#62510 - 01/28/07 10:26 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: fishermann222]
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Rick Phillips
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 393
Loc: SE Idaho
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Victoria, I don't claim to be an expert and maybe you can give me some tips; but in my experience trapping in snow in subzero temps is a snap compared to conditions where you get freeze, thaw, freeze, thaw, blow, snow, more freeze, thaw...... That's what I have to deal with here. If I can get a good cold snap that stays down around 20 below for a week or two, I grin ear to ear!
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#62585 - 01/28/07 11:37 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Rick Phillips]
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piperniner
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 586
Loc: Alaska
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Rick : Amen. A whole lot of us in Ak. this year are dealing with heavy snow after heavy snow. Spending the whole time just digging out and resetting. Sounds like you will be wolf hunting soon.
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#62599 - 01/28/07 11:58 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: piperniner]
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Rick Phillips
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 393
Loc: SE Idaho
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They keep saying they're going to have a hunting season on them: the new governor even said he wants the first tag. They have also told us that there will be no wolf trapping....at least for a few years. IMHA there won't be very many wolves harvested by ground hunting, so they'll keep right on increasing and spreading out. Sometimes I think our government officials were absent the day brains were handed out.
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#62605 - 01/29/07 12:17 AM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Rick Phillips]
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piperniner
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 586
Loc: Alaska
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Rick : Funny coincidence. My former trapping partner just retired as a game warden up here and hired on with your state as a conservation officer. Can't give up what he loves I guess. The poachers better watch out, this guy lives the job and made the most cases of any officer each year.
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#62612 - 01/29/07 12:43 AM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: piperniner]
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Rick Phillips
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 393
Loc: SE Idaho
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That's cool, piperniner! Do you know which region he is working out of? Ken was telling me about one of his friends who had moved down here and was going to be helping with F&G's wolf management section. Same guy? I was excited to hear there might be someone involved with that process who had some practical wolf experience.
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#62898 - 01/29/07 11:25 AM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Rick Phillips]
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piperniner
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 586
Loc: Alaska
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Don't think it is the same guy. He will be south of Lewiston and has not moved yet. Was in enforcement and been trapping since 12. Good wolf trapper.
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#62907 - 01/29/07 11:41 AM
Re: Lynx sets
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victoria vixen
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Registered: 12/28/06
Posts: 609
Loc: Bahamas
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Are any of you Alaskan trappers saving your lynx, wolf or wolverine glands? I'm really interested if you're wanting to sell any.
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#62908 - 01/29/07 11:41 AM
Re: Lynx sets *DELETED*
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victoria vixen
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Registered: 12/28/06
Posts: 609
Loc: Bahamas
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#62978 - 01/29/07 12:27 PM
Re: Lynx sets
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Hupurest
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 3905
Loc: Las anchorage
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this is what mine looks like. The lynx followed my trail for over 1/2 mile,(i drag beaver behind the machine) right to the set, came to within 20 yds, downwind of it and kept on going. so I added another HUGE hunk of beaver, a duck and more wings.
What am I doing wrong???
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#63337 - 01/29/07 05:48 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Hupurest]
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victoria vixen
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Registered: 12/28/06
Posts: 609
Loc: Bahamas
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Have you ever thought of using pine bough's to keep the snow from blowing in? Or make it a "walk through", (open on both ends)? How about a bit larger and use vertical guide sticks on all 4 corners of the trap? Can you use a snowshoe hare or parts (head) as bait? I like a strip of fur with a huge glass eye glued on. The kind they sell at hobby shops or taxidermist use. That way when a cat sees that, he has to have it! Just a few thoughts. I've never trapped for lynx but I've caught plenty of bobcats that way!
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#63577 - 01/29/07 07:43 PM
Re: Lynx sets
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DannelBoone
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 393
Loc: Michigan
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Hey Lynx trapper
If it keeps coming back with in the 20 yd,s why not put a blind set down ther thats down wind or do like some one else said plant a snare down ther oand if it is on the ICe spud a pole hole and plant a tree to hook the snare to the pole will freeze in and your good to go . Hope that help you Good luck
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#63697 - 01/29/07 08:43 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: DannelBoone]
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otterman
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Registered: 12/24/06
Posts: 1504
Loc: SW Alaska
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I dont have lynx nor alot of reabbits but do use alot of spruce branches for cubbies for various things. I also do not have many rabbits but have found that most spruce trees have alot of dead branches that would accomplish the same thing. Is it the cover or the green branches that attracs the rabbits? If it is the green branches maybe using dead branches that have just dropped their needles would slove the issue rabbit issue maybe?? If it is the cover thing no matter what you do the rabbits are probably going to use the cubbie I believe. Tell me if my assumptions are worng
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#64108 - 01/30/07 08:29 AM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: otterman]
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billcat
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 45
Loc: Nevada
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I've got a request for you guys, sure would appreciate it if one of you would post a closeup picture of a Lynx foot, top and bottom. Just for comparison with a bobcat's. I've always heard that the bottoms are covered with fur.
Thanks, Bill
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#64379 - 01/30/07 12:13 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: billcat]
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Hupurest
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 3905
Loc: Las anchorage
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It was on its trail from last week, but this week he, she , it went a little off. It has been using the area, and numerous tracks, seems to be every 3 or 4 days, but not one defined trail. the other problem I have is the amount of people using the area, I would love to have it more on the edge and flagging tape etc, but would rather not catch one than have it stolen.
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#64415 - 01/30/07 01:10 PM
Re: Lynx sets
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Hupurest
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 3905
Loc: Las anchorage
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there is also the arctic salmon that is covered with hair too.
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#67671 - 02/01/07 02:14 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Hupurest]
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victoria vixen
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Registered: 12/28/06
Posts: 609
Loc: Bahamas
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Hupurest, you might try a single feather on fishing line (a couple of split-shot sinkers to keep it from blowing too much and wrapping around other twigs). If you put it just above "eye level", you might find it may attract the lynx without too much people problem. Are you using a scent (LDC) as well?
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#67672 - 02/01/07 02:14 PM
Re: Lynx sets *DELETED*
[Re: Hupurest]
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victoria vixen
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Registered: 12/28/06
Posts: 609
Loc: Bahamas
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#67680 - 02/01/07 02:20 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: victoria vixen]
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Hupurest
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 3905
Loc: Las anchorage
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I have a wings, half wings, single feathers, hanging around from right in front of the cubbie, to 30 yds out, and I used them so it would not attract the people.
I do not have asplit shot on them, that is a good idea.
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#67969 - 02/01/07 04:47 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Kusko]
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Hupurest
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 3905
Loc: Las anchorage
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I was always meaning to get it, and I was going to also try and mix up a bait with ground castors and catnip..
cat probably got all doped up and forgot what he was doing...
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#68045 - 02/01/07 05:27 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Hupurest]
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victoria vixen
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Registered: 12/28/06
Posts: 609
Loc: Bahamas
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Curious where you get your catnip. True catnip is very expensive. Most chemical plants run it (steam distilled) at several hundred dollar per ounce. Artificial catnip is worthless (in my opinion) as a cat lure. So, I just though maybe you had a inside on some thing the rest of us didn't know about. Is it in a liquid form and do you have a problem with the odor getting out? Down here catnip grows wild but dies at summers end.
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#68065 - 02/01/07 05:38 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: victoria vixen]
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Kusko
"Mr. Mayor"
trapper
Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 2086
Loc: Bethel, AK
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#70368 - 02/02/07 10:40 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Alaskacajun]
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NMtrapper
trapper
Registered: 01/22/07
Posts: 107
Loc: new mexico
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hey guys I really appreaciate the pictures of the sets.. they help out allot
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#72981 - 02/04/07 04:31 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: NMtrapper]
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martentrapper
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 479
Loc: Nome, Ak.
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Seen a neat idea in the NTA mag, American Trapper. Tom Krause, in Wy. showed a pic from his bobcat line where he uses small bells hung from string near his set. The sound arouses the cats curiosity. He buys the bells at hobby/craft stores. I'd say that idea would work on lynx.
I'm a firm believer in getting as much good info on trapping as possible. Any of you guys relying solely on these internet sites to learn about trapping are missing some good stuff!
mt
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#73283 - 02/04/07 06:36 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: martentrapper]
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otterman
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Registered: 12/24/06
Posts: 1504
Loc: SW Alaska
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MT raises a good point there are several good magazines out there along with the internet. I have never tried it but I have read that a couple CDs hanging so the can click each other along with the sun bouncing off the shiney side helps draw cats too like I said no experince with it but read it someplace who knows where
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#75295 - 02/05/07 08:48 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Alaskacajun]
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guloboy
trapper
Registered: 01/12/07
Posts: 119
Loc: Tazlina, Alaska
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I can't believe this lynx thread has so little interest, but it is doing a little better than the wolverine thread (which also seems odd to me). Lynx numbers are definitely increasing in the Copper Basin. Are they not abundant on anyone elses line this year?
Just to throw in my two cents worth, I do not put much weight in cubby size. Mine are typically rudimentary, consisting of a few leaning sticks against a tree (sometimes just a little brush)and some well placed guide sticks. Essentially, I place my trap in the path of least resistance to the bait (i.e., the lynx can get to the bait from the side, but it typically comes in the easiest, clearest way, and steps on the trap).
I also like to use snare sets. I typically put some bait off the trail, make a trail going to the bait, and hang a snare in the trail. I try to make a big disturbance on the snowmachine trail to make sure the lynx stops and investigates. Making two paths from this disturbance point to the bait works well with a snare in each path. This set is way easier to make than a leghold cubby. It is my feeling that this set works better than a cubby like set this time of year.
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#75652 - 02/06/07 12:43 AM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: guloboy]
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Rick Phillips
trapper
Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 393
Loc: SE Idaho
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When I was a kid, my uncle was a government trapper here in this area. He trapped a lot of bobcats in the wintertime, and one of his favorite sets was to cut the side out of a Prince Albert tobacco can; the flat ones that fit in your shirt pocket. This gave a shiny side and the painted side with the picture of Prince Albert on it. He would hang it from a light wire under a limb or rock overhang, and set his trap where the cat would step while investigating. He also used rabbitskin flags, and the way I remember it caught about equal numbers on both attractors. I've never tried using CD's, but I'd think they'd be every bit as good as the tobacco can.
My lynx experience is limited compared to bobcats. I caught a few back in the "good old days" about 40 years ago when they were still legal here. I remember selling a great big tom for the princely sum of $12 and thinking I'd really done great because bobcats were bringing about $8 then. My father-in-law had shot that one with a 30-06 while he was deer hunting and gave it to me. I put in most of the afternoon sewing him back together. LOL.
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#75840 - 02/06/07 09:18 AM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: Alaskacajun]
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DLM
trapper
Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 607
Loc: Maine
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As far as I know about the only laminated traps used much here in Maine are the smaller traps used for coyote, such as #1 3/4 & #2 coil springs. Alot of guys like the smaller traps for dirt hole sets before the snows come. After that any good quality #3 works.
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#106611 - 02/24/07 01:43 AM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: DLM]
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guloboy
trapper
Registered: 01/12/07
Posts: 119
Loc: Tazlina, Alaska
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Here is my season to date pic. I had to take it now because with the current fur prices, I felt it necessary to diversify my buyers sooner than later. I do not need Pappa's or NAFA deciding whether or not I get a septic system put in this summer if you know what I mean.
Anyways, as you can tell, I concentrated on lynx this year, and had a blast doing it. Already cannot wait till next year, and hope I can find time to try and entice some gulo gulos into sticking their heads into a 330.
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#106620 - 02/24/07 02:14 AM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: guloboy]
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Rick Phillips
trapper
Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 393
Loc: SE Idaho
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Guloboy, that's a great pic! Lots of nice cats, and great put-up on all of the fur! Boy, that's a pretty cross fox! Congratulations, and good luck on the fickle market.
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#107009 - 02/24/07 12:18 PM
Re: Lynx sets
[Re: SEwaterboy]
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takotna
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Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 496
Loc: Takotna AK
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Nice pic guloboy, hope you get your septic in.
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