Mink traps

[lamaha 7]

Ok, i have been asked to trap a mink for a friend and i have read the posts on mink.

I have fenn mrk 4's with boxes to cover them and live squirrel traps will these be big enough or will we have to invest in mrk 6 fenns.

I want to help the guy out if i can as this may lead to other work.

Any input will be greatly recieved.

Cheers

[salukiwhippet 6]

Not done a lot of mink work but 4's are not approved for mink, nor would they be humane - many folk seem to think 6's (which are approved) are marginal and go for magnum 116's. I'd love to have a bash, I've just taken on a farm rat contract on a place with 2 miles of the Severn so hopefully will have a bash over the winter!

 

All the best, James

[patdahat 41]

the mark 6's or i find the 116 bodygrip's seriously better but then it depend's on the location, either will do . dest of luck them

[lamaha 7]

Cheers guys,

I guessed it would be the mk 6 and during my research i got details of a mink raft as endorsed by the Game and Wildlife conservation trust.

So i will invest in a pair of fenn mk6's and bone up on my tracks identification and diy skills.

Thanks again.

Edited October 4, 2010 by lamaha

[john b 38]

This is a link to a very useful web page on otter vs mink tracks and signs

 

Sussex Otters