220 For Beaver Part 1

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I'm having to pace myself with these videos. So much great information. Thanks for taking the effort to put this channel together!

[@Meattrapper]

No worries brother - just glad someone is actually learning from them rather than just sitting on the couch being entertained.

[@jeffjohnson7017]

I agree I’m in Kentucky and a lot of his area visuals is very similar to where I’ve been trapping over the years and I’ve tried lots of his tricks and tips and they work 8/10 times which is good odds in my opinion!

[@MIDNIGHTSUNALASKA]

Look, I know this is 6 years old now, but I just want to say "THANK YOU.!" for ALL the research you did, and that MOST EXCELLENT example of the Belisle 200 Mag in action as a foot hold. And the fact that it was short chained instead of on a slide really drove the point home. I remember when I handled my first Belisle having used OVC's up to that point, there was no comparison...their absolute hammers. If I'm in an area that thieves may dare tred, I'll stake my old steel there. But I digress.. Indeed, thank you again. BTW - I purchased, through my local Tractor Supply, a pair of Baffin Titan for this last season's hunting/ice fishing seasons... they too are Canadian made, and an awesome boot for the 'round zero temps and stationary...and crossing streams and swamp. ...just thought I'd throw that tip out there.

[@rickbradleysr.3553]

I have been knocking off trap shy beaver for years using the #220 set as a foothold. Setting back off of culverts and castor mounds. I originally got this idea when catching several by the tail and have them waiting for me. I use magnums exclusively.

[@jamesswick7534]

Another excellent video! You are by far the best at clearly explaining things.

[@robertbrown3306]

I've been watching you videos learning as much as I can and got the itch. Thank you do appreciate your help and Wisdom

[@davejan744]

Caught a small otter in a 330 crossover beaver set. Offset jaws. Had him by the neck but still VERY MUCH alive & TICKED! Releasing him w a cocking rope was a real challenge. Had to use a pole to hold his head away from the side I was decocking. He was PLENTY angry & busy trying to bite my hands off. When finally released he dove under the ice & a few minutes later while I was remaking the set he popped back up at the ice holes edge & "scolded" me quite thourally before diving back under the ice. (Alaska) I had several sets along that stream/ lake series & for the rest of that winter that otter PURPOSELY shoved sticks into my sets setting them off & pooping on the banks next to my sprung sets. Animal intelligence is very under rated!! Never did regret letting that "young one" go. Just the laughs of being otter "bushwacked" was worth it. That stream was HIS & he let me know it otter style!! Great memories!!

[@davidbischert7582]

Just wanted to say your videos are good quality. That being said I live in upstate ny and trapping regs are kind of strict. I have caught many beaver in 220's. They are effective in the right location. I mainly use 280's only because of the regulations on 330's here. But a 220 placed in a narrow run is one killer set. Keep the videos coming and good luck this season.

[@WaynJul]

Thanks for letting me watch your adventure from my warm cozy abode. I have not seen a beaver here in south Texas since the seventy's. and the one I did see was shot for blocking a gravel company's water drain. We have a bunch of nutria tearing things up.

[@Meattrapper]

Thank you for watching. I'm thinking about doing a live broadcast if enough people are interested. Might be fun to broadcast live from my cell phone while I run my line.

[@richosthoff7212]

I live in NJ. Leg hold traps are illegal to own here. I've considered trying small conibear traps as footholds on drowning cables. Thanks to this vid, I'm going to try it this coming winter.

[@contreeman]

happy trails brother may your lines be fruitful and your freezers full GOD BLESS

[@Meattrapper]

+contreeman Same to you sir.Hope you had a good Thanksgiving!

[@contreeman]

I DID I DID

[@ozark_trapper]

I done some otter trapping for a boat dock. The owner give me 7 220's Belisle's very happy to get them.

[@georgezustak8435]

thanks for posting. Dunnier's system uses hog panels instead of cattle panels. The mesh openings are quite a bit smaller. Dont know if that would have made a difference. I have never used "tripwires" on my 220s but have all my 330s set up that way. It allows me to catch any otter or muskrat that may pass through otherwise.

[@Meattrapper]

+George Zustak Thanks for the correction. I was not aware that hog panel had different dimensions than cattle panel. Thanks for keeping me straight!

[@Grizzlife]

Very cool ideas! It a good way to just change up sets and tricks to catch fur. Look forward to next video.

[@Meattrapper]

Thanks for your support and thanks for watching!

[@NoreasternBladez]

Thank you for the research, in my state a 330 is mandated for beaver.

[@vestland3877]

Most of us dont care to much about the Goverment`s opinion anymore.

[@abitofthisabitofthatwithda5379]

still gets me every time. seeing a critter in a trap, brings a lump into my chest! i dont think i will ever get over it. yea, i got my card for a just in case situation. good luck to all on the 2016 season!!!

[@Meattrapper]

Thank you sir and thanks for watching!

[@Broken-Flesh]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I've never done trapping myself, just hunting. Looks fun!

[@Meattrapper]

Thanks for watching!

[@СергейРыжов-ь8и]

Привет. Интересная постановка ловушек. Попробую такую постановку ловушек. Спасибо.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Nice set, you're, going to piss am beaver off with that first one!

[@Meattrapper]

The Wooded Beardsman Just remember this is a very unorthodox method of trapping. I did this to prove that a conibear could be used as a foothold.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

The Meat Trapper Gotcha! I was more talking about smashing up the damn and lining it all with traps!

[@timothyschnaekel5904]

alwase good to try something different, expanding our knowledge will only help us in the future, and its a perfect year to learn new ideas, thanks again my brother trapper

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

nice sets and it paid off.the belisle traps is a good trap they close tight.happy thanksgiving

[@Meattrapper]

Yep Belisles are the best for sure!

[@ToddWittenmyerBackwoodsLiving]

Nice job Tim! I really enjoyed this!

[@Meattrapper]

Thanks buddy. Just playing around to see what is actually possible.

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

This was GREAT! Thanks for sharing.

[@Meattrapper]

+imasurvivornthriver Thanks for watching!

[@walkeroutdoors5984]

I like how you are trying new things gets my brain going but have you ever get your Conibears upside down so the triggers are on the bottom?

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

Very good video and thanks for sharing your thoughts and views with us. later and all the best.

[@Meattrapper]

Thank you sir. Hopefully we'll get some cooler weather soon and I can get back in the woods.

[@ozark_trapper]

I had a beaver get in a otter set with a 220 he bent the crap out of the trap. It held the beaver but not worth it. Had to repair the trap.

[@Aanonymous6]

When dispatching an animal, where do you recommend shooting them? To save the pelt

[@evanlanginais]

I read a book you may like its called beaver beaver beaver and some otter too. it had recipys, acouple set makes, and even a way to turn a cheap duke trap are any trap into. a completed closed trap.

[@Meattrapper]

I have seen that book but never read it. I think it was written by George Wacha? Thanks for the tip - next time I place an order I will buy a copy. Thank you and have a good day!

[@nielsonnc]

The connibear tipped over like that works real good on muskrat on a feed pile in the fall...I put it on the side they are climbing up and haven't had a fired trap without a rat yet. Kinda cool...never used it on beaver tho.

[@nielsonnc]

+Nicole Nielson only used a 110 with this

[@Meattrapper]

+Nicole Nielson We don't have many rats where I am - but that is good to know that it works on them as well. Thanks for the tip! I have used 110's for squirrels but have had issues with birds landing on them and setting them off, and the squirrels using the 110 as a perch instead of going through it. Maybe your trick would work for squirrels just like musk rats. I could lay the 110 on it's side on the ground, then bait the inside of the trap with sunflower seed. I'm going to try this and see how it goes. Thanks for the tip!

[@nielsonnc]

I'll bet you catch a few tree rats that way

[@Meattrapper]

I have not tried it yet, but it's on my list of things to do. If I have good luck with it, I'll definitely post it.

[@nielsonnc]

Good luck... I think it'll work... You may have some weird catches but the rats always drown...maybe chew a tootsie roll and slap it on one of the triggers hahaha

[@renita1231]

fantastic sets thanks for sharing Cheers RH

[@Meattrapper]

Thank you sir.

[@gunner5178]

last spring I found where a beaver had a hole in the ice on the creek where it was cutting trees. all I had on me at the time was a round 160 body catch. it fit the hole perfectly. I bagged that beaver. it weighed in at 55 pounds. Clean kill. right behind the ears.

[@Meattrapper]

Nice job! I've never used the round bodygrip. Do you like them?

[@gunner5178]

In locations where you have a hole or den opening they seem to just work better. They don't stand well on their own without support. The larger ones take some getting used to setting. I think due to geometry of the design.

[@TheBlackTrapper]

ever consider making them into superbears ? Guess they'd be 44o's but I thinks that kind of a strap would be useful in some situations. ive also read where adc guys would put 160 springs on 5x5's for extra killing power do you think adding a 280 springs to you 220 would be an option ?

[@Meattrapper]

+THE BLACK TRAPPER That's an interesting thought. I do have a couple old BMI 280's I could pull the springs off of and try them on the 220's - would be a heck of a trap for sure!

[@gregkobylarz8648]

I am not a big fan of "Lay Down" bodygrips in the larger sizes. I know they work good but I am afraid of catching another trapper.

[@jesusfanatic100]

Can you set a beaver trap and a culvert?

[@duxdawg]

Fantastic! Way to turn the dismal fur market into a plus. Thanks for pointing out the advantage of magnum jaws. New ways to use coni's are pure gold. Especially since in a long term grid down situation steel traps are hands down the way to go. Footholds weigh a lot more, snares are single use. Coni's work indefinitely, weigh less and catch just as much. Thinking a few 120s and 220s will keep us fed better than most other traps. Thanks again!

[@Meattrapper]

+duxdawg Thank you sir. I'm glad you see where I'm coming from on this series. I've heard guys talk about using coni's for foot holds but I've never seen any sets or real life catches so I decided to do it myself and see how it works. I've got circle trigger sets out now but the weather here is in the 70's so not much is moving. Another thing is cost. My TS-85 foot holds not only weigh more - they cost twice as much as my Belisle 220's. I've got a lot more planned so stay tuned!

[@duxdawg]

Very cool indeed. Definitely staying tuned! Grew up on a homestead where we heated with wood and grew most of what we ate. Always loved that lifestyle. Of course whenever you have livestock, you've got vermin. After that, even living in the city or the 'burbs I've usually had some traps out. So I've been nuisance trapping since forever. Watching Dave Canterbury's vids got me thinking about the long term sustainability of trapping as he is a big fan of coni's for such a purpose. So I got my fur trapper's license a couple years ago and have been experimenting with a small number of traps, learning sets, how to become more efficient on the line, making my own bait and lures, etc. I too had heard that coni's are super versatile yet only seen typical head catch type sets. Gotta tell ya, seeing how successful they can be as footholds blew my mind! Never thought that 220 was going to hold a beaver, yet it was rock solid. Very nice. Have seen wire and paddle triggers, mostly for mink. Be interesting to see circle triggers on more species and in action for sure. Thanks and God Bless!

[@stevestaggs2747]

great tips thanks!I live in St Claire County Al on coosa river trying to read and understand laws on river trapping?any suggestions?

[@jwhiteker1]

Hey Tim, you mention a "stakilizer?" I couldn't find any product by that name. Just curious if you use the X-style base stabilizer or the upright wire stand type. Way to think outside the box btw.

[@Meattrapper]

www.southernsnares.com/products/stakelizer?_pos=1&_sid=5df88ae31&_

[@MsDaddyrabbit1]

Excellent

[@thevernonposse]

That 220 must have broke his legs I've broke a finger on one closing on me

[@k123332]

Very nice!

[@Meattrapper]

Thank you sir.

[@MultiMax123456]

Great sets. Pretty cool idea too!

[@prehnski_1739]

i really like this idea. I'm a teen who wants to get bigger in trapping. I'm from mid alberta canada and i have been trapping skunks with a 220. i want to learn about trapping beaver with 220 cause thats all i have. this idea will help me understand beaver trapping with the traps i have. i also want to trap coyotes. i have a duke 4 spring. can anyone help me understand that 2 or point me to a video that will. and a question, will these sets work for muskrats with a 120? i have a few of em to. thanks for any help. awesome vid

[@Meattrapper]

Hi grunt. Great country up there. Many years ago I visited the area around Ft McMurray. As far as yotes checkout the Wolfernation channel. He does a lot with yotes. And yes the 120 sets are great for rats. Welcome and let me know if you have more questions.

[@prehnski_1739]

+The Meat Trapper ok thanks. I used to live their xD

[@phattdawgtrapping3640]

good job

[@Meattrapper]

Thank you sir!

[@trappingfur]

Great to catch Coons...if ya want to or not ..hopefully not a deer by the leg

[@wildbynature5301]

Grat job...And like always, Thank you for sharing !!!

[@Meattrapper]

+WildByNature Thanks buddy - hope you have a great season up there!

[@NoreasternBladez]

How did you dispatch?

[@vestland3877]

Shovel to the neck.

[@gunner5178]

I like them. They are a good choice for den sets.

[@exercisemyrights]

perfect .exactly what i needed to know

[@huntersmalley8922]

What brand are your 220s?

[@Meattrapper]

+hunter smalls BMI's for my 110's and Belisles for everything else. I have tried other brands, but the Belisles are worth every penny in my opinion.

[@huntersmalley8922]

+The Meat Trapper thank you...your videos are awesome keep up the good work

[@Meattrapper]

+hunter smalls Thank you very much sir - I do appreciate that.

[@ashleymonroe5924]

what weapon r u usein g

[@Meattrapper]

.22 pistol

[@michigantrapper4087]

I understand you made this video to show you can use them kind of like a foothold but i would never use it in that way because its not ment to hold them like a foothold i would imagine it would break there legs and have to suffer in pain until we got there i believe it our jobs to not cause them pain as much as possible

[@vestland3877]

Current affair shows that you may have to use whatever means to get food.

[@2ndamendmentSam]

Great video.

[@550grizzly11]

great learning video! tks

[@moviesfromjeroen]

what for a pistol is that? at 7:37

[@Meattrapper]

moviesfromjeroen Ruger MkII .22 long rifle with grips removed for easy cleaning.

[@moviesfromjeroen]

thank you.

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Nice video thanks for sharing atb John

[@danielhanson4326]

Those belisle traps made-in-canada I do believe it doesn't make him a magnum trap it's just they're made different in the Jaws close all the way vs your other brands don't that's not what makes a magnum

[@Meattrapper]

What defines a magnum trap?

[@2bonosc]

Impressive set's. Thanks for all the knowledge . Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. I worked a 24 on T day but have been getting fattened up ever since I came home lol.

[@Meattrapper]

That's a rough shift! Get some rest and enjoy the weekend!

[@2bonosc]

+The Meat Trapper will do thank you

[@martinadejaquiz2482]

VG thk liked

[@Beaverslayer84]

Hey buddy I just wanted to say they do work . How I dont is trailers coming up banks they work great. . I got proof for ya. If I send ya pictures I would . I catch them in 280s and 220s. . Because it's all I have now last year got rob and everything stolen. . And am only running 4 traps. All I can afford. Make do with what ya got. And got laid off work . Butt to the point . They do work I haven't did leg hold thanks for tip . Probably wont because of flooding we always have . Thanks and God bless. U got traps for cheap or dont wont let me no brother. . 3rd generation trapper here . Check us out. Me and my son 😉😉

[@Captn_Cor]

Using a conibear as a foothold is just irresponsible and lacks ethics.

[@Meattrapper]

Then dont do it.

[@Captn_Cor]

@@Meattrapper doing it for some likes and KZbin views i guess.

[@Meattrapper]

@@Captn_Cor Nope, you guess wrong. I did it to show what is possible if all you have is a conibear.