Elm wood mole trap (& a dearth of rabbits)

[earth-thrower 493]

2 hours ago, TOMO said:

the reason for my post was not to cause offence or even much discution ....I like to see traditional type things and glad that they are still being made and used .....

but when you think how simple them frog things are... just bar bent in to a spring....it just boggles my mind we didn't think of it...

kania is similar as well if you think about it....just the box on the back

I get you mate.

[tilimangro 1,013]

47 minutes ago, earth-thrower said:

How anyone approaches mole catching IS a personal thing, is it not ? well, it is for me anyway,.....ive been catching many years now, & in all types of situations, & soil types, mainly using just one trap type (at any one time),......(except on that RARE occasion where your usual trap won't suffice, perhaps) & that's been challenge enough for me !   lol & that last bit you put,.....i only said I wasn't interested in them ?

Well I accept it’s a very personal thing

something I said in the previous thread

you have however made several remarks that intimate you think they’re (the Putange) inhumane

you even made a sly dig in the previous post

ive said before I’m happy for anyone to use what ever they want provided it kills humanely

so that’s why I pulled you up

you haven’t only said you aren’t interested in them 

you’ve constantly doubted their power and killing ability

seems a strange thing to do having never handled them and when I offered you some of mine to try you weren’t interested 

 

 

[earth-thrower 493]

On 06/12/2018 at 19:50, tilimangro said:

Well I accept it’s a very personal thing

something I said in the previous thread

you have however made several remarks that intimate you think they’re (the Putange) inhumane

you even made a sly dig in the previous post

ive said before I’m happy for anyone to use what ever they want provided it kills humanely

so that’s why I pulled you up

you haven’t only said you aren’t interested in them 

you’ve constantly doubted their power and killing ability

seems a strange thing to do having never handled them and when I offered you some of mine to try you weren’t interested 

 

 

I will continue to comment as a see fit ! & what about it ? ,...& im also not bothered whatever you want to say ,.....however , if YOU have got a genuine problem , grievance with me, then you should maybe try & do something about it pal, if you feel it would help resolve it,  you know where i am....otherwise 'dry your f***ing eyes' or something 

Edited December 11, 2018 by earth-thrower

[tilimangro 1,013]

2 minutes ago, earth-thrower said:

I will continue to comment as a see fit ! & what about it ? ,...& im also not bothered whatever you want to say ,.....however , if YOU have got a genuine problem , grievance with me, then you should maybe try & do something about it pal, if you feel it would help resolve it for you ?? ,....ive told you before , I reside in Inverclyde ? (look it up) if your that way inclined,.......otherwise 'dry your f***ing eyes' or something 

Lol

do f**k off dear 

I merely pointed out it’s hypocritical to comment on something you’ve never used then you start ripping your shirt off and offering me outside

lay off the bucky ducky

youre talking in riddles again

[earth-thrower 493]

15 hours ago, tilimangro said:

Lol

do f**k off dear 

I merely pointed out it’s hypocritical to comment on something you’ve never used then you start ripping your shirt off and offering me outside

lay off the bucky ducky

youre talking in riddles again

No 'drink' talk, either,.......this sample trap came today !

Edited December 7, 2018 by earth-thrower

[tilimangro 1,013]

Would you say these are humane catches?

[earth-thrower 493]

5 hours ago, tilimangro said:

Would you say these are humane catches?

Oh dear, , your terrible here with the duffus type, & i can see now, why you had to switch to another kind of trap ! ,....right , in all seriousness it's not great is it ? ,.......& after inspecting this trap that I've got,..... im not that impressed,.....

Edited December 7, 2018 by earth-thrower

[tilimangro 1,013]

1 minute ago, earth-thrower said:

Oh dear, , your terrible here with the duffus type, & i can see now, why you had to switch to another kind of trap ! ,....right , in all seriousness it's not good is it ? ,.......& after inspecting this trap that I've got,..... im not that impressed,.....

Just so we’re clear they aren’t my catches

and thanks for the feedback on the trap

 

[earth-thrower 493]

2 minutes ago, tilimangro said:

Just so we’re clear they aren’t my catches

and thanks for the feedback on the trap

 

"Just so we're clear they aren't my catches" ,...................aye, a don't think any versions ive looked at before, are British made either,...and i remember they ALL had various problems !

[earth-thrower 493]

3 hours ago, earth-thrower said:

 

 

Edited December 7, 2018 by earth-thrower

[bere404 2]

Hi Im new and just finding my way round this forum. 

 Whats best for the trap or method to catch a trap shy mole? Im no expert but caught enough on my own land and offered to clear a messy field for a neighbour. The first took a week to catch but three weeks latter and £10 of fuel used going back and forth, all I get is earth filled traps and new mole hills. I use Duffus flat pack and scissor traps.

 

    

[tilimangro 1,013]

No such things as trap shy

put a talpex In And see how their shyness vanishes

On 11/12/2018 at 23:00, bere404 said:

Hi Im new and just finding my way round this forum. 

 Whats best for the trap or method to catch a trap shy mole? Im no expert but caught enough on my own land and offered to clear a messy field for a neighbour. The first took a week to catch but three weeks latter and £10 of fuel used going back and forth, all I get is earth filled traps and new mole hills. I use Duffus flat pack and scissor traps.

 

    

i use Putange in the main runs and talpex our in feeding areas

never fails

[bere404 2]

Thanks both. I trapped him with a Talpex! first mole with this type trap ever. I feel like putting up a flag or something. Chuffed!

On Putanges. If I buy some from ebay without knowing the brand is it worth it or are they likely to be junk?

[tilimangro 1,013]

1 hour ago, bere404 said:

Thanks both. I trapped him with a Talpex! first mole with this type trap ever. I feel like putting up a flag or something. Chuffed!

On Putanges. If I buy some from ebay without knowing the brand is it worth it or are they likely to be junk?

Likely to be junk mate

google U.K. putange

theres only one company selling them and they come in tens

all others are copies and junk

[bere404 2]

Ten ordered with key. Look forward to mastering the Putange. Any tips on setting?