Beaver traps

romegadave · 05-13-08, 03:16 PM

We've got a couple of beaver traps here at work that are sitting in the elements--you know the type which are an "x" style in which to break them apart--I've always heard them called leg breakers...they do some serious neck breaking on critters though--I want to suggest to my boss that they be stored in a trash bag and lubed with say cooking oil---probably better than dousing them with PB or WD-40 so that no petroleum smell is left for when we use them again--what's everyone's thoughts?

inthewall · 05-14-08, 07:06 AM

Boil them in water, then add some parafin wax to water. It will seal the trap and make them scentless. I do this to my leghold traps every year. It should work for conibear traps.

agomez · 05-14-08, 08:33 AM

ask noah....

Atoyot1031 · 05-14-08, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agomez

ask noah....

05-13-08, 03:16 PM	#1
romegadave IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: rome, georgia Posts: 237	Beaver traps We've got a couple of beaver traps here at work that are sitting in the elements--you know the type which are an "x" style in which to break them apart--I've always heard them called leg breakers...they do some serious neck breaking on critters though--I want to suggest to my boss that they be stored in a trash bag and lubed with say cooking oil---probably better than dousing them with PB or WD-40 so that no petroleum smell is left for when we use them again--what's everyone's thoughts? __________________ ___________________________ 69 Fj55 I been warped by the rain, driven by the snow...

05-14-08, 07:06 AM	#2
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 422	Boil them in water, then add some parafin wax to water. It will seal the trap and make them scentless. I do this to my leghold traps every year. It should work for conibear traps. __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

05-14-08, 08:33 AM	#3
agomez IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 283	ask noah.... __________________ 2000 uzj100 1995 Fzj80 Pearl Gray mallcruiser with damage multipliers front and back tacos al cabron

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