This pic is the typical pocket set. I take my trappers trowel and dig a hole in the bank and then slick the sides up with water. This gives it eye appeal which helps it stick out from the rest of the bank. I like to dig them at least 12″ back into the bank and just deep enough to cover the trap in around an inch of water. In the back of the hole I leave a little shelf out of the water to put the bait on. This set is great for coon and mink.
Next up is the PVC set. To set these up all you need is a piece of pvc pipe, trap, and bait or lure. I like to use the pvc set on both land and water. In this case, it is used as a water set. There are several ways to use this, but here I shoved the pipe into the bank so that the end is hanging over the water. Once that is set, take your trap and set it in the water right under where the end of the pipe is. You then stick your bair or lure in the pipe and stuff a little grass to plug the pipe. By plugging with grass, you make the coon work to get the bait which will give you more chances to get his foot caught. Plugging also keeps your set legal because we cannot use any sight exposed bait. This is usually a very good producer for me both on land and water.
Next up is the PVC set. To set these up all you need is a piece of pvc pipe, trap, and bait or lure. I like to use the pvc set on both land and water. In this case, it is used as a water set. There are several ways to use this, but here I shoved the pipe into the bank so that the end is hanging over the water. Once that is set, take your trap and set it in the water right under where the end of the pipe is. You then stick your bair or lure in the pipe and stuff a little grass to plug the pipe. By plugging with grass, you make the coon work to get the bait which will give you more chances to get his foot caught. Plugging also keeps your set legal because we cannot use any sight exposed bait. This is usually a very good producer for me both on land and water.
What kind of bait do you use for beaver? I didn’t know they could be baited. Do you use the same bait as for mink?
Thanks for the photo lesson…trapping is something I’ve never done, other than gophers, but it has alway intrigued me! 
What kind of bait do you use for beaver? I didn’t know they could be baited. Do you use the same bait as for mink?
Thanks for the photo lesson…trapping is something I’ve never done, other than gophers, but it has alway intrigued me!
Another question…new to trapping…does the trap kill the animal like a mouse trap or do you have to shoot the animal! I have no idea….Also how long are these traps out for….do you have to check them daily by law????
Thanks for the pics!!!!
Another question…new to trapping…does the trap kill the animal like a mouse trap or do you have to shoot the animal! I have no idea….Also how long are these traps out for….do you have to check them daily by law????
Thanks for the pics!!!!
I am going to try and chronicle the different sets I use for different species. Right now, I am focusing on coon and soon will be going back to the rats.
As far as bait, used, I use fish and several brands of lures. One of the best lures I use for coon is actually red fox gland that I buy.
Beaver are not my area…yet. I do plan on learning how to trap them though.
If and when I do get a mink, it will be an incidental catch. But, I do know that one of the best mink baits is muskrat carcasses or other types of meat. There are also commercially made baits and lures for them as well.
The reason I like the pocket set is because it is so versatile. Almost all water animals will take the time to check out a hole in the bank in search of food.
I am going to try and chronicle the different sets I use for different species. Right now, I am focusing on coon and soon will be going back to the rats.
As far as bait, used, I use fish and several brands of lures. One of the best lures I use for coon is actually red fox gland that I buy.
Beaver are not my area…yet. I do plan on learning how to trap them though.
If and when I do get a mink, it will be an incidental catch. But, I do know that one of the best mink baits is muskrat carcasses or other types of meat. There are also commercially made baits and lures for them as well.
The reason I like the pocket set is because it is so versatile. Almost all water animals will take the time to check out a hole in the bank in search of food.
have you ever tryed 2 pockets with 3 traps
I used it for years and dobbled up at least 40% of the time
and trippled quite a few times
be sure to use longer than normal drowning wires to clear the set and angle the end ones away from the set at a 45
good luck
have you ever tryed 2 pockets with 3 traps
I used it for years and dobbled up at least 40% of the time
and trippled quite a few times
be sure to use longer than normal drowning wires to clear the set and angle the end ones away from the set at a 45
good luck
When we trap Beaver, we don’t bait them, and I’m not sure there’s a product out there specifically designed for baiting them. Lots of guys who trap foothold sets use castor. We use that and we cut our own castor from the Beaver we trap.
Beaver are notorious for building scent mounts and use them as ways to mark their territory. By using castor from other Beaver, they find the scent intrusive and will do all they can to remove it. That’s about all we’ve ever used as bait/scent for Beaver.
When we trap Beaver, we don’t bait them, and I’m not sure there’s a product out there specifically designed for baiting them. Lots of guys who trap foothold sets use castor. We use that and we cut our own castor from the Beaver we trap.
Beaver are notorious for building scent mounts and use them as ways to mark their territory. By using castor from other Beaver, they find the scent intrusive and will do all they can to remove it. That’s about all we’ve ever used as bait/scent for Beaver.
one other thing that will greatly up your mink catch is to take your spade and cut the bank so the mink has to get into the water to check out the hole in your pic a mink can walk down the bank check out your pocket and never get his feet wet or near your trap
try shellfish oil as a lure it works well and lasts a long time I also used Craven’s MOONSHINE for coon I dont know if its still made but they would chew on the ground where I used it even after making a catch
one other thing that will greatly up your mink catch is to take your spade and cut the bank so the mink has to get into the water to check out the hole in your pic a mink can walk down the bank check out your pocket and never get his feet wet or near your trap
try shellfish oil as a lure it works well and lasts a long time I also used Craven’s MOONSHINE for coon I dont know if its still made but they would chew on the ground where I used it even after making a catch
Blue Fleck, thanks for the info. How do you store castor…in a jar in the fridge? How much do you get from one beaver? All I know about castor is you are not suppose to get any on ya!
Blue Fleck, thanks for the info. How do you store castor…in a jar in the fridge? How much do you get from one beaver? All I know about castor is you are not suppose to get any on ya!
We’ll freeze castor to store it if we have to. Small butter dishes work well.
One large Beaver castor will be enough for quite a few sets. You really don’t need much to make a good set.
As for the smell, I don’t mind it that much. I guess I’ve grown used to it. 
We’ll freeze castor to store it if we have to. Small butter dishes work well.
One large Beaver castor will be enough for quite a few sets. You really don’t need much to make a good set.
As for the smell, I don’t mind it that much. I guess I’ve grown used to it.
We have a great trapper here on IDA. He just needs to show up and educate us.
Where you at Herbie??!?!!! 
We have a great trapper here on IDA. He just needs to show up and educate us.
Where you at Herbie??!?!!!
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When we trap Beaver, we don’t bait them, and I’m not sure there’s a product out there specifically designed for baiting them
alcohol? 
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When we trap Beaver, we don’t bait them, and I’m not sure there’s a product out there specifically designed for baiting them
alcohol?
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When we trap Beaver, we don’t bait them, and I’m not sure there’s a product out there specifically designed for baiting them
alcohol?
Yeah….the only problem is, using that as bait will only net you the dumb fat ones… 
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When we trap Beaver, we don’t bait them, and I’m not sure there’s a product out there specifically designed for baiting them
alcohol?
Yeah….the only problem is, using that as bait will only net you the dumb fat ones…
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When we trap Beaver, we don’t bait them, and I’m not sure there’s a product out there specifically designed for baiting them
alcohol?
Yeah….the only problem is, using that as bait will only net you the dumb fat ones…
Hey Blue… I think he meant to use the alcohol on the “beavers”… not yourself!
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When we trap Beaver, we don’t bait them, and I’m not sure there’s a product out there specifically designed for baiting them
alcohol?
Yeah….the only problem is, using that as bait will only net you the dumb fat ones…
Hey Blue… I think he meant to use the alcohol on the “beavers”… not yourself!
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Another question…new to trapping…does the trap kill the animal like a mouse trap or do you have to shoot the animal! I have no idea….Also how long are these traps out for….do you have to check them daily by law????
There are two basic types of traps, footholds and conibear. the footholds are designed to catch the animal right on the pad of the foot. Most all these animals are live when you check traps. If you catch an incidental animal or one you want to release, they can be done with foothold type traps.
Coni’s on the other hand, are kill type. They are very non-selective and should be used with caution.
I dispatch my critters with a .22. There are several ways to do it, but that is the best way.
traps can be left out as long as their is an open season. Different sets have different trap check laws. Any foothold type trap must be checked once every 24 hour period. Drowning sets have I believe a 48 hour check law. Me personally, I like to check ALL traps at least once a day. Hope that answers your questions
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Another question…new to trapping…does the trap kill the animal like a mouse trap or do you have to shoot the animal! I have no idea….Also how long are these traps out for….do you have to check them daily by law????
There are two basic types of traps, footholds and conibear. the footholds are designed to catch the animal right on the pad of the foot. Most all these animals are live when you check traps. If you catch an incidental animal or one you want to release, they can be done with foothold type traps.
Coni’s on the other hand, are kill type. They are very non-selective and should be used with caution.
I dispatch my critters with a .22. There are several ways to do it, but that is the best way.
traps can be left out as long as their is an open season. Different sets have different trap check laws. Any foothold type trap must be checked once every 24 hour period. Drowning sets have I believe a 48 hour check law. Me personally, I like to check ALL traps at least once a day. Hope that answers your questions
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Me personally, I like to check ALL traps at least once a day.
Even if it is only for the exercise!!!
just messing with you buddy! hope your traps are full this weekend!!!
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