shooting.123 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 does any 1 know how to trap moles always wanted to have a go but dont know how to lay them or were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larson Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 i bought this on ebay.. Item number: 130285272366 it tells you all you need to know when learning/starting out. very educational. the chap is a molecatcher by profesion and get 312 moles in 2 days of picking up his traps.. he also shows you how to treek traps so they are more sensetive... its vhs put on to dvd so the picture could be beter and the mans not a film producer but other than that its money well spent.. get on it LARSON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larson Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 it tells you a little about how to go on here http://www.trap-man.com/mole-trap-catching-hints.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Not a great deal to it mate. I think the best traps are the scissor ones from Dennings Birmingham.If you learn the mechanics then away you go.Dont be discouraged as you wont get one in each set trap. About 4:1 is usual. Finding the run and setting the trap in it the right way,with as little scent as possible is just the ticket.Make sure when you put the roof back on it is light proof and not packed in so hard the traps dont spring.I have 6 traps and move them along as I clear each area.With more time I would have a whole load more but what the heck.Good fun and a good way to pay back the farmer for your shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpersniper Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi, ha was just kind of discussing moles with someone else on here, i trap a few and shoot a few both are effective! Trappings dead easy people who say its hard just want the work themselves.. well easy if youve got common sence! just prod around with a thin steel bar to find the run, i use the bar to lever some turf from the top of the run just a little hole. Get ur fingers in make the hole only big enough for the trap, get all the loose soil youve crumbled into the run out with your fingers as far as you can reach each way, and pack down whats left a bit. Set the trap, if its gummy clay soil i useually pack the little ring trigger thing with a pad of soil, but doesnt matter much, then rip some turf from somewhere else and put around the trap to block light, put a bit of loose soil around to cover the little holes then wait! just set 2 or 3 in a biggish patch because they go all the way round in a day. good luck!! SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 does any 1 know how to trap moles always wanted to have a go but dont know how to lay them or were hou have pm mate let me know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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