Thanks Dave. I recently received my 10 Conibear traps from Ebay, and 2 of them are in my bug out backpack. It is now at 26.5 lbs., LOL but I can handle that weight for a long time. I'm in extreme condition and everything in the pack would ensure my survival indefinitely (till old and gray). Thanks for the tip. I didn't have any mechanical traps before this video. Again, you have enhanced 'The Pack'. God bless you, Brother.
I would be interested in seeing a video from you Dave on the Conibear vs the rat trap as each has the same target group. While I'm at video suggestions, I would be interested in a SODIS vid from you. You keep making them we'll keep watching them
Great Video Dave but do you know if these traps are available oversees like where i live in europe ? Thanks for giving us all these great video's man.
@hermanjeroen I think they'd be hard to find and I know pretty illegal here in the Netherlands (would think Belgium also). Maybe try a muskrat remover? Would think they have their fair share of traps.
@survivealist Got some heavy duty used one today, going to get the ones on Amazon to. that way I have 12 to this kind of trap. Then use them to learn what I can do with them. Thanks for mention of them on Amazon!
I'm sure someone has mentioned it, but putting this at the entrance of an animal hole so he has no choice to go though the trap is good if you have no bait and it's almost guarantees to work as long as that hole has an animal living in it
VERY good video Dave. Traps like that were definitely one of my weaknesses. I will get me 3 of these for sure now that I know how to use them. Thank you so much the wisdom. Very versatile and very very helpful.
Also dont forget all the great trail trapping you can use these for as a body grip not as a leg hold also logs leaning against trees at a slope make for some of the best sets for squirrel, marten fisher.. any path a critter takes can be narrowed down to funnel them into the trap just remember some times depending on what you are targeting you need to cover the top of the trap and some times you want the top open. also trapping in the water on muskrat runs is effective if you know the signs
@scottish3760 trap height is also very important when using body grip traps critters walk with their head at a certain height off the ground in general so for instance for a racoon you want the trap center to be about 6 inches off the ground for a mink the bottom should be close to the ground. In freezing conditions make sure that the bottom is not on the ground they will freeze down and misses can occur
Rfigero, when you buy traps they are shiny. You have to prepare them before use. Boil them in a lye solution, allow them to get some surface rust then apply trapping dye.
Your trap is darker than the ones I was going to buy on amazon... Is it coated or just well used? I just want to make sure before I purchase the nice silvery looking ones for sale.
I ordered me a #110 yesterday. I figure I'll throw it in my pack for my next camping/scouting trip. I like the idea of a surefire trap working for me while I try to secure other food sources. If nothing else, I'll set it up in my backyard and clean out the squirrels in my neighborhood!
great video! i trap alot in florida with 260s and #2 footholds. but u can use 110s as a versitile foothold also. dig a hole about 3 in deep and the length and width of the 110. put bait at the bottom of the hole and place the 110 with the trigger facing toward the sky. when th coon reaches for thr bait he sets off the trigger and you have some fur! im 15 years old and in the past 2 years iv been trapping for money iv caught about 15 possum and over 20 coons off this set.thanx for the great vids!
@hanky3ify A wood chuck will tear up a 110. Depending on size you might be able to get away with a 160 but they are a strong critter and due to their body stucture if you do not get them on the neck they will last long enough to damage your trap and or dig up your stake. I sell alot of traps on ebay look me up alex's Traps and trapping Supplies
Best to put the bait on the whiskers. This will help to prevent the animal from digging up the trap and setting it off without a catch. If the animal has to hit the whiskers to get the bait the trap will work as expected.
@WildernessOutfitters What's up Dave. Hey, where online can I order those traps from? I went to Ramsey's & Dicks Sporting goods & they do not carry them. *GREAT VIDEO MAN* I'll keep watching was long as you keep posting more videos. Thanks, Phil (New Jersey)
Great video Dave again! Just wondering if you ever read these books?: These were written in the late 1800's and published in 1902.
Canadian Wilds by Martin Hunter
Tales of a Wilderness Trapper by Neil M. Lindsey
Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper by E. N. Woodcock
All of these books are non-fiction and tell the story of a hunter/trapper in that era and earning a living as a professional trapper in that time. When kids would dream of becoming a hunter/trapper. I have these if you are intrested.
Guys stuff happens. It is possible to catch larger game in smaller traps but not reliable or even probable. Yes maybe one out of ten raccoon or less will be caught in a 110 but you can't count on it. I think he only sticks around to give you a piece of his mind! Lol. Use your knowledge of sign and tracks to determine the game in the area where they have been and where they are likely to be and trap accordingly.
Bob cat. As for where to get them I found them on eBay and Amazon used but you can get new for the same or less at the trapping supply company's. Shop around for the best prices. I like The Snare Shop.
i always put my bait on the whiskers never under a trap as I've seen animals use there hands and pull the bait out and not set the traps off ... put the bait on the whiskers and any slight touch on that bait you'll have your meal .... :) Great video Dave !!! I love all your shows and what your doing keep up the good fight brother !!!
Ya anything over a 110 needs to be set with a setting tool. It's just not safe with the bigger traps to set them with your hands and not with the risk of breaking a bone in your hand or even the pain of having one of the traps smacking you on the hand when it's cold. Take it from me that pain can last for days when your hands are cold! As for size the 110 is best for small game up to rabbits. The 220 is best for medium size up to Coon and the 330 for large game like beaver coyote and b
Dave this a great video and I know in a survival situation you do what is needed to survive. but I think in putting out these video's on trapping you should talk about this as a lot of them are in violation to hunting regulations across most if not all of North America
@blacktippydog Trapping is legal in Ohio...and Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, last I checked. In Ohio, all you need is a hunting license and a fur taker's permit--and you don't even need those if you're on your own land. It's still trapping season, and the sets Dave demonstrated here are legal. If he used a 220 or bigger, I think ODNR requires it to be completely underwater, but I'm not sure. I never used any bigger than 110, 'cause I never used 'em for anything bigger than coon.
Hay Dave you should check out TheWildNorth's channel. This guy is a full time trapper and lives in the bush. He has a really good channel on trapping how too's with all kinds of traps. Oh ya I thought most 110's have two springs, all the ones I'v seen anyway.
i kill a 30 lb opossum with a 110 the animal was the size of my cat. The 110 got it done. Also I caught a red fox by the leg with a 110 (please note that i didnt mean to) so its very good
Dave... I thought you couldn't eat raccoon? Because they carry rabies... Or is there a way you can tell if it does besides a brain scan? Are you just mentioning this for fur purposes? I am really curious on the worth of hunting or for clothing purposes utilizing raccoon. They are EVERYWHERE!!
Another way to use that trap is that you could tie a helium baloon to the chain. Let it lift up into the sky right where birds are migrating. Once a bird flies through it, the trap goes off, and the extra weight from the bird will cause the baloon to come back down to the ground where you can retrieve the bird. Send up a few dozen of them and you are good to go. Not sure how practical it would be, but you have to admit it is creative.
(Its winter here) Point well taken. It is so warm here in So. Cal. that I forget its not warm everywhere. Its closes to 70 degrees here today. The truth be told fishing in not that great here yet too. Thanks for taking time out of your day to respond. I hope to see more videos.
@dlvmark WOW had had trouble setting the 280.using a bank line i almost bought the 330 but thought it would be really hard to set.but I think the 330 would be great as a leg hold on larger game.
I would like to see what you catch, how you skin it and cook it and cure the hide and make something out of the raw hide this time. We have been all around this jumping from subject to subject and parts of the process but never start to finish. IMO I think this would be great! BTW you have made very few videos on fishing. This is one of the best ways to get food so an in depth series on fishing and processing the fish would be great! Just a few ideas. Thank you so much for your efforts and the
@dlvmark It is Winter bor, we dont fish in Southern Ohio in the Winter, least I dont, I have vids on skinning, processing, and tanning bud you might need to search, not sure if repeating all this is nescessary but maybe it is? Thanks for the input
There's another survivalist type on youtube who posted pretty much the same video, except his trap of choice was the 220 conibear. 220's will take 'coon and beaver-sized animals (or larger) with no problem. The weight issue and safety to the trapper goes to the 110, no question. But for versatility, the 220 has it.
@wildernessoutfitters I just wanted to point out the other video. I don't remember the guy's name. He may even be a full-time trapper which would give a whole nuther angle for his opinion. Fact of business, I want some of those 110's for myself because watching all these videos has given me a hunger for squirrel meat of late. There's another man who came up with a clip device so you can mount conibears to tree trunks. I think he's out of Minisota.
@1sgbrewer I thought I read another commenter who said they wouldn't work in that fashion. And I don't understand how catching a critter by the leg would kill it. Unless you fixed a water-set where the animal drowns. But I like the ease of use of the 110 and their size. I'm thinking of investing in a few.
I love simple , it works every time , I use to carry a heavier steel jaw rat trap , looked like a Minnie bear trap but it was heavy and they can break a bone if your not careful . Thanks Dave !!! , simplicity is perfection !!!
I Love my Connies! I use mine for just about every thing. I got 2 otters the other day, same trap he got in the vid.(I have a valid Louisiana trapping permit)
Exellent video Dave! With as many times as I've seen you set traps in a self reliance situation, it always got me wondering "When in the heck is he going to do a video on trap sets".
I've been trapping for years now and use conibears from #110's to #330's. If I had to choose just one conibear, I'd go with the #160. Its all a matter of opinion and what situtation you find yourself being in the most.
Great video. I would just like to warn people that each state and province has differnt laws about carrying traps into the bush. I know my province, New Brunswick, doesn't let you carry traps into the bush unless you have a valid fur harvesters license. You also must be in season. Once again great video!!
They will turn a nice black to hide the trap, also taking the human scent off them. With the right bait, most animals you would trap for food will ignore the scent for the most part. I have also used leaves as a glove when I had none. This will prevent you from touching the trap directly, leaving your scent. Respect these traps, as they will break your fingers and hands of which surgery will not correct.
Thanks for taking the useless romanticism out of self reliance. I have used the 'bears all of my life. Most as you said are the larger models for beaver and coon. You can manage rust by checking your traps daily, pulling, or resetting them when they stop or do not produce. I boil all of my traps in poke sallet berries.
Zippy1one- I uae a live trap baited with an open tin of tuna. I catch 2 to 3 cats a week . A .22 short [ it is very quite out of a long barrel single shot rifle . ] to the head finishes the job. Try it.
Excellent Video! This is my first time responding to the videos. This is a very versatile trap to use.Thank you so much for this series. I am truly enjoying them.
Im very thankful for you putting this video on Youtube! I was looking at getting into trapping a few months ago and was considering getting these types of traps to try out for my first time. A few guys that were more experienced with traps said to be careful with the conibar traps they can be dangerous and people lost a limb or have died from injury from them. Being it would be my first time using this type of trap would you have advise for me? Id like to still use them just new to trapping game
@TheMojavegreen1 There are safety mechanisms made for these traps, as they are the most dangerous of traps, especially the larger ones. As you notice, Dave keeps the jaws held tight when moving it around. Anything larger than the #110 this technique will not work. If you buy the larger one, buy the safety. The #110 as Dave states is the best size for getting meat. One hand on the trap spring and the other on top of your head is the best technique while handling the ‘bear.
LOL...killing me brother! I can literally go down my "to do list" of videos that I've had written down for when I get back, and almost consecutively check them off as you do them haha. Great traps for sure.....have a whole trapper basket full of them!
I never thought of a bigger trap. I have a rat trap in my bag. I always figured that would work for what I might need. But that looks like a better option. Plus it looks easier to set, because rat traps really hurt when you screw up.
Awesome topic. Thanks for the great demonstration and lesson. Never even considered a trap like this for survival. Always learning from your videos. Thanks, Dave...
Dave - something that has worked well for me is to set a couple of small sticks underneath the trap to keep it out of mud/dirt. Sometimes the ground will freeze or a some frost can coat the ground preventing the trap from tripping, or tripping when the animal has knocked the trap over only catching a leg or throwing the animal clear. The sticks reduce the amount of contact against the ground and raises the trap off of potential freezing material.
For those asking about treating these traps to protect against rust, make them a non-metallic colour and resist picking up scent check out MissouriPrepper's video "Trap Dying" where he uses walnut husks and wax to condition all his traps.
@AussiePreppers personal opinion here I just wax mine. I am one who does not give animals as much credit as other people. they are stupid, the bait just has to be strong enough for them to smell it. I could put my dirty underwear next to a can of tuna and still catch something(hypothesis yet to be tested)
Canteen cup mod. This will allow the USGI cup to be suspended over a fire like a 'billy can' can. Drill 2 small holes opposite of each other at the point the rim turns outward. The first hole will be located between the cup handles in the center of where the body of the cup bends at it's furthest point inward. The second hole should located directly opposite. Using light or 30# wire rope, make a carrying handle big enough to fold out of the way. You now have a pot and a cup. Rob has lids.
Canteen Mod. Using the old ww2 and Korea stainless steel canteen, run wire rope that you'd have for snares through the attachment point where the chain for the cap attaches and now you can suspend and boil water in that canteen with a stick or more wire. Extra wire and hook stores easily in the bottom of the case. Remove the cap and chain before placing it over the fire. I have not yet actually boiled water this way and wonder if the solder on attachment point will hold with the high heat.
Thanks Dave. I recently received my 10 Conibear traps from Ebay, and 2 of them are in my bug out backpack. It is now at 26.5 lbs., LOL but I can handle that weight for a long time. I'm in extreme condition and everything in the pack would ensure my survival indefinitely (till old and gray). Thanks for the tip. I didn't have any mechanical traps before this video. Again, you have enhanced 'The Pack'. God bless you, Brother.
Jim from Ohio.
FacetsOfTruth 1 week ago
I would be interested in seeing a video from you Dave on the Conibear vs the rat trap as each has the same target group. While I'm at video suggestions, I would be interested in a SODIS vid from you. You keep making them we'll keep watching them
ratled1 1 week ago
Could you bate it for fish to?
MysticKnight38 2 weeks ago
@MysticKnight38 He explains at 14:45 how to set it up to catch fish.
cmcollins001 1 week ago
@cmcollins001 I was talking about live bait, he used artificial bait.
MysticKnight38 1 week ago
Simple, effective and lightweight why would you carry any other trap. Great video Sir.
ukmoore 2 weeks ago
Great Video Dave but do you know if these traps are available oversees like where i live in europe ? Thanks for giving us all these great video's man.
hermanjeroen 2 weeks ago
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@hermanjeroen I think they'd be hard to find and I know pretty illegal here in the Netherlands (would think Belgium also). Maybe try a muskrat remover? Would think they have their fair share of traps.
chaulsin 2 weeks ago
XLNT VID.great info
FISHBREATHH 2 weeks ago
Dave, this may have been asked before, but where did you get that jacket/anorak?
theycallmenathan 3 weeks ago
ive caught plenty of flathead cats and snappers beaver trappin with 330s
clintDJgregory 1 month ago
At amazon a 6 pack is around 25 US dollars.
survivealist 1 month ago
@survivealist tax included.
survivealist 1 month ago
@survivealist Got some heavy duty used one today, going to get the ones on Amazon to. that way I have 12 to this kind of trap. Then use them to learn what I can do with them. Thanks for mention of them on Amazon!
BreedBearWolf 4 weeks ago
@BreedBearWolf No problem.
survivealist 4 weeks ago
what state is this in?
yourroaddog 1 month ago
where can i get one ...i live in mississippi .??
jmg1957 1 month ago
I hate those traps with a passion. My three year old jack russell was killed in one of those while we were walking on public land.
wiskeyinthejarro 1 month ago
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BumperHunter71 1 month ago
@wiskeyinthejarro i have trapped 3 house cats with a 280 wen i was trapping coon
reznecktrapper96 4 weeks ago
Excellent.. Would love to see some live action of let's say fish getting caught in these.
Noticed too the wind wasn't an issue for the mic and much better cam action.
RFT
redfoxtrapper 1 month ago
I'm sure someone has mentioned it, but putting this at the entrance of an animal hole so he has no choice to go though the trap is good if you have no bait and it's almost guarantees to work as long as that hole has an animal living in it
MustardDick 1 month ago
Lol he said coon
WARLOCKakaTROLL 1 month ago
What happen u lose ur job
WARLOCKakaTROLL 1 month ago
Can you hang it in a tree?
slimlithedwarf 1 month ago
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TheWesternking 1 month ago
great idea's. I've used conibers and it never occurred to me to use them this way. Guess I better put a few in my bug out bag for sure !!!!!
thanks for the info.
Tim
MTNMANTIM 1 month ago
Very informative and to the point. Will definitely be adding a few of these to my kit. Thanks.
ivorybishop 1 month ago
Thanks man for another great vid really do enjoy watching you
Futuristics7 1 month ago
VERY good video Dave. Traps like that were definitely one of my weaknesses. I will get me 3 of these for sure now that I know how to use them. Thank you so much the wisdom. Very versatile and very very helpful.
FacetsOfTruth 1 month ago
Also dont forget all the great trail trapping you can use these for as a body grip not as a leg hold also logs leaning against trees at a slope make for some of the best sets for squirrel, marten fisher.. any path a critter takes can be narrowed down to funnel them into the trap just remember some times depending on what you are targeting you need to cover the top of the trap and some times you want the top open. also trapping in the water on muskrat runs is effective if you know the signs
scottish3760 1 month ago
@scottish3760 trap height is also very important when using body grip traps critters walk with their head at a certain height off the ground in general so for instance for a racoon you want the trap center to be about 6 inches off the ground for a mink the bottom should be close to the ground. In freezing conditions make sure that the bottom is not on the ground they will freeze down and misses can occur
scottish3760 1 month ago
Traps are illegal no? If so it's wierd that a responcible trapper is no longer able to trap. The few ruin it for the many
robcas631 1 month ago
@robcas631 Thanks for teacher us!
robcas631 1 month ago
Great info Dave. Keep up the good work.
drigen223 1 month ago
Dave I really want to know about that jacket/anorak. Thanks for the video
Snakedoctorjw 1 month ago
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TruthSmack 1 month ago
Rfigero, when you buy traps they are shiny. You have to prepare them before use. Boil them in a lye solution, allow them to get some surface rust then apply trapping dye.
lkjhz99 1 month ago
Hi Dave, would you tell us what camera and mic you are using? They really work well.
cwes41 1 month ago
Your trap is darker than the ones I was going to buy on amazon... Is it coated or just well used? I just want to make sure before I purchase the nice silvery looking ones for sale.
rfiguero081 1 month ago
I ordered me a #110 yesterday. I figure I'll throw it in my pack for my next camping/scouting trip. I like the idea of a surefire trap working for me while I try to secure other food sources. If nothing else, I'll set it up in my backyard and clean out the squirrels in my neighborhood!
ckdeaton85 1 month ago
Great video Dave, thanks.
If Steve Davis were to bring some #110 Conibear traps to Dirt Time I would buy them from him :)
BTW, Dave, is that a big pouch on the front of your jacket? If so, what brand is that?
Thanks for everything
BillyGoat4x4 1 month ago
great video! i trap alot in florida with 260s and #2 footholds. but u can use 110s as a versitile foothold also. dig a hole about 3 in deep and the length and width of the 110. put bait at the bottom of the hole and place the 110 with the trigger facing toward the sky. when th coon reaches for thr bait he sets off the trigger and you have some fur! im 15 years old and in the past 2 years iv been trapping for money iv caught about 15 possum and over 20 coons off this set.thanx for the great vids!
TheOutdoorsflorida 1 month ago
Does one need a licence to own and use this trap?
Mozartghost1791 1 month ago
@Mozartghost1791 Yes, look up your state hunting and trapping regulations
Jenult 1 month ago
awesome..
PEEKProductionsTOR 1 month ago
is it possible to get rabies from raccoon trapping/hunting
assasyanteo98 1 month ago
Interesting vid Dave.
patje0109 1 month ago
you are the man dave, love the vids keep em coming
hanky3ify 1 month ago
@hanky3ify A wood chuck will tear up a 110. Depending on size you might be able to get away with a 160 but they are a strong critter and due to their body stucture if you do not get them on the neck they will last long enough to damage your trap and or dig up your stake. I sell alot of traps on ebay look me up alex's Traps and trapping Supplies
scottish3760 1 month ago
Looks like it would work well for a pesky woodchuck in my yard!
1225hunter 1 month ago
Dave, did you start using a lapel mic? Noticed the wind was a non issue for sound.
FRUNTCASTER 1 month ago 5
@FRUNTCASTER Ha NEW Camera! Thanks for the feedback brother
wildernessoutfitters 1 month ago 11
@jackclark,
Best to put the bait on the whiskers. This will help to prevent the animal from digging up the trap and setting it off without a catch. If the animal has to hit the whiskers to get the bait the trap will work as expected.
dlvmark 1 month ago
A word of caution:
Don't use these larger traps anywhere near that a pet can find them or will likely to be cuz you could get into trouble for killing the family pet.
dlvmark 1 month ago
could you dig a hole and place the bate in it or would they just dig around?
jackclark1981 1 month ago
Correction for my comment. The 120 has two springs not bigger then 110.
bobbyinthebush 1 month ago
very informational
13rbridge 1 month ago
@WildernessOutfitters What's up Dave. Hey, where online can I order those traps from? I went to Ramsey's & Dicks Sporting goods & they do not carry them. *GREAT VIDEO MAN* I'll keep watching was long as you keep posting more videos. Thanks, Phil (New Jersey)
nbandpa 1 month ago
@nbandpa Gander mtn has them, also google 110 conibear and a dlr that supplies ur area should come up.
mtnman156 1 month ago
Great video Dave again! Just wondering if you ever read these books?: These were written in the late 1800's and published in 1902.
Canadian Wilds by Martin Hunter
Tales of a Wilderness Trapper by Neil M. Lindsey
Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper by E. N. Woodcock
All of these books are non-fiction and tell the story of a hunter/trapper in that era and earning a living as a professional trapper in that time. When kids would dream of becoming a hunter/trapper. I have these if you are intrested.
lawson863 1 month ago
So the price on things on ebay just went through the roof.
jsadler14537 1 month ago
Guys stuff happens. It is possible to catch larger game in smaller traps but not reliable or even probable. Yes maybe one out of ten raccoon or less will be caught in a 110 but you can't count on it. I think he only sticks around to give you a piece of his mind! Lol. Use your knowledge of sign and tracks to determine the game in the area where they have been and where they are likely to be and trap accordingly.
dlvmark 1 month ago
Ooops @mogges1 cont:
Bob cat. As for where to get them I found them on eBay and Amazon used but you can get new for the same or less at the trapping supply company's. Shop around for the best prices. I like The Snare Shop.
dlvmark 1 month ago
i always put my bait on the whiskers never under a trap as I've seen animals use there hands and pull the bait out and not set the traps off ... put the bait on the whiskers and any slight touch on that bait you'll have your meal .... :) Great video Dave !!! I love all your shows and what your doing keep up the good fight brother !!!
GotDidge 1 month ago
@mogges1
Ya anything over a 110 needs to be set with a setting tool. It's just not safe with the bigger traps to set them with your hands and not with the risk of breaking a bone in your hand or even the pain of having one of the traps smacking you on the hand when it's cold. Take it from me that pain can last for days when your hands are cold! As for size the 110 is best for small game up to rabbits. The 220 is best for medium size up to Coon and the 330 for large game like beaver coyote and b
dlvmark 1 month ago
Dave this a great video and I know in a survival situation you do what is needed to survive. but I think in putting out these video's on trapping you should talk about this as a lot of them are in violation to hunting regulations across most if not all of North America
blacktippydog 1 month ago
@blacktippydog Trapping is legal in Ohio...and Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, last I checked. In Ohio, all you need is a hunting license and a fur taker's permit--and you don't even need those if you're on your own land. It's still trapping season, and the sets Dave demonstrated here are legal. If he used a 220 or bigger, I think ODNR requires it to be completely underwater, but I'm not sure. I never used any bigger than 110, 'cause I never used 'em for anything bigger than coon.
gigglingwizard 1 month ago
Good info thanks
standingbear39 1 month ago
Great video Dave, the 110 is IMO the most versatile trap. You can catch squirrels in those things all day long!
primitivebushcraft 1 month ago
Awesome video, I forgot all about conibear traps, they are versatile.
Mstull68 1 month ago
That's weird. I grew up in southern OH for about 8 years (middle school thru high school). We called em crawdads, not crayfish.
1sgbrewer 1 month ago
Ha he said coon
MrRhysRich 1 month ago
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63fahrenheit 1 month ago
does the trap work in both directions? or do you have to ensure that the whiskers and dog are on the right side?
ThunderMK11 1 month ago
@ThunderMK11 The animal can enter either way.
enoughraptor6 1 month ago
Excellent video, thanks.
enscribe 1 month ago
Nothing to do with the trap but what kind of coat do you have on Dave? That pullover with the chest pocket looks handy.
joesnuffer 1 month ago
I think you should come out with a Pathfinder Survivalist Gun and baby a bow
cheeselyman 1 month ago
@cheeselyman *maby*
cheeselyman 1 month ago
where do you buy those traps?
Sociopath33 1 month ago
Hay Dave you should check out TheWildNorth's channel. This guy is a full time trapper and lives in the bush. He has a really good channel on trapping how too's with all kinds of traps. Oh ya I thought most 110's have two springs, all the ones I'v seen anyway.
ShawnCFarm 1 month ago
Now the 280s I'm thinking could be used like a Apache foot snare.to catch large game like deer or a hog
mogges1 1 month ago
i kill a 30 lb opossum with a 110 the animal was the size of my cat. The 110 got it done. Also I caught a red fox by the leg with a 110 (please note that i didnt mean to) so its very good
cheeselyman 1 month ago
I went a bought some conibear traps the 110.and I'm trying to figure out how to set this up in a tree to trap squirrel.
mogges1 1 month ago
very cool dave. i like the part about the fish :-)
GWHcraig1088 1 month ago
Dave... I thought you couldn't eat raccoon? Because they carry rabies... Or is there a way you can tell if it does besides a brain scan? Are you just mentioning this for fur purposes? I am really curious on the worth of hunting or for clothing purposes utilizing raccoon. They are EVERYWHERE!!
rfiguero081 1 month ago
thumbs up
pabloxrc 1 month ago
Just wondering if the triggers are these multi-directional?
BACKWOODSBLISS 1 month ago
Another way to use that trap is that you could tie a helium baloon to the chain. Let it lift up into the sky right where birds are migrating. Once a bird flies through it, the trap goes off, and the extra weight from the bird will cause the baloon to come back down to the ground where you can retrieve the bird. Send up a few dozen of them and you are good to go. Not sure how practical it would be, but you have to admit it is creative.
nelsont03038 1 month ago
@nelsont03038 Cool
1sgbrewer 1 month ago
Dave watch those hands brother. You came awful close to the trap trigger as you were talking.
SlinkingTiger 1 month ago
works great of pesky cats. Long old story.
Mpanattoni03 1 month ago
Dave,
(Its winter here) Point well taken. It is so warm here in So. Cal. that I forget its not warm everywhere. Its closes to 70 degrees here today. The truth be told fishing in not that great here yet too. Thanks for taking time out of your day to respond. I hope to see more videos.
Thanks again for all you do.
Mark
dlvmark 1 month ago
That was an awesome video Dave. Bad ass.
SwitchbackOutdoors 1 month ago
I have gotten to the point where my day IS NOT complete unless I have a video from Dave to watch, thanks for all you do for us Dave!
TheColonelSteve 1 month ago
IMO a 330 two 220 and three 110s will keep you in meat for a long long time!
quote from an old trapper, ( Buckshot )
dlvmark 1 month ago
@dlvmark Agreed
wildernessoutfitters 1 month ago
@dlvmark WOW had had trouble setting the 280.using a bank line i almost bought the 330 but thought it would be really hard to set.but I think the 330 would be great as a leg hold on larger game.
mogges1 1 month ago
Oh I'm getting some of these! Big Thanks dave!
JihadKiller1s1k 1 month ago
Dave how does this compare with the large rat traps that you showed on a previous video . Thanks in advance
Captkujo1 1 month ago
I would like to see what you catch, how you skin it and cook it and cure the hide and make something out of the raw hide this time. We have been all around this jumping from subject to subject and parts of the process but never start to finish. IMO I think this would be great! BTW you have made very few videos on fishing. This is one of the best ways to get food so an in depth series on fishing and processing the fish would be great! Just a few ideas. Thank you so much for your efforts and the
dlvmark 1 month ago 6
@dlvmark It is Winter bor, we dont fish in Southern Ohio in the Winter, least I dont, I have vids on skinning, processing, and tanning bud you might need to search, not sure if repeating all this is nescessary but maybe it is? Thanks for the input
wildernessoutfitters 1 month ago 5
@wildernessoutfitters C'mon Dave...I fish in the winter, in a kayak no less! Oh thats right I'm in FLORIDA!! LOL. I really appreciate your vids.
prowlin4reds 1 month ago
@dlvmark And render the tallow also
1sgbrewer 1 month ago
Dave, have you seen the book "The Trapper's Bible: Traps, Snares & Pathguards"?
And if you have, what are your thoughts on the book?
Magnus20113 1 month ago
There's another survivalist type on youtube who posted pretty much the same video, except his trap of choice was the 220 conibear. 220's will take 'coon and beaver-sized animals (or larger) with no problem. The weight issue and safety to the trapper goes to the 110, no question. But for versatility, the 220 has it.
Richard
southeast Tennessee
richardelam100 1 month ago
@richardelam100 Have to disagree you wont catch smaller animals in a 220 often and the small animals are alot more abundent IMHO.
wildernessoutfitters 1 month ago 8
@wildernessoutfitters I just wanted to point out the other video. I don't remember the guy's name. He may even be a full-time trapper which would give a whole nuther angle for his opinion. Fact of business, I want some of those 110's for myself because watching all these videos has given me a hunger for squirrel meat of late. There's another man who came up with a clip device so you can mount conibears to tree trunks. I think he's out of Minisota.
richardelam100 1 month ago
@richardelam100 Most trappers use what's called a box set. If you want to see how to trap, than go to a youtube'r named Thewildnorth.
mtnman156 1 month ago
@richardelam100 You can catch coon and beaver using the 110s as legholds.
1sgbrewer 1 month ago
@1sgbrewer I thought I read another commenter who said they wouldn't work in that fashion. And I don't understand how catching a critter by the leg would kill it. Unless you fixed a water-set where the animal drowns. But I like the ease of use of the 110 and their size. I'm thinking of investing in a few.
richardelam100 1 month ago
I'm confident one could even steak it off under water with some bait on the whikers and catch fish with it.
KAPichon 1 month ago
I love simple , it works every time , I use to carry a heavier steel jaw rat trap , looked like a Minnie bear trap but it was heavy and they can break a bone if your not careful . Thanks Dave !!! , simplicity is perfection !!!
cavemanNCC1701 1 month ago
@emnityx Ditto!
BonnieBlue2A 1 month ago
Everytime I open a pathfinder video and the intro. music begins my mood lifts 1000% and a smile comes over my face.
How important is scent control when setting traps, placing the bait and constructing the funnel?
BonnieBlue2A 1 month ago
Cona bears aren't gonna catch a coon or any animal by its leg or foot. 30 years experience using them. Head or body only!
westaners 1 month ago
great vid.
suaverider 1 month ago
Absolutely genius trap! Effective and Humane, can't get much better than that!
CiaranRooney125 1 month ago 4
Hey Dave is there a specific brand of these traps that you would avoid?
Thanks Dave
yauguru 1 month ago
Great video! Show what you get. Process game and tan it?
dlvmark 1 month ago
Hey Dave, kinda off topic here but what boots are you wearing? :)
EokaeLoki 1 month ago
@EokaeLoki they look like Muckboots. If they are I have a pair and they are great.
rwhenman 1 month ago
I Love my Connies! I use mine for just about every thing. I got 2 otters the other day, same trap he got in the vid.(I have a valid Louisiana trapping permit)
0RebelRider0 1 month ago
Thanks Dave, I've been wanting ti get into trapping. I love ur info. I learn a great deal!
flyndublin 1 month ago
Great vid brother keep em coming!
eloso11 1 month ago
dave, do you have to have a trappers license in your state like you do here in arizona?
danthman114 1 month ago
Exellent video Dave! With as many times as I've seen you set traps in a self reliance situation, it always got me wondering "When in the heck is he going to do a video on trap sets".
I've been trapping for years now and use conibears from #110's to #330's. If I had to choose just one conibear, I'd go with the #160. Its all a matter of opinion and what situtation you find yourself being in the most.
TRAPnHUNT 1 month ago
Great video. I would just like to warn people that each state and province has differnt laws about carrying traps into the bush. I know my province, New Brunswick, doesn't let you carry traps into the bush unless you have a valid fur harvesters license. You also must be in season. Once again great video!!
s26674666 1 month ago
They will turn a nice black to hide the trap, also taking the human scent off them. With the right bait, most animals you would trap for food will ignore the scent for the most part. I have also used leaves as a glove when I had none. This will prevent you from touching the trap directly, leaving your scent. Respect these traps, as they will break your fingers and hands of which surgery will not correct.
shannonsmitification 1 month ago
Thanks for taking the useless romanticism out of self reliance. I have used the 'bears all of my life. Most as you said are the larger models for beaver and coon. You can manage rust by checking your traps daily, pulling, or resetting them when they stop or do not produce. I boil all of my traps in poke sallet berries.
shannonsmitification 1 month ago
Zippy1one- I uae a live trap baited with an open tin of tuna. I catch 2 to 3 cats a week . A .22 short [ it is very quite out of a long barrel single shot rifle . ] to the head finishes the job. Try it.
cottonjeff 1 month ago
Great video Dave, all I can say is I learn lost by watching your channel and I look forward to every video you post. Keep up the awesome work.
cplbullet 1 month ago
Will it get my neighbors cat?
Zippy1one 1 month ago
Great video Dave.. I'm so glad you did a trapping video. Where can you get these and how much do they cost?
MrCain81 1 month ago
Excellent Video! This is my first time responding to the videos. This is a very versatile trap to use.Thank you so much for this series. I am truly enjoying them.
rwathey 1 month ago
Im very thankful for you putting this video on Youtube! I was looking at getting into trapping a few months ago and was considering getting these types of traps to try out for my first time. A few guys that were more experienced with traps said to be careful with the conibar traps they can be dangerous and people lost a limb or have died from injury from them. Being it would be my first time using this type of trap would you have advise for me? Id like to still use them just new to trapping game
MrLiberty888 1 month ago
@MrLiberty888
I can't answer your question, but your question has me thinking about a safety system
maybe some sort of removable armeture.
TheMojavegreen1 1 month ago
@TheMojavegreen1 There are safety mechanisms made for these traps, as they are the most dangerous of traps, especially the larger ones. As you notice, Dave keeps the jaws held tight when moving it around. Anything larger than the #110 this technique will not work. If you buy the larger one, buy the safety. The #110 as Dave states is the best size for getting meat. One hand on the trap spring and the other on top of your head is the best technique while handling the ‘bear.
shannonsmitification 1 month ago
@TheMojavegreen1 They make them for the conibear. Just find a trapping store on line and search the site for conibear safty set
mtnman156 1 month ago
can we kill biebber whit it
bowandarow12 1 month ago
@bowandarow12 for me it looks not big enough for a biber would be a very slow death i think. and we dont want that.
AMULDARRY 1 month ago
@bowandarow12 i mean strong sry
AMULDARRY 1 month ago
Great trap, cool setup(s) and ...amazing bait ; ) ...cool. Thanks and see you, Sepp
Waldhandwerk 1 month ago
@DrChrisBiomed See video "Journal of the Yurt 43: Stock and Trade Part 2"
themainewatch 1 month ago
Great video
Thank you
VNSHood 1 month ago
LOL...killing me brother! I can literally go down my "to do list" of videos that I've had written down for when I get back, and almost consecutively check them off as you do them haha. Great traps for sure.....have a whole trapper basket full of them!
Excellent video!!!!
sargefaria 1 month ago 7
@sargefaria
I am looking forward to those videos.
TheMojavegreen1 1 month ago
@TheMojavegreen1
Thanks man....have some good ones lined up for sure.
sargefaria 1 month ago
@sargefaria Glad to hear you're still safe bro
1sgbrewer 1 month ago
@1sgbrewer
thanks
sargefaria 1 month ago
Nice anorak, did you make it or where did you get it from?
DrChrisBiomed 1 month ago
Thanks for sharing - great job!
hazeywolf 1 month ago
Those are great. Just lokoed them up on ebay. you can get 10 for like 50 bucks. Definately common man price.
Thanks for the vid Dave.
j3rider 1 month ago
I always look forward to your vids
1crimm 1 month ago
Thank you Dave for all you do for us.
darthwelt 1 month ago
Lol ok quit it with the gadgets you keep showing then and now that's another thing I want to buy
Love your vids and Ty !
ratlefty 1 month ago
i picked up a couple of these traps a month or two ago
they're really great
1x93cm 1 month ago
I never thought of a bigger trap. I have a rat trap in my bag. I always figured that would work for what I might need. But that looks like a better option. Plus it looks easier to set, because rat traps really hurt when you screw up.
srvvlhm 1 month ago
thanks for the great video dave, are you guys going to be selling these on your website?
malt1618 1 month ago
Awesome topic. Thanks for the great demonstration and lesson. Never even considered a trap like this for survival. Always learning from your videos. Thanks, Dave...
ajason69 1 month ago
Dave - something that has worked well for me is to set a couple of small sticks underneath the trap to keep it out of mud/dirt. Sometimes the ground will freeze or a some frost can coat the ground preventing the trap from tripping, or tripping when the animal has knocked the trap over only catching a leg or throwing the animal clear. The sticks reduce the amount of contact against the ground and raises the trap off of potential freezing material.
TheExpeditionMan 1 month ago 2
Best trap I ve ever saw.
jefferson1232757 1 month ago
For those asking about treating these traps to protect against rust, make them a non-metallic colour and resist picking up scent check out MissouriPrepper's video "Trap Dying" where he uses walnut husks and wax to condition all his traps.
AussiePreppers 1 month ago 5
@AussiePreppers personal opinion here I just wax mine. I am one who does not give animals as much credit as other people. they are stupid, the bait just has to be strong enough for them to smell it. I could put my dirty underwear next to a can of tuna and still catch something(hypothesis yet to be tested)
johnnyboy922 1 month ago
Canteen cup mod. This will allow the USGI cup to be suspended over a fire like a 'billy can' can. Drill 2 small holes opposite of each other at the point the rim turns outward. The first hole will be located between the cup handles in the center of where the body of the cup bends at it's furthest point inward. The second hole should located directly opposite. Using light or 30# wire rope, make a carrying handle big enough to fold out of the way. You now have a pot and a cup. Rob has lids.
InTheSticks0001 1 month ago
Canteen Mod. Using the old ww2 and Korea stainless steel canteen, run wire rope that you'd have for snares through the attachment point where the chain for the cap attaches and now you can suspend and boil water in that canteen with a stick or more wire. Extra wire and hook stores easily in the bottom of the case. Remove the cap and chain before placing it over the fire. I have not yet actually boiled water this way and wonder if the solder on attachment point will hold with the high heat.
InTheSticks0001 1 month ago
great vid as always.
ikonik69 1 month ago
Hey Dave, in your opinion, is the conibear a better choice for the money than the victor rat trap?
ashjeremy07 1 month ago
Thanks Dave, ive just sent away for 3.. 110 conibear traps i just hope they ship them to Ireland
yammo12 1 month ago
Very interesting.
Thanks Dave.
markshmily 1 month ago