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Post by sneakysnake on Nov 17, 2010 7:45:29 GMT -5
The day has finally arrived. I will start sitting Coni's out today. I will set on two properties, about 30 buckets on one property and 24 on the other. Once I get all the coni's out, I will start with the foot hold traps. I estimate it will take three days to get everything set. They are predicting rain for this afternoon, as the season does not open till noon, the rain may make for a very damp first day. I had planned to set half on the creeks and half on the feeders, but with the rain, I may have to set the creek traps higher up on the banks or risk loosing them. There are 4 creeks that run through the property and all carry lots of water. With the recent rain, There will be more run off than usual.
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Post by Cam on Nov 17, 2010 7:59:01 GMT -5
Keep us updated H.
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Post by wolf1199 on Nov 17, 2010 8:03:00 GMT -5
good luck and have fun
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Post by sneakysnake on Nov 17, 2010 18:53:41 GMT -5
Buy he time I got hay set for the horses and cattle, it was sprinkling rain. The season opened at noon and I set the first 220 at 12:03. I managed to get 31 traps in on one property. By 3PM I was wet and cold, so I decided to wait on the 2nd property. It never rained hard, but It never stopped raining. I set a few on the creeks, but not at the water line, more like near the high water mark. I also set some buckets on some random trails, most likely that was a waste of time. But, I have caught coon there before. The trails are grass and leaf covered and sign is not visible. I also set 8 yote snares. I will run the line tomorrow and then set the 2nd property. They say it will be 26 degrees F in the morning.
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Post by Cam on Nov 17, 2010 19:09:08 GMT -5
You did good H.
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Post by white316 on Nov 17, 2010 19:13:59 GMT -5
Better sharpen your knives ss.
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Post by catmando1 on Nov 17, 2010 20:22:28 GMT -5
sounds like you got a good start! good job on hanging in there, it was miserable out there wasn't it?
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Post by fuzz269 on Nov 18, 2010 0:02:49 GMT -5
I am sure you will be tierd of skinnin by dark tomorrow lol good luck to ya.
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Post by wolf1199 on Nov 18, 2010 0:13:23 GMT -5
Good luck with your checking tomorrow SS, keep us posted.
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Post by sneakysnake on Nov 18, 2010 17:02:04 GMT -5
I ran the line this morning. 7 coon and 1 possum. The biggest coon was 25.8 pounds and the possum weighed 11.2 pounds. Set out 13 more buckets on the 2nd property, around the pond, a feeder, and a feeder creek to the pond. The pelts, or at least one looks real good. I fleshed a part of one of the middle sized coons and found it prime. They all went into the freezer. They were too hot to flesh. I thought I liked the new photobucket, but maybe not. Anyone been able to post the actual photo on here?   |
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Post by bigmac5 on Nov 18, 2010 17:53:06 GMT -5
you have to turn the img code blue then copy.
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Post by sneakysnake on Nov 18, 2010 19:46:35 GMT -5
I had to go into the "setting" and make a change, the drop down box did not show the IMG icon, which is what I needed. Changed that and it works fine now. Thanks for all the help guys
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Post by wolf1199 on Nov 18, 2010 20:05:15 GMT -5
Looking good SS your off to the races. Nice pic
The new photobucket just left click and right click your img icon and go back to your posting and paste. My img icon does not turn blue anymore or say copy, that must be one of the changes
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Post by mohawk on Nov 18, 2010 21:12:30 GMT -5
Nice work Red! Good to hear they are prime. I kinda wondered about that.
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Post by catmando1 on Nov 18, 2010 21:25:33 GMT -5
Tear em up sneaky!!!! ;D
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