German Goshawk Trap...Modified

[@zeeduk]

as a master falconer and a trapper i would suggest using bungee cord instead of the springs...a cooper and goshawk will a lot of the times work around the bottom of the trap on the ground trying to get the bait birds ...they can get caught in the springs and tear flesh remove feathers etc...also i use 1"x1/2" wire for the bait cage as 1x1 allows a coopers hawk to reach inside and you wont have bait for long especially alive =)

[@bigzachraptors]

Things I hadn’t thought about…thanks

[@stampboi]

The original version of the German Goshawk trap utilized a set of "double coiled" springs. It was actually 1 spring coiled inside of another - these springs are the key to making the original trap as seen in Phillip Gazier's book Falconry & Hawking. I always wanted one of these traps, but never could source the springs.

[@mccluredb]

Nice pun at 2:58 about a working trap and catch you in a little bit.

[@gatescompton7876]

Great video, I’ve got an outlaw getting my guineas at night. This trap of your might help.🤠🇺🇸

[@deanguando1335]

Nice job.

[@JeremyThePlayer88]

Yep, I remember that whole fiasco you had there when you were grabbing your gloves and that Cooper's hawk escaped. I'd say you are all set with that trap you fixed right there.

[@eddieortiz4276]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheAdkFlyer10]

Nice job! Can't wait to see it in action! Good luck! G

[@alladd8647]

Do you have plans on it.

[@mrfaizuonlineshoppingallin9246]

How to make this trap please tell full video sir please

[@lighterknot]

where did you get the actual netting?

[@bigzachraptors]

Someone gave it to me years ago. I’m not sure where you get it today. It’s probably a commercial fishing net.

[@boblahr152]

Remember without state and federal licenses catching hawks is a federal offense

[@yillofedz7034]

I Will love yo Buy one of that

[@yillofedz7034]

Do u like to built one and sale it to me ??

[@adrianforrester325]

Any updates on your trap ?

[@bigzachraptors]

Trapping season starting soon! Trap is ready...thanks

[@adrianforrester325]

@@bigzachraptors will u show what you catch ,I would be really interested ,where did you get the original plans from thanks for replying

[@bigzachraptors]

adrian forrester Sure will!

[@zoydperson6022]

@@bigzachraptors Looks awesome, love that you hodge-podged it together with random stuff. Thinking of making one of these so I wont have to depend on the ol' BC for trapping.