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Muskrat floats #8064225 01/30/24 09:20 AM 01/30/24 09:20 AM
Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 32 Ontario J JustLearning OP trapper
JustLearning OP trapper J Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 32 Ontario	We’ve just had ice go out on our marsh here. Is it to early to put out floats, or should i wait for awhile?

Re: Muskrat floats [Re: JustLearning] #8064230 01/30/24 09:32 AM 01/30/24 09:32 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,183 Three Lakes,WI 72 C corky trapper
corky trapper C Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,183 Three Lakes,WI 72	That depends on how confident you are that they won't ice in again or how long they will be ice free. Moving water etc. Every situation varies. http://www.usdebtclock.org/

Re: Muskrat floats [Re: JustLearning] #8064233 01/30/24 09:36 AM 01/30/24 09:36 AM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 3,897 Wisconsin E Eagleye trapper
Eagleye trapper E Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 3,897 Wisconsin	I don't use a lot of floats but when I do- spring seems to be the best time. I would sure try it if you have open water conditions.

Re: Muskrat floats [Re: JustLearning] #8064246 01/30/24 10:01 AM 01/30/24 10:01 AM
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,055 WI N nimzy trapper
nimzy trapper N Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,055 WI	Marshes and muskrats don’t carry calendars, they respond to theIr situation. A mating launch in January would be unprecedented.

Re: Muskrat floats [Re: nimzy] #8064587 01/30/24 07:33 PM 01/30/24 07:33 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,411 WI B BvrRetriever trapper
BvrRetriever trapper B Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,411 WI	Originally Posted by nimzy Marshes and muskrats don’t carry calendars, they respond to theIr situation. A mating launch in January would be unprecedented. I agree….not only unprecedented but likely unproductive.

Re: Muskrat floats [Re: JustLearning] #8064628 01/30/24 08:27 PM 01/30/24 08:27 PM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 835 Illinois D DRF trapper
DRF trapper D Joined: May 2016 Posts: 835 Illinois	These fellas would use them I bet.

Re: Muskrat floats [Re: JustLearning] #8064633 01/30/24 08:31 PM 01/30/24 08:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,719 Williamsport, Pa. J jk trapper
jk trapper J Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,719 Williamsport, Pa.	Wow that is crazy. That is late March stuff usually around here.......jk Free people are not equal. Equal people are not free. What's supposed to be ain't always is. Hopper Hunter

Re: Muskrat floats [Re: JustLearning] #8064643 01/30/24 08:39 PM 01/30/24 08:39 PM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 835 Illinois D DRF trapper
DRF trapper D Joined: May 2016 Posts: 835 Illinois	Sure is jk, there was actually 5 of them little fur balls crowded on it but 2 jumped before I get a picture

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