Live Trapping Squirrels

[j j m 6,583]

I use pea nut butter and pea nuts,i put conniffers over the trap place it at the base of the tree

[Hydropotesinermis 724]

  On 09/12/2014 at 23:31, Matt said:

You've got to love THL.... there is always someone waiting in the wings to criticise...

 

That 'stick' I use is actually a piece of steel bar; in fact, it's the same one I was issued when I worked as a professional trapper for MAFF.

 

When you've had your dispatch work audited and monitored by a Parliamentary Select Committee, rather than a hobbyist on an internet forum, you learn to ignore pointless and groundless criticism.

 

I've dispatched lots of things in my time, using various methods including CO2, injectable barbiturate, and firearms, you get the confidence to choose the most appropriate method for the species and the circumstances.

 

In the case of Grey Squirrels, the same as MAFF (now DEFRA), AHVLA, NE and the Forestry Commission, I choose not to introduce the hazard of a firearm into the equation, and use the sack and priest method.

 

Post dispatch (as you can see in the film) I always check for the vital signs of life, and if there is any doubt, offer up a second blow.  In fact, in the case shown in the film, I actually did it to emphasise the point, and it's importance

 

I'm still chuckling about your absolute certainty of being able to dispatch with one shot from an air pistol every time Mr Tea Pot.   the squirrels in your part of the world must be much quieter than down here; either that or you are talking out of your hat

 

I'm glad a few of you enjoyed the films; I'll try and do a few more at some stage.

Always reassuring to read a post written by someone who knows what he is talking about. Edited March 1, 2015 by Hydropotesinermis

[Sarci sparki 16]

When we used to trap rats in live cages on the farm, bit of peanut butter on end of the barrel, always stopped for a quick sniff. But if this is your lively hood and you have 20 traps to check then you cant sit there and wait 5-10 minutes for the rat or squirrel to calm itself enough to show an interest in the peanut butter. You'll be sat there all day checking one line and making no money lol. Priest and bag is humane and quick, I see no problem.