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Posted By: RickinTN WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Hello all!
I have a 16 year old soon to be grandson who needs a few steel traps. Whew would a person go to buy some or would anyone here have any for sale?
Thanks for your help!
Rick
Posted By: Dave_Spn Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Originally Posted by RickinTN
Hello all!
I have a 16 year old soon to be grandson who needs a few steel traps. Whew would a person go to buy some or would anyone here have any for sale?
Thanks for your help!
Rick


Leghold, conibear, trapping for what?
Posted By: KB64 Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Trap shed on trapperman.com
Posted By: kytrapper Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Not sure where you are but some states like TN requires rubber jaws for foot steel set on land…and many states limit the size or jaw spread of the trap you can use. Please check regs for what size and type of trap you can use before you buy. There are still a few of us trappers around that would be willing to help.

Also be aware that fur won’t bring enough right now to pay for gas if running a long line.


When fur is high everyone is a trapper. When fur isn’t worth anything real trappers will still be trapping.
Posted By: Rickshaw Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Pm sent
Posted By: Lacy1 Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
PM sent with my info
Call me
I have plenty in good shape
Posted By: Dave_Spn Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Originally Posted by kytrapper
Not sure where you are but some states like TN requires rubber jaws for foot steel set on land…and many states limit the size or jaw spread of the trap you can use. Please check regs for what size and type of trap you can use before you buy. There are still a few of us trappers around that would be willing to help.

Also be aware that fur won’t bring enough right now to pay for gas if running a long line.


When fur is high everyone is a trapper. When fur isn’t worth anything real trappers will still be trapping.


Show me that requirement in Tennesse, I double dog dare you.
Posted By: scottf270 Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Might check stores such as Rural King, Orschelins, etc. I just got started and bought Bridger dogless #2 offset. Use Wolf Fang earth anchors. Unless you find a screaming used buy, probably better to buy new. Hoosier Trapping Supply is also good for online.

I bought some Duke #2 dogless and while a couple bucks cheaper, the jaws would not lay flat. They will work but other brands seem to be better quality.
Posted By: RickinTN Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Thanks for all the responses. I have a couple of PM’s I will reply to. My son will actually buy the traps for him. I’ll return PM’s after I speak with him.
Thanks all!
Rick
Posted By: Osky Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Rick it is really important to know what the boy may want to focus on. If coons you may want some dog proofs. Smaller water animals smaller footholds, etc on up the line.
If they want coyotes I’d strongly suggest learning to use snares if your state allows. You can buy them with deer stops and other options.

Trapping coyotes is a bit more of a learning curve. Getting a successful trapper involved who is willing to teach sure will cut the learning curve.
Don’t forget putting up the fur is a big part of it if not selling on the carcasses or keeping it.

Osky
Posted By: scott_arthur Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Minnesota Trapline Products. Been ordering from these folks for close to 40 yrs. CHECK YOUR REGS. BEFORE YOU BUY ANY TRAPS!!! States vary greatly on what & how traps and snares can be used. Sets & methods employed here in Hoosierland would get you a stiff fine 10 miles west in Ill.

Scott Arthur
Posted By: kytrapper Re: WTB Steel traps - 01/31/23
Originally Posted by Dave_Spn
Originally Posted by kytrapper
Not sure where you are but some states like TN requires rubber jaws for foot steel set on land…and many states limit the size or jaw spread of the trap you can use. Please check regs for what size and type of trap you can use before you buy. There are still a few of us trappers around that would be willing to help.

Also be aware that fur won’t bring enough right now to pay for gas if running a long line.


When fur is high everyone is a trapper. When fur isn’t worth anything real trappers will still be trapping.


Show me that requirement in Tennesse, I double dog dare you.
Congratulations… my bad …. it is now only a suggestion 30 years ago when I bought my father—in-law traps , he lives in TN. it was a requirement…. the rest of the post is solid even TN specifies jaw type and spread….

HOWEVER

I defer 45 years of trapping experience and having been there when we were fighting to keep the right to trap.. To your infinite knowledge and sharp shooting abilities…
Posted By: Dave_Spn Re: WTB Steel traps - 02/03/23
Originally Posted by kytrapper
Originally Posted by Dave_Spn
Originally Posted by kytrapper
Not sure where you are but some states like TN requires rubber jaws for foot steel set on land…and many states limit the size or jaw spread of the trap you can use. Please check regs for what size and type of trap you can use before you buy. There are still a few of us trappers around that would be willing to help.

Also be aware that fur won’t bring enough right now to pay for gas if running a long line.


When fur is high everyone is a trapper. When fur isn’t worth anything real trappers will still be trapping.


Show me that requirement in Tennesse, I double dog dare you.
Congratulations… my bad …. it is now only a suggestion 30 years ago when I bought my father—in-law traps , he lives in TN. it was a requirement…. the rest of the post is solid even TN specifies jaw type and spread….

HOWEVER

I defer 45 years of trapping experience and having been there when we were fighting to keep the right to trap.. To your infinite knowledge and sharp shooting abilities…


In short, you don't know what you're talking about but you feel the need to talk. Odd that sheit should change 30 years later, who would have guessed.
Posted By: RickinTN Re: WTB Steel traps - 02/03/23
Sorry everyone. Didn’t mean to stir a ruckus.
I found some traps and have made a deal.
Thanks all!
Rick
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