Turtle Trapping Part 2 - The Catch!

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[@whiskeyriver4322]

Straight and to the point, with solid and helpful info.......... Geez, I thought that kind of thing was nearly dead here on the internet. Thanks for keeping it real, simple, clear, and functional. Stuff like this has me seriously considering moving back to Louisiana; and every other great "sporting" state I used to live in. LOL!!!

[@blkwht33]

Lewis Quarles was my grandad. We invented this trap and I helped him build them by hand in the 80’s. This is amazing I never knew it was known as the Quarles trap omg this is awesome

[@Meattrapper]

Wow! Small world! I have to tell you - the Quarles trap is by far the most effective turtle trap I have ever used. Bar none! They are expensive - but worth it. They are now selling for $125 + about $40 shipping. snareone.com/turtle.html

[@blkwht33]

The Meat Trapper it’s crazy he died on 2001 and I never trapped again. He was good man. Shot down in ww2 twice. Lived on eastern shore Maryland in snow hill. I was his only grandchild. He was my dad because I didn’t have one. Had a 20 gauge in my hands by time I was 5. Squirrel hunting. Deer hunting. Trapping fox coon beaver muskrat turtle frog giggin. He was the best. I was really taken back that people are using something that me n him created in the backyard out of necessity 👍👍👍👍

[@Meattrapper]

@@blkwht33 Jason - please contact me at [e-mail]. I have something I'd like to send you.

[@blkwht33]

The Meat Trapper 125 is expensive. But I’m not sure who is making them now. But when it was just me and him in the hot summer sun, I was cutting the wire rolls messing up my lil hands. Counting out the knots on the net so they came out perfectly round. Hands cramped from all those hog nose rings. Brings back great memories👍👍👍

[@blkwht33]

The Meat Trapper I don’t know how to post a picture on here but I still have the prototype in my shed as we speak

[@muthafuhcka]

Great informative video. I just made my first trap. Hope to set it out today. I used two panels of 6” x 6” spaced concrete reinforcing wire to build a 2’ x 2’ x 4 1/2’ trap with hog rings and a trap door on the back end that is just zip tied on , for easy removal of the turtle. We have to have 3 separate tags on my trap in MN. The trap license tag, my identifier tag & a special tag for trapping in a designated invasive species infested waterway. Mississippi River backwaters. I love turtle soup that much!

[@simonbarber7653]

I’m from England and I love you’re Chanel I wish I had land like you

[@2ndamendmentSam]

That's one thing I want to start doing with my boys. Looking forward to future videos. Thanks for posting them.

[@Meattrapper]

Sam Rickrode Any kind of trapping is good. Staying on the water in the off season is a great way to scout for next season as well.

[@johnlung1116]

That sponge is a great idea, I always use a spray bottle. Gonna try that out.

[@crazycrow799]

Thanks for the great video. Keep em coming!

[@Meattrapper]

Crazy Crow Thanks for watching sir - I appreciate it!

[@Tenderness1959]

great trap and great video; occasionally a fisherman became curious and pulled the rope to examine what is at the end of the rope and through the trap back in the water or on land; it is always a thing to trick fishermen not to come aware of the rope or the trap itself. Always try to hide the rope that I put the end on a strong stick and press it as sturdy as possible in the ground and put leaves, reed etc. on it.

[@tszrejna]

Great video! We have lots of turtles here with little trapping pressure. Look forward to your other videos.

[@Meattrapper]

tszrejna Thank you very much. Turtles are an underutilized resource. Survival "experts" are always talking about hunting when TSHTF, but a lot of meat will be swimming right by the experts complete un noticed! Thanks for watching.

[@ShaglusZ]

good shit man! thanks so much. appreciate you sharing your knowledge...

[@2bonosc]

Well thought out and informative from knowledge and experience thank you.

[@Meattrapper]

2bonosc Thank you sir - I appreciate you watching.

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Great video was enjoyable to watch. nice tips lots good information. atb John

[@Meattrapper]

Turtle Bushcraft Thank you very much sir. Glad it was useful!

[@RustyNail5856]

Thanks Trapper, looking forward to the butchering video. take care.

[@Meattrapper]

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[@RustyNail5856]

thanks .

[@GatorLife57]

Haven't done a snapping turtle but I have done soft shell and they have long necks too. Wado for sharing.

[@RustyNail5856]

did you get one yet Wolf ? . rusty. take care my friend , Wado. :-)

[@GatorLife57]

No.....That was years ago......lol Good to see you online again Rusty. Say hello to Tena for me. Take care my friend ! .... .... ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@RustyNail5856]

I sure will , and you take care. my friend .

[@christopherwood2290]

We have some huge snappers up north in brackish rivers.

[@ssc5140]

Thanks Trapper, looking forward to the butchering video.

[@Meattrapper]

Larry Reece Thanks for watching sir!

[@ToddWittenmyerBackwoodsLiving]

Decent sized snapper there Tim! We're not allowed to use those cage-type traps here in Kentucky. I too use the old hook-n-line attached to a stout, springy tree limb. (You mentioned that in one of the replies below.) I liked your sponge idea. Boy, those snappers are in my top 5, as far as a favorite wild game and/or fish that I've eaten! Take care buddy!

[@Meattrapper]

Todd Wittenmyer I came up with the sponge idea for turtles after seeing people use sponges to hold dip baits for catfish. There are a lot of similarities between catfishing and turtling. Take care brother.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Good series, thanks again.

[@Meattrapper]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

The Meat Trapper Just subbed...I've got some catching up to do!

[@youngbill6293]

nice video!!!

[@Larry342516]

That looks like a neat turtle trap, and I got to find out where they sell them. Looking forward to seeing how you clean your turtles. I have eaten them only once, and they are really delicious. Take care and be safe.

[@Meattrapper]

Larry342516 I bought mine from Newt at SnareOne: snareone.com/turtle.html

[@Gonzo3780]

Great video brother...That's going to make for some good soup and eating up...Big Turtle also...I'm going to give turtle trapping here this year in a big river where I musky fish but I'm going to use hooks and fish...Our season doesn't open until July though...

[@Meattrapper]

Heith Gagnon You guys seem to have really healthy rivers up that way. I've been enjoying your fishing and minnow vids. Really liked the minnow trap review. Take care!

[@oothoudtoutdoors279]

nice snapper

[@kyletango]

My dad trapped turtles in East and South East Alabama for many years. people just don't know how good the meat is. I think that his largest was an Alligator Snapper that weighed 49 lbs.

[@bojo138]

If you have a pet snapper don't grab by the tail it can cause damage to it and will make it mad

[@vanessavotzke1633]

I have a snapping turtle it is really cool to have a snapping turtle

[@40acrefarms90]

Bacon grease works good too

[@Meattrapper]

I've never tried it, but it makes sense.

[@dstevenpaisley]

Save the beaver eat the turtle! Lol till its beaver season!!

[@user-ez4ih9qz4v]

Where can I buy one of these exact traps? GREAT video brother!!

[@Meattrapper]

Newt Sterling sells them. Tell him Meattrapper sent ya. www.snareone.com/turtle.html

[@keithfontenot8596]

What website for the round turtle trap?

[@frostysoutdoors4135]

Mmmm Good eating My friend

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Nice

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Nice setup buddy. Looking forward to the butchering video. Taste like chicken ha ha

[@Meattrapper]

thebossoftheswamp Thanks Boss - it's a lot of work but a swamp boss can survive! :)

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

that's a nice chunkie turtle should be good eating

[@Meattrapper]

Wallace Vivian We'll find out in a few days! :)

[@zachscott799]

Where can i buy the same floating turtle trap you have? I have plenty of turtle hoops, just none with a bait basket and that float

[@Meattrapper]

Snareone.com

[@zachscott799]

Thanks man. I appreciate it

[@larrymoremckenzie3029]

Poor turtle gets caught and don't even get the bait!

[@MrCanofpeas]

is it possible to keep and feed the turtle and grow it for a few months ?

[@Meattrapper]

Barry Remainder Sure, but you'd need a bigger tank, you'd need to keep the water aerated and of course feed it.

[@MrCanofpeas]

Yes. that's how it works with sweeting an animal or cleaning out an animal.

[@darwin2294]

Can I Trap a baby snapping turtle by this way?

[@billyskinner5485]

Can u make a video of how to make the trap

[@evanlanginais]

Billy Skinner buy some 2inch*4inch fencing. make it round and zip tie or wire together. or even hog clamps work better. then get a net like a landing net just the net now and tie it to one end. then cut the center and use 2 strings to pull it into the trap to make your funal. and on the back just close it up

[@Meattrapper]

evan langlinais That is a great idea sir! I might just make a video on that. I'll be sure to give you credit for the idea!

[@christopherwood2290]

I have seen a snapper eat a porcupine.

[@scotthermance6458]

Where do you get the traps?

[@Meattrapper]

Snareone.com

[@rodwhitney6505]

Do you make the trapping cage in your video to sale?

[@Meattrapper]

No this is a Quarles Turtle trap. You can buy it from Snareone.com. Thanks for watching.

[@rodwhitney6505]

@@Meattrapper THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@contreeman]

I SEEN BIG SNAPPERS BITE A 4 INCH SAICK CLEAN INTO. TAKING A FINGER PART IF A HAND OR A TOE. NO PROBLEMS. RESPECT THOSE CRITTERS. GOOD EATING RIGHT THERE BROTHER GOD BLESS

[@Meattrapper]

contreeman Yessir - a snapper can really put a hurt on you!

[@oryxsimpao6108]

contreeman i

[@martinadejaquiz2482]

vg liked!

[@travisgaspard3412]

get some shads & u catch more be do full u need 2 ppl to pick it up

[@sawway8973]

Can you sell one for me?

[@Drewskimac1]

Here in Arkansas, in order to target ANY aquatic turtle I have to purchase a fishing license (10.50$), a commercial fishing license (35$), and an "aquatic turtle permit" (125$). Is that not RIDICULOUS?

[@ashanderson1555]

In Kansas I just need a fishing license. And I can take 10 a day

[@muthafuhcka]

Can have 3 in possession per licensed fisherman here in MN ..... but that is only if caught by attended fishing line, dip net, or by hand from the road...... if using a trap- still can have 3 in possession , still need a fishing license ($26) + extra recreational turtle license ($25) , aquatic invasive species infested waterways tag ($0) & a 3rd tag with name, address & license number visible from the top of the trap. Putting mine out today.

[@thornyturtleranch6152]

@@muthafuhcka minnesota has some large common snapping turtles. Though ibdiscourage turtle trapping. It's possible to get them all in a few seasons.

[@thornyturtleranch6152]

Well arkansas was known for really heavily harvesting turtles. I'm the on that convinced Arkansas to shut down the alligator snapping turtle unlimited take as they were all going to Louisiana in 1993.

[@parrotbill]

We can't take snapping turtles (smooth shell or alligator) ever here myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/freshwater-turtles/ . In Florida we can take freshwater turtles by hand, dip net, minnow seine or baited hook, but taking turtles with bucket traps, snares, or shooting with firearms is prohibited (they sure don't make it easy). But you can take some pretty big sliders with a baited hook and bobber. I have eaten a Loggerhead Sea turtle many years ago when was young and it was still legal (about 50 years ago), it was really good. So I am going to try a slider the next time I go fishing, thanks for the tutorial. Eating wild beats Red-Slimed GMO any day!

[@Meattrapper]

Parrot Bill "Eating wild beats Red-Slimed GMO any day!" Yessir - that is the truth!

[@parrotbill]

The Meat Trapper Glad I found your channel.

[@trillgodd2276]

Don't hold him by the fucking tail man.

[@bamanny7306]

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[@cyclesmoking]

Are there any regulations that address turtle trapping (season, catch limits, size requirements etc). Just wondering because it would be pretty easy to wipe out a local population without proper management. Thanks

[@d_williams0432]

holding it by the tail can kill it

[@jacobbarlow5007]

And?

[@donttakeignorance8619]

that's what you want to do....i mean your gonna eat it right???

[@mowanathompson8086]

can you prove that?

[@bradhenke7552]

I like how you emphasize respecting the animal. Not a lot of people care about that.

[@gdyby112]

Respecting an animal by trapping, killing and eating it? Yeah, great respect.

[@bradhenke7552]

@@gdyby112 go cry about it

[@gomermendoza9761]

can you catch a bird

[@idkhehe1192]

Jesus loves you!

[@dawn8542]

If you ever want to know if what you're doing is extremely shitty ask yourself would you do that to a dog.

[@Meattrapper]

Dogs=ants? Go be stupid somewhere else.

[@vestland3877]

I bet you took all the 3 wax`s.

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