Thread: The Oldies possum trapping again

Finished the week with a sparse day. Only got 15 today but that suited us fine as we had to sort them and get everything in to town to the buyer before 2pm. Turned out a nice relaxing day instead of a sprint to the end. Ended up with 236 for the 4 days so we're happy with that. Had some by-kill today , a cat, several rats and a hedgehog. We worked out we must have dispatched at least 100 joeys as well so we've done our bit for the pest free NZ
he's not going anywhere in a hurry


off to the pet food factory
One full bale - makes all those early mornings and long days worth it.

What about this..

The best easy way to dry wet fur is to put it into a onion bag in a sunny spot or in front of the fire, makes the house smell good too.

Originally Posted by BeeMan

The best easy way to dry wet fur is to put it into a onion bag in a sunny spot or in front of the fire, makes the house smell good too.

What lure are you using there - see its the old fashioned flour based

Been a busy week but rewarding we will do again soon, nice to be home. Later guys and Gals.

Yeah @Sarvo flour with cinnamon oil and dried fruit pieces so there is something left after heavy showers during the day.

Met a trapper once, he was poisoning, reckoned the best lure he had tried was flour and some currie powder, they smell it a mile away, cheers.

Originally Posted by homebrew.357

Met a trapper once, he was poisoning, reckoned the best lure he had tried was flour and some currie powder, they smell it a mile away, cheers.

Yes Curry Powder
5 Spice
Aniseed oil
Rose oil
Chuck in some sugar too if you feeling rich

I use the modern stuff now - no mess but prod no better
When trapping in 70-80's used no lure - only with Cyanide - which lines were prefed 5-10 days earlier
Luring trap lines in Native got to many Rats - Pine a diff story though

I don't use aniseed anymore because i was catching more cats than possums. That got old fast.

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Originally Posted by Angus_A

I don't use aniseed anymore because i was catching more cats than possums. That got old fast.

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I would say that just means there are alot of cats in the area you are trapping angus. Its surprising just how many there are out there!!

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Originally Posted by kukuwai

I would say that just means there are alot of cats in the area you are trapping angus. Its surprising just how many there are out there!!

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There are a lot but the only conclusion I could draw for why they were getting in the traps was the aniseed because cats are attracted to it. Once we took that out of the mix, no more cats

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Originally Posted by BeeMan

The best easy way to dry wet fur is to put it into a onion bag in a sunny spot or in front of the fire, makes the house smell good too.

+ 1 for that !!

I use a big mesh bag that came with a sleeping bag and it works great

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Angus thats a good tip....might find some anissed wheels to put in the timms and Doc 250s and see how they go.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

Angus thats a good tip....might find some anissed wheels to put in the timms and Doc 250s and see how they go.

Just be careful as it's also a strong attractant for dogs too

Originally Posted by BeeMan

What about this.. Attachment 91121

Is that a bat?

Originally Posted by Angus_A

I don't use aniseed anymore because i was catching more cats than possums. That got old fast.

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Should have kept it up. Feral cats are terrible.

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