Presmyk Report post Posted December 2, 2014 Doesn't say there is rabies in area says rabies testing trap sight I'm not lying if I come up and there a funny acting animal foaming at mouth I would deff report it. Only way could see getting in trouble would have game and fish logo or something along those lines I'll post pic when get home see what you think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas110 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 Once had a loonie woman tossing river rocks over a fence to set off a foothold trap I had. Fox had dug around the trap not setting it off but making it visible. I pull up and yell at her as she continued to toss rocks over the fence as I was pulling the set. She tells me I'm a murderer and she is going to tell the police. I pulled the set and went off to check the next trap down the dirt road. like you were next her yard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted December 2, 2014 That was not the case, but If I was next to her 'yard', following the current G&F regulations, I am not at fault and she has no right to tamper with a legally set trap, regardless if she dislikes trapping. The work 'yard' is not found once in the trapping regulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas110 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 That was not the case, but If I was next to her 'yard', following the current G&F regulations, I am not at fault and she has no right to tamper with a legally set trap, regardless if she dislikes trapping. The work 'yard' is not found once in the trapping regulations. im sure trapping next to neighborhoods is real good, probably very little competition too. there was like 12 bobcats around our house in las sendas couple years ago but havent seen them in a long time. saw some javelinas and coyotes the other day though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted December 2, 2014 That was not the case, but If I was next to her 'yard', following the current G&F regulations, I am not at fault and she has no right to tamper with a legally set trap, regardless if she dislikes trapping. The work 'yard' is not found once in the trapping regulations. im sure trapping next to neighborhoods is real good, probably very little competition too. there was like 12 bobcats around our house in las sendas couple years ago but havent seen them in a long time. saw some javelinas and coyotes the other day though. While I am not opposed to trapping near a neighborhood if it breaks no regulations, I never said that's where I was. You assume that. I live in Gilbert. I have to travel 40 minutes just to get out of the M unit. BTW you neighborhood is in an M unit. No trapping allowed. Get out of the city limits and 440 yards from a house and those bobcats are free for the taking. The closest locations just outside the M unit is where most all the new trappers go. The bobcats in those areas get cleaned out quick and early in the season (November). Plus you have the highest chances of getting traps stolen because lots of trappers are out and about. To really get into new bobcats you need to not be afraid to drive. Last year I had 3 different lines. Each one took me 3- 3.5 hours to do round trip. No traps stayed in the same place for more than a few weeks. Some trapping pictures from last season- The barely caught... The you're so caught it aint funny... Kit Fox http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp105/Hyperwrx/Trapping%202013-2014/20140209_170319_zpsab54e806.jpg Typical cage set Bread and butter This SUV just picked up a bunch of illegals in the desert. I was skinning a bobcat on my tailgate when they drove by. Always backing my glock 23 in plain sight. Pup in a cage. Let him go, A stray like this ought to be a meal for a few coyotes. Im caught so I mine tis well tear the crap out of your cage. More cats in the desert 20ish pound cat. That funny guy here gave me flack last year for blurring the mountain out. He said they were houses. LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted December 2, 2014 Do you do double foot hold sets all the time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted December 2, 2014 Small female was released. Mean old Tom. 20ish pounds Same tom on my tailgate. One of my bigger bobcats. He fetched $480 at the ATA sale. Danglers I make myself. I swear by them. Lion at my bobcat Lots of fun double days. Hard to believe that trap has an offset. It does. A bobcat or coyote will often times make a pitchers mount of the trap area. Kit fox in a foothold. Poor thing became a snack for a coyote. I called and told my daughter I got her a cat as a pet. She was in the when I drove up.garage. He doesn't seem to be to friendly dad and I dont think he's gonna each much." Big cat. Grey foxes Double foot catch He's done given up on gettign out. Doube foot attached to an iron post. He was not getting away Just get it over with. Im trim on a coat already Skinning this bobcat I found 3 crossman pellets in his hide. Seemed to not hinder him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted December 2, 2014 Yes I always use 2 coilspring traps hooked together to 1 disposible stake hammered into the ground 18 inches. 2 clean and clear paths to the dirt hole set. 1 trap in each. stuff in middle so he has to take one of 2 routes in. Lots of backing so he has to approach from front. Like a tree or wash side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted December 2, 2014 What I used to trap in when we were getting $600-900 a pelt. Queen bed in the back 2 twins in front, full bathroom with shower, full kitchenette with stove oven and microwave. TV ad DVD player. I was dumb to sell it. Sold it and bought a smaller trapping truck. 25 mpg was more important I decided. For 2 wheel drive I am impressed. short wheel base gets me all over and into the good stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas110 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 trapping is hardcore. i dont know if i could just go up and shoot them or strangle them, whatever you guys have to do. calling them and shooting with a gun, is fun to me though. im a sick bastard. its cool how long people have been trapping and trading furs for though. since before time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted December 2, 2014 The United States has a rich history of trapping wildlife. Pretty much everyone has an ancestor who trapped or somehow was involved with trapping at some point. It's a down right shame many citizens not only want nothing to do with it, but actively campaign against it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRCA1972 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Hyperwrx, I am going to get my trappers license soon and hopefully be ready to go for next year. I am hoping some of you experienced trappers would be interested in assisting a newbie to trapping like me. I live in northern AZ and plan on trapping there. Would you be interested in assisting me getting my feet on the ground and running? If not, is there someone who could on this site? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nateNAU Report post Posted February 12, 2015 If your around flagstaff, I'd be more than happy to take you out on my line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted February 13, 2015 What a very cool topic! Love it! Thanks for everyone's input it is a fun read and intriguing to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
