Call bird wanted

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

One of the local farms I shoot has got a larsen trap as there are hoards of magpies about. I baited it with rabbit a few days ago and havent caught yet . When I checked the trap this morning there was about 20 magpies around the trap but nothing captured

 

I know the birds become very territorial in the Spring , just wondering if its a little early to trap yet or is anyone else catching at the minute.

 

If anyone in the North East has a call bird Please let me know !!

 

Edited February 25, 2009 by FOXHUNTER

[Holdaway 2]

I'm not sure if it's too early to trap them, down here they are already paired up. I was catching in the larson up until october last year (I started late).

 

Is it worth dropping an egg or two in there as well as the rabbit?

 

H

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

Cheers , I'll try some eggs as well !

[stubby 175]

if they were "in" why no capture

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

if they were "in" why no capture

 

Good spot mate , just typing error

[alimac 882]

put a rabbit out side as well, let them get to know there is a free food source there, then take it away after a few days leaving the baited larson, you should have better luck that way....

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

[Guest Countryboyo]

How long have you had the trap set up? it took me a full week to catch one. I put some bait outside the trap to give them the taste .

[teal man 0]

good tip when your trying to catch the first is leave your rabbit (bait) on top a couple of days then drop it in the trap not only are you showing the birds theres free food but they are getting used to the trap, also just slice the meat with your knife makes it easier for them to pick at, it all helps good luck.

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

 

New set up , rabbit placed outside trap and a nest of eggs on top . Hope this gets them interested.

 

Is anyone catching at the minute though ???

[SUNDAYBAIN 19]

I usually put straw inside like nest with eggs and break 1 egg never fails good luck

[fish 148]

 

New set up , rabbit placed outside trap and a nest of eggs on top . Hope this gets them interested.

 

Is anyone catching at the minute though ???

have not stoped all year had one 3 days ago get 1 or 2 most months but the good times are coming

[john hubery 9]

Fox hunter where about's in the northeast are you

[Bobba_fett 117]

if all else fails try some tin foil flaping about in the trap. i'v had just tin foil work before. good luck, let us know how it go's