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Title: Running a new trap line
Post by: Burlkraft on January 30, 2009, 12:41:12 PM: I noticed a couple of these guys running through the shop a while back. They hadn't done any damage that I could see, so I let 'em run around.
Yesterday I was gonna bring the dirty rags in to wash them and I found a big old nest and my towels all chewed up >:( >:( >:(

I ran a line of traps last night. Very successful ;) ;)

They seem to like chunky peanut butter. I used peanut butter from a store bought jar, so they won't get salmonella :D :D

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Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Patty on January 30, 2009, 12:55:09 PM: Whoa! You have a good start on a new coat for Jill :D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Sprucegum on January 30, 2009, 02:38:32 PM: I noticed this thread got moved three times - who's trying to catch who? :D :D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Banjo picker on January 30, 2009, 02:56:37 PM: Quote from: Burlkraft on January 30, 2009, 12:41:12 PM

I ran a line of traps last night. Very successful ;) ;)

They seem to like chunky peanut butter. I used peanut butter from a store bought jar, so they won't get salmonella :D :D

(http://www.forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12905/1070/DSC02988.JPG)

Its good that you are concerned about their health. :D :D :D Tim
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Gary_C on January 30, 2009, 03:04:35 PM: Quote from: Sprucegum on January 30, 2009, 02:38:32 PM
I noticed this thread got moved three times - who's trying to catch who? :D :D

Ya, I was trying to find that place called "Services" but was too late. But then again I just can't help my self but to click on the link when some thread gets sent to the Woodshed. :D :D

Steve if those fur bearers get wise to those old traps, try the grey overcenter ones. I had one that I probably caught 20 in and was not missing a lick of peanut butter. That way you don't have to worry about salmonella. :D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: LeeB on January 30, 2009, 03:11:07 PM: I go trapped in the bouncing back and forth too. I figured it was just Jeff funning with us again.
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Jeff on January 30, 2009, 03:57:08 PM: Quote from: LeeB on January 30, 2009, 03:11:07 PM
I go trapped in the bouncing back and forth too. I figured it was just Jeff funning with us again.

;D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: pigman on January 30, 2009, 06:32:47 PM: I don't understand why the topic ended up in "Outdoor activities". The mice were indoors when they were caught .
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: LeeB on January 30, 2009, 06:51:45 PM: Three blind mice.
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: WH_Conley on January 30, 2009, 07:55:08 PM: Just as a guess Bob, I don't think we have a catagory of "Inside Activities". :D

However, when we lived in town, next to the feed store, when cold weather came around, it was time to load the Hi-Standard with shot and put out the trapline.
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Banjo picker on January 30, 2009, 08:01:15 PM: We had a little problem with mice one year, they got in the duct work. I got one as he stuck his head up through the floor register. I kind of miss um, wish I could get rid of these cats so I could hunt in the house again. ;D ;D ;D Tim
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: timber tramp on January 31, 2009, 01:07:03 AM: >>I kind of miss um, wish I could get rid of these cats so I could hunt in the house again. Tim

Somebody say something about a High Standard with shot?? Here kitty kitty. :D ;D :) TT
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Left Coast Chris on March 19, 2009, 11:35:17 PM: Steve, I have a trap line also. So far 17 gophers and 6 moles since December. Our cat is getting a little old so I had to take over..... :-[ Although thats not inside my shop...... good thing you are nipping that in the bud....

Also, the moles really have nice fur. I could ship them over if Jill wants her coat a little faster. :)
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Burlkraft on March 20, 2009, 07:55:07 AM: I'm sure she's appreciate that Chris :D :D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Burlkraft on March 27, 2009, 04:32:57 PM: Now that the snow has gone my trap line is very busy.

I have 2 crows that visit just about every day to "pick up the remains"

Them guy's are very good at findin' them mice. The last 2 I even tried to hide under leaves, but they found 'em in about 10 minutes ;D ;D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Norm on March 27, 2009, 05:28:45 PM: I got this funny mental picture of these things field dressed hanging from the bragging pole but remembered your on a limited meat diet.... :D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: SwampDonkey on March 27, 2009, 07:01:04 PM: :D :D :D :D

Up in the Charlottes the camp was running away with mice. All we did was got a scrub pale, a soup can. Ran a wire through the end long enough to straddle to top of the scrub pale. Smeared peanut butter on the soup can. It was placed on the pale and a ramp made with a stick up to it. It was set up so the mice would jump onto the can and roll off into the drink. The first night we had 3 or 4 mice in the pale, drowned. :D :D :D Reminded me of the "Pied Piper of Hamlin". :D :D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Reddog on March 27, 2009, 07:55:35 PM: Heck Burlkraft, look how fast the buzzards found ya at Jeff's. :D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Jeff on March 27, 2009, 09:32:33 PM: Thats for sure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S0CDPm15L4
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: trapper on March 27, 2009, 11:01:56 PM: yesterday had a big stray tomcat looking at romancing mama kitty. poor guiy ended up running into the top dog and getting lead poisoning
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: ErikC on March 27, 2009, 11:04:51 PM: Quote from: Norm on March 27, 2009, 05:28:45 PM
I got this funny mental picture of these things field dressed hanging from the bragging pole but remembered your on a limited meat diet.... :D

Shouldn't be a conflict here. Limited meat diet, 3 mice....Couple days of good eatin :D :D
Title: Re: Running a new trap line
Post by: Burlkraft on March 28, 2009, 11:02:42 AM: Did ya hear the last comment in that video?

Where's Scooter ? :D :D :D