0:57 Some may disagree, but I always set my traps si the animal steps between the jaws as opposed to over them. Same thing at 2:40. I also would have used my boot to make the bed a bit deeper so the trap was under water. You could have used some of the water soaked leaves to hide the trap. Looks like some sweet locations! Nice mink!!!
I would have to agree with you on that, my traps that were in the water produced more than those that I set out of the water, like you mentioned. I did catch one with an exposed trap but found all too often that the trap would simply be sprung or they would shortly get caught and escape. I have since been trying to position my trap jaws like you mentioned. Makes more sense for the jaws to close on the leg effectively. Thanks for your comment !
@@GreenBrierOutdoors You'll get it!! You are doing a good job. If I told you all the mistakes I made when learning to trap... I would have you reading forever LOL But that's how you learn! I always tell people "Learn to trap by the 'rule book'.... Then throw it away.".
0:57 Some may disagree, but I always set my traps si the animal steps between the jaws as opposed to over them. Same thing at 2:40. I also would have used my boot to make the bed a bit deeper so the trap was under water. You could have used some of the water soaked leaves to hide the trap.
Looks like some sweet locations! Nice mink!!!
I would have to agree with you on that, my traps that were in the water produced more than those that I set out of the water, like you mentioned. I did catch one with an exposed trap but found all too often that the trap would simply be sprung or they would shortly get caught and escape. I have since been trying to position my trap jaws like you mentioned. Makes more sense for the jaws to close on the leg effectively. Thanks for your comment !
@@GreenBrierOutdoors You'll get it!! You are doing a good job. If I told you all the mistakes I made when learning to trap... I would have you reading forever LOL But that's how you learn!
I always tell people "Learn to trap by the 'rule book'.... Then throw it away.".
Let’s go been waiting for the quality content!!
4 raccoons, a skunk, a possum, a red fox, and a mink! not a bad haul!
juicy catches ross
Those feral cats do just as much damage to your wildlife
I hear ya