Somebody stole my trap

[Doug B.]

I had caught a coyote in it yesterday and did a remake. I get there this morning and my trap was gone. Something had been in the trap and I could see where someone had stood and dug up my cable stake. I'm guessing somebody was walking through with their dog, the dog got in the trap, they dug it up. I hope maybe they will call the game warden hoping to get me in trouble. Then maybe I will get my MB 550 back and they can get a ticket. I'm not very happy about it. I'm doing some investigating myself cause I know people around there and if I can get some leads I will call the game warden.

 

[NCHillbilly]

Was this on your land?

 

[Doug B.]

No, it was on land that I have written permission to trap on.

 

[NCHillbilly]

No, it was on land that I have written permission to trap on.

Hope you catch the thief. That's low-down.

 

[furtaker]

If they couldn't figure out how to open the trap and instead went to the trouble of digging up a cable stake, they're probably still wandering around out there trying to find out how to get home.

Good luck.

 

[buckpasser]

If they couldn't figure out how to open the trap and instead went to the trouble of digging up a cable stake, they're probably still wandering around out there trying to find out how to get home.

Good luck.

That tickled me. That or carrying their dog all the way home and to the vet stake and all!

 

[willie1971]

I would call the game warden? Maybe DNR could visit a few vets clinics and ask about any trapping injuries. If so, it would be a pretty easy ticket for the thief.

 

[Doug B.]

I would call the game warden? Maybe DNR could visit a few vets clinics and ask about any trapping injuries. If so, it would be a pretty easy ticket for the thief.

Yeah, I am definitely going to call them.

 

[280 Man]

Somebody stealing my trap would chaff my rear end as well. Hope you find the thief.

 

[twtabb]

Don’t you have to have your name info on the trap?

 

[Nicodemus]

That`s about as lowdown as you can get, stealing a man`s traps.

I hope you find out all you need to know.

 

[Doug B.]

Don’t you have to have your name info on the trap?

I have a tag on all my traps with my permanent trapper identification number on it given to me by the DNR.

 

[antharper]

Hope you figure it out and get your trap back

 

[Pig Predator]

I'm sure if they couldnt figure out to release their dog without digging up the stake they wouldn't know how to care for the dogs injury. I'm guessing you will find your answer from fakebook or gw going to the local vet. Good luck getting your trap back!

 

[twoheartedale]

Better have that hand written note ready to hand over. Trapper got a warning on our lease even though it clearly states we can trap on our lease. He had contract in the truck, warden told he had to have it in posession/on his person. He said the same thing applies to hunting deer, odd if you ask me.

 

[Doug B.]

Better have that hand written note ready to hand over. Trapper got a warning on our lease even though it clearly states we can trap on our lease. He had contract in the truck, warden told he had to have it in posession/on his person. He said the same thing applies to hunting deer, odd if you ask me.

I keep it with me any time I am on the property. I don't trap any private land without written permission written to me by the landowner!

 

[twtabb]

Good luck. Keep us posted.

 

[Throwback]

Had a few of those through the years. Boy folks get hot when they find out they’re the ones in the wrong and they need to keep their dogs off other peoples land

 

[antharper]

I'm sure if they couldnt figure out to release their dog without digging up the stake they wouldn't know how to care for the dogs injury. I'm guessing you will find your answer from fakebook or gw going to the local vet. Good luck getting your trap back!

Injury ?

 

[Pig Predator]

Injury ?

You know. When the trap clamps down on the lil yorkies leg?