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Old 10-27-2014, 03:37 PM
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Well presistance pays off. Out of three rat hole sets there are 2 rats. Still nothing on the carrots. That is 4 out of that ditch should be about done for rats there. I'll see tomorrow.
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Old 10-30-2014, 08:23 PM
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Default Clear Lake/Pine coulee and my new partner

Hello all,moved into a couple of new area's and up too 91 in 8 days so far.And I got a new partner.
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Old 10-30-2014, 11:54 PM
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Is that your new trapping dog? Will he retrieve the rats? Nice dog.
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Old 10-31-2014, 06:35 AM
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Nice looking rat retrieving machine there buddy ,looks like he enjoys your company as well.
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Old 10-31-2014, 10:46 AM
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Great pictures, Peter! It must be nice to do your trapping with a buddy to keep you company. You're catching some some nice, big rats as well. It looks like fun!
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Old 10-31-2014, 11:59 AM
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Nice looking rat retrieving machine there buddy ,looks like he enjoys your company as well.
Yes SHE sure enjoys her time out with us,and I love doing this stuff,got her from vet at work,1 1/2 old.
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Old 10-31-2014, 12:37 PM
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Nice display! I'm thinking of starting to trap some of these anyone know where to get colony traps close to LLoydminster?
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Old 10-31-2014, 04:32 PM
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Nice display! I'm thinking of starting to trap some of these anyone know where to get colony traps close to LLoydminster?
I'm making colony and submarine traps for people. I'm just north of Edmonton in Morinville. Next weekend there's a guy coming from Vegreville that could get them that far. PM me if you are interested.

BTW, welcome to the forum.
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Old 11-01-2014, 06:04 PM
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Few rats for me this morn pretty low key for what you guys are doin ..but found a liitle dugout with a few one real reddish ..havent see many this color anyone else?
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Old 11-02-2014, 10:16 AM
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Good job, Shakeyleg. I caught a handful that were a little lighter than the rest but I don't remember catching one that light.

I think that I goofed by pulling my float sets out this week after they got frozen in. Earlier in October I rarely saw any rats swimming around and now they are everywhere, all day long! It's part of the learning curve I guess.
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Old 11-02-2014, 12:31 PM
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Still picking up a few rats. A little slower now that i've been working on coyotes too. It would be nice to pick up another 40-50 by the time things freeze solid.



count is 155 for the season so far.

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Old 11-02-2014, 12:34 PM
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well, who'd have thought it would actually warm up again? odd fall...
By the way.. kudos on starting this thread, best one on this site right now IMO. I check it daily, nothing but good pics and positive attitudes, thanks all!
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Old 11-02-2014, 01:29 PM
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nice dog pcp. my dogs have become ace rat run finders. begun only setting the ones they get "ratty" on. and skipping the others.

12"-14" of heavy wet snow put all the coyote gear out of action. rats saved the day. nice being able to do both.



snow probably will be gone tonight.
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Old 11-02-2014, 07:49 PM
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I was out gaining hunting permission on Friday and I came across a few rats and a yote.
One shallow slough there were 5 rats in I plinked 2 then the other one came over and gotter then another and another. The slough was only ankle deep in the middle. Weird so many rats take up residence in such a shallow slough. Also seen a big white weasel. Season had not started yet one day. Shucks
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Old 11-03-2014, 11:29 AM
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It looks like you're having fun and getting a few critters, Bill. I might have to do a little rat shooting as well. There are enough of them swimming around all day right now.
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Old 11-03-2014, 11:45 AM
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I tell ya Dave its a blast. Pun intended. Its hunting season so I am still carrying the .22 for fall rats and then the .223 for yotes and my deer rifle. If I get pulled over the cops are gonna question me to see if I am terrorist. But I tell all the ladies I need one for every application. Just like women with shoes or a purse.

But my trapping is not gonna get alot of attention this November due to my deer tag count. But I will keep posting pics.
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Old 11-03-2014, 12:13 PM
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Its hunting season so I am still carrying the .22 for fall rats and then the .223 for yotes and my deer rifle.
Don't forget the .22Win Mag for beaver....lol! My truck is in for repairs so I have to take out the quad and I wasn't sure of what rifle to bring. I watched 10 deer in the field yesterday so I'm thinking 30.06 to get that taken care of. The muskrats are safe today but if I see a coyote in my travels I might have a bit of sewing to do.
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Old 11-09-2014, 05:20 PM
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Few more to add to the strechers floats were not working so put in a couple subs
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Old 11-09-2014, 06:25 PM
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I'm glad to see someone still trapping muskrats, Shakey! Those are some nice looking rats. It's iced over around here but not thick enough to walk on. By the time that I get all of my coyote snares out it should be though. I'm hoping to set traps in huts sometime this season and get more pictures on the thread.
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Old 11-09-2014, 06:29 PM
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I'm glad to see someone still trapping muskrats, Shakey! Those are some nice looking rats. It's iced over around here but not thick enough to walk on. By the time that I get all of my coyote snares out it should be though. I'm hoping to set traps in huts sometime this season and get more pictures on the thread.
Oh im done for awhile now dave she will.be iced up this week sup to 15-20 below this week brrr .. these are all.bank rats very few huts around here
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Old 11-10-2014, 05:20 PM
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floats finally freezing in in my area,pulled today,total for fall so far at 148,snagged first song dog today
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Old 11-12-2014, 04:46 PM
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Hey guys, some awesome pictures on here, you guys are really hammering the rats!
A quick question: What is the best method for anchoring Colony traps? I've heard of using Rebar as weight to hold it down, but I was wondering if anyone uses any kind of stakes, and if so what kind, thanks!
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Old 11-12-2014, 06:30 PM
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Old 11-12-2014, 06:53 PM
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Hey guys, some awesome pictures on here, you guys are really hammering the rats!
A quick question: What is the best method for anchoring Colony traps? I've heard of using Rebar as weight to hold it down, but I was wondering if anyone uses any kind of stakes, and if so what kind, thanks!
I use surveyor stakes,12 inches long,you can buy already cut and pointed,got mine in bundle of 50 at Lute's LumberMart.
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Old 11-13-2014, 05:22 PM
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usually be trapping marten about now. but last year, my numbers where way down and the price even lower. still not terrible, but 10 months to finally sell them all.bummer!.

so stayed home and let another dummy have a crack at them.

really enjoying these rats, trapping and snaring coyotes. looking forward to getting the weasel/mink gear out.

amazing beautiful day in southern ab today. epic!.

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Old 11-18-2014, 05:31 PM
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First season back trapping in the last 25 years! Thanks to HunterDave for the colony traps, they work great. If you guys notice anything on the hides that I can improve on please let me know.
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Old 11-18-2014, 05:50 PM
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First season back trapping in the last 25 years! Thanks to HunterDave for the colony traps, they work great. If you guys notice anything on the hides that I can improve on please let me know.
Right on, MB, looking good!

The only thing that I'd suggest is to pull the sides of the pelt on the wire down and put a clothes peg. That ought to give you 3/4" to 1" more in length. Have a look through this thread and I think that you'll find a picture of what I'm trying to describe.

EDIT* See post #53.

Well done and thanks for mentioning my colony traps.
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Old 12-03-2014, 04:16 PM
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pulled all the rat traps today. to much overflow on the ice. not much fun. not sure if i'll move along to more sloughs until later this winter. after coyote season.

last one...

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