I have not. I've got a long weekend so going to move my traps to my other property. I also bought 6 more DP's and some 550's so going to get them out tomorrow. Hopefully can catch some stuff.
Set my first traps
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This morning's released critter.
jman 125
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Good on you for releasing. I will say your pan tension is way way to low. If you are targeting coyotes fox and cat you need to be at a minimum of 2.5 lbs i have mine at 3.5 to 4 and it has stopped all non target animals from being caught.
Possums were active last night.
Using the DPs is a great way to help the Turkey population. The only critters I've caught in mine are coons, possums and a skunk….but 95% of the catches has been coons. The only skunk I caught I was able to slip in behind it and 1 shot from a .22 and he was done. I left it till I got off work and when I got to it buzzards I assume had it almost completely eaten…I was amazed.
Be sure to anchor your DPs well. On mine I've added about an 18" section of small diameter flexible cable with a loop clamped into the terminal end using a crimp on bullet. Then I use these quick links to attach the cable around a tree or post. I don't like finding no coon nor trap when I run my trap line. Another note about anchoring to a post…double wrap the cable around the post. I had one coon climb the post somehow getting the loop up over the post taking the trap!
Be sure to anchor your DPs well. On mine I've added about an 18" section of small diameter flexible cable with a loop clamped into the terminal end using a crimp on bullet. Then I use these quick links to attach the cable around a tree or post. I don't like finding no coon nor trap when I run my trap line. Another note about anchoring to a post…double wrap the cable around the post. I had one coon climb the post somehow getting the loop up over the post taking the trap!
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Chickenrig
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Good advise right there now ! I know i've got a few Dukes& DPs runnin around over the years .
kaizen leader
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Is there a way to just get yotes?
set pan tension to 4 or 5 pounds and it will cut way back on everything else. Also, proper trap placement and modest lure with no urine or bait will help avoid catches other than yotes.
Yep, heavier pan tension. So far i have caught 4 yotes on MB650's and one large coon on a MB550. Lighter pan tension on the 550.
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Ok- and the pan tension is adjusted with the screw where the pan swivels, correct?
Shanman
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Correct
