two kills in Steves traps and the dirt above those two traps were pounded with cat tracks, which told me I must have a mole and sure enough.
Jason
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#715146 - 05/11/08 08:26 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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Registered: 12/25/06
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Loc: Menlo Park, California
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Great, glad you guys are catching moles in my traps. Let me know if you have any problems or any questions about them.
Bob, I took a stab at making up a live-catch mole trap along the lines of what you posted, as I had a grad student call me who's interested in getting some live moles, but no luck so far. Today I had one with about the first half of the wire cylinder packed with dirt, and the swing door in the up position being held open by the dirt the mole pushed in. Don't know if the mole ever went inside the trap or not. Anyhow, I'm going to keep trying, as I have at least a couple of moles in my own yard to practice on.
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#750705 - 06/11/08 07:42 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: badgergirl]
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Does the dog catch moles too? Or is that just his companion? Yes seems I've met Mr. Jameson at a few conventions and he did have a Golden Retriver of some sort!
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#750842 - 06/11/08 11:27 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: Animals Only]
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Loc: Wisconsin
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If its possible, I leave the carcasses in the tunnel. Moles and gophers are territorial, so its my theory, that the smell of the dead moles will keep new moles from invading the un occupied area. It seems to have worked in most cases.
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#753984 - 06/14/08 04:35 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: MikeFlick]
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New personal best for me today. 20 moles at one stop. I had caught 10 moles at one stop a few times in the past, and those were in a single yard each of them, Today was actually a sub-division contract I got after the first guy they chose to do their moles got turned down because he did not carry insurance. The 20 moles caught today alone cover my entire yearly insurance cost. BTW I am up to 49 moles there now in 3 visits. 
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#755959 - 06/16/08 06:48 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: Barkstone]
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Congrats Barkstone. That's pretty impressive!
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#779890 - 07/08/08 07:50 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: whitfield]
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Loc: Ohio
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Has everyone stopped trapping moles?
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#780104 - 07/08/08 11:23 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: whitfield]
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Loc: Full Draw Michigan
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Mike. Many times I have pulled a mole from a tunnel to find it has been partially consumed. I assume it was from another mole or a shrew. I would hate to leave food behind for them. I have also found that ants love dead moles and swarm the carcus untill it's consumed. This could create another issue for a customer.
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#781036 - 07/08/08 11:09 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: Animals Only]
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Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 1559
Loc: St Louis, Missouri
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Partly eaten moles are not eaten by moles. They are eaten by chipmunks and or voles.
And nope I have not stopped trapping moles. The only thing that keeps me from trapping moles is drought (not a lot of that here this year if you had not heard) and frozen ground (not much of that here in July either LOL)
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#784701 - 07/12/08 10:26 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
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Registered: 12/26/07
Posts: 392
Loc: Atlantic county N.J.
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what kind of traps are you guys useing an were i might find them, I heard of a t-rex trap but not shore on how to set it, any help would be grearly appreciated, My moms yard is loaded so i wanna practice so i can charge the neibhors, an how do charge for a mole removal, thanks steve
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#786646 - 07/14/08 07:52 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: SVR]
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Loc: Ohio
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Very nice logo, Animals Only.
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#831786 - 08/12/08 04:18 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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#879923 - 09/12/08 02:28 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Is Steve from California still on here? If so PM me, I'd like to find out about your traps.
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#882906 - 09/14/08 10:43 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: whitfield]
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 297
Loc: Menlo Park, California
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Whitfield, PM sent. I have a new website up for my traps at www.traplineproducts.comThe site is not finished and I'm still working on it, but the online store page should work fine if you want to buy traps. Thanks!
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#886693 - 09/16/08 04:25 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: SteveAlbano]
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#891105 - 09/19/08 01:39 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: whitfield]
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#899574 - 09/24/08 06:20 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: whitfield]
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Registered: 01/05/08
Posts: 51
Loc: Rotterdam,NY
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Ive been setting traps to catch moles at a friends house and caught two moles and set the trap again a caught a chipmunk from the same hole is this normal for chipmunks and moles to use the same hole?
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#900283 - 09/25/08 12:13 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: kparks_hunter]
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Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 1559
Loc: St Louis, Missouri
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I got a contract for live mole removal this week. Boy is that exciting.
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#902250 - 09/25/08 11:16 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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I built my own. BUt I used Jamesons Idea.
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#933745 - 10/15/08 06:30 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Registered: 12/25/06
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Loc: Meriden, KS
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Where's the guy who buys mole heads? Is he still on here? Now that sounds like a fun hobby!  Hey LT, my mole count is up to 3. I have only 4,997 or so more to go before I am as good as you!  And I am not even doing it professionally, yet!
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#969137 - 11/04/08 01:33 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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"Professor"
Registered: 12/22/06
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Loc: Lower Alabama (Daleville)
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LT GREY- I haven't dealt with him, but here are a couple of links. Flying squirrel/mole skulls Mole skulls
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#969845 - 11/04/08 07:10 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LAtrapper]
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I don't buy them, but every once in a while when I trap some fresh, I do skin them and use the fur to tie up some amazing dry flies and nymps!
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#971364 - 11/05/08 01:45 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Yup. I am alive.
Edited by Dtwarrow (11/05/08 01:45 PM)
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#995449 - 11/17/08 05:41 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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I set up last Friday on a friends place. Will see what happens with the frozen ground...
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#1049996 - 12/15/08 09:41 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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I love this thread.
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#1106196 - 01/08/09 12:32 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Registered: 01/19/07
Posts: 854
Loc: Mt. Olive, IL
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A lot of my customers, right up to the point they call me for an effective program.
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#1158698 - 01/29/09 04:01 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Registered: 01/19/07
Posts: 854
Loc: Mt. Olive, IL
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LT.... Probably a combination of the two: Poor customer placement (just like when they try trapping) and a somewhat less than advertised effectiveness of the product. Not saying it doesn't have ANY effect, but I know several of my customers were applying it correctly and had no measurable results after 4 to 6 months of use. One guy swears the moles were pushing the "poison worms" back out the top of the runs exactly where he placed them. I couldn't verify that, but this guy is usually not a "story teller" type. As with most chemical programs, it is often impossible to "measure" the success. Trapping, on the other hand, allows the customer to SEE dead moles and notice the damage ceases instantly following the captures. Even if the poison worked..... it is not a "cure-all" method. Neither is trapping, BUT trapping is much more environmentally friendly and no more costly than continuously re-applying chemicals. Just my humble opinion.....
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#1163157 - 01/31/09 05:02 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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trapper
Registered: 06/27/07
Posts: 3277
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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Do you guys have any advice on how to properly set a Victor O.O.S. Mole Trap? I opened up the top of the tunnel, placed the set trap in with the jaws properly spanning the tunnel, then I placed the dirt back over the trap with the top sticking out of the ground.
So far the little bugger has popped up on either side of the trap but has yet to fire it.
Any suggestions?
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#1164710 - 02/01/09 10:46 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Livetrap]
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 297
Loc: Menlo Park, California
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Livetrap, we set the Out-o-sights by digging out a section of tunnel, then backfilling that section with loose rock free soil, then pressing the set trap down into the soil blockage so that the pan sits on top of the blockage. The mole will push his way through the blockage, firing the trap. Some do set them as you did into an opened up section of tunnel, and then cover with dirt after trap is placed, and that can work too.
Regardless of how you place the trap, one of the biggest factors in using the out-o-sights successfully is to make the triggers more sensitive. As they come from the factory, the trigger aren't sensitive enough, and moles will go right under the triggers without setting off the traps. When you check a setup, check and see if a mole came through your set. If so, the triggers probably aren't sensitive enough.
Before I started making my own traps from scratch, I used to take off the trigger bar and completely re-build the triggering mechanism on the out of sights out of stainless steel. I could make a much more sensitive trigger, and make one that never got out of "tune" due to rust on the contact point between the end of the trip bar and the lip on the pan, as happens constantly with the stock trigger mechanism.
I don't really use out-o-sight that much anymore, but I will still use them in really crumbly loam soil, as in those soil conditions, moles do have some tendency to dig around the inside-the-tunnel traps that I manufacture.
Edited by SteveAlbano (02/01/09 10:48 AM)
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#1164866 - 02/01/09 12:27 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: SteveAlbano]
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Registered: 06/27/07
Posts: 3277
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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So you want the part of tunnel you dig out to have dirt fall back in, thus blocking the tunnel?
How do you set your tunnel traps Steve?
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#1165135 - 02/01/09 02:50 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Livetrap]
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trapper
Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 297
Loc: Menlo Park, California
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Yes, dig out a rectangle big enough for the set trap to fit, then filter the soil back into the dug out rectangle, being careful to remove little rocks. Re-fill back to just above the level of the tunnel, and then press the set trap down into the blockage. The pan should rest on the surface of the blockage, and the jaws of the trap should go down to just below where the mole will come through his tunnel.
On my traps, you set them just about the same way you would a gopher trap. open the tunnel, slide the set trap into the tunnel, bed the trap slightly into the soil, and then block off the end of the tunnel where you just slid the trap in.
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#1167143 - 02/02/09 02:08 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: SteveAlbano]
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Registered: 11/17/08
Posts: 10
Loc: Portland Oregon
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Steve:
On my out of sights, I have been bending the lip outward to give it a hair trigger effect. Seems to work, also have grooved a cork down the center and taped around trigger. Been having good luck with your traps just ordered more, like the idea of less chance of injuring dogs or kids. That out of sight makes me nervous. Have !M liability embrella but sleep better with your traps out there.
Jerry
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#1167311 - 02/02/09 03:45 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Jerry Westin]
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 297
Loc: Menlo Park, California
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Hi Jerry, I got your order and I'll send out traps in the morning. Any chance you could post or email me some pictures of the Townsend's moles you're catching with my gopher traps? And yes, I'd be happy to throw in some samples of the larger of the two mole traps I make. Would like to get feedback on how well they fit into the tunnels of the Townsends moles. Thanks
Steve
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#1167939 - 02/02/09 07:54 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: SteveAlbano]
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Registered: 03/02/08
Posts: 596
Loc: florida
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I have a rather ignorant question, but it seems ya'll would be the ones to know. Is there a difference between moles and pocket gophers? We have a pile of the pocket gophers down here and the only way I have heard of controlling them is early morning shooting. Any info is appreciated.
Cody
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#1167995 - 02/02/09 08:12 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: cooter1]
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 297
Loc: Menlo Park, California
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Cooter, definitely two different beasts, and you have both in Florida. For some pictures of gopher control in Florida with the traps I manufacture, check out the pictures sent in by Ken Emerson at the following link... Florida Gopher Control And for more information on distinguishing mole and gopher damage and trapping these critters, check out my website at... Trapline Products
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#1168180 - 02/02/09 09:14 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: SteveAlbano]
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Registered: 03/02/08
Posts: 596
Loc: florida
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Thanks, I will have to save up and get some to try out here in the yard. I think it would be best to learn how at home before I start charging folks.
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#1173641 - 02/05/09 03:48 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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trapper
Registered: 06/27/07
Posts: 3277
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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Caught my FIRST Mole ever. Small prize but it sure felt good! Thanks for the help everyone. 
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#1173730 - 02/05/09 04:26 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Livetrap]
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trapper
Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 727
Loc: West Central Illinois
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CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!! LOL that one is sure enough black....all ours here are brown...never seen a black one....dark yes....black....not me. Different species?
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#1174122 - 02/05/09 07:05 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: TheRAT]
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trapper
Registered: 06/27/07
Posts: 3277
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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Not sure on the species but the camera adds a lot of shadowing. It was a graphite color through out. I couldn't believe how soft the little guy was.
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#1174228 - 02/05/09 07:33 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Livetrap]
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trapper
Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 727
Loc: West Central Illinois
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Softest fur I have ever felt.....make great glove liners.
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#1181832 - 02/09/09 07:05 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: il.trapper]
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trapper
Registered: 11/17/08
Posts: 10
Loc: Portland Oregon
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Livetrap
Swear that looks like one a Townsend, size and color.
Jerry W.
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#1186614 - 02/11/09 07:56 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Jerry Westin]
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trapper
Registered: 06/27/07
Posts: 3277
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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Livetrap
Swear that looks like one a Townsend, size and color.
Jerry W. Um... is that a good thing???
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#1186720 - 02/11/09 08:26 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Livetrap]
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Registered: 07/23/08
Posts: 735
Loc: mequon, wisconsin
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Not if your name is Townsend. You're dead.
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#1186768 - 02/11/09 08:40 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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trapper
Registered: 11/02/08
Posts: 312
Loc: Iowa
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Vinke, are you working in that field of dreams? if you are how many did you catch? I assume these are moles but cant tell for sure from the pic. if i get pics on photo bucket i'll show ya some i got last summer on a gopher job. It was crazy, had to buy more traps to do it.
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#1188941 - 02/12/09 08:51 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: gopherkiller]
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 these are from the first two and a half days, started setting traps at 2:30pm the 9th; 10th and 11th  the following day the 12th  and the last morning the 13th. I ended this gopher job with 112 pocket gophers and 50 moles.  pulled in friday night at sundown, left sunday at 4pm. 138 gophers This is four days on 40 acres. 99 gophers, and fumigated. only two caught on return the following spring. Happy Farmer!!!!!
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#1189130 - 02/12/09 09:49 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: gopherkiller]
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#1189311 - 02/13/09 12:07 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: MikeFlick]
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Loc: Menlo Park, California
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Dang, that's a lot of gophers, Gopherkiller. My one day record is right about 130 gophers and moles taken off a golf course. Did that in about 5 hours work, with three guys setting traps.
The highest population density I ever saw was on a driving range that was about 10-15 acres in size, and we took out 500 gophers over a period of about a month.
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#1190153 - 02/13/09 02:14 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: SteveAlbano]
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Loc: Iowa
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I dont know exactly what my one day record is but have taken over 100 in a day several times. usually this is on more than one job. i think the highest density i have encountered was in the above pic with 138. That job was only 15 acres, sandy soil with alfalfa. I caught so many so fast the customer kinda freaked out and wanted me to quit. He paid for my oxygen and helped open up tunnels while i blasted from noon till 4pm. I imagine i could have took around 300 there if i could have had a few more days. Another job i took 245 off 160 acres in october. There was a small 10 acre patch way in the back that the farmer gave up on mowing so it was too high to trap that fall. I came back in the spring and caught 136 mainly out of that 10 acres.
We had a few days of warmer weather here so i checked on a small property to pick up a few more gophers but 8 inches down we still have frost. I saw no, i mean 0 fresh mounds but did put in 7 sets caught 6 gophers and pulled out. Snowing today wee haaa!!! Havent tried your traps yet but will this spring, I really like how sensitive the triggers are, WOW! see ya...
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#1193461 - 02/15/09 05:54 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: gopherkiller]
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Loc: Meriden, KS
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Last weekend, I started my first official mole contract. It was going to be a little more challenging since it was at a daycare and I could only access the property when the children were not there. This meant coming in at 6 pm Friday night and pulling the traps by 5:30 am Monday morning. On top of the restricted hours of trapping, the whole playground was a feeding area. I was having trouble finding the long tunnels to set the traps. The children kept the soil packed down nicely. Well, it payed off yesterday morning. I finally got the little monster. 
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#1194234 - 02/15/09 02:42 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: TheRAT]
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Loc: Iowa
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Good job!!! Q. if they were feeding in the playground where are they denning? The long tunnels or main tunnels are often times found in the edge. Edge is very important, many times there is a mole hiway directly under a fence line. Keep it up...
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#1196465 - 02/16/09 02:11 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: TheRAT]
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Loc: Iowa
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There is surely something there for them to den under. alot of times there are stumps that are no longer visible or something like that. Anyway; word to the wise about your contract... you probly already know this but will inject it anyway. On a contract the more you are there working the less you are making. so make sure you get every one of these rascals before May 1st. no babies=no work till september when they come from the neighbors. later, Tim
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#1237136 - 03/06/09 02:32 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
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#1262752 - 03/19/09 03:30 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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I havn't gt that many jobs set up yet. Do have 2 golf courses set up & a couple of private homes. Spring is here.
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#1306342 - 04/14/09 07:36 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: TheRAT]
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i picked up my first ever pocket gopher, one of a billion to catch.
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#1306908 - 04/15/09 12:23 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
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85 mole customers current and counting
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#1307320 - 04/15/09 11:22 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Joshua Jones]
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Loc: Central Ohio
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Rat, dead moles make an excellent coyote bait! ....and why is it raccoons are always pulling up dead moles in traps and dragging them around?  I have some 'aged' in rain water 4-5 years...it's a sludge now, But I be it'll work well on canines down a hole.
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#1308964 - 04/16/09 01:57 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
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Loc: Central Ohio
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Ha! All that damage...usually just one mole, tunnel is about 6" deep. Watch the mounds....the next one that shows up will be on the end, (I believe closest to the bottom...although hard to tell 100% from a photo of that angle.) You will be able to tell by the freshness of the dirt and how fast it drys out!Dig down on the second mound back...set your trap there. If you only had one trap to set, that would be where you will catch the mole. Typically however, I set this type of damage with three traps...one in the middle and one on each end. That mole will/should be caught in just a few short hours...less than 24 anyway! By the way, I carry a few 5 gallon buckets and remove all those mounds when I set up the job. Easy to do by just laying a bucket on its side and raking it in. The yard will look 100% better before you leave.Also...that close to a public walk...it's better to have a trap such as NoMol or Steve's trap.... out of sight, out of mind! 
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#1309018 - 04/16/09 02:40 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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I figured you would like that  I set the job up about a week ago. Set steves traps at 6:30PM and had the mole by 8AM the next morning. Ended up getting him in the trap I had set under the pine in the upper left of the pic along the mulch bed. No activity since, traps pulled this am.
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#1327750 - 04/30/09 11:21 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Trappa charlie]
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i seem to be having trouble with my moles,for one they are very small, the tunnels are narrow,just big enough to put my index finger in,i believe that i am doing to much damadge to the tunnel when placing trap(steves)in.any ideas what im doing wrong
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#1327795 - 04/30/09 11:59 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
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"Professor"
Registered: 12/22/06
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Loc: Lower Alabama (Daleville)
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james jackson- You either have one heck of a big index finger or you have a problem with something that isn't a mole!!! Mole crickets would be very hard to trap in a mole trap!
By the way- you need to add your LOCATION to your profile.
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#1328390 - 05/01/09 03:10 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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thanks guys,I'LL try the covered mousetrap technique,I know what a molecrickit is
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#1329695 - 05/02/09 10:41 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: james jackson]
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Registered: 04/03/09
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Loc: Albemarle VA
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More good feedback for Steve's mole traps. I have used spear(harpoon) traps, out of sight, talparid and no mole traps. Steve's traps work SOOOO much better it's ridiculous. They have made what were difficult mole jobs easy. I can't say enough good things about them.
Also as a former lurker, I greatly appreciate all the advice on this forum.
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#1331166 - 05/04/09 01:32 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 1559
Loc: St Louis, Missouri
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I also like Steves traps, I am a diehard out of sight mole trap user but will not be without some of his traps in my arsenal for certain situations. Great addition to any mole trappers tool chest.... reminds me I need to order some more Steve...
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#1331308 - 05/04/09 03:56 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Barkstone]
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Registered: 11/17/08
Posts: 10
Loc: Portland Oregon
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Help
Been trying to get one mole for two weeks. The property is a million dollar house on 1/2 acre with sandy loam soil. I have used steve's traps and Out of sights using every type of set I have read on this forum. He digs around steve's traps and fills the Out of sights. The damage is getting out of sight, any suggestions would be appreciated.
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#1331349 - 05/04/09 04:30 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Jerry Westin]
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Loc: Menlo Park, California
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Jerry, in my opinion, moles are simply harder to catch in really soft sandy soils. Yes, they do tend to dig around my traps in that situation. Bed the traps really well, and that will help, but it's no guarantee in that type of soil. I would probably use a out-o-sight tuned to have a really hair trigger, and set it fairly deep.
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#1331514 - 05/04/09 06:21 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: SteveAlbano]
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Posts: 312
Loc: Iowa
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I have been catching them in the sand with the oss. I still have a few get through but have taken some flashing and made pan covers for them. they are 1 1/2" wide and 2 1/2" long. i was placing them long ways as in lying on top of the tunnel but had the traps going off too soon. now i place the flashing cross ways over the tunnel and under the trigger. I still set the trap deep but have had great success in the sand. give it a try and see what you think.
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#1332675 - 05/05/09 04:18 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Thanks for the advice, will give it a try.
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#1372759 - 06/07/09 04:27 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Posts: 380
Loc: Meriden, KS
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I went to one of my customers home this morning to check the traps. She comes out to tell me that the Topeka Police stopped by yesterday. It seems that a concerned citizen complained that there were bear trap in the yard of my customer! Once the officer saw where the traps were located, he realized that they were mole traps.  That is a first for me! I don't know when the last wild bear was seen in the eastern part of the state. Lions, tigers and bears! Oh, my!! 
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#1376025 - 06/10/09 07:08 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Posts: 60
Loc: Iowa
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Obviously never seen a bear trap
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#1399400 - 06/30/09 12:08 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: Tibb79]
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Loc: new ulm, Minnesota
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well, im still waiting to get a call for mole removal... all i can do right now is land bat proofing and attic restoration jobs, im almost full time doing this but want to catch some moles!!!
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#1438500 - 08/01/09 11:23 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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We also get plenty of orange and yellow and even some white. Customers ask what the orange color is from, I tell them it is most likely from old clay tiles deteriorating in the ground but honestly I have no idea. Does anyone know what its from?
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#1439292 - 08/02/09 05:45 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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i think i would tend to agree with LT grey
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#1439534 - 08/02/09 08:33 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: whitfield]
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Loc: West Central GA
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Well I ordered some traps from steve off of ebay last week, when I get them and catch the buggers I'll try to post pics.
JBR
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#1440049 - 08/03/09 09:18 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: JBR]
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Allright sounds fair enough, I didnt figure on that easy of an answer though.
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#1440380 - 08/03/09 01:05 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
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It could also be a government order for your moles to wear protective colored clothing ( or fur)
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#1445133 - 08/06/09 06:29 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: TheRAT]
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How many catch alb i no moles? Come on....you thought the pink i was catchy in Albino, didn't you? 
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#1451862 - 08/11/09 04:31 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: LT GREY]
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Posts: 1094
Loc: new ulm, Minnesota
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i havent but if i do hes gonna get mounted and put in the trophy room in the basement!
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#1478719 - 08/31/09 03:18 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: LT GREY]
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Loc: new ulm, Minnesota
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just checked yard this morning and had caught 2! pretty decent sized yard with unbelievable amounts of damage. the back yard is a under ground LABRYINTH ... for you that know the word it a giant maze
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#1481304 - 09/02/09 01:37 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: TheRAT]
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What's this trap called and where did you get it??? Thanks.
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#1481520 - 09/02/09 04:57 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LAtrapper]
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I can't catch a mole for the life of me. Bought some of steve's traps a few weeks ago and it's a big ZERO so far.
JBR
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#1481545 - 09/02/09 05:24 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
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Have you watched his video at http://www.traplineproducts.com/Moles.html Many additional hints are offered if you have time to review all 4 pages of this thread.
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#1481579 - 09/02/09 05:41 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LAtrapper]
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Loc: new ulm, Minnesota
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JBR pm sent
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#1481785 - 09/02/09 08:05 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Loc: Menlo Park, California
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JBR, what kind of soil are you using the traps in? If you're in fairly solid soil where the mole tunnels don't crumble when you dig them out, then the Trapline traps should work well. If you're in really soft crumbly or sandy soil, then moles will often dig around our traps, and you may be better off switching to the Out of Sights. The Out of Sights are very good traps in my view, and I used them for 15 years in the service business, and still use some in sandy conditions. You do have to modify the triggers to make them more sensitive, though.
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#1482189 - 09/02/09 10:22 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: SteveAlbano]
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It's loamy soil on top of red clay. The tunnels don't really collapse though soil does tend to get pushed down them in front of the trap. The tunnels are really small compared to the trap jaw width.
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#1482190 - 09/02/09 10:23 PM
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[Re: JBR]
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LATrapper I have watched the vids.
JBR
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#1482881 - 09/03/09 01:31 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: JBR]
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Loc: new ulm, Minnesota
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just caught a few in steves traps and some Victor O O S
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#1505284 - 09/21/09 01:21 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Loc: new ulm, Minnesota
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hey LT i dont know how to post pics on here but if i email them to you can you post them?
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#1505335 - 09/21/09 01:47 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: whitfield]
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Loc: new ulm, Minnesota
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I am actually having a giant mole "broad footed" mounted for demonstration purposes... taxidermist said $75.oo
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#1505343 - 09/21/09 01:52 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread ((PICS))
[Re: BUD25]
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 Ha!....You don't actually think I know how, do you? I have all mine done for me by an expert, who is also a member on here...but unless I get the ok, I won't name. But I would be willing to help you out....  ltgrey1@yahoo.com
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#1505434 - 09/21/09 03:30 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
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BUD24- Check out http://www.trapperman.com/forum/ubbthrea...html#Post435067 Photobucket is very easy to use. If you can send a picture by email, you can post it here from Photobucket. If you, or anyone, needs assistance with Photobucket; just let me know. Pictures of problem situations will simplify folks providing advice. Pictures of techniques provide valuable information for those of us wanting to learn. Pictures of catches are always interesting. Post more pictures!!!
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#1506583 - 09/22/09 11:14 AM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LAtrapper]
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Loc: new ulm, Minnesota
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thank you guys!
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#1574421 - 11/03/09 03:04 PM
Re: The Mighty Mole Trappers Thread II
[Re: LT GREY]
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Posts: 1094
Loc: new ulm, Minnesota
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lol... i still havent even looked at posting pictures... ive got some good ones 
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