I lost a trap today...

Aldeer Classifieds

WTB RugerMK IV 22/45 tactical
by JLavender. 04/17/24 08:08 PM

2011 Toyota RAV4
by jsubrett6. 04/16/24 10:00 PM

44 Mag Ammo
by wew3006. 04/16/24 02:43 PM

Chevrolet Silverado - Low Miles
by Gulfcoast. 04/16/24 12:11 PM

Serious Deer Talk

First cwd transmission to human?
by Wahoo. 04/17/24 06:40 PM

seems like
by donia. 04/17/24 04:01 PM

Southern Illinois Hunting
by jdhunter2011. 04/17/24 11:42 AM

Corn planting need Cnc advise
by cartervj. 04/11/24 05:24 AM

Anybody tried a Buck Muffin?
by JohnG. 04/10/24 04:55 PM

Land, Leases, Hunting Clubs

South Side Hunting Club (Baldwin County)
by Stickslinger91. 04/15/24 10:38 AM

Lease Prices in Lamar Co.
by Luxfisher. 04/12/24 05:38 PM

Kansas Muzzleloader/Bow
by Letshunt. 04/11/24 03:15 PM

G&E Hunting Club Questions
by booner. 04/11/24 01:11 PM

High hill
by Okalona. 04/10/24 12:30 PM

Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod

Print Thread

I lost a trap today... #2030531 02/17/17 04:40 AM 02/17/17 04:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,442 Highland Home, Al S Squadron77 OP 10 point
Squadron77 OP 10 point S Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,442 Highland Home, Al	When I was checking my traps this morning I saw that I had a coyote catch but when I was about 150' from the trap the coyote ran off with my trap. I am using 18" anchors with shock springs. What are the chances of ever finding my trap? What will happen to the coyote?

Re: I lost a trap today... [Re: Squadron77] #2031266 02/17/17 03:23 PM 02/17/17 03:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 10,053 Northport, Al. BOFF Booner
BOFF Booner Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 10,053 Northport, Al.	WOW! Anchor attached with cable or chain? Any idea what broke or did the earth anchor get pulled up? God Bless, David B. Premium member #8925 Team Rack Addicts 2016 Aldeer Deer Champions

Re: I lost a trap today... [Re: Squadron77] #2031295 02/17/17 04:05 PM 02/17/17 04:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 15,978 Brierfield Beadlescomb Old Mossy Horns
Beadlescomb Old Mossy Horns Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 15,978 Brierfield	Originally Posted By: Squadron77 When I was checking my traps this morning I saw that I had a coyote catch but when I was about 150' from the trap the coyote ran off with my trap. I am using 18" anchors with shock springs. What are the chances of ever finding my trap? What will happen to the coyote? He will probably lose his leg and i doubt you find your trap We will burn that bridge when we get there

Re: I lost a trap today... [Re: Squadron77] #2031419 02/17/17 05:59 PM 02/17/17 05:59 PM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 1,502 Cullman,AL T turkey_killer 8 point
turkey_killer 8 point T Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 1,502 Cullman,AL	He was determined. That's a lotta diggin

Re: I lost a trap today... [Re: Squadron77] #2031518 02/18/17 02:46 AM 02/18/17 02:46 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,313 Greensboro,Al.USA Geezer 12 point
Geezer 12 point Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,313 Greensboro,Al.USA	I but it was Big Foot. I am drinking from my saucer cause my cup has overflowed. Thank you Lord

Re: I lost a trap today... [Re: Squadron77] #2031800 02/18/17 12:10 PM 02/18/17 12:10 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,342 mobile C charlie 12 point
charlie 12 point C Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,342 mobile	I lost one almost exactly like that last year. Almost caught up with him that morning. Another club member found tracks where he was still dragging the trap a couple weeks later. Never found my trap or the coyote. Only trap I have ever lost.

Re: I lost a trap today... [Re: Squadron77] #2034147 02/21/17 04:46 AM 02/21/17 04:46 AM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 21,445 HSV AL jmudler Freak of Nature
jmudler Freak of Nature Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 21,445 HSV AL	smart critter..........knew to dig downward. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.