Safe Release and Dog proof Trap Discussion

Talking about Dog Proof (Coon Cuff) Traps

[Mtn_eonin]

Dave you have changed my idea of what trapping is from these videos, I truly appreciate you for opening my eyes to this and cant wait to join a class!

[johnburgin]

Never thought about them being egg eaters until talking to a buddy in Louisiana a few weeks back. We got some chickens and I was picking his brain. He’s raised them his whole life . He said they’ll eat the chickens as well. He started loosing birds a month back . He set a live trap and has caught three now I believe. Cool trap . Makes me think of the Chinese finger torture trap . Have a great evening

[prosdad]

Good clean release and admirable discretion letting the old bruiser go. Thanks for sharing!

[michaelmerrick]

You're a great sportsman and conservationist with compassion!
Thanks for all your instructions and setting an example.

[zippitydoodah]

I truly appreciate your thought lines, Dave. Good man.

[Tanya-jlrd]

Quick, concise, to the point and very helpful. Perfect video 👍 I feel better now about this dog proof I just got in the mail today. Much appreciated!

[terrymayberry]

I can't get enough trapping content this year. Keep it up, Dave!

[OldManSurvival]

Thanks for the video. Great animal management. Thanks for showing how that trap works.

[cscmolts]

Cought with both hands in the cookie jar, 😂, thankyou for sharing all you're hard work, happy holidays, best wishes, safe travels.

[neverlookback]

Yep, the granddaughter and I have been trapping hard the last 3 years and have thinned the coon down a lot. 38 in three years and I have noticed the Turkey population is really coming back. A few skunks now and then too.

[jasonguidry]

Great job Dave! That's what is good about dogproofs, you can decide what to do with a catch!💚😁

[blackhatbushcraft]

You caught the same coon I caught on Thanksgiving lol! I also caught one with half a tail and blind in one eye. Ironic!

[handgranate]

The old Series got recommended for me again, and i started to look up what you both are up to and if youre well, nice to see that you still upload and are doing fine as it look like, i wish you and youre close people arround you/ family that youre doing fine and good health. The old show gives me everytime when i see you both in it just good memories back.

Thank you for that.

[karenkoenig]

It sure is hard on a domestic cat's paw when they get caught in one. One of mine went to the vet today to try to help her heal. Cost over $70 and we're not sure if she'll make it.

[Sheepdog]

raccoons can climb and tear open a thin roof...ask me how I know...the carnage they left behind was heartbreaking...and they reach through fences and rip heads off, leaving the body - I trapped them in a "have-a-heart", the whole family took turns...drowned them - I bought one of the ones you show and will use it next time...now I need something for ermines, foxes and coyotes...

[loneoaksurvival]

always a pleasure to watch your trapping videos

[bc]

Those traps are excellent that's for sure. We pretty much get a coon a night when we have them set here. We also use the small cap to prevent mice from eating the bait. I've never seen one get two feet in one though.

[JohnMcClane]

I probably would have done the same. Now to catch “the other guy:”

[Bear-glsf]

I bought some new Bridger DP traps. The spring seems pretty aggressive. Do you find they break legs?

[martinandrews]

I hope u reply to this Dave. So I cought a coon in a foot hold about 2 weeks ago. Basically set it on a high sandy spot in a creek where I saw tracks. Set it at night. Checked it the next day after deer hunting. And the had completely broke his hand off and had his bone sticking out and was all twisted up. And I felt bad. My first thought was I gave him to much slack. I didn't use an earth anchor so I basically used a homemade snair with the bent washer to tie it off to a tree. It also wasn't in a clear area so bc of all the slack he got hung up bad. What are some things I need to do to make sure the animal isn't suffering untill I can check my traps. If someone who knew nothing about trapping saw that they would swear off trapping their entire life so I want to do.everything in my power not to let that happen again. Plz help.
Also I just got a few.of these dog proofs but I have alot more foot holds and don't wonna stop using em