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Post by Cam on Jun 12, 2010 16:18:40 GMT -5
Here you can ask questions or give tips on the subject.
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Post by willow on Aug 12, 2010 12:22:44 GMT -5
A lot of trappers worry about breaking the scent gland on mink when skinning them.
After making the triangle cut around the anus, take hold of the anus, making about three small cuts around the anus, and scent gland and anus is removed.
Don't throw it away as it can be used at a set as an attractant at your next set.
willow...
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Post by white316 on Aug 14, 2010 22:29:01 GMT -5
I like the smell of mink musk-weasel musk-beaver castor,,etc
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Post by backwoodsman on Aug 14, 2010 23:28:13 GMT -5
I love the smell of mink even thought they are in the skunk family or related anyhow. Use to love smelling that odor as I rounded the bend in a creek or on a river, I knew what was up ahead in the next set(s).
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Post by fuzz269 on Aug 15, 2010 1:48:14 GMT -5
Havin only caught 2 mink I am still learnin to love thier stink, but nothen says it's trappin season like weasel musk, it is one of them gifts that just keeps on givin. Get some on your fingers and 2 days later when you are tryin to eat dinner you can still smell them lol. Brings a tear to the eye it does lol.
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Post by white316 on Aug 15, 2010 6:20:21 GMT -5
When you catch that first beaver of the season the smell of castor in the air,,oh so good.
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Post by fuzz269 on Aug 15, 2010 10:58:56 GMT -5
Ya just the smell of a freashly pealed beaver, it is kinda like that potpury stuff the woman folk like only for trappers lol.
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Post by mohawk on Aug 15, 2010 19:14:14 GMT -5
LOL, I like the smell of castor too, and even the smell of skunk if it is mellowed out some. I have yet to catch a mink of weasel though so I have no idea what they smell like. I got an idea I am in for a pleasant (?) surprise though when I come across one.  |
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Post by backwoodsman on Aug 16, 2010 0:53:48 GMT -5
Mohawk your gonna love mink scent, smells kinda like a watered down skunk. Cant speak for weasel as we dont have them here no matter what the DNR says.
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Post by white316 on Aug 16, 2010 16:52:11 GMT -5
All animal musk is great for lure making.
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Post by mohawk on Aug 16, 2010 22:34:34 GMT -5
Mohawk your gonna love mink scent, smells kinda like a watered down skunk. Cant speak for weasel as we dont have them here no matter what the DNR says. ;DI can't wait, I guess I am gonna have to try for 1 or 2, I don't think we have an incredible concentration of them but there are a few around to be had. I think we have one of the varieties of weasel too, but I dont think they turn white here. We get some snow, but most of the winter months here a white animal stands out too much, so it is probably better for an animal to stay brown for their own sake. I can't remember whether it is the short tail or long tail weasel that we are supposed to have but either one would be quite a prize to catch. Maybe one day. . . |
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Post by white316 on Aug 16, 2010 22:40:27 GMT -5
mo,,with hardly any snow your coons must stay running a lot longer in to the season[do they den up at all]
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Post by backwoodsman on Aug 16, 2010 22:42:05 GMT -5
Mohawk if you want a mink or two try Russ Carman's mink lures. I swear by them.
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Post by mohawk on Aug 16, 2010 22:52:52 GMT -5
White, Our coons den up, but they aren't there for long periods, just through the worst part of a cold snap. I catch a few coons later in the season, mostly boars which is cool. If we catch coons too late the dang rubs/battle wounds start showing up. Our coons would crap if they had to go through a Canadian winter! Backwoodsman, I will have to try that. Are you using that at pocket sets in addition to a bait? |
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