Trapping Thread 2025/2026

[coleL]

I can't tell y'all how much I hate fleshing raccoons.

 

[jpc01101]

This dog dug up multiple sets, stole a whole coon carcass and pooped on one of my traps that he dug up. I persisted and he eventually made a mistake. He just couldn’t stay away. Pigs get fat…hogs get slaughtered!!

 

[nontyp]

I can't tell y'all how much I hate fleshing raccoons.

i’m going to attempt fleshing for the first time pretty soon. Hoping i don’t screw it up too bad.

I might try using a power washer on a low quality skin to see if it works. I’ve seen several people use that method. Otherwise ill do it the old fashioned way.

 

[coleL]

i’m going to attempt fleshing for the first time pretty soon. Hoping i don’t screw it up too bad.

I might try using a power washer on a low quality skin to see if it works. I’ve seen several people use that method. Otherwise ill do it the old fashioned way.

I've never tried using a pressure washer I'll have to try it.

 

[jpc01101]

i’m going to attempt fleshing for the first time pretty soon. Hoping i don’t screw it up too bad.

I might try using a power washer on a low quality skin to see if it works. I’ve seen several people use that method. Otherwise ill do it the old fashioned way.

Report back on the pressure washer trick please. I’ve seen a ton of videos but in those they seem to be using the highest pressure which makes me think (like you said) would have to be really really careful.

 

[brockel]

Was out running my few cat sets I have out and decided to make a calling stand. Called this male in. His front leg was shorter than the other and paw was turned a 180 to what it should have been. Claws were super long so it wasn’t doing him any good. But he was sure plump and came in looking for a fight.

 

[nontyp]

We finally caught our 1st cat of the year. Looks like a female by body characteristics. Probably set her loose.

 

[sigpros]

One raccoon yesterday in a beaver set that makes 94. We got some rain and the pond came up all the castor mounds are under water. We went ahead and pulled everything might come reset it in a month if the weather allows. I did have a hairy moment pulling traps my son made all the sets so I didn't know the lay of the pond. I slipped off a ledge and went under. Filled my waders full of nice cold water. Luckily my daughter was on her way home form school so she was able to bring me some fresh boots and socks. The pond is right a long a busy blacktop but it has really good fence so I have to walk about 3/8 mile through a milo field to get there. I pulled the wet waders off and tossed them over the fence put my mud boots on and made the walk in my underwear and wet t shirt. Didn't help I have to wear coveralls for work that are denim and they were totally soaked so i took them off also so my dry boots and socks wouldn't get soaked

 

[Sask hunter]

Haven’t caught a coyote off my bait yet in five days which is weird. No ravens there either. I had a mineral tub with goose carcasses froze in that I took home. That’s the only thing different than I usually do. Need a few coyote carcasses to toss in the open that will get the ravens working better

 

[Jbotto]

I ended up catching the fur truck through town this week. Only had that skunk and they really only wanted the tail. Got 20 bucks for it!

 

[NoWiser]

Trapping around here as been abysmal with the March-like weather. Granted, I’ve only been after otters. I got a few muskrats but there just hasn’t been anything moving through. Might have to switch to coons soon.

 

[Jbotto]

Trapping around here as been abysmal with the March-like weather. Granted, I’ve only been after otters. I got a few muskrats but there just hasn’t been anything moving through. Might have to switch to coons soon.

I bet the coons will stay pretty active in your warm weather this year!

 

[NoWiser]

I bet the coons will stay pretty active in your warm weather this year!

They’re running around everywhere right now. Not my favorite to trap (I love water trapping) but the pheasants and turkeys sure appreciate it, so I’ll gladly do it.

 

[brockel]

Had to make one calling stand right before dark. 36lb male

 

[Jbotto]

They’re running around everywhere right now. Not my favorite to trap (I love water trapping) but the pheasants and turkeys sure appreciate it, so I’ll gladly do it.

Kinda why I’m doing it now too, for the pheasants, turkeys, and other birds. Not really able to be setup for skinning and fleshing anything right now.