If anyone wants to try out my big muskrat trap just let me know. Use on 3/8” fiberglass poles. Foothold traps are my favorite kind of trap, and I use them almost exclusively with the exception of a few body grip traps. Trap Clips for Muskrat in Action! There are plenty of trappers who do nothing at all to their traps. Trap Lighter, Faster and More efficient by putting HAGz® Brackets on your Traps. You can come and get it and give it a try. Trappers and furbearer biologists have been reporting since the mid-1980s that muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus) seemed to be appearing in fewer and fewer numbers, but they only had anecdotal evidence, until now. Marten in the Lower 48 did very poorly (my Maine marten averaged $7.60). Bobcat – around 15% sold for a $150 average. Marten – about 50% sold, averaging $20. In a recent study published in the Journal of Wildlife Management, researchers found evidence of these declines from 1970 to 2012. 7 Comments; Trap Clip Success Video I use spring clips on the end swivels of the trap chain and 1/16 cable with adjustable loop ends to attach to the rod and then clip my traps to the other end. Practices for Trapping Muskrat in the United States.” Euthanasia If traps are properly placed in deep enough water, euthanasia is not necessary as the muskrat will drown in the trap. The Sudden Valley Trap Clip is made of spring steel sire that allows the trapper to attach the clip to a 3/8" diameter fiberglass, steel or wood pole, and then mount a coilspring trap securely. Will fit #1, #1-1/2, #1.75, #2 coils and also jump traps. 6" Muskrat Trap Clips. As for the small feed beds that will hardly support a trap, they usually are a one rat spot and then the trap … Quickly adjustable, just squeeze the legs together, adjust, and let go – It locks into place. badger *Supporting Member* 16,927 102 Warren, Ohio, United States. Muskrat sets anywhere anytime. J3 Outdoorz' HAGz® Bracket is a Multi Use Trap Stabilizer, Stake Swivel and Slide/Drowner lock all in one compact device. Very easy to use and effective at catching muskrats, the traps are simply placed in muskrat runs and at the entrance of the muskrat dens. Check out the above video showing how effective muskrat colony traps are. Muskrats enter the one way door on either end of the muskrat colony trap. Sold in dozens. Fast and no tangled mess in the boat. From Adjustable height baited sets for Muskrats on rods, to stool sets for Marten and everything in between. Fits outside the coils and under the levers, holding the trap securely in place until fired. Foothold traps these days from all of the manufacturers are very usable out of the box, and do not require any modification. Get the best deals for used muskrat traps at eBay.com. The HAGz® Bracket was primarily designed for Mink, Marten, Raccoon and Muskrat Trapping but is being used on traplines around the globe for all sorts of quarry. The coilspring clip fits most #1, #1.5, #1.75, #2 coils and jump traps. Try them and you will wonder where they've been all your life. (Poles Not Included.) New Muskrat Clips! Muskrat – about half sold, averaging $2.50. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! For live-trapped muskrats, a gunshot to the head (targeted to destroy the brain) is an approved method of euthanasia by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Traps are made with 1" X 2" 14 gauge wire mesh. Nov 27, 2010 #19 Hey Steve, These floats were never high producers for me, but … Otter – about a quarter sold, averaging around $15.