Conibear School Episode 4 - Safety and Common Sense

[@MeeLowTrapper]

I just finished watching all four of these videos. Awesome instruction! You just saved me a ton of money buying trapping DVD's. I look forward to watching all of your videos. Again, thank you for taking the time to make and then edit together all of your videos!

[@Meattrapper]

+BrassTurds Thank you very much. That means a lot to me. It does tae a lot of time to do it. I got tired of paying 40 bucks for a video to pick up one new tip - so I decided to make my series. Between the snare school, conibear school and foothold school there is a lot of material there. All I ask sir is that from time to time please click on some of the ads on the videos. Clicking on ads doesn't cost the viewer a dime, but every click helps me out a little. Take care and have a good evening.

[@hphillips7425]

MeLowTrapper. Well said. I watched all4 myself

[@emmanuelnjah3537]

All four episodes were very educative and helpful to a beginner level and the idea of modifying a body grip into a foot grip was a very smart idea

[@beebob1279]

Thank you for your time putting together a great series on the conibear trap. I watched all four. I don't trap but understand why people do. I've got friends who do it with trap lines. I don't have the luxury of running a line because I can't check my traps on a daily basis which is the law in my state. My neighbor at our mountain house traps and will be taking me out and show me how it's done. There are beaver in our pond that need to go, so he's itching to get started. Thanks again for a great instruction series.

[@michaelperks1003]

Great video. I carry a wooden wedge to push the trap apart if I get slammed. Awesome videos keep up the good work

[@perrycopeland2107]

That is a great idea. Thanks for sharing that tip.

[@davidmingues9553]

I saw a one handed conabare setter on another video that is unbeatable. It's a 6" bicycle chain with a T handle on top end and a flatened >C< on the bottom end of the chain. Hook the C on the bottom of a spring holding the trap down with your foot and pull up and hook the C on the top eye on the spring. The C holds the spring compressed. Repeat if double spring. All one handed release and fast. I could release my hand in 30 seconds or less with one. The down side is you will need 2 for a double release. I say carry 2...

[@thed8229]

I bought some 110's to have just in case & to learn with. Watched your 1-3 vids. Awesome. 10 mins after watching this vid guess what, my dumb butt snapped a trap on my hand. Luckily I had just made my rope & had it right there. Anybody who is new to these traps & skipped this vid I will be praying for. Thank you for putting this up. Seriously.

[@Meattrapper]

Only one way to learn!

[@Dpedersen35]

This series really helped me understand these fantastic traps a lot better. Thank you very much!

[@edkleinjan8426]

I'm brand new to the sport and trying to learn all I can. I'm finding your videos very informative, and well done. Thanks for sharing!

[@Jubaluptoearly]

I learned more about using Conibear traps from your three videos than anywhere else. Great job!

[@modelcitizen63]

Great video, catching yourself definitely isn’t much fun. I only got it with a 110 magnum and couldn’t imagine a 330. That’s why I always take my time and ALWAYS use a safety on the jaws until I’m ready to walk away from the set. Also check out Trapper Ron’s safety setter, a great product that not just a setter but can also compress the springs one handed to get yourself out of a trap if needed. There is a few videos on it here on KZbin.

[@hphillips7425]

Watched all 4 videos and subscribed. I will be trying a 110 for squirrel and the pans you described will help to put the bait on. Have a good one from West Tennessee

[@Icecold0505]

Irwin Quick grip clamp is great for setting tough 330’s one handed.

[@Meattrapper]

That is an excellent idea - I'm going to give that a try! Thank you for sharing.

[@Icecold0505]

@@Meattrapper Be sure to either alter the rubber jaws so they don’t slip, or get a firm/solid grip on the eyes. But it works awesome! I have some cheap old 330’s that are so tough that they bent the short setters arms. Quick grip is the way.

[@MdennisAK]

Priceless demonstration

[@jerrycybulsky6756]

had hand caught in 330 drove home with trap on hand got to bench grinder and cut spring off very scary stuff

[@74nativemtman]

Thank you for the series of Conibear trapping videos. I am grateful that you covered so many different applications of the trap. The main point I keep thinking of is that a mechanical device can do the hunting while one is attending to other survival issues. Definitely will be looking to get a few of those gems.

[@bubbagartland7768]

you really helped ...great series ...you really helping someone trying to control beavers doing a huge amount of damage. THANKS

[@JJ-dl6sp]

thanks for the classes, I just ordered a dozen 110s for a bug out situation, and you have provided me with good info. I will be using them to attempt to catch squirrel in order to become accustomed to how to use them properly.

[@2bonosc]

The best teacher of all

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding series

[@2bonosc]

Experience teaching safety is the best for caution. Thanks for your hard earned advice.

[@Meattrapper]

+2bonosc I'm an expert in learning the hard way! :)

[@Joe_Goofball]

Thanks, Buddy, for posting this. As I told you earlier, I discovered the dangers of Conibears the hard way . Fortunately, it was a 120, not a 220 or 330...

[@frankhampton5961]

Watch you every day over and over.

[@Meattrapper]

Frank Hampton Thank you very much sir.

[@danmitchell3758]

Trapped my own thumb in my garage once. Can’t imagine ur story from the field. Stay safe thanks for the video😎

[@mikemarriam]

Great channel. Haven't trapped in awhile but I always enjoyed how close to nature it made me feel. Aside from a couple of nice fisher I caught my most exciting was a nice bobcat that sprang at me on a gut pile foot hold set. Glad that chain held.

[@Meattrapper]

+Michael Marriam Oh yeah - amazing how much fight is in such a small cat! Wish we had fisher and marten down this way. Take care sir and have a great day!

[@herdingcats3850]

Marvelous effort. Thank you.

[@Impulse_Photography]

when you use the rope, maybe cut it long. Throw the loose end over a branch and pull down to compress the spring. This will place your hand holding the rope in the same area as the safety. You can reach over with your thumb to engage safety.

[@Dadnatron]

MOST IMPORTANT VIDEO IVE WATCHED ON TRAPPING! Brand new trapper for pest groundhogs. Newly setting 6 Belisle 220s. 1st thing I did, even before I opened the trap box, was to make myself a set/rescue safety line. I thought, ‘this might be overkill, but I’m alone and I’m better prepared than wishing’. 1/4” 4ft rope with bowline knot loop. Stuffed it in my pocket, and began checking over all my brand new traps. Everything was fine, so I set 6 traps without issue. On my last trap, I noticed my trigger wires were off center a bit, and thought I’d just ‘move them over, a bit. Didn’t set my safety’s. Didn’t add my external safety clip. As I ‘carefully’ attempted to slide the trigger about 1/2” it went off, catching 3 fingers of my left hand. At first I was shocked that it had happened. It hurt, but I could tell I wasn’t injured. But I recognized I could neither pull my fingers out nor use the setters. So I reached into my pocket, pulled out my rescue rope, and proceeded to easily release myself just as shown in the video. Without this video, I’d have had to walk to my truck, drive home, and work with my wife to release. With my rescue rope, ONLY known about from this video... I was out and reset within 2-3min. I was an idiot, and I learned... and it was purely because of this great video and video series. Thanks for the video and your finger saving information.

[@Meattrapper]

Wow! Brother I am so glad you were able to self release! There have been trappers who have staked conibear traps deep in the cold water and get caught, and who were unable to self rescue and have died from hypothermia. If you are interested in a LOT more content that can't go on KZbin check out Patreon.com/meattrapper. It's $5 a month, but there are more than 195 episodes of my podcast as well as an entire series I did called Resistance Trapping which involves stealth trapping in a grid down situation.

[@matthewschmalz852]

Wow that's sobering..Thanks

[@Meattrapper]

+Matthew Schmalz Just trying to help others learn from my mistakes and avoid months of pain and numbness from a single mistake. Take care buddy.

[@dalemyers9265]

i've seen a modified calk gun that's used to sets the springs. it could be used with one hand.

[@Meattrapper]

Yes just be sure to check the quality. I've heard some folks say that they have had them break at bad times. no Never used one myself so I can't offer any first hand opinion ,.

[@dalemyers9265]

i would only use a ratchet type caulk gun with a geared op rod. www.lowes.com/pd_525856-39554-JM117FG-B___?productId=50279721&pl=1&Ntt=caulk+guns#img... as the slip op rod types are known to slip/fail with a tube of caulk in use. if the frame seems weak. i know how to weld. and flat stock isn't to bad expensive.

[@FlyTailsInc]

Thanks for the information as always meat trapper! I had a foot hold close on my thumb and it is still numb! Be safe everyone!!!

[@BravoDelta-jb2pc]

Great series Sir. Thank you .

[@scottsgonehunting]

Great video thanks

[@GatorLife57]

Wado (ty). This is ALL new to me. Take care Tim and be safe ! ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@Meattrapper]

+Wolf Travels2 You do the same my friend!

[@johnlord8337]

10* advice, and safety warnings. That is why I would want to have a ranger banded wooden 1x1 or 2x4 on my forearm so that if the trap snapped, it would grab the stick and not me!

[@macmcatee611]

Excellent video and advice.

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

Great information! Thanks for sharing.

[@devriescustomleather1109]

Really Good!

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

Thank You

[@xSiLviCoOk]

Dang MeatTrapper, that was only a 220 and it did that to your finger? Imagine what a 330 could do!

[@Larry342516]

Some very good advice. Thank you for the video.

[@Meattrapper]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertputze2519]

where can you purchase one of the yellow safety spring clips you are using ?

[@Meattrapper]

FNTPOST.COM

[@ricklentz6320]

GREAT videos... Glad I found the channel!!! I really like your external safety and have been looking for one... Where did you get yours from? Thanks again!!!

[@Prepare2Survive]

Why don't you just put 2 bowline knots on the rope. One on either end so that you can put the other loop around your neck and all you need to do is start to stand upright for the spring to be compressed. You can use your free hand to help pull on the rope, but the loop around your neck serves as the way to hold the rope instead of trying to use your teeth to hold it while you set the safety.

[@macmcatee611]

One end of the rope needs to pass through the eyes on the end of the springs, two times. Not enough room to pass a loop with a knot in it.

[@johnbsys1846]

Man that had to hurt .

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

Those are words to live by. I also carry a rope for that very same purpose. Later and thanks for sharing.

[@Meattrapper]

+NSTRAPPERHUNTER Yep - better safe than sorry - hope all is good up there!

[@henryhale4048]

I have a very scary conibear story my dad's friends nephew was up trapping beavers in Canada he was using 330s under the ice and he thought he had a beaver but when he reached down the hole to grab this beaver the trap went off and caught him by both hands long story short they found him the next day almost in the hypothermic stage gladly he's up and walking today

[@Meattrapper]

Yes sir - people snicker and grin when I talk safety - but it's a serious matter. You can get into real trouble out there. Great to hear he was found and rescued. Thanks for sharing!

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Great video thanks for sharing atb John

[@joelp-2096]

Great Info!

[@tannerweartz8530]

@themeattrapper me and my grandfather. were trapping groundhogs at a friends farm with 220s and I had a catch I picked up the trap and it was not closed all the way on the ground hog because the ground was in the way of it closing and when I pulled on the jaws it closed the last inch and onto my knuckle my grandfather got it off and I was fine but your right it hurts bad

[@Dadnatron]

What is your recommendation for groundhogs? I have numerous groundhogs which are nuisance pests under large 500yo trees. I’m guessing they are about 10-15lbs. I’m not a ‘trapper’ but I’m capable. My goal is the ‘easiest and safest (to me)” trap to rid myself of these groundhogs. I doubt it will be something necessary long term. But I have about 10 holes around my property and likely there will be some move in occasionally down the road. Money isn’t the issue, not that I’m rich. Just that I have a specific purpose and need.

[@Meattrapper]

I would contact Brian McKeeat Southernsnares.com. Just give him a call and tell him I sent you. Tell him where you live and what your situation is. Personally, I'm thinking a half dozen Bridger 160s would be a good option.

[@Dadnatron]

@@Meattrapper Thank you

[@iwantosavemoney]

Very nice not sure if you still trap or not but a guy I talked to last week was talking about raccoon carcasses to feed alligator farmers with wondering if you have done that by chance.

[@Laughinghawg]

Can you tell tell me where you got the yellow external safety that were using. Thanks.

[@Meattrapper]

www.fntpost.com/Products/Safety+Grips/Body+Grip+Trap+Safety+Pin

[@Laughinghawg]

Many thanks. The videos are very informative, helpful

[@erajorma6244]

I was in this kind of situation but with 120

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Good information

[@wntu4]

With this black woman in the news because she decided to put Gorilla Glue (Hello, the name??!!) in her hair I have decided there is no such thing as 'common' sense anymore. Some people have sense, most apparently do not.

[@contreeman]

NEVER SEEN A ROUND CONIBEAR WHAT BRAND ARE THEY DO THEY STILL MAKE THEM? GREAT VIDEO BROTHER GOD BLESS

[@Meattrapper]

+contreeman Yes but they are hard to find: www.wildlifecontrolsupplies.com/animal/NWS00T3/WCSBCRBG3.html . Take care brother!

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

great advice,i got to get a piece of rope put in my bag, you never know

[@Meattrapper]

yep rope is cheap insurance!

[@timmynormand8082]

Caught a few gators in my 330 s

[@nielsonnc]

Last year I had my leg get stuck in a 330...I thought I was gonna lose it but once I got my head back on straight I had myself and my buddy getting the setters on the springs as fast as we could. Still have a rub scar and I don't honestly know what would've happened had I not had someone else there with me...I've been practicing setting with my arm and the ground but I'd have to leave the river's edge to get a solid enough surface to push the tongs back up with enough force...I've been practicing since it scared me so bad. I agree and I usually don't use 330's now if I'm alone....I can throw a snare there just as easily.

[@Meattrapper]

+Nicole Nielson Yep - it's all safety nonsense until it happens to you - then it gets real - real fast! Glad you got out relatively unscathed. The snares are lighter and safer for sure. I only use 330's now when I have to have the beaver dead like on a control job or when I'm going to have a multi day check. I am going to review these setters soon: www.fntpost.com/Products/Trap+Setters/RTS+Trap+Setter. They are supposed to be great for one handed rescue. $50 is expensive till you are caught, then it's nothing. Take care sir and stay safe - thank you for sharing your experience here so others can see safety is indeed a serious topic. Thank you.

[@nielsonnc]

Thanks for showing those! I will be purchasing those shortly.

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Nice👍

[@etiennescarbinski7890]

5 people caught in their traps gave this a thumbs down

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