Got some sets in

[Smoke]

It's way past time to thin my coon population down to give the turkeys some help. Walked around my pasture one night and saw 13 coons, couple possums and skunks. Ordered a dozen DPs and got most of them set this evening. Checked some dens I knew of and sign was easy to come by.

 

[hammer33]

Looks like you are on target. Bet you have a pile of them this am.

 

[Smoke]

Not too bad for first night. 3 catches and a miss. 2 boars and a sow

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

nice freaking work! i need to figure out how to set these dogless traps, got two, but they just sitting

 

[Smoke]

nice freaking work! i need to figure out how to set these dogless traps, got two, but they just sitting

I did go ahead and order a $4 setting tool when I ordered traps. Used it when I set yesterday but just set them by hand today. It's easier to have them spike down on ground or anywhere that gives a little leverage. Squeeze with both hands and keep dog where you can get ahold of it. Once you get it going far enough you can use dog to help get it broke on over and set the trigger

 

[hammer33]

I use an old broken tip screwdriver to set mine. Costs $0 and if I lose it who cares, I have others.
Put the tip of the screwdriver under the spring axle, then use it to lever the trap into the ready position, flip the dog and set. Saves your hands when its cold out.

 

[Smoke]

2 more coons and a possum this morning

 

[Smoke]

Had to pull traps for a few days while I went back to work. Set the best spots after I got off last night for my 1 day off and had a sow waiting on me this morning.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

Good deal!

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Awesome!

 

[Smoke]

 

[Smoke]

Just a day off here and there but still plugging away.

 

[Smoke]

2 more boars this morning. One was a whopper. My size 12 for comparison.

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

nice coons!

 

[UT-longbeard]

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What are you using for bait? I normally run cat food with a few tiny marshmallows on top and have decent luck

 

[Smoke]

What are you using for bait? I normally run cat food with a few tiny marshmallows on top and have decent luck

Cheapest cat food from dollar store is all I've used