camies 1 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi All. I've been trapping rabbit warrens for a while now using fenn mk6 down the tunnels with a good success rate. The problem i've got to solve is a warren that is largely unapproachable . There are well defined exit /entry tracks but I can't seem to build a tunnel which is portable, easy to assemble or disassemble on site. Has anyone got any pictures of their 'easybuild' tunnels I can crib from please. (Please put a 10p coin in the photo cause that will allow me to size it) I have access to 1 1/2" square welded mesh so any photos for tunnels using steel mesh would be greatfully received. Quote Link to post
woodga 170 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 set your traps in the mouth of the holes then you wont need to carry any cages at all if there are a lot of holes fill a few of the entrances in and set traps in the remaing holes if the following day some of the holes have been cleared out that you filled set your traps in them because they are active entry exit points just a sugestion for you to ponder Quote Link to post
camies 1 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 woodga said: set your traps in the mouth of the holes then you wont need to carry any cages at all if there are a lot of holes fill a few of the entrances in and set traps in the remaing holes if the following day some of the holes have been cleared out that you filled set your traps in them because they are active entry exit points just a sugestion for you to ponder Ok, I read and understand what you've said, thanks. The problem is that I cannot reach the most active holes in the warren BUT can easily trap the main runs if I can work out an effective way of 'tunneling' the traps. I've used snares before round this site with varying levels of success but the traps are 100% efficient so, rather than play round, I'd rather use them. (Sort of a confidence issue). So my plea for help still stands folks and I'd love pictures of your tunnels! Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 no 10p needed, mesh is 2"x2" Quote Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,738 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 camies said: woodga said: set your traps in the mouth of the holes then you wont need to carry any cages at all if there are a lot of holes fill a few of the entrances in and set traps in the remaing holes if the following day some of the holes have been cleared out that you filled set your traps in them because they are active entry exit points just a sugestion for you to ponder Ok, I read and understand what you've said, thanks. The problem is that I cannot reach the most active holes in the warren BUT can easily trap the main runs if I can work out an effective way of 'tunneling' the traps. I've used snares before round this site with varying levels of success but the traps are 100% efficient so, rather than play round, I'd rather use them. (Sort of a confidence issue). So my plea for help still stands folks and I'd love pictures of your tunnels! Woodga is 100% correct ... When I have had to trap large warrens using Imbras or Fenns,.I always fill in a percentage of burrows and do what is known as 'Block Trapping'... This is a method that will 'up your odds' and can increase your success rate. It does involve a wee bit of extra work,.but once the traps are in place they will soon start working for you. If using cages (wire tunnels) on run through,.you are far better using Body Grippers on Stabilisers,.. as the Fenn (being primarily a jump trap) was never designed to work in that way... All the best,.and good luck with your trapping.. Kind regards,..CHALKWARREN... Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Yes the bodygrips are deadly... Agree with chalkie there Quote Link to post
camies 1 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Cheers guys for all your replies (nice bit of 2" bending stubby)) Quote Link to post
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