Squirrel traps

[mackem 26,675]

4 minutes ago, EDDIE B said:

No, but used to see them advertised regularly on other supply companies, when I was buying gear from USA.

Not sure if they're as good as WCS, but seemed popular on the US trapping forums back then.

I will get one of the short WCS ones and do a log tunnel,should get any that mooch around the house,I will stick up a pic when I get a black one.

[EDDIE B 3,166]

11 minutes ago, mackem said:

I will get one of the short WCS ones and do a log tunnel,should get any that mooch around the house,I will stick up a pic when I get a black one.

Found those other ones, incase you might be interested.

https://www.northerntrapping.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=NSC323&title=NSC%99-Tube-Trap-

Edited September 10, 2023 by EDDIE B

[mackem 26,675]

2 minutes ago, EDDIE B said:

Found those other ones, incase you might be interested.

https://www.northerntrapping.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=NSC323&title=NSC%99-Tube-Trap-

I shall look at those Eddie thank you.

[mackem 26,675]

That is cheap,works out at under 30 quid sterling.

[EDDIE B 3,166]

1 minute ago, mackem said:

That is cheap,works out at under 30 quid sterling.

Yea, just remember lads on the forums saying WCS ones are a lot more expensive, and no better than those ones. They really do look to be an exact copy of the WCS.

[Born Hunter 17,775]

I had this set in the garden and had these two on the bounce. The terrier literally flushing them into the trap. In this circumstance they obviously enter at speed so not totally representative of normal. However it was a rare opportunity to actually witness how humane the trap is. In both instances the squirrel was limp in probably 10-20s.

Ive had foul catches too where the trigger wires allowed the squirrel to slip down the side with only its hips firing the trap leading to a a less than human catch. A bit of experience and thought though makes these very quick killers.

Im sure none of this is news to many of the experienced trappers on here but sharing anyway.

PS the tunnel is not pictured. Photos just to illustrate.

[mackem 26,675]

I am sitting under a tree in a patch of mixed woodland at this very moment,squirrels everywhere collecting acorns,I was just thinking this would be the perfect place to trap a couple.

[EDDIE B 3,166]

2 hours ago, Born Hunter said:

I had this set in the garden and had these two on the bounce. The terrier literally flushing them into the trap. In this circumstance they obviously enter at speed so not totally representative of normal. However it was a rare opportunity to actually witness how humane the trap is. In both instances the squirrel was limp in probably 10-20s.

Ive had foul catches too where the trigger wires allowed the squirrel to slip down the side with only its hips firing the trap leading to a a less than human catch. A bit of experience and thought though makes these very quick killers.

Im sure none of this is news to many of the experienced trappers on here but sharing anyway.

PS the tunnel is not pictured. Photos just to illustrate.

Yes, they are a good killing trap. I've had live mink in them from time to time, but for the most part, they do the job well. 

[OldPhil 5,799]

15 hours ago, EDDIE B said:

Yes, they are a good killing trap. I've had live mink in them from time to time, but for the most part, they do the job well. 

When I irst imported these traps, they were known as the Mitling Trap...

I thought them to be the ideal trap for squirells,..and that 'built in' tunnel ,..just had to be a sure fire winner

Unfortunately,..after extensive field testing, it soon became obvious that in many cases, the spring was not powerful enough, to provide a humane kill. 

So,..we worked alongside an American partner, and suggested that the clamping force be dramaticaly increased...

This improved version is the trap that is now currently available.

I have found these spring traps to be effective against many pest species, and if you play around with it,..the treadle plate can be set pretty fine.

With the likelyhood of rodenticides in the UK being further retsricted, I can see a big increase in rodent trapping. 

[EDDIE B 3,166]

2 hours ago, OldPhil said:

When I irst imported these traps, they were known as the Mitling Trap...

I thought them to be the ideal trap for squirells,..and that 'built in' tunnel ,..just had to be a sure fire winner

Unfortunately,..after extensive field testing, it soon became obvious that in many cases, the spring was not powerful enough, to provide a humane kill. 

So,..we worked alongside an American partner, and suggested that the clamping force be dramaticaly increased...

This improved version is the trap that is now currently available.

I have found these spring traps to be effective against many pest species, and if you play around with it,..the treadle plate can be set pretty fine.

With the likelyhood of rodenticides in the UK being further retsricted, I can see a big increase in rodent trapping. 

Yes Phil, and I think the bodygrip trap is very underrated this side of the waters. Its such a versatile trap. Can be set in tunnels, boxes, vertically, on tree trunks. Wire triggers, shaped in several different shapes. Pan triggers, baited triggers, trip wires.

 Can be set in box's, with top entry, or bottom entry.

 They can even be set upside down.

 In Countries with less restrictions, and no necessity for tunnels, they can be set in grass trails, on narrow branches, under water.

 There isn't many, if any traps out there, that is as versatile as the conibear/bodygrip trap.