Making Turtle Traps/Nets??

[cartman]

Wondering if anyone makes their own turtle traps or hoop nets. And if so, do you have any directions or help on making them? Thank you.

Cartman

[kitchenhot]

I'll be watching this closely, as my home made traps don't seem to work.



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[swamprat84]

Cj is here at the house right now but when he gets home im sure he will post. He makes his own and I know first hand now that they work.

[cartman]

Okay, thanks. Can't wait to hear from CJ.

Cartman

[muskrat24]

I'll be watching also.

[ADC]

I built one today and I'll set it tomorrow. If it works I'll post some pictures, lol.

~ADC~

[cartman]

Sounds good ADC. Thanks.

Cartman

[Admin]

CJ is the turtle trapping GURU of the swamp. He's the man ;D

[ADC]

adc said:

If it works I'll post some pictures.

~ADC~

No pictures today.

~ADC~

[cartman]

Well, good luck tomorrow.

Cartman

[cj]

Cartman,
I'll be making a few nets up soon, and try to post some how to's on here. For now, if you can pick up the July issue of Fur Fish Game, I have a turtle trapping article in there explaining how to make a hoop net trap. If you take that info, and look at some of the photos Swamprat posted, that should get you started. You can PM for additional info

CJ

[cartman]

Ok, thanks CJ. I have a subscription to FFG, so I should be getting that issue soon. Can't wait for it ;D

Cartman

[muskrat24]

Hey cartman trapperman had this address to a post on making wire turtle traps.

www.iowaoutdoors.org/forum/viewtopic.php?forum=26&showtopic=119472&lastpost=true

[ADC]

Hey muskrat I posted that one over there, lol. I thought I did here as well, guess I forgot. ;D

~ADC~

[cartman]

Thanks muskrat

CJ, I got the FFG today, great article

Now I just have one problem, should I make some hoop nets like CJ's in his article, or traps like in the link posted by muskrat? What do you all prefer for catching turtles, nets or traps?

Cartman

[cj]

cartman, thanks...glad you enjoyed the article. If you look at the "Turtlefest 2006" post, you'll see we used both type traps. Both work equally as good, but you'll have better success having twine funnels/throats on the cage traps. The cage traps can be bulky, but require no stakes, and can be set quickly.....those are the advantages. Twine hoop nets offer all the other advantages.
It's up to you.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. Let me know if you need some help.

[cartman]

Thanks CJ, I think I'm leaning more toward a hoop net, just because it will be easier to make (I can get the materials easier) and to transport.

I don't know if you mentioned it in your article, but for your hoop nets, is there any particular sized netting that you prefer?

Thanks again.

Cartman

[cj]

1" twine will keep alot of critters and birds from robbing your bait

[cartman]

Ok, thanks. I'll check it out on memphisnet.com

Cartman

[cj]

cartman, also check out jannsnetcraft, in Maumee Ohio....they have everything as well, even sewn netting ready for the hoops.

[cartman]

Alright, thanks.

Cartman

[cartman]

Just looked at jannsnetcraft, and found this: www.jannsnetcraft.com/turtle-traps/093510200008.aspx I I figure I'll buy this, and make some hoops to fit with it, and if that doesn't work I can always just buy a set of their hoops.

Cartman

[cj]

Not bad for less than 19 bucks, huh

[cartman]

Definitely a great deal, and a lot easier than making the netting myself

Cartman

[muskrat24]

I like the article alto cj, and cartman I made one of the above traps yesterday and it is huge and cumbersome.

[cartman]

That's what I was kind of figuring, but now I'm definitely going with a hoop net.

Cartman

[muskrat24]

It might be benificial to have a hoop trap and a cage trap. That way you can set for the situation. As Cj said they both work equally well. That and I built a wire one for real cheap.

[smok]

Well thats great that in the July of Fur ,Fish & game you have an artill but for thouse of use how can not get it . When will you be able to rewrigth it here?

[bowhunter1970]

smok said:

Well thats great that in the July of Fur ,Fish & game you have an artill but for thouse of use how can not get it . When will you be able to rewrigth it here?

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I have no idea what you just said