Turning a TS-85 Beaver Trap Into a Wolf Trap

[@alext.]

Good morning, MO. I really look forward to fur season again and joining you with all that trapping entails. It's at least one thing we have in common. May you and Cindy have a great weekend as you are safe and sound. Thanks for another pleasant Saturday morning coffee time.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

GOOD MORNING! Trapping season is coming fast! Lots to do to get ready for it! I'd love to see some of your trapline adventures too.

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

@@MuskratOutdoors advance and over come !!!!! You set your own barriers !!!! Can't do it , get out !!!!!!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@DavidRobinson-mx6cl You bet!

[@dlansburg2673]

Season is just around the corner,good job on the modification!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It's coming really fast! In my area, wolf trapping season starts Sept. 10th. I think that is too soon,....but no frozen ground to deal with...

[@ronwatson4902]

My friend the trap expert. That was an interesting video for me. My favorite thing is having something interesting to work on. Thanks Gary and happy trapping!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks Ron. I've always liked making thing, or fixing them. This was kind of fun to do really.

[@williamwebber6533]

Love the knowledge you provide. I'm watching and learning. That trp is a fine piece of work. If you do catch a bear I'll be watching. The last one you let go had me on the edge of my seat. Happy traping my friend.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you very much! That big bear was exciting, but I hope I don't catch any more! Mountain Lions worry me even more!

[@charleywalker2982]

That’s how I found this channel. I figured if you could get that bear out of that trap I better keep watching!!! 😂 😝

[@МойГосподин-ц5ю]

Good

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@virginia7191]

Nice job on that trap! That will definitely hold onto whatever you catch!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! I think so!

[@paulsisco7595]

Good little project lets see what gets in it definitely a good size.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! Hopefully a Big Bad Wolf!!

[@turdfurgeson8006]

The other day I was using a cut off wheel on my grinder to trim some steel on a detecting shovel I made. The disk exploded and I have no idea where it went. Normally I can find pieces. Not this time. Probably stuck in the neighbors house somewhere. Lol. Interesting trap. Never seen that brand. Nice work! Stay safe out there.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Those things are pretty dangerous! Not too long ago, I about sliced my wrist with one, then just after that, a friend had a broken wheel catch his pant leg...it cut his crotch pretty bad! It missed the important stuff, but almost made him drink Bud Light!!! Ha!

[@williamwebber6533]

Cool trap. Good morning fine sir.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning! It's a big one !

[@elkaholic338]

That trap should work pretty good. I can't believe you still have all of your fingers! I like that vise, I'm sure it's made in usa ... like the trap!

[@alext.]

I really like your handle.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

HA! Yeah, don't want to get caught in that one! I bought that at a yard sale cheap because the swivel base is broken. I rigged it up for my receiver hitch on my truck.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

That pipe?

[@bareeweber7238]

That is the trap I use for bever here in iowa. Have a great day.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It's a big trap. I bet a great beaver trap! I like the Bridger #5 long springs for beaver.

[@bumpkinrocks]

Nice job Gary and the best of luck with it🤞👍

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693]

Well done Brother. Very nice job modifying it. I put those same swivels on my wolf traps. Thanks for sharing and have a good day.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! Those swivels are really strong. More than it needs probably, but I already had it. That ended up being a stout trap. It should work good!

[@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693]

@@MuskratOutdoors I think those swivels are rated for 1200 pounds

[@sandyc6569]

Good morning folks! I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend!!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good morning!! Thanks and the same to you!

[@sandyc6569]

@@MuskratOutdoors 😊👍

[@ImixSpb]

Good job! I hope the new trap shall bring luck at you.✌

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you Igor! I hope so too!

[@IdahoHillbilly]

Good Morning 🌄

[@MuskratOutdoors]

GOOD MORNING!!

[@aardhond]

Same to you to to …..

[@billiep4338]

Morning 👋🏻 ❤

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good morning!

[@jonfoy9166]

Good morning! That's so cool thanks for sharing. Have a great day

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks Jon! You have a great day also!

[@timberdrifter8225]

That is a big trap. It was interesting to see how you modified it. I like to see what people come up with to make things work for them. Weird thing happened watching this video. I heard the helicopter on your end but i thought i was hearing it here. Then of course realized it was on the video. Several minutes later when you were measuring the trap jaws i started hearing a helicopter again. Figured it was in the video. But it kept getting louder untill i could feel it in my chest. Then a minute later one of those huge military helicopters with 2 rotors flew over. Very disorienting 😂. I have just enough hearing loss that i have a hard time locating the direction of those really low sounds. Take care. Fun video

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Ha! Now that's a realistic video! Surround sound! Yeah, this is a big trap. Beefed up this way, it should work really well....just need a wolf to step in the right spot now!

[@perrybutler5970]

Very interesting, thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend. PB

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks, you too! I have to work....I'll miss my camping trip! Dang it!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Very interesting process! Great information!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! It turned out pretty well.

[@sandyc6569]

Nice work! Saved yur self some money and it looks like it's gonna do the job for sure! Take care and be safe up there!! ❣❤❤❣

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It's kind of crazy how much those big traps cost. A lot of them are $100 each. This trap is about $30, but the springs cost me another $20 because of the shipping. It adds up fast!

[@sandyc6569]

@@MuskratOutdoors I hear ya!!😊👍

[@troyandrus982]

That’s a great trap modification my friend.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@charlespizzi82]

Great job, that sure will hold one.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I hope so! Now I just need to get one to step in it!

[@richgoss6013]

Nice job Gary! You can't have to heavy a chain. I had a coyote break and chain on a hay mound set. It broke off so slick and easy I didn't even notice it for several checks.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Wow.....that's not good!

[@KeithPowellKeithPowell]

Glad you are going to get some use of the trap. And yes I live in Ohio.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you very much for it. This is a heck of a trap now! Good to see ya. That was a fun day.

[@danielkillgrove1449]

If you can find the right size of square tube, it might make a good trap setter.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

That's a thought....hmmmm....I might have some. Thanks for the idea.

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Thats a serious upgrade! I really like how you did it! Thank you for sharing and Good luck with everything my friend!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! You too! I'm almost afraid to use it! It's big enough to cause me trouble if I catch something I don't want to catch!! I'll need to be careful where I set this one!

[@quaileggsvermont]

Very nice video!! 👍🏻👍🏻💯%

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks!!!

[@reginaldwinsor2759]

Great job . Good luck with it.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thank you! Looking forward to Wolf Trapping Season!

[@mtchad9792]

Love the ts85 modified for wolves!! Thats what I use on my line. Very strong trap. Funny you bring up the finger getting caught in there, my setters slipped off once, an my thumb got caught in there😢 it was a chore getting it off an sore for a few days, very strong trap!!!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

OH WOW!!! I can't imagine! I'm surprised it wasn't much worse! I'll bet it made you say bad words!!!

[@mtchad9792]

@@MuskratOutdoors I may have said a lot of words while it took a few minutes to get it off 😫

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@mtchad9792 HAW! I bet you did! No better excuse ever!!

[@charleywalker2982]

Looking forward to see what you snag in it!!!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

My too! Got a few found....if they will just stay put!

[@mikequesenberry5344]

I remember Justin Webb from the Foundation had a video on using Modified TS 85 for his Wolf line.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Oh really? I'll have to look for that. He's a good guy. I've met him several times and consider him a friend.

[@silasberry-pq6fi]

Last time MN had a wolf season I the same thing almost identical except I didn't offset but put teeth on it. Pretty cool 😎

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I like the offset jaws, but not teeth. Offset, it holds them without damage.

[@rhondaandrew1764]

Good day to you Muskrat. F and T out of Alpina Michigan sells trap setters and and price is reasonable. That's how I have to set my traps. Now. 😊

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Hello! Great! I didn't see them in my catalog? I'll look again. I did see that they sell the traps. I can't bend well enough to stand on the spring levers and set them.

[@rhondaandrew1764]

I will look and tell you what page 16

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@rhondaandrew1764 Thank you very much! I got a new catalog a few days ago in the mail, I'll look.

[@chrisholmes6029]

Very informative.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

I have noticed that you don't use mig , do you have a reason for that ? Or just don't have one ? Curiosity got me and I had to ask !!!!! Thanks for the update brother , really appreciate it !!!!!!!!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Reason???......MONEY! HA! I'm a poor kid!

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

@@MuskratOutdoors u must be , not me !

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

@@MuskratOutdoorswhy money have anything to do with this

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

@@MuskratOutdoors me too

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

@@MuskratOutdoors money burns . Skill does not !!!!!!!!

[@randyhensley150]

The TS 85 is 100% America made in Minnesota, from what I understand. I had to look the guys name up because I couldn’t remember Tim Sawatzky. Can’t imagine not remembering that handle😂. I found you through your trapping videos, I’ve trapped coyotes and other small stuff but never a wolf. Much less had to release a bear from a trap.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I'm not sure I have ever seen one of these for sale except in the trapping catalogs? Looks like a well built trap. Glad to have you here! I hope we both have a great trapping season this year!!

[@randyhensley150]

Me too, best of luck to you. I always love your videos, keep them coming.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Thanks! I'll sure try! @@randyhensley150

[@masstrapper7645]

That trap looks ready to hold a squatch. I hope you don’t catch one of those. Good luck with the new trap. 👍👍

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I hope so too!!! Then on the other hand, rare as they are, the pelt must be worth something!!

[@Hideskiner]

Nice trap

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It's a big 'un for sure! I think it's going to work really well.

[@ALs-Outdoors]

If ya really think about it... with a paw in the trap the only thing the gap really does is allow the levers to come up higher.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It's supposed to not break bones, or cut off circulation. From what I've found with those MB-750's, it works.

[@ALs-Outdoors]

@@MuskratOutdoors it feels a little better on a cold finger tip.😂

[@mtchad9792]

Mb 750 don't even compare in the snow, modified ts85 is a beast in the snow!! Just from my experiences.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good to hear. A MB-750 is a great wolf trap, if these out perform them, I'll be thrilled!

[@mtchad9792]

@@MuskratOutdoors your going to be thrilled. Go set one of each in your yard just like you would trapping an you'll see the difference.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@mtchad9792 I bet so! I'll do that.

[@OLDGRIZZ]

That’s one mean lookin trap.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Big enough for Grizz, Old Grizz!!

[@huntingandstuff9489]

It looks to me like that trap ought to hold about anything

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I think so! It's a whopper!

[@tonyandrea5774]

That looks almost scary to set .

[@MuskratOutdoors]

It kinda is!! HAW!

[@IdahoHillbilly]

Hey you got Butched

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Ha! Hair wasn't staying under my hat too well!

[@stevetaylor2445]

We can't even use those teaps on beaver in Ontario - too large a jaw spread even in water.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Really I don't see a reason for a trap this big. I've caught a lot of beaver, but I target a front foot most times. It takes shallower water, and works fine.

[@stevetaylor2445]

@@MuskratOutdoors I do the same,plus a front foot catch holds the head in deep water for dispatch. A big beaver with a rear foot catch needs 4' plus deep water so it can't get air before exhaustion.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@stevetaylor2445 Exactly. I've even had beaver pull my sack of rocks out of deep water with a rear foot catch. They can claw along the bottom really well, but not with a front foot.

[@aardhond]

Yhea if that traps goes of and your finger is in it i can hear you scream 😊😊

[@MuskratOutdoors]

OH MAN! If your thumb was in that spring lever, it would be very, very, bad!

[@linklesstennessee2078]

That trap should do you good

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I think so! It seems well made. Looks stout enough to hold about anything!