tom2p 2,394 #51 Posted November 17, 2019 On 10/15/2019 at 9:37 AM, pullstart said: The only mouses I like are dead ones. My peanut butter log roller bucket trap has been pretty effective lately. Of course, they need a refill on the can once in a while ... can you describe how this works ? ( is there something (solvent ?) below in the bucket ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,303 #52 Posted November 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, tom2p said: can you describe how this works ? ( is there something (solvent ?) below in the bucket ? The can gets peanut buttered and rotates on the heavy wire. Meece don’t swim long and can’t climb out with 1-2” of liquid. Winter time the liquid gets changed to something less likely to freeze and more likely to mask the dead smell, but summer time water just gets changed out when bodies are found. I’ve also seen methods of sunflower seeds floating on the media as to create an illusion of a solid surface to jump into. The ramp position and amount of peanut butter seems to make a difference, so I mark the ramp piece on the sides for proper bucket alignment. They seem to reach the top of the can and feast a bit until the are tempted to reach far enough to fall in or they jump onto the can and it spins off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,492 #53 Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) I had this one on a cam the other day. He had his rump right against the cam, but note the right beam at the front of the deer. Well out past his ear. I wish he was facing the cam. If he has a matching left beam, I believe he will be over 24" wide. This is what causes me to pass smaller bucks. Edited November 17, 2019 by Ed Kennell 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelman 251 #54 Posted November 17, 2019 That looks like one big old buck. Maybe he’ll show up again? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelman 251 #55 Posted November 17, 2019 Actually I think he is mooning you Ed! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,303 #56 Posted November 17, 2019 Those are some keepers Ed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,492 #57 Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) When I check my trail cams, I carry a small 4" screen SD viewer. When I saw that pic, all I could think was a large cinnamon colored black bear which is rare in this area. After putting it on the big screen, I could see the tail lines and finally the right beam. Edited November 18, 2019 by Ed Kennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,637 #58 Posted November 18, 2019 Keep at it Ed ...persistence ...and patience pays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #59 Posted November 18, 2019 neighbor recently got this IMG_8468.mov 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,628 #60 Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) One shot off our farm and my other cousin bagged this one...23 3/4” spread Edited December 3, 2019 by ACman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
