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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 20, 2014 19:33:29 GMT -5
i have my traps set and now i come to the question what is best way to humainly dispatch one. is a sub sonic 22 round good behind the ear? i really am not that keen on getting close enough to take a swing
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 20, 2014 19:34:28 GMT -5
i know i may post to many things but id rather be safe than sorry in this case never hurts to ask right?
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Post by cspot on Dec 20, 2014 19:36:00 GMT -5
.22 works the best.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 20:17:48 GMT -5
i know i may post to many things but id rather be safe than sorry in this case never hurts to ask right? That's the reason for this board! Ask away!  |
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 20, 2014 20:41:15 GMT -5
just normal round or a sub sonic. i fear with a normal round it will mushroom by the time it get to other side and put a big hole in the hide. but what do i know lol. any one try the 22 bird shot for this? this stuff has the crappiest range but was fun to stand 10 yds at range and cover a 5 ft area haha |
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Post by cspot on Dec 20, 2014 20:55:06 GMT -5
I usually just use a normal round. I have used shorts before, but either will work fine and won't leave a big hole in the hide. The 22 bird shot isn't worth a crap.
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Dec 20, 2014 21:16:17 GMT -5
22 long or long rifle through the ear canal into the brain. Never had any exit and leaves no extra holes in pelt.
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 21, 2014 7:49:53 GMT -5
ok guys thank you! i shall see what i end up using today
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Post by Dutch on Dec 21, 2014 8:22:08 GMT -5
22's work on everything but possums. LOL
Hit them over the head, put a bar across the back of the neck, lift up and forward on the tail, breaking the neck.
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Post by timberdoodle on Dec 21, 2014 8:30:33 GMT -5
possum? just release them within twenty five feet of a road..  |
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 21, 2014 13:48:34 GMT -5
possum? just release them within twenty five feet of a road.. what about the neighbors dogs?? lol |
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 21, 2014 13:49:38 GMT -5
well... animals 1 nathan 0 haha had a coon walk between them all
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Post by cspot on Dec 21, 2014 13:55:44 GMT -5
possum? just release them within twenty five feet of a road.. what about the neighbors dogs?? lol In all seriousness do you know how to release a non-target dog or cat? If you don't what works well is one of those bigger rubbermaid totes. You put it overtop of the animal and then move the tote until the trap is on the outside of tote. This way you can release the leg from the trap and the animal cannot scratch or bite you. It is alot easier with a 2nd person so that the 2nd person can keep pressure down on the tote. THe tote is better than a catch pole because once over the animal they tend to calm down since they can't see you. |
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Post by cspot on Dec 21, 2014 13:56:13 GMT -5
well... animals 1 nathan 0 haha had a coon walk between them all Trapping is harder than it looks. I am still quite the novice. |
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Post by davet on Dec 21, 2014 15:32:38 GMT -5
I started trapping this year. I find it very different, quite a learning curve, but I think it's just as rewarding as hunting. One thing for sure, your traps are out there working 24\7 even tho your not. For the dispatch question I've just been using the sub-sonic ammo. Ear shot works well when the animal co-operates, but that doesn't always work out. Fox have a tendency to be very aggressive, so I "let them" bite the rifle muzzle straight on, and then say "goodnight." You just have to be sure the muzzle is at the correct angle to get a brain\spine shot. Plus you want to make darn sure the catch doesn't have enough "slack" chain that said catch can reach you on a lunge.
I haven't caught a "grinner" yet. Maybe luck? I'm thinking yes. My skinning buddy hasn't said if he has caught any grinners yet or not. I think he's caught one-billion raccoons. But...OTOH, he hasn't caught one fox yet. He's new this year as well. I tell him he has to see fox sign before he will catch a fox. You know...scat, track....or a fleeing fox. If you don't see any sign....you probably won't catch any fox. I do have to ask him about the grinners tho. If he wont skin 'em.....it will be "catch 'n release"...like fishing!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 17:22:57 GMT -5
Last grinner my son caught, he shot it "ear to ear" with .22 subs, and dispatched it quickly. Since this is his first year trapping, he is skinning his grinners for practice and is getting quite good at it.
He has some sets out for fox, but so far, we are only catching the fox on the trailcam, but it's avoiding the traps in the area. Some new bait might be in order.
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 21, 2014 17:23:42 GMT -5
what about the neighbors dogs?? lol In all seriousness do you know how to release a non-target dog or cat? If you don't what works well is one of those bigger rubbermaid totes. You put it overtop of the animal and then move the tote until the trap is on the outside of tote. This way you can release the leg from the trap and the animal cannot scratch or bite you. It is alot easier with a 2nd person so that the 2nd person can keep pressure down on the tote. THe tote is better than a catch pole because once over the animal they tend to calm down since they can't see you. welders gloves for me pin down un do trap calm down release. i was refering to dogs for the opossums as a joke haha |
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 21, 2014 17:25:53 GMT -5
well... animals 1 nathan 0 haha had a coon walk between them all Trapping is harder than it looks. I am still quite the novice. last night it was hard to go to sleep i kept thinking is there something in one of them is it gunna break the cable? lol and i get there and coon tracks right next to it. but on tghe good side i found more yote tracks |
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Post by cspot on Dec 21, 2014 17:36:13 GMT -5
In all seriousness do you know how to release a non-target dog or cat? If you don't what works well is one of those bigger rubbermaid totes. You put it overtop of the animal and then move the tote until the trap is on the outside of tote. This way you can release the leg from the trap and the animal cannot scratch or bite you. It is alot easier with a 2nd person so that the 2nd person can keep pressure down on the tote. THe tote is better than a catch pole because once over the animal they tend to calm down since they can't see you. welders gloves for me pin down un do trap calm down release. i was refering to dogs for the opossums as a joke haha Yeah I knew you were joking. Welders gloves will work but they make it a little hairy. It is easier on yourself and the animal if you do the tote trick. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 21:29:01 GMT -5
I got a beagle out of a trap a few years ago the week before he was in a trap and let ya get him out no issues. This time he decided to gnaw on my thumb. Boy did that hurt and I won't ever do that again. Still have the scar from it.
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 22, 2014 8:21:22 GMT -5
welders gloves for me pin down un do trap calm down release. i was refering to dogs for the opossums as a joke haha Yeah I knew you were joking. Welders gloves will work but they make it a little hairy. It is easier on yourself and the animal if you do the tote trick. ok i suppose i can try that . hopefully i wont have to but sooner or later i will |
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 22, 2014 14:21:47 GMT -5
got my first animal in a foothold today picture coming soon
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 22, 2014 14:26:30 GMT -5
Attachment Deleted this was a double set older less powerful traps so he got in one assuming his leg then his neck in the second one
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Post by davet on Dec 22, 2014 21:28:20 GMT -5
got my first animal in a foothold today picture coming soon What R U using for bait? Acorns? smileys-whistling-823718 |
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Post by hunternotakiller on Dec 23, 2014 8:24:36 GMT -5
got my first animal in a foothold today picture coming soon What R U using for bait? Acorns? smileys-whistling-823718 no lol he decided to jump off the log at the wrong spot. |
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