Does The PERFECT All AROUND TRAP REALLY EXIST?

[@onehappyoldgoat7124]

Your channel reminds me of my childhood. At age 5 my dad started me on running the trap lines with him and I continued until Vietnam called. We had 125 traps, they were the #2Victors and every morning was get up before sunlight and run the traps. We did everything ethically for the animals we trapped, never left them in a trap, we ran the traps every day. Great times, of course we also fished and hunted. That was in Decatur Illinois up until I was 18

[@2bonosc]

You’re a good instructor. Thanks for what you do. Over the years you’ve improved my game and helped more than you could know,. Maybe you don’t hear ( or read) it enough but there are very few basic hard core trappers out there who listen to anyone before checking with you. Thanks and keep doing you! We’ll be here.

[@2bonosc]

Edit. Who DON’T listen to anyone before checking with you.

[@alexnorlin2179]

I just started watching this dudes videos and highly deserves a sub

[@jasonelkins5912]

This is my second year trapping the deep timber of southern Illinois always appreciate the advise lord knows I got a lot to learn

[@h.d.walker1136]

Another good video with some great advice. Thanks again Stu. Looking forward to seeing new on the line videos once you get your line started.

[@darrenlowry7477]

Thanks for the video. I asked this question earlier today. You're one of the best on KZbin if not the best. You're information is greatly appreciated.

[@theeverydayamerican1125]

2 days 3hrs and 21mins and it’s GAME ON! I’m only in my 2nd year and run a Bridger #2 for k9 and dp’s like you said. Picked up some Duke 1.5’s I’m excited to try. Can’t wait to expand my inventory and try new traps

[@joshkloepping4310]

Glad to see im not the only one keeping track right down to the minute

[@bcallahan3806]

Great advice, right tool for the job, buy it right, buy it once. It'll save you in the long run, both in cash and frustration.

[@zacblonien]

As always thanks for your time putting this out for us. We appreciate it pal

[@kennycase3402]

My favorite all around trap is a duke #3. They seem to hold most of the land critters l trap from coons to big coyotes.

[@luv2fish71]

Would you do a video on your trapping basket setup and what you feel are the minimum basic tools, traps, etc that you carry on a walk in line? Thanks in advance.

[@ryancronin9836]

Interested to know things you may look for to make sure a trap is ready for use. What determines when a trap is no longer effective?

[@charlesmurray1220]

Hey, can you speak a bit about pan tension? Trapping for coyote or for fox, do you have recommendations for each and how we know where we are at? Is it just what feels right? How do we know?

[@jamespreiner4330]

This is my first yr trapping and I have learned a ton watching your videos, thanks. Question, what is your preferred trap to use with a drowning rod? Thanks

[@JakeBledsoe]

I recommend TS - 85

[@tommywaters5537]

I would like to see what modifications you do or would do to long spring traps

[@prnprn4024]

Why didnt you finish the garden series video's? I was really looking forward to see the progress this summer.

[@Appalachian1984]

Thanks for the great instructional videos Stu. You my friend are an excellent teacher and an amazing talent. I hope to set a few mixed bag traps this Season in WV. A good topic I’d like to know is how long to you leave traps in an area? All season, 1 week, 2 days, etc?

[@mountainquail4354]

Do you have some trap maintenance recommendations. For example pulling, oiling? Cleaning? Rust removal? Scent removal?

[@fowllab]

I wanted to target coyote so I got some Bridger #2 dogless for Christmas 2 years ago and was successful last year at getting my first trapped coyote. I just recently bought some #3 Alpha’s. I have a farmer that would like to see some coon taken off the farm so I purchased some DP’s. So far 13 taken, which is not big numbers but this is the first year doing it..

[@tommywaters5537]

After fleshing and drying a pelt how long will it keep before you tan it I have a couple I did not sale I would like to tan but I don’t know if it is to late

[@scotthoffman4770]

Have you ever used jump traps . I bought some #3 jumps at a auction. Wondering why you never see them used.

[@NovaDexter]

How about getting castors and how to dry and use them for bait. And what temp/humidity is best to dry a boarded beaver ?

[@robert-cf1ct]

Can you do a scent do's & don'tsI seem to struggle the most with this..

[@wyattsuchy3009]

Is a duke 550 a good yote trap

[@joseph.stewart]

Do you use the same paraffin wax to wax your traps as you do to make wax dirt?

[@customcutter100]

68 yrs old and going to try trapping. Too many coyotes and nest raiders pressuring the turkeys and fawns. I've watched a 100 hrs of YT video the last 2 weeks looking for the best set-up for coyotes, coons, possum, etc. After watching this I finally decided to go with 6 of the Duke's #2 dogless offset traps, 3 Duke's 1.5 traps, and 3 of the Duke's dog proof traps. I bought 2 "starter kits" and upgraded to the dogless traps and added a few other essentials.

[@JimSchafer--fishing-and-fun]

I'd like to see more tools and equipment tip and mods.

[@adamslater4592]

Question, when do you start setting traps? Does it differ on targeted species?

[@mikewhitman745]

Around here it just depends on when the legal trapping season starts and ends. Also if your looking to get into it check your state for licenses and classes needed. Not sure what other states do but we have a class and workbook that's required before you can get a license to trap.

[@randybrisendine2043]

Colorado is very restrictive on trap sizes. If you are not trapping for nuisance critters, it's live traps only. So I live vicariously through trappers videos like yours, Trapper J, 330 Maniac, Iowa Trapper, etc. For me, Spring and Summer are fishing videos but when the air has a taste of brisk-ness and a fog colors one's breath, bring on the trapping.

[@slimpickens8211]

They all seem to work really well on possum

[@lonniemiller4078]

I've been trapping for 4 years and and I run a lot of 1 and 3/4 Duke traps for Coon to Fox is that a nice size for Coon or not what do you really really recommend

[@BornIn1500]

watch at 7:50 1 3/4 aren't good because it gives the coon more room to chew at their foot.

[@chrisreetz4117]

Yes it is fine caught tons of coon in them & coyote

[@bradp6821]

ever try the pipe dream set for coyote? thinking I might try it out?

[@robertenglert3939]

How is the air gun going as a dispatch gun?

[@97kt69]

Wondering if you’ve ever had to release a whitetail deer or can they pull out of most coyote traps? Thanks

[@lesterstumpf3105]

In my experience they have no problem pulling out. Usually when i check traps if the trap is snapped off with minimal catch circle i tend to see deer tracks near it

[@97kt69]

@@lesterstumpf3105 Thanks very helpful 👍

[@trevorshifflett5977]

What trap size do you highly recommend for coyotes

[@chrisreetz4117]

Number2 Bridger dogless

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Well explained buddy!

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Good information CC

[@phyllistolson8295]

Great video

[@denver_suvvcrews8388]

Get on the meat eater podcast. You want to talk about expanding your channel do that. He wants you on there. He’s mentioned you several times.

[@benjaminbell8256]

Are you making more merchandise?

[@davehendrick5497]

I have a question for you. When doing dirt hole sets, every trapper talks about using wax dirt if it's cold out. Why cant you put salt in with the dirt🤔 instead of wax

[@toddmann88]

You can use salt, but salt is also corrosive, waxed traps help prevent corrosion, and there are other anti freezes you can use

[@coltonlentner739]

Like he a small trap will hold a larger animal for an example I held an otter in a 1.5 by the tip of the toe it was set for musk rat they will surprise you

[@quintenbullard2921]

A lot of the chewin is the animals loosing feeling because it’s a close jaw and it’s just chewin at the trap and can’t feel that they’re cutting their foot off

[@timothyrothrock4173]

You don't hunt squirrel with a 30 06 and elk with a 22. Thanks again for all your help 😘

[@jmc9507]

just skinned my first coyote, the fur is full of tiny bugs how do i get them out?

[@devinmaul5487]

Wash it with dawn dish soap that kills fleas or you can brush it to get some out. If that fails wrap in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer overnight

[@jmc9507]

@@devinmaul5487 thanks for the advice

[@mihlbachler2]

Nice shirt

[@dianasgemsboutique8325]

What do you think of victor # 2 coil for fox, coyote

[@thefatman2897]

Ny very restrictive on trap sizes largest land trap is a 1 3/4

[@christopherw4527]

That is crazy.

[@scottt2325]

5 3/4 inch inside jaw spread on land .. a #2 bridger has a smaller jaw spread than that and is legal in NY ,so is a #3 sleepy creek

[@mikewhitman745]

@@scottt2325 I think that's larger than Maine. Supposedly we have the worst regulations for trapping but I don't know enough about this stuff to be sure. Just what the old timer told me at the gas station one day.

[@WestTennessee]

👍🏻😎

[@keithnavarro2930]

Just like there's no perfect caliber rifle. Wouldn't use a 45-70 for squirrel or a .22 for grizzley bear.

[@timothysajko9934]

Deer hunting video's

[@ronfreeman75]

This is why trappers have a ton of gear, need to target many different animals

[@jessemoyer8970]

I swear you Really need to go professional and I love how you do fur handling and that old way of cleaning up fur

[@thefatman2897]

Anyways

[@LuckyLakeHunting]

Great video