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Shed traps

Discussion in 'Shed Hunting' started by NY Bowhunter, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. NY Bowhunter

    NY Bowhunter Grizzled Veteran

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    Anybody ever have any luck with them? Or better off not wasting time with them and pounding the pavement instead?
     
    NY Bowhunter, Feb 11, 2012
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  3. gutone4me

    gutone4me Grizzled Veteran

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    I would never use a shed trap in fear of a buck getting caught up in it and not ready to shed. JMHO :deer:
     
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  4. UPbowhunter

    UPbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    walk!
     
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  5. TJF

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    My vote is to walk also. Anything that involves wire, fencing and ect... seems wrong to me.

    The only safe shed trap I know... is using 2 small square hay bales. Set them side by side lengthwise with a 6 - 8" gap. Pour corn or whatever inbetween them. You will have to stake the bales down or they push them a part. If they are ready to shed... they will pop an antler when they try to reach the corn between the bales.

    If it is a tough winter they will chew on the hay bales. If you use alfalfa bales they will devour them.

    Tim
     
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  6. fatsbucknut

    fatsbucknut Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Illegal in Pa but i can see them working at times
     
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  7. dawg007

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    Illegal in IL also.
     
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  8. Matt9589

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    a shed trap is illegal in PA? had no idea! How do you find these laws out? i didnt read that in the hunting digest:confused:
     
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