Deker 3,478 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I know very little about these, can anyone help me with their experiences please? I am specifically thinking about using them set in trees for the grey squirrel. They are not cheap and as I have never used them your views would be gratefully received before I invested in a few. Many thanks Deker Quote Link to post
TOMO 26,902 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 very good trap it must be the most powerful trap we can use in the uk. go through my old squirrel posts , there are plenty pics Quote Link to post
proper job 1 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I know very little about these, can anyone help me with their experiences please? I am specifically thinking about using them set in trees for the grey squirrel. They are not cheap and as I have never used them your views would be gratefully received before I invested in a few. Many thanks Deker They are a first class trap, but for setting in trees there are far less expensive options, if you get one of these nicked it's £40 down the drain, is it private or public woodland? Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I know very little about these, can anyone help me with their experiences please? I am specifically thinking about using them set in trees for the grey squirrel. They are not cheap and as I have never used them your views would be gratefully received before I invested in a few. Many thanks Deker They are a first class trap, but for setting in trees there are far less expensive options, if you get one of these nicked it's £40 down the drain, is it private or public woodland? Its very public, thats why I can't use ground traps or poison! I plan on using some Fenn 4 built into boxes (in trees) but I would be more than pleased to hear any other suggestions. Areas of the park will be closed to the public on a rolling basis for shooting and the traps are for backup and ongoing control as we only have a 5 day shooting option, the place is swarming with greys, as tame and cocky as you like! Cheers Deker Quote Link to post
donky7 9 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 i paint mine, depending on the season.......... Quote Link to post
proper job 1 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Its very public, thats why I can't use ground traps or poison! I plan on using some Fenn 4 built into boxes (in trees) but I would be more than pleased to hear any other suggestions. Areas of the park will be closed to the public on a rolling basis for shooting and the traps are for backup and ongoing control as we only have a 5 day shooting option, the place is swarming with greys, as tame and cocky as you like! Cheers Deker As Moley has said on another thread you will be far better off using the Fenns or bodygrips in a box, out of sight is out of mind, pre baiting for 4 or 5 days before hand will help, that applies to the shooting as well Quote Link to post
proper job 1 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Snareman might be putting something up on here soon that will be of interest to you, nice doubler Donks Edited November 2, 2007 by proper job Quote Link to post
moley 115 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 if the place is closed for 5 days , then get your prebaited boxes out there a week before so once the park is shut , you are ready to set your traps , i would lace the place up with trap boxes and once set ,check them every couple of hours taking the gun along for any opportunities, good luck Quote Link to post
john b 38 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I find these fenn boxes quite discreet. You use them with a lid on. Quote Link to post
Guest little_lloyd Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 John,..How does the squirrel fit through what looks to be a tiny gap to get to the fenn Looks like he was strugling to get through? Quote Link to post
john b 38 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 It's not as small as it looks LL. There is a top rail on the outer and a bottom rail either side of the fenn - if you look it doesn't go all the way to the top on the box that's caught.. the little cut out is just to channel them to the pan. Quote Link to post
snareman 3 Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Snareman might be putting something up on here soon that will be of interest to you, nice doubler Donks i sure will be , ian b. is putting it up on site this week , and i know it will be of great interest to the amarican trappers also , its very very simple , and like my snares its made for practically nothing . and the beauty about everything idevise and make, it works, gw. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks for the comments and advice, will be eagerly awaiting the new trap details from Snareman, shooting starts 08.00 on 7.11.07.....I'll keep you posted of progress in the days to come. Deker Quote Link to post
Guest Ditch_Shitter Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 And I'm still trying to source 3 Ltr milk bottles! Quote Link to post
borderboy 80 Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 And I'm still trying to source 3 Ltr milk bottles! Huh? YIS BB Quote Link to post
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