Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Trapping Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-30-2021, 10:47 AM
HuntingAlberta's Avatar
HuntingAlberta HuntingAlberta is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 447
Default Help with new wolf traps

I just took my trapping course this past spring. I bought a couple Bridger #9 dogless and some snares to try to trap some wolves this winter. I've watched countless videos on how to boil and clean the traps, but i'm still at a loss for where to start and how to do it properly.

Anyone looking to have someone come watch them boil, dye and clean their traps for this coming season so i can learn? I live in Calgary.

Thank you
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-30-2021, 12:09 PM
MooseRiverTrapper MooseRiverTrapper is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,902
Default

You can really get lost in the endless amounts of info online. With waxing and everything else. I boil my snares in a pot with some baking soda to knock the shine off.

For foot holds you can boil outside or pressure wash the factory grease off. Then I just store my snares and footholds outside somewhere free of contaminating scents. Footholds will rust over time. I have spray painted some and then let them air out for months.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-30-2021, 03:12 PM
HuntingAlberta's Avatar
HuntingAlberta HuntingAlberta is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 447
Default

Thats awesome. Thank you! Much appreciated.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-30-2021, 09:30 PM
TrapperMike TrapperMike is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Alix
Posts: 928
Default

Was just informed that the Bridger #3 was legal only with dog not dogless. I think this is the same with the bridger traps used for wolves. Dogless not certified.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-31-2021, 10:14 AM
Marty S Marty S is offline
AO Sponsor
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,468
Default

Who informed you? When we were testing traps, we were allowed to alter the triggering pan/dawg mechanism. The scientist allowed this as they claimed it made no difference to the end necropsy result.

Currently you can use Bridger dogless if offset. But do double laminate them for best result and to hopefully be compliant down the road.

The testing performed so far was done to create a computer model for lab testing
traps. More will be passed once the model is complete and recognized
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-31-2021, 05:52 PM
MooseRiverTrapper MooseRiverTrapper is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,902
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapperMike View Post
Was just informed that the Bridger #3 was legal only with dog not dogless. I think this is the same with the bridger traps used for wolves. Dogless not certified.
Dogless Braun #9 with the rubber jaws are certified aren’t they?
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-31-2021, 08:31 PM
Lights Out Lights Out is offline
AO Sponsor
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 48
Default

https://fur.ca/wp-content/uploads/20...AUGUST2021.pdf


Have a look at the latest list. Hope it helps.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-31-2021, 09:15 PM
TrapperMike TrapperMike is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Alix
Posts: 928
Default

Ian from Dam Beaver was showing the difference of the Canadian legal bridger with dog and the non-legal dogless American version at the picnic last weekend . Also pointed out that it’s in the works to get dogless made legal in Canada.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 08-01-2021, 05:29 PM
treeroot treeroot is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 375
Default

I've always had my best luck with K9 footholds with just boiling/waxing..

Anytime I tried a dye, full metal jacket etc.. I had traps dug up and refusals.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 08-05-2021, 10:06 AM
HuntingAlberta's Avatar
HuntingAlberta HuntingAlberta is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 447
Default

Excellent information, thank you all.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 08-09-2021, 09:29 AM
Marty S Marty S is offline
AO Sponsor
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,468
Default

This fellow needs some help too!





Summer ADC wolf trapper caught one but had 5 more sets on road, rancher got excited when he seen wolf in trap and drove over 5 others.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 08-10-2021, 06:05 PM
wolfman1875 wolfman1875 is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: alberta
Posts: 84
Default trap,s

No big deal,by new one,s
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 08-10-2021, 06:20 PM
TrapperMike TrapperMike is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Alix
Posts: 928
Default

I’m guessing you have some replacements for sale Bob. Lol
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 08-11-2021, 09:32 AM
Marty S Marty S is offline
AO Sponsor
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,468
Default

Guy sez rancher gonna pay to fix them, but look like way too much labour to fix. If it was me id let the guy buy me some new iron and give the wrecked ones to someone who enjoys fixing traps that got runned over with a truck. Coyote traps bad enough to fix but heavy gauge wolf iron gonna be a whole lot less fun.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 08-11-2021, 04:56 PM
wolfman1875 wolfman1875 is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: alberta
Posts: 84
Default trap

If you drove over a bfv Beer wolf Trap and bent it like that with a 3/4 ton truck i would replace it with a new one.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 08-11-2021, 09:30 PM
Marty S Marty S is offline
AO Sponsor
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,468
Default

Awesome! Good to know!!! I even have a few 3/4 ton trucks. Just gotta find somebody's wolf traps now!
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 11-17-2021, 05:15 PM
wolfman1875 wolfman1875 is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: alberta
Posts: 84
Default wolf trap

BFV Beer wolf trap made in alberta.
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 11-18-2021, 08:18 AM
Marty S Marty S is offline
AO Sponsor
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,468
Default

Some more good news…

The NO-BS Wolf trap has been passed in Canada, must be modified. I believe the modification is a single strip 1/4” lamination on top of the jaw.

I have a bunch coming in soon. This trap gets the rave reviews, built like a tank but the best part is much of its mechanical design cannot be improved upon, specifically its jaw to lever design for perfect lock up. Dogless design. Also they come plated and are ready to use out of the box.

Anybody want white ones? Tell me now by pm, otherwise I’m just bringing in black.

https://canadiancoyotecompany.com/pr...dc167188&_ss=r



Bob, you should put some pics of yours on here
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 11-21-2021, 09:13 AM
Marty S Marty S is offline
AO Sponsor
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,468
Default

Here’s Bob traps:





(…i think the word bob is short for… BOBBERT!!!)
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 12-17-2021, 06:56 AM
wolfman1875 wolfman1875 is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: alberta
Posts: 84
Default trap,s

bump
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 12-18-2021, 05:57 AM
wolfman1875 wolfman1875 is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: alberta
Posts: 84
Default trap,s

I like to sell to the trapper. It save them money.
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 12-10-2022, 06:18 AM
wolfman1875 wolfman1875 is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: alberta
Posts: 84
Default trap

Quote:
Originally Posted by wolfman1875 View Post
I like to sell to the trapper. It save them money.
I have some on hand.If you need one.
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 12-10-2022, 07:54 PM
sage 13 sage 13 is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 939
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Marty S View Post
Some more good news…

The NO-BS Wolf trap has been passed in Canada, must be modified. I believe the modification is a single strip 1/4” lamination on top of the jaw.

I have a bunch coming in soon. This trap gets the rave reviews, built like a tank but the best part is much of its mechanical design cannot be improved upon, specifically its jaw to lever design for perfect lock up. Dogless design. Also they come plated and are ready to use out of the box.

Anybody want white ones? Tell me now by pm, otherwise I’m just bringing in black.

https://canadiancoyotecompany.com/pr...dc167188&_ss=r



Bob, you should put some pics of yours on here
So has any one here used these and have a opinion.
Thanks
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.