MUSKRAT TRAPPING (Part 1) - Colony traps and floats spring 2024!

[@RonMcCarl]

I started trapping muskrats almost 60 years ago, and I still love catching them. Unfortunately the population here is so low I hate to trap them. Thanks for sharing this great video and I can't wait to see more of them.

[@outofthewoodyard]

Yup, not as many rats as there used to be for sure!

[@annmariekowalski7505]

I had one run infront of the truck while i was driving on the freeway. Takes me back to 1976 with Captain and Tennile Muskrat Love. Love the canoe.

[@outofthewoodyard]

Yup, they like to travel when lookin' fur love!

[@chrisholmes6029]

I love that canoe also. Vey nice.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Well said, Chris. I am an office worker that keeps you supplied with automotive parts and all kinds of technical help too, and there are times i am looking outside and want to be outside..😉👍

[@outofthewoodyard]

Yup, out is better than in!

[@gregkobylarz8648]

I like to stake my colony traps with a piece of lathe. I put it off to one side in the center, so it does not interfere with the action of the doors. Also, I like to wrap a piece of flagging around the lathe making them super easy to locate when I have lots of them out.

[@outofthewoodyard]

That's a great idea!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 Water seems to be down every were this year. Take care buddy!!😀😀💚💚

[@outofthewoodyard]

Good morning! YUP, it sure is that!!!!

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

I can't wait to see the checks! Good luck with everything my friend!

[@outofthewoodyard]

Lots of great trapping coming soon!

[@larryvankirk7423]

Nice job Chris. The canoe looks like it has been on an adventure or two. See ya next week.

[@outofthewoodyard]

Thanks ..It sure has been!!

[@paulvoss3247]

Good timing, in the process of acquiring supplies for a mink/rat line for next fall.

[@outofthewoodyard]

Lots of trapping here to come!

[@tommurphy6972]

thanks for sharing, very interesting to watch

[@outofthewoodyard]

Thank you Tom!

[@RobertBonnaure]

Nice video I went hard on the beavers line and picked up 20 muskrats 24 beaver and my first black beaver which are very scarce in Pittsburgh area! I will be on the line checking traps with you on Saturday. Thanks

[@outofthewoodyard]

Awesome!

[@waynetharp]

Huge fan of the #160s for rats. It is nice they extended the season for you all but I would worry about lost gear to spring floods. Especially in the mud like this...See ya next week!👍

[@outofthewoodyard]

Everything is so low and not any snow we are not to worried about loosing any traps this year.

[@ohio1970]

Rats,my favorite type of trapping.

[@outofthewoodyard]

Yup, lots of fun!

[@trapperbob8812]

I see a lot of skinning in your future! Good luck

[@outofthewoodyard]

Yup, we did well, you will see a lot soon!

[@heyjoevideo]

Great stuff.

[@outofthewoodyard]

Thanks!

[@chrisholmes6029]

Thanks for sharing al about muskrat trapping. Can you us muskrat glands for trapping lure? Whay animals is it good for?

[@outofthewoodyard]

Yes, absolutely, it is used in several lures..muskrat, racoon, fox, coyote lures...

[@tomriblett2979]

good looking rat area....best of luck to you....

[@outofthewoodyard]

Thanks !

[@hayesrutherford9415]

Not enough rats here but used to love trapping back east. Never had any colony traps.

[@outofthewoodyard]

Yup, rats are fun!

[@roncaron-l1r]

Hi Chris and Ken the River open last week you don 't see that not before May 3 or 6 good luck ( Ty Ron

[@outofthewoodyard]

Yup, spring is a great time to be out!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Chris. Green tape ?? Shoulda been pink. Most goodest ratting. GoodNigh…… Later

[@outofthewoodyard]

Yup, we thought about pink too!

[@indyreno2933]

Did you know that the Common Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) is the largest extant rodent of the hamster family?

[@outofthewoodyard]

I do now....thanks!