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Post by trapperkid15 on Sept 10, 2013 12:50:22 GMT -6
I have a bunch of fox around a pasture that i trap and i was thinking about trying to catch my first fox this fall.I was wondering what kind of trap i should use. thanks
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Post by iowaoutdoorsman on Sept 10, 2013 13:04:50 GMT -6
Keep in mind the likely coyote. I'd recommend a 1.75 - 2 rj cs. to target fox with incedental yote catch likely.
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Post by tristank4 on Sept 10, 2013 13:07:01 GMT -6
Snares work!
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Post by 4fur on Sept 10, 2013 13:33:04 GMT -6
Keep in mind the likely coyote. I'd recommend a 1.75 - 2 rj cs. to target fox with incedental yote catch likely. X2 About any canine set will also take a badger if they are in the neighborhood, too. Keep the larger animals in mind when anchoring your sets. Good luck catching your first fox, tk15! |
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Post by jlanduyt on Sept 10, 2013 17:00:25 GMT -6
Make sure you use an offset jaw to reduce damage to the foot
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Post by ryanvandonselaar on Oct 24, 2013 14:05:45 GMT -6
I would use 1.75s or #2 but thats just me
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Post by Selvig on Oct 24, 2013 15:29:01 GMT -6
set snares I about guarantee you that will be how you catch your first one.
for someone just starting out I recomend larger jaw spread say a bridger #3. you will not have to be as good at getting the fox to step on the center of the pan. Only buy the 2 coil traps to start #3 four coil could break fox leg. then in the future you can easily four coil them if you want to target coyotes.
Or if you have the money MB 650's are about the best dirt hole trap ever build IMO. Since these only come four coiled make sure to have a wide laminated jaw or you will break legs.
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Post by vikesbull on Oct 24, 2013 17:47:19 GMT -6
I have a bunch of fox around a pasture that i trap and i was thinking about trying to catch my first fox this fall.I was wondering what kind of trap i should use. thanks MB 550rc offset with cast jaws. Work right out of box and unlike all the cheap crap much easier for someone new (no need to work on them). Work for fox, coyote, bobcat, coon. Already night latched out of box. Great trap |
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Post by trapping24 on Oct 24, 2013 19:45:50 GMT -6
I like to use the MB 550s, they will also hold coyotes if you happen to get one of them! Best traps out there if you ask me
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Post by Auctioneer on Oct 24, 2013 20:14:45 GMT -6
I've caught several fox in #2 & #3 bridger and have yet to have a broken leg. They are offset and laminated 4X4.
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Post by Selvig on Oct 25, 2013 11:58:14 GMT -6
I've caught several fox in #2 & #3 bridger and have yet to have a broken leg. They are offset and laminated 4X4. I have had several broken legs with four coiled regular jaw traps especially MB650. Could be my longer chain length too if they get running and hit the end. Never had broken leg when traps are laminated. |
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Post by Auctioneer on Oct 25, 2013 12:10:37 GMT -6
That's a good point selvig. All mine are laminated and 8 inches of chain.
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