Dog Proof Coon Traps
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If there's no luck in here, check your local CO-OPLooking for half a dozen or a dozen of dog proof coon traps…
I think I have quite the family of raccoons around.. and no, the feeder isn't hunted over and outside of the 250 yard range
Going to check this week.. just seeing if anyone has any extras or leftovers!
Lucky Goose
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This $11.25/trap is about as good a deal as you can find and these come with a chain / earth anchor:
Z-Trap Dog Proof Coon Trap
Z-Trap Dog Proof Coon Trap measures 1.25" x 1.25" x 4" with a 4 1/2" long stabilizer stake. It comes with a heavy duty chain with three swivels, one at the stake, one inline, and one at the end used as a drowner or attached to a 1/2" rerod stake. The Ztrap's stabilizer stake allows you to drill...
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You're on the right track. Best thing you can do for turkeys on your place.
MPW are great supporters of conservation so I try to order most stuff from them...for what it's worth.
The z-trap is what I use and the push/pull trigger is the only way to go.Z-Trap Dog Proof Coon Trap
Z-Trap Dog Proof Coon Trap measures 1.25" x 1.25" x 4" with a 4 1/2" long stabilizer stake. It comes with a heavy duty chain with three swivels, one at the stake, one inline, and one at the end used as a drowner or attached to a 1/2" rerod stake. The Ztrap's stabilizer stake allows you to drill...
You're on the right track. Best thing you can do for turkeys on your place.
MPW are great supporters of conservation so I try to order most stuff from them...for what it's worth.
Pleased to see about 8 or so new baby turkeys on the property this year. Most seem to have made it too..Z-Trap Dog Proof Coon Trap
Z-Trap Dog Proof Coon Trap measures 1.25" x 1.25" x 4" with a 4 1/2" long stabilizer stake. It comes with a heavy duty chain with three swivels, one at the stake, one inline, and one at the end used as a drowner or attached to a 1/2" rerod stake. The Ztrap's stabilizer stake allows you to drill...
You're on the right track. Best thing you can do for turkeys on your place.
MPW are great supporters of conservation so I try to order most stuff from them...for what it's worth.
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Rural King has them on sale for $11.99
Awesome thanks. Photo looks like Z-Traps but description is Duke. Still good deal.. might pick up a few dukes and Z's
The problem i have with the z-trap over the other brands is that round disk on the ground stake. That thing on the stake makes it much harder to install into the ground and its not as sturdy once its in. They aren't my favorite because of that.
JCDEERMAN
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That's the best thing you can do for your turkeys. Started out with a few Duke traps and bought more and more. Now up to 18 of them.
2020: 12 coons, skunks and grinners
2021: 23 coons, skunks and grinners
2022: 85 coons, skunks and grinners (so far)
This year, I've never seen more turkeys in my life
2020: 12 coons, skunks and grinners
2021: 23 coons, skunks and grinners
2022: 85 coons, skunks and grinners (so far)
This year, I've never seen more turkeys in my life
squirrel_hunter
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I think i have around 8 dz dog proof. I run more dukes than any other. I also have z traps and lil grizz. U cant go wrong with duke or z traps. I like the lil grizz but hate the stake on the trap. I replace my dog proof springs every 2 yrs or so. I dont want any weak springs.
Yea that can be a problem and it was for me in the beginning. Now I have 2 1/2k' rebar that I drive in the ground and about half the time I just leave the trap laying on its side on the ground
What are y'all anchoring with? Just one piece of rebar, how long? Or are you crossing etc?
I just anchor with one 2 1/2' rebar on each trap. I'll give it a solid tug and if it feels like it "could" come up then I have tent stakes that I'll screw into the ground next to it and have made 1' long cable with quick links on the ends to attach to the chain of the trap. This is just a backup IF they pull the rebar out of the ground somehow.
Turkeys for tomorrow website has a deal on a dozen.
Tie wire around tree
What do you use for bait?
JCDEERMAN
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Mainly just dry cat food and mini marshmallows. If we ever do shrimp, crab or lobsters, I'll save the peels and claws for the traps. Coons can't resist that fishy/crab smell
deerhunter10
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I get mine from lewisburg coop I would assume maury county has them as well. They are the Duke dp's.
