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Bogmonster,a muskrat trapping question for you
« on: December 07, 2010, 04:01:05 AM »
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How many muskrats do you figure  per hut.I'm curious if there is a way to estimate the population.Thanks Oh Guru of the Stoploss!!!
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Re: Bogmonster,a muskrat trapping question for you
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2010, 04:13:38 AM »
 The average I always go with is 5 per hut.Now this is an average,one hut mike and I trapped this year , resulted in 10n rats another 8.These are of course,exceptions.
Beausese you always have your 2 or 3 or even zilch catch houses.
 The sub zero weather is upon us.
 Good luck.
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Re: Bogmonster,a muskrat trapping question for you
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2010, 04:18:07 AM »
Thanks Tom. A balmy -2 degrees here this morning.
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Re: Bogmonster,a muskrat trapping question for you
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2010, 05:06:18 AM »
 Bout the same here, Bill.
 we are running 15 to 20 degrees below normal.
 tom
If you need trapping supplies---call ,E-mail , or PM me . Home of Tom Olson's Mound Master Beaver Lures  ,Blackies Blend--lures and baits.Snare supplies,Dye ,dip,wax,Large assortment of gloves and Choppers-at very good prices.Hardware,snares,cable restraints and more!Give me a call(651) 436-2539
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