gibby Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I have acquired a larsan trap for a few weeks ans was wondering if the trap should be set up so that it is sprung as the magpie goes in or as it tries to fly out? Anybody got any good baits to try out, have broken an egg in there for now. Cheers Gibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I have acquired a larsan trap for a few weeks ans was wondering if the trap should be set up so that it is sprung as the magpie goes in or as it tries to fly out? Anybody got any good baits to try out, have broken an egg in there for now. Cheers Gibby Do a search on the forum for Larsen Traps, you will find that they work most efficiently during early spring with a call bird. D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 This time of year it can be too cold to keep a captive call bird. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ91 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 hi i dont now about the spring but the best bait i hav found for maggys is a rabbit with its guts hanging out russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 hi i dont now about the spring but the best bait i hav found for maggys is a rabbit with its guts hanging out russ yeah that works, i use dead phesants all the feathers everywhere attracts them Lew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tealer Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Generally you catch them entering the trap, but i have found the larger catch traps more effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybgood Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 This time of year it can be too cold to keep a captive call bird. FM Yeh this time of year iv killed more call birds because of weather than i have caught birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogh shooter Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 i tsed 2 get loads on eggs and a slice of bread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I have acquired a larsan trap for a few weeks ans was wondering if the trap should be set up so that it is sprung as the magpie goes in or as it tries to fly out? Anybody got any good baits to try out, have broken an egg in there for now.Cheers Gibby Hi Gibby- you want to set the perch fairly lightly. The principle is, magpies won't drop to the floor of the trap but instead hop on the perch, this weight causes the two bits of wood comprising the perch to fall, he drops to the flop and the door swings shut above him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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