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| Subject | Date Asked |
| cooyote hunts in arkanss | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: DO YOU OF WHERE TO GO IN ARKANSAS NORTH WEST AREA, OR WHO MIGHT HELP ME FIND A AREA TO HUNT WITHIN ... A: To be honest with you, living here on Oklahoma I am not familiar with places to hunt coyotes in ... | |
| Red Fox Bait | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I live in Southern Mississippi. I have a fox problem and would like to know what type of bait is ... A: Well, to begin with, yes, muskrat is very attractive to fox, as well as raccoon. So are chunk baits ... | |
| pellet gun | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a bunch of cotton-tail rabbits in my backyard but i live in a little suburban area.What kind ... A: Good Morning Seth, Let's start with the trap... First, I'd have to see it...the kind, size, type, ... | |
| Coyote hunting | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Im new to predetor hunting and im having trouble trying to find a good spot to hunt in alabama. i ... A: Good Morning James, Let me answer your last question first... Yes, this is a very good ... | |
| bobcat trapping | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I am relatively new to trapping and I am writing to ask if you have any tips for bobcat sets and ... A: Good Morning, First, let me say that when trapping bobcats if there are lynx in the area you will ... | |
| Henry Lane Hand Forged Spring Loaded Trap | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Good evening Sir, I don't know if you can help me or maybe point me in the right direction but I ... A: Good Morning Steve, Steve, I'm sorry, but I am not all that well versed on hand made antique traps. ... | |
| trap | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: good day hope you can help me on this i have made some box traps to live catch rabbits .these traps ... A: I am not sure I can offer much help with this... When I used something besides foothold traps it was ... | |
| Coyote hunting in southern alabama | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I am a resident of southern Alabama and I want to start hunting predators, specifically coyotes. I ... A: First let me suggest that you look thru the answers I have given to previous questions. There are ... | |
| coyote trapping | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: just caught a skunk in my coyote set can i use it in the set. Or should I take it out of the set? ... A: Actually, different trappers approach this situation in different ways.... My personal suggestion ... | |
| Bobcat kitten | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: 13-ish years ago I ran across a tiny bobcat kitten while hiking. I hand raised her and kept her as a ... A: First, let me say that I am sorry for the loss of your pet. Believe me, I do fully understand the ... | |
| snaring coyotes | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a question . i live in alaska and i want to start snaring coyotes will the old bucket with ... A: Good Morning Daniel, Daniel, when using neck snares you don't need to use urine or bait. You do not ... | |
| snaring coyotes | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a question . i live in alaska and i want to start snaring coyotes will the old bucket with ... A: To begin, let me say that I am not familiar with "power snares"... If they are the "powered foot ... | |
| fur | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: im in central tx and we havent had a season in some years now...anyone buying fur? including whole ... A: Well, seeing as how I am not located in Texas I really could not help you much with that as to ... | |
| 50-100 trap line | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: Mongo, I am the lucky recipient of one of those older gentleman getting out of trapping and giving a ... A: First, congrats on receiving all the traps and equipment. That was awful nice of that fella to give ... | |
| Foot hold trap cleaning | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: What is the best way to clean foot hold traps? I purchased 12 new foot hold traps, and being a ... A: To begin with, what you describe is the way a good many people treat their traps...and it is quite ... | |
| Trapping/Snaring Quail | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I've seen some videos on "Youtube" on setting ground snares with string laid on ground horizontally ... A: I've never tried to catch quail with a snare...so, not having any experience with it, I do not feel ... | |
| rifle | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: what is a stevens m#87a .22cal dual action,it says -straight pull bolt or semi-auto .22sh-l-lr ... A: I'm sorry, but I can't help you with this question. While I am familiar with quite a number of guns, ... | |
| trapping | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a deer carcass on my property i am going to put some leg hold around it how should i handle ... A: Good Morning Kenny, Well, I am not sure of what you are looking or hoping to catch... But, here are ... | |
| trapping | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know how to prepare my traps to trap coyotes. ... A: Actually there are a number of ways to do this....... To begin with, your traps need to be clean and ... | |
| muskrat lure | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: thank u roger A: I'll be honest here and tell you that there were seldom many muskrats in the areas I trapped, so ... | |
| fox trapping | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My brother has been trying to trap a fox for about 3 weeks now and has had no luck we have boiled ... A: Nathan, first let me say that trapping is not something a person just decides one day to do then ... | |
| Urine | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Mongo what is the best way to preserve fox or bobcat urine to keep it from going rancid? A: Good Morning William, William, good quality, pure, clean, urine will not go rancid... I have kept ... | |
| coyote breeding season and the full moon | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: earlier,I sent you wrong E-Mail address ,try this one . A: I don't believe I am allowed to receive email addresses here. It looks like they are deleted before ... | |
| coyote trappin | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: when trappin coyote why do I catch more females than males. alex A: Now, Alex, don't think I am being a smart aleck here, that s not my intention...but I'm going to ... | |
| coyote breeding season and the full moon | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Ive been experimenting with coyote calling and had some succses in fall months but, now having ... A: Well...to be honest, I actually can't tell you what effect the various phases of the moon will have ... | |
| fish oil | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: i went ice fishing today and i got a laker trout today i heard trout make some of the best oil for ... A: Well, as to whether it will get contaminated from other smells...I don't know what all you have in ... | |
| calling coyotes | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I live southeast montana. I'v only been calling coyotes for a year and haven't had very good ... A: Good Morning Tyrel, Well, if, as you say, this happens every time...then to tell you the truth, I'm ... | |
| fish oil | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i went ice fishing today and i got a laker trout today i heard trout make some of the best oil for ... A: Yes, trout is an oily fish, and it makes excellent fish oil. In fact, trout is my personal favorite ... | |
| Bob Cat | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I live in Dolores Colorado, in town , with the side of the mtn out my back door. The neighbors had a ... A: Good Morning Rick, I'm sorry to hear about your friend's pet duck, and the neighborhood cats, who ... | |
| beaver bait | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hello Roger, I'm doing a little better all the time...and Thank you for asking. If the ... A: Things going well here...just cold and quite a bit of snow. I'm not real sure I understand your ... | |
| Trapping | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Are duke 220 body traps legal in Oklahoma? A: Good Morning Garrett, You ask, "Are duke 220 body traps legal in Oklahoma?" ... To the best of my ... | |
| trapping | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: mongo i just started trapping and would like to know proper way to get animals out of trap etc ... A: Good Morning Kenneth, If it is a furbearer that you wish to keep the fur from, then you will need ... | |
| roccoon trap | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I built a raccoon trap box with a conibear trap inside.They enter through the bottom and set the ... A: Good Morning Rodney, To begin with, I am not real sure I understand exactly what you are saying, or ... | |
| Out of these cameras, which one is better? (motion cameras)? | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I'm planning on getting one of these cameras. Which One do you think is best. Please rate them, ... A: Alex, I am sorry, but I can't help you with this question... My expertise here is in the areas of ... | |
| beaver bait | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hello Roger, I'm doing a little better all the time...and Thank you for asking. If the ... A: Good Morning Roger, I got back to you so fast last night because I was on line to check on some ... | |
| beaver bait | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: dear mongo i hope u r feeling better i got the sodium benzoate the other day to make the only thing ... A: I'm doing a little better all the time...and Thank you for asking. If the temperatures are that low ... | |
| Fox and Coyote Trapping??? | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to trap a red fox and maybe a coyote or 2. I have some deer carcasses that I put out. I ... A: Well, Katie, first off, that is good putting the scent post a short distance away from the ... | |
| Trapping | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently learned to tan hides and now want to do so more often. So i decided to try and trap ... A: Good Morning Garrett, Well, to begin with, you said... "I set up several snares and am having no ... | |
| archery | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: the hoyt fuse bow says for ages 3-10 i am 12 and i dont know weather to get it or not also i was ... A: Aaron, I am sorry, but archery is not my expertise here. I specialize in trapping and predator ... | |
| What to use a hand gun for? | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Hey! I'm 14 and I wanted to get something really cool to use. Would you rather have a kayak or a ... A: First, let me say, "Congrats on getting a deer." ... At 14 years of age, that is something to be ... | |
| What to use a hand gun for? | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Hey! I'm 14 and I wanted to get something really cool to use. Would you rather have a kayak or a ... A: Good Morning Alex, Well, to be honest Alex, I'm an older fella, and when I "get something really ... | |
| traps | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a question to ask U what size trap would U think i should use for coyote trapping and is duke ... A: Good Morning Roger, Yes, I am doing a little better every day...and thank you for asking. Yes, the ... | |
| installing muzzle brake on mosin nagant m44 | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: Can you please give me some advice on how to install a muuzzle brake on an Mosin Nagant M44??? A: Good Morning Anthony, Well, Anthony, actually my expertise here is in the area(s) of trapping and ... | |
| trapping | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Mongo, I have several rats and mice. Curious to know what you would do with them if you were using ... A: Good Morning Dane, Well, let's start with the rats... To be honest, I did use rats occasionally, ... | |
| beaver | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: of beaver meat is it ok to freeze it tell i get ready to make bait for coyote and for bait out of ... A: First let me apologize for taking so long to get back to you on this, but I have had a few medical ... | |
| bear calling | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Mongo, I am an avid hunter and live N Lexington, KY. Kentucky will B having its 1rst limited bear ... A: As for cover scent... When predator calling, and if I used cover scent, I generally used skunk ... | |
| bear calling | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Mongo, I am an avid hunter and live N Lexington, KY. Kentucky will B having its 1rst limited bear ... A: Well Bill...to begin, I have been told that both fawn and elk calf distress are excellent calls for ... | |
| trapping | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: mongo im going to trap some beavers & muskrats this spring can u tell me how to dry them and put ... A: You can store it in pretty much any jar... Just MAKE SURE it is well preserved, and is no longer ... | |
| trapping | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: mongo im going to trap some beavers & muskrats this spring can u tell me how to dry them and put ... A: Good Morning Roger, The short answer to that is "Yes".... However...it MUST be well preserved, and ... | |
| bear trap | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: We have an old bear trap the markings are Northwest Terr Fur Co ltd, Pat #1876 in the center of the ... A: Well, actually I know very little about "collectable" traps or the values of them. So I must ... | |
| cleaning plastic containers | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I dont own a truck so i thought i would get a few plastic containers with lids that will fit into ... A: Mike, I used ALOT of plastic 5-gallon buckets to carry traps...and here is the way I always cleaned ... | |
| Queastions | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: What is bean of muscaro? And where can you find asafoetida? A: To begin, let me apologize for not getting to your question sooner...but I am an older fellow and ... | |
| BROWNING FUSION EVOLVE SHOTGUN | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a semi automatic 12 gauge 3 inch chamber Browning Fusion Evolve (gas ... A: Paul, while I am familiar with a number of BROWNING firearms, and I consider BROWNING to be a top ... | |
| freeze proof scent | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: how much glycerin would you add to 1 gallon urine to make it freeze proof down to about -10 and if ... A: Actually Thomas, personally, I don't add either glycerin or propylene glycol to my animal urines... ... | |
| moles and pocket gophers | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: i live in southeast texas and in my house hold i am the hunter the fisherman and the trapper. ... A: Well, to be honest with you, I have only dealt with moles a couple of times, and that has been in my ... | |
| lures | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I want to start making lures, but I don't know what to buy or what formulas to use ... A: I assume you are asking what are some lure ingredients that I would recommend for compounding lures ... | |
| lures | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I want to start making lures, but I don't know what to buy or what formulas to use ... A: Well, to begin with QUESTION 1: (What lure ingredients would you recomend to a beging lure maker ... | |
| bear trapping | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: when was bear trapping abolished in the United States? I'm trying to date a Herters bear trap just ... A: I may not be able to help much with this one Bill. My expertise is in the art of trapping itself, ... | |
| Trapping baits | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: Mongo, it's me again from Wright City, OK down by Broken Bow. Here is the question. What can I do ... A: Let me start with this... You said, "What can I do with rabbit and squirrel?" ... Well, for one ... | |
| hunting knife | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I have an old knife. I think it says Kabar on it. It is kind of pretty. Several colors. Yellow black ... A: Well, while I am a bit of a "knife buff" myself, and have a "modest collection" that I have acquired ... | |
| Coyote match scent to sound | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Can/do coyotes match a blood/meat scent to the sound a particular prey animal makes? Using a ... A: HAHAHA.... I'm glad that I could be of help... It just so happened that I was on the computer when ... | |
| Coyote match scent to sound | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Can/do coyotes match a blood/meat scent to the sound a particular prey animal makes? Using a ... A: I would assume that they may associate some smells with some sounds, but I really don't believe this ... | |
| Remmeber Me? | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Your favorite new gun owner is back! Life is good on the shooting front. I graduated college, got a ... A: Good Morning David, Yes, I remember you... Glad to hear you are doing well, and life is working out ... | |
| trap treatment | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have often wondered wether or not dying traps was actually worth the hastle. Every year I boil my ... A: Actually, whether or not treating traps with dye is worth the hassle, can not be answered with a ... | |
| nwco | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me where to get information on becoming a nwco here in oklahoma?i have went to the game ... A: While I have handled "problem animals" for people on several occasions, I did it as a personal ... | |
| coyotes | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: i know this is kinda secret information but do you of a market for live coyotes?i was thinking about ... A: To tell you the truth, I don't really know if that is secret information or not... I do know that at ... | |
| trapping | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: i just moved into adair county and i haven't found any public land to trap on do you have any ... A: While I do live in Oklahoma, I have never trapped on any of the public land here... I have fished, ... | |
| crayfish oil | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: Do you make crayfish oil the same way as fish oil? How would you best describe making crayfish oil? A: Good morning Butch, First, let me tell you that altho I have made many gallons of fish oil, I have ... | |
| trapping small game and middle sized game too like rabbits, squirrels, fox, and coytos so on..... | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: What bait should i use to trap fox and and bobcats and where should i put it. I have a 42 by 14 by ... A: Good Morning Spencer, Well, before I start, let me first say this... Trapping these animals, ... | |
| feral dogs | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Can you suggest methods to attract feral dogs? I'm trying to photograph them in the city, and ... A: Jim, about all I can tell you is to try those things and see. While a number of times thru the years ... | |
| woven trapper baskets | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Could you or anyone tell me where i can find a pattern to make a woven trappers basket for my son. ... A: Good Morning Laurel, Laurel, first let me thank you for taking an interest in your son's hobby of ... | |
| Coon traps | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a few "lil grizz getter" coon traps. They came without instructions, and they are not ... A: I must apologize, as I have heard and read about the Lil Grizz traps, but have never had any ... | |
| cubbies for coon | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mongo, In Alabama where I live, we allowed to use connibears to 5x5 on land. I bought several ... A: Well, to begin with, the body gripper traps in size 5X5 are generally used for animals smaller than ... | |
| fish oil | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if i could make fish oil from this method. I'll have a clean 5 gallon bucket(the ... A: Good Morning Jake, Jake, the method you are talking about using should work... Just make sure that ... | |
| rabbit box trap | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: C. and me and my dad just biult a box trap to try to catch the rabbits that are eating my moms ... A: Well, I wouldn't think spinach would be the best bait for this. It might work, but I believe that ... | |
| rabbit box trap | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: C. and me and my dad just biult a box trap to try to catch the rabbits that are eating my moms ... A: Actually William, I was primarily a trapper of furbearers, and while I have trapped an occasional ... | |
| Raccoon Gland Collection | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Do raccoons have collectible and useful glands and if so how do you harvest them and where can i ... A: To be honest, I have never collected raccoon glands. I never felt they were worth the trouble. I ... | |
| long line trapping | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: would be best to set up in if i was going to run a long line. for coon,muskrat,mink,beaver, i live ... A: Well, different states and areas have different animals, and of different quality... We have coon, ... | |
| long line trapping | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: would be best to set up in if i was going to run a long line. for coon,muskrat,mink,beaver, i live ... A: Well, Roger, that isn't necessarily an easy question to answer... Let me give you a ... | |
| scent post | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: When using a scent post, do you expect the animal to walk all the way around it or just down wind? A: Good Morning Park, When I make a scent post set...(and it could be almost anything...a stick, a ... | |
| fish oil | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: mongo can u tell me what can i put my fish oil in to store after i make it .ps. will it keep in milk ... A: Good Morning Roger, Roger, the top oil does not need any glycerin added to it...and in fact, adding ... | |
| fish oil | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: mongo can u tell me what can i put my fish oil in to store after i make it .ps. will it keep in milk ... A: You can store it in most anything...but I suggest either glass or plastic. I wouldn't use any metal ... | |
| coyote trapping | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mongo, Thank you for sharing your expertise. Do you know of a way to exclude bobcats and foxes ... A: Good Morning Park, Actually, I first started off-setting foothold traps simply because in my state ... | |
| coon lure | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: mongo can u tell me how to preservative fish oil so can i use glycerin . thank u roger ANSWER: ... A: Yes, the castors are still good, as long as they have not molded... In fact, I always hung castors ... | |
| coyote trapping | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mongo, Thank you for sharing your expertise. Do you know of a way to exclude bobcats and foxes ... A: To be honest, I really don't know of a way to catch coyotes, but avoid bobcats or foxes... If you ... | |
| coon hunting | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: i have been coon hunting from 10 years old until twenty one. however i have never trained my own pup ... A: Ricky, I must apologize, as I do not know much about training coon dogs... When I was younger I ... | |
| fish oil | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: mongo can u tell me how to preservative fish oil so can i use glycerin . thank u roger A: With correctly prepared fishoil no glycerin is needed or necessary. It will keep for several years ... | |
| Hey! | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey im new to coyote/fox hunting and i need all the tips i can get! 1.can you find a video on rabbit ... A: Well, to be honest with you... I really don't know. I've never done that... You could record them ... | |
| coil spring pins | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I ordered some 4 coil springs for my 1.75 victor traps and now the spring pins are to short, will ... A: If you ordered "4-coil kits" then new, longer spring pins should have come with them in the kits... ... | |
| Hey! | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey im new to coyote/fox hunting and i need all the tips i can get! 1.can you find a video on rabbit ... A: To begin, you may want to look at the questions I have previously answered... I am sure you will ... | |
| Fisher/bobcat traps | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: What coil spring leg hold trap size would be the best for both fisher and bobcats in the Adirondacks ... A: First, let me admit that I have never trapped fisher, or trapped in NY... Bobcats, however, I have ... | |
| Calling coyotes and bobcats | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Daer Mongo, I am Austin Ries im 14 years old and i just bought myself a new foxpro. I have went out ... A: I will admit that I have never tried a "bobcat in heat" call... But, I believe I'd let it run for ... | |
| coyote | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I am from SC,need to know how to catch coyote's alive A: William, as far as catching them, I ONLY know how to catch coyotes alive... The question you ask ... | |
| Trapping | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I am currently layed off work so, "what better idea is it to run a trapline" I am trapping for ... A: As to what other sets I would suggest for coyotes... I would suggest two others specifically... The ... | |
| Trapping/Hunting Cougar Nevada | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: At the expense of looking like an idiot, I would rather do so online than at a NDOW office. Nevada ... A: Now, I am going to have to apologize on this one... I live in Oklahoma...and I am simply not ... | |
| Hello Mongo! | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: my favorite gun expert. So - after your advice that neither a .22 rifle or a .410 single shot were ... A: LOL...I am by no means a gun expert... It is just that having dealt with them for over a half ... | |
| trap adjustment | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: i just started trapping and i was wondering how to adjust my traps A: Different people adjust traps different ways, and for different reasons...but there are a few ... | |
| Whitetail Deer | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a lease in East Tx and is very thick with mainly briars and thick brush. I have some man made ... A: Well, Jerry, I have done my share of deer hunting over the years, but my expertise here is in the ... | |
| $ of a 1966 marlin 60/.22 cal | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: what is the $ roundabout price on a 1966 (mint) marlin 60/.22 cal A: Well, first, I am not an authority on gun prices or values... However, the Marlin Model 60 is a very ... | |
| trapping | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: when skinning the animals you are wanting to sell is it better to keep the feet on or take them off? ... A: Hey, Big Congratulations on the fox... After the first one you will find that they start to get ... | |
| Trapping | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: What is the name of a good book to read concerning learning how to trap bobcats, coons,mink etc. A: Good Morning Dennis, There are ALOT of good books out there on the subject on learning to ... | |
| Fox Hunting | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: what animal call should I use fox hunting in northern maine? what is the best type of area I should ... A: Well, Josh, I have never called predators in Maine, nor even been there...but there are any number ... | |
| triumph 115 trap | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a Triumph 115 high grip triple clutch trap and wanted to know if you could give me some ... A: Devon, I must apologize on this one, and admit that I am not any kind of authority on antique ... | |
| Bobcats | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Mongo, have enjoyed reading your answers to others in regards to bobcat trapping. I was wondering. ... A: Well, again I want to thank you for the kind words. If I can help others in trapping, then I have ... | |
| coyote trapping | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: How would be the the best way to catch a coyote dead or alive prefer alive I"ve set out bait in ... A: Well..... You say, "...to catch a coyote dead or alive..."... To begin with, about the only ways I ... | |
| Bobcats | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Mongo, have enjoyed reading your answers to others in regards to bobcat trapping. I was wondering. ... A: Good Morning Dane, First, allow me to thank you for the kind words... Unfortunately, my taking ... | |
| winter fox trapping | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: hey, i dont have much experience in winter trapping of red foxes here in montana. There are holes in ... A: Well, to begin, if those "holes" appear to be den sites, I would not set anything there. Human ... | |
| Calling coyotes | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm fairly new to calling. I am using an electronic FoxPro call w/ dying cottontail. My question is ... A: I will have to admit that I'm an older fella, and am still pretty much "old school" here, and have ... | |
| beaver trapping | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: hey, I've been trying to trap beaver lately and its been so cold theres over a foot of ice on the ... A: Jordan, I'll be honest with you and say that while I have trapped a good many beaver thru the years, ... | |
| Will this do? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: http://www.predatorpros.com/callstore/product_info.php?products_id=28 this coyote/fox call do you ... A: Let me see if I can offer a little information you can use here..... First, Altho I am not ... | |
| What gun? | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: IM going coyote/fox hunting and whitch gun should i use my .270 or my 22? the 270 holds 3 rounds and ... A: Good Morning Alex, Seems that I answered this question, along with a few others, not long ... | |
| where to buy | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: Could you tell me what stores i could buy glycerine and sodium benzoate at, because we dont have any ... A: I have always bought my glycerine and sodium benzoate at trapping supply stores. There are not any ... | |
| trapping | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: How do i make a coon bait that works real good. A: Good Morning Joe, Joe, there are quite a number of coon baits that work very good... BUT ... No ... | |
| lures | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: how do you age a lure A: Good Morning Jacob, All "aging" a lure means, is letting it set... Most lures compounded for ... | |
| trapping | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: i was wanting to know what size traps and brand i should buy for trapping canines? also what ... A: Good Morning Cory, Yes, there are several things you need to do before you use your new traps... ... | |
| Raccoons | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: How do you get a raccoon to come out of culvert that is kinda long? A: Mike, I am not really sure I understand your question... If you mean how do you get it to come out ... | |
| prices | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: would you be able to tell me or give me a site to go to find out fur prices for 08-09 A: Good Morning Cory, From all the reports I hear and read right now, the market is in a sort of ... | |
| fish oil | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: how do you make fish oil and how do you get it into the yellow-orange form A: Good Morning Jacob, Well, this is an easy one... I have posted on how to make fish oil at several ... | |
| fox glands | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: what and where are the fox glands and how do you extract them A: Jacob, there are a number things people collect from a fox that they consider "glands", and not ... | |
| coyote/fox hunting im a begginer | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Hey im going coyote/fox hunting this spring in Wisconsin and i need you to answer there questions ... A: Well, let's take them in order.... 1.) Actually I consider the .270 too large for both coyotes and ... | |
| trapping | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: i was wanting to know what size traps and brand i should buy for trapping canines? also what ... A: To begin, I won't recommend a specific brand of trap or traps. All of the current brands on the ... | |
| bobcat hunting | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I would like to take a bobcat for mounting. Ive did some predator calling in SE oklahoma and NW ... A: Well, I really couldn't tell you which state would be the best for taking a bobcat...but Texas, ... | |
| muskrat glands | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: how do you get the muskrat glands A: To tell you the truth Jacob, I have never collected muskrat glands myself. The times I have used ... | |
| coon lures | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: do you have any good racoon lure recipe A: Here are a few recipes for coon lures and baits that you can try... These lures are simple and easy ... | |
| trapping bait | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: what kind of bait(deer, beef, bird, other animals) should i use for making fox bait or is there any ... A: Jacob, for the answer to this I will just copy and paste a post I made here awhile back at a ... | |
| trapping lures | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: do you have to put in glycerin or other etc. in all lures and baits to preserve them and how do you ... A: Good Morning Jacob, Well...actually, glycerin serves several purposes when used here. Number one of ... | |
| trapping lures | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: do you know of any good muskrat food lure or beaver lure recipes A: To begin... A good many trappers feel that muskrats do not respond very well to lure, and so do not ... | |
| trapping | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: What kind of things do i look for for a good trapping area A: James, the only answer I can really give to that question is to go and look to see if the animals ... | |
| which brand of trap | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm in the process of getting back into trapping as the idea has sparked the interest in my son. The ... A: I'm glad to hear you and your son are becoming interested in trapping. It is an outdoor sport that ... | |
| Competative | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to find information on .22 rifle competitions. I've been practicing a lot at my local ... A: OK... Now, I have to admit that you have pretty well got me stumped on this one. It sounds like you ... | |
| trap modification | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: First off, let me thank you for answering my questions. They helped a lot. I ordered some no.3 ... A: Good Morning Kenton, To begin with, let me say that I, personally, am not a big fan of laminating ... | |
| dried peat for trap covering | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I was checking my fox and coyote traps today and came upon a set that another coyote trapper had ... A: Good Morning Mike, Yes, I know of people using peat moss as a trap bedding. It is to prevent the ... | |
| hunting/guiding | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I need to find someone or somehow so i can get into guiding i need help. I know everything there is ... A: Actually, I don't really have much information to give you on this subject... However, I will offer ... | |
| trapping | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: hey mongo its josh agin i shot a coyote finally after the tips you gave me now i have a new question ... A: Hey, Congrats on the coyote... The first one is always the hardest. They will come easier now, just ... | |
| Learning to trap and call predators | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: my father-in-law lives on about 800 acres 20 miles west of Pauls Valley. I'm interested in learning ... A: Well, actually, were I able, I would do it myself, if I could find a reasonably priced place to stay ... | |
| trap hardware | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what all you need on a trap and chain. Such as, how many swivels you need.I'm ... A: Well, different animals and different sizes and types of trap can, and often does, require different ... | |
| trapping | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: i new at trapping heard you shouldnt ty of to trees have to use stakes is that true A: To begin with, let me say that I am talking about trapping common furbearers for the fur market ... | |
| red fox lures | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: do you know any good red fox lures and how to make them A: Here are a few that have worked for me over the years. They are simple to make and consist of ... | |
| coyote gland lure | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Can you give me some details on how you made the coyote gland lure that you referenced in an earlier ... A: Well, I'm not real sure which answer you are referring to, but perhaps I can offer this... You want ... | |
| recurve bows | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: i am currently looking to buy a recurve bow it would be my 16th bow if i buy it .but it is missing ... A: I must apologize, as I am not an authority on bows or archery. My expertise is in trapping and ... | |
| Another question for ya! | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: David again. I've got a slightly different type of question for you this time. I'm trying to ... A: Well, to be honest, you are right...the 12 gag. would be the best... But from the choices you give, ... | |
| alabama coyotes seasonal habits | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm a long time hunter but relatively new to predator hunting and would like to know what is the ... A: To begin, I would suggest that you look thru the previous questions I have answered for people, and ... | |
| fox trapping | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Can I use a No.1 1/2 Onedia-Victor Longspring for foxes? Also, what's the best way to get a skunk ... A: Good Morning Kenton, Actually, the #1 1/2 single long spring traps are not adequate for an animal ... | |
| Ammo | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Is NobelSport SkeetGold decent ammo to use? I'm looking at their .410 ammo. It's dirt cheap if you ... A: Good Morning Dave, To be honest with you, I have never tried any of the NobelSport shotshells... ... | |
| raccoon lure | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Would you know how I could make a coon lure using coon gall,foot pads,and fish oil. I believe there ... A: Well Ken, the fishoil alone is a very good coon lure... But if you are asking about a specific lure ... | |
| .22 ammo | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Is there a difference between 22 short, 22 long and 22 long rifle, other than the physical length of ... A: Good morning Dave, In short...Yes...there is a difference..... Actually the varieties of .22 ... | |
| Guns and Ammo! | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I took my grandfathers old .410 into a gunsmith. There's a bit of rust in some of the mechanics ... A: Glad to hear you are getting into firearms. Hunting and shooting are pastimes that you can enjoy all ... | |
| Squirrel luring | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a question that has a bit of an unusual twist. I have been a hardcore fisherman/outdoorsman ... A: Well, for something as small as squirrel I wouldn't think the caliber would make that much ... | |
| .410 | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I just inherited a .410 shotgun. It's a Harrington and Richardson Topper 158. It's been in storage ... A: Good Morning Dave, Well, at age 22 you are just getting started...and I wish you the best of health ... | |
| .410 | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I just inherited a .410 shotgun. It's a Harrington and Richardson Topper 158. It's been in storage ... A: First let me apologize for just now getting around to your question. I have been out of town the ... | |
| elimintor trap | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Can you ID this trap and tell me anything about it. Where it was made, maybe and estimate of the ... A: I have to admit that I am not familiar with this trap...and I can't find it in any of my ... | |
| Fox hunting | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: Hi I just wanted to know if there could be fox at spots this year that were not there last year ... A: The only way to know where fox may be is to go out and look for their sign... Look for tracks and ... | |
| fox | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Do you know what the grey fox populations is like in north east pa what affects do coyotes have on ... A: To begin with, I must apologize, as I can not offer you much information on the grey fox population ... | |
| How do i case skin furbearers | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have been deer hunting for 4 years and would like to hunt\trap coyotes,ossum,etc. how do you case ... A: As for case skinning... It is done rather like pulling a sock off your foot inside out...and all fur ... | |
| snares | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: thanks aaron A: When you say you purchased some snares, I assume that you mean snares for rabbits, as that is what ... | |
| Muskrat trapping | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm not a trapper, but I have a question about professional muskrat trapping. Please don't be ... A: Mark, "the rules" regarding trapping in residential areas, subdivisions, or any areas for that ... | |
| rabbit box trap | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: yours Aaron PS this is not a complaint! A: Yes, I remember discussing rabbit box traps with you... Actually, I can't think of much to add to ... | |
| Victor weasel trap | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I ran across some victor weasel traps, they are similar to the victor rat traps except they say ... A: When you say, "I have been trying to find info but have been unsuccessful", I am not entirely sure ... | |
| Rabbit trap | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: i have recently found a rabbit trap the kind that is a mesh box and a stick holds up the door and ... A: Well, it is not absolutely necessary to camouflage it, but you may find that you have more success ... | |
| what trap | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: Hey Mongo, you got my last message on starting trapping. All I need to know what trap is more ... A: As for the coyote, you will find several traps that will work nicely...but there are a few things ... | |
| Live Trapping Coyote | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I am 13 years old and want to start live trapping coyote (in the wild) and my dad wants me to find ... A: I'm glad to see more young people getting into the sport of trapping. It is still one of the few ... | |
| Predator Calling in Southeast Texas | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I live in Southeast Texas where the woods are really thick with pine trees and other small brush ... A: Well...let me start off with the cougars... No, I don't hunt or call them because they are not legal ... | |
| Cleaning a 30.06 rifle | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: Is there a cleaning guide/manual on how to clean a 30.06 rifle? I just brought the gun and am unsure ... A: Actually, there are any number of cleaning methods, cleaning products, and cleaning ... | |
| old fashioned rabbit box trap | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I have built a new box but have forgotten how to set the door to close. A: Well, I couldn't positively tell you how to set the door to close, unless I could actually see and ... | |
| coon and beaver | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: i just picked up on trapping i no its not in season yet but im doing my homework so im ready for ... A: Glad to hear more people are getting into trapping... To be honest, much of what you ask would be ... | |
| fox trapping | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: can u use a havahart 2 trap a red fox? we have a den by our house and theyre making our coonhounds ... A: First, let me apologize for taking so long to get to your question, but I have been out of town, and ... | |
| cougar baiting | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: what is the best bait to attract cougars that is fast and simply made? A: I have to apologize that I am not able to help you with this question. I have never specifically ... | |
| all I can learn about trapping | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I would like to learn more about trapping, I noticed that you are certified in Oklahoma, I am in the ... A: I am glad to hear when young people take an interest in trapping.... Yes, I was certified as a ... | |
| Beavers out of control | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I live inside city limits in a suburb of Atlanta. I have a creek in the back that is loaded with ... A: Sounds like you do have a bit of a problem... Mike, I'll be honest with you. In your situation the ... | |
| dear hunting | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: i herd tea tree oil and maybe something else that you can put on your skin to hide sent from dear ... A: Hailey, I am sorry, but I simply can't answer that question for you... My expertise is in trapping ... | |
| trapping | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: mongo im going to trap some beavers & muskrats this spring can u tell me how to dry them and put ... A: Now, I assume you are talking about the glands and castors when you say you want to dry them and put ... | |
| lure | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: mongo could u give me a home made spring muskrat lure i can make.and a mink lure i can make. thank u ... A: Actually, I seldom trapped for mink and muskrat, as there were usually very few, if any, along my ... | |
| trapping | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: mongo can u help me i would like to know how to tincture skunk essence. thank u roger p.s. thank u ... A: Well, No, actually you can't. The vodka and the glycerin do different things...... The glycerin can ... | |
| trapping | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: mongo can u help me i would like to know how to tincture skunk essence. thank u roger p.s. thank u ... A: Now, I can't say how the "Big Boys" or the major companies "tincture" skunk essence, or how they ... | |
| muskrat eating motor wires | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: Would you suggest how to trap or repel a muskrat that cintinues to climb into motor well of my boat ... A: Well, now I have never dealt with anything quite like that before... I have taken out beavers a few ... | |
| Coyotes | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I notice you are an avid trapper. I am not sure where you are from or if you ever trap coyotes. I ... A: Yes, I trapped coyotes... Over the last 25 or 30 years I have trapped more than a few. Fact is, ... | |
| Coyote hunting in GA | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I've recently taken up hunting to hang out with a couple of my friends more and get to know my ... A: As to whether it is reasonable to hunt coyotes in Georgia or not... Well, not being very familiar ... | |
| Winter coyote trapping | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have many years of experience trapping, but mainly raccoon and muskrat. I have caught a couple red ... A: I can understand your problems with late winter coyote trapping... Here in Oklahoma we don't ... | |
| trapping rabbits and squirrels | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hello Ken, As far as what I recommend for trapping rabbits and squirrels...I would have to ... A: Sure. I can help you out with some directions on building simple, but effective box traps for ... | |
| coyote and fox hunting | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Hey Mongo, I live in PA and i just started fox and coyote hunting. What is the best way to hunt ... A: To begin...That question covers alot of territory, and actually, there is no "best way"... Calling ... | |
| trapping rabbits and squirrels | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: hello i was just wondering what you recommend to use on rabbit and squirrels i have been interested ... A: As far as what I recommend for trapping rabbits and squirrels...I would have to recommend cage or ... | |
| trapping bobcats in oklahoma | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: um im trapping in southwestern oklahoma down pretty close to anadarko. I usually catch just about 3 ... A: You ought to have a good population of coyotes down around that way as well... I'm up here in ... | |
| bobcats - predators | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: i am interested in calling in bobcats or other predators. what kind of calls do you use? i heard ... A: There are a great number of calls on the market, both mouth blown and electronic... The electronic ... | |
| Fox and Coyote trapping | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Hey Mongo. Ive been trapping for fox and coyote for 3 weekes now i got 6 sets. 4 are dirt holes and ... A: First let me apologize for not getting to this question sooner, but I have been out of town and only ... | |
| Fox and Coyote trapping | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Hey Mongo. Ive been trapping for fox and coyote for 3 weekes now i got 6 sets. 4 are dirt holes and ... A: To begin with, if the coyotes are traveling thru the area you should be able to find tracks in the ... | |
| Fox and Coyote trapping | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Hey Mongo. Ive been trapping for fox and coyote for 3 weekes now i got 6 sets. 4 are dirt holes and ... A: Well, to begin, the dirthole sets are about as productive as any set going, for coyotes...but I do ... | |
| predator calls/howls/barks | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: Out of curiosity-- 1/17 approx 2 am we awoke to our goldenretreiver barking like crazy inside & from ... A: Not having heard it myself I can only make a guess, but I'd guess it was very likely coyotes. ... | |
| fox trapping | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: Are there lures for fox trapping that smell like mice? If not is there any other good lures to put ... A: Any of the fox lures that are made by the "Name" lure makers such as Carman, Hawbaker, Blackie's ... | |
| fox trapping | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: Are there lures for fox trapping that smell like mice? If not is there any other good lures to put ... A: I'm not aware of any lures that smell like mice, but there may be some... But, you can make a very ... | |
| trapping bobcats | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know the most effective sets,lures and attractors for trapping bobcats. any advice ? A: There are a good many effective sets for bobcats...but the dirthole set with the hole made a bit ... | |
| trapping and hunting | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I've got about 50 acres of undeveloped land(except for a field we farm in) in which i have seen ... A: Well, what you ask can cover alot of things... Let me start like this... For the animals you ... | |
| electronic calls | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I have been recording calls onto my mp3 player, so I can play them on my loud speaker, but the ... A: I must apologize, as I can offer you no help on this one. I would imagine that there are amplifiers ... | |
| fox | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I trapped for 6 years while in high school, then took a 15 year break and am now trapping again so ... A: I'm really not sure I understand your question... If you are asking about sets for fox, stick with ... | |
| why cyote hunting | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: i was just wondering why would some one go hunting for cyote. i mean does the fur sell for good ... A: First let me address the question about the 25 dollar bounty... I really don't know if Arizona has a ... | |
| Cougar Calling | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I just started calling for cougars in Washington state. My neighbor in a rural area had a cat jump ... A: To tell you the truth, I have never gone out calling specifically for cougars. They are not legal to ... | |
| bobcat hunting and mt. lion hunting | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I live in N.C. and I'm sure they are bobcats here. i just bought a foxpro caller so i want to get a ... A: To begin, when calling specifically to bobcats I set up as I normally would for coyote or fox...but, ... | |
| killing wild hogs, squirrels, gophers | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: ..someone I know who has bought 240 acres, is constantly shooting the wild hogs, squirrels and ... A: Angie, Different states have different laws pertaining to shooting, hunting, and/or takeing any ... | |
| what are the pors and cons to game manegment? | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a paper in my 11th grade English class about a two sided debate,and i need some ... A: Let me begin by answering part of your second question, first... Yes, poaching does defeat the ... | |
| tapping baits!!! | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: hey i am trying to find a good and easy trap bait recipes! i bought some differnt scents. i got ... A: There are a good many lures and baits for trapping that you can make yourself using the ingredients ... | |
| trap set-up | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: What do you think is the best set-up to catch a bobcat in a leg hold trap? A: If by "set-up" you mean the "best set"... Then I don't believe there really is a "best set" for any ... | |
| deer hunting | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: i live in upstate N.Y., I just started to see bucks chasing does. Tomorrow is going to be windy ... A: Gary, My area of expertise is trapping and predator calling. There are several people here at ... | |
| Cold Weather Trapping | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I understand that you can use glycerine to prevent freezing of traps in wet cold weather ? Do use ... A: I am assuming that you are referring to the use of glycerin to prevent your dry-land sets from ... | |
| new gun | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I just recently turned 18 and purchased an old remington 760, 30-06 and planned to use it to go deer ... A: Well, the .30-06 cartridge will certainly do the job on those big Canadian bucks...out to much ... | |
| raccoons | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: hey Mongo its alex again. thanks for the great advice. last night i saw a large raccoon walking ... A: Well...not necessarily. This is something you can only tell by looking into it more thoroughly... ... | |
| Trapping Tips | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: i am 15 and recently got into trapping. i live in colorado and the only types of traps legal here ... A: To begin with, the only way to find if there are muskrats in that small creek or those ponds is to ... | |
| Hunting Ethics | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: Mongo, I am doing a paper on hunting ethics? I personally think that new tecnological inventions ... A: First, let me tell you that the following "answer" is actually a response that I made to a question ... | |
| Repelling coyotes | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if one of the high frequency ultrasonic repellers like you repell vicious dogs with ... A: I have no experience with the "high frequency ultrasonic repellers" you mention, so honestly can not ... | |
| coon hunting | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I am just getting into coon hunting and into deer for the first time, so I am not very familiar with ... A: Jay, I am sorry, but I would not be able to satisfactorily answer this question for you, as my area ... | |
| Using caster lure to catch beavers | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a small pond in South Carolina and I have been trying to trap or snare a beaver all summer. ... A: Sorry to be slow getting back to you on this, but I have been out of town the last couple of days, ... | |
| Skunk essences handling | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: When marten trapping I like to use a small amount of pure skunk essence and have been looking for a ... A: I have never used pure skunk essence on the trapline. The only way I have used it is mixed, in ... | |
| Hunting: Why we should allow it? | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: What are the specific benifits of hunting, or allowing people to hunt? What are the Cons about ... A: To begin, I'm no scholar, or expert on this subject, and I don't claim to be, so I have not made any ... | |
| TRAPPING | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: baby sized ones, but i wanted to know how to build a trap for one, "snare" that would catch smaller ... A: To begin with...I know of no method of catching rabbits that would target only the smaller ones ... | |
| coyotes | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: hey mongo this is scott price frim the Pocono Mountains in Pa i dont know if u remember me or not ... A: Yes, I remember you. Scott, it would be difficult to tell you what you need to do, or could do ... | |
| johnny stewart electronic call | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you or if you know anyone who has used the johnny stewart's predator one ... A: I am not familier with the JOHNNY STEWART PREDATOR ONE CALL... However, I am very familier with a ... | |
| old bear trap | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: While hunting elk in Utah yesterday I found an old bear trap (I assume) nearly buried. The ... A: Well, Jeremy, if nothing else, You have found a very good conversation piece, and I am sure, an ... | |
| trapping | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: i was just wonder if you had any blueprints for making live traps for traping coons and bobcats A: No, I don't have any blueprints... But I will tell you what alot of trappers that I know do... They ... | |
| trapping | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know what boiling and waxing are for? If there are to get rid of scent,then my ... A: Well, to begin, you shouldn't actually "boil" the traps, even tho some people call it that... The ... | |
| Best bait and placement of trap | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I have some rabbit box traps and some 2 door steel cage trap.I know you set the trap near thicket or ... A: To begin with, those grown up fence lines and thickets are usually good places for finding rabbits. ... | |
| Binocular Recommendations | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I am debating buying one of the three pairs of binoculars listed below. Do you have any ... A: Let me begin by saying I am not an authority on binoculars by any means. It is definately not my ... | |
| trapping | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: my name is Jesse,and I have a question about fox trapping.I live on 40 acres of farm land,and have a ... A: Actually, any good commercial or home-made lure will work. But at this time of year I would suggest ... | |
| Trap demensions | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I am a grad student doing a dig on a 1898 cabin on the Kenai Peninsula. What I need to find out is ... A: To begin with, I am afraid that finding a positive and correct answer to this question will be ... | |
| Beaver problem | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: My grandfather has had a beaver problem in his pond for a little over a year and we cant seem to ... A: Actually, to give you any ideas on where to set traps I would just about have to look the situation ... | |
| paste bait | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: How do I make a good paste bait for Racoon trapping? I need a recipe. A: Good morning Sarah, There are a good many easy to make coon bait recipes. Now, I'm not exactly sure ... | |
| I need a good squirrel trap that I can ake myself. | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew how to make a squirrel trap. Also what lures do you use? A: I have never made a squirrel trap myself, or seen one made. On the few occasions that I did trap ... | |
| coyote calling | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I live in extreme southern Illinois and have deer hunted down here for 30 plus years....I recently ... A: The short answer to that is "Yes"... Coyotes are "where you find them". To be sucessful you have to ... | |
| Trapping Rabbits | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: Iam wanting to start trapping rabbits.But i can't find anything on the internet and was wondering if ... A: Fact is, I have not really done much rabbit trapping in a good many years. But here is a bit of ... | |
| skunk | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: how do you bate a skunk that is killing live chickens? A: Well, actually, if the chickens have room to get around or a place to perch above ground, it is ... | |
| Muskrat/beaver lure | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I have purchased a commercial lure for beavers and muskrats, but it has no directions. and I am a ... A: Your lure should be put on something beyond the trap. It is to lure the animal ACROSS the trap, thus ... | |
| Model 1000 Conn Valley Arms | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I purchased this rifle from a friend, shoots great but seemingly very old. Model 1000 CVA, 300WSM. ... A: Jim, I am sorry, but my expertise is in the fields of trapping and predator calling....... However, ... | |
| calling coyotes | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I live in the northeast corner of Kansas, and there seems to be plenty of coyotes around we hear ... A: Actually, the best times are at night, as a general rule. However, in some states, and even some ... | |
| Live traps | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: I would like to build a live trap for catching bobcat. I haven't been able to find any good sites ... A: I looked, and here is what I found as far as building a live trap suitable for bobcats... Hope this ... | |
| trapping winter red fox | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: what would the best set for red fox in the winter near a natural deer kill A: The same sets you would normally use will work fine here... However, do not make your sets right up ... | |
| coyotes | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: hey mongo, my brother and i went coyote hunting today and on the first stand i called in 7 coyotes ... A: Good Morning Scott, Hey, Congrats! ... Sounds to me like you are really starting to get things in ... | |
| hunting | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: what is the beast thing to use for coyote hunting? meaning gun wise and bait? A: Derrek, I'm not real sure of what you are asking. Bait is generally associated with trapping of ... | |
| victor stoploss trap | 12/25/2006 |
| Q: How do I set a victor stoploss #1 trap.(longspring) A: Well, I looked for a site that showed pictures of how to set the stoploss, but had no luck.... Let ... | |
| predator hunting | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: I've been coyote calling for the past 5 years and I wonder if it is best to call in coyotes when it ... A: Coyotes can be are are called when snow is deep, or when there is no snow at all, or anything in ... | |
| Predator Calling | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: I have been calling at night for fox and coyote in Pennsylvania for almost a year now without ... A: The animals will not come in quicker in one place over another... But, they have to be there, they ... | |
| night latching | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: what do you think about night latching traps for fox and bobcats? what should pan tension be set at? ... A: As for night-latching traps.... I night latch all of my upland predator traps... I don't night latch ... | |
| calling cats and coyotes | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: i live in colorado and i was wandering what to use on bobcats and coyotes as far as a call goes. I ... A: FOX PRO makes some excellent products... I have never used a caller by FOX PRO myself...but I do ... | |
| cayote traping bate | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I have called alot of cayote in Nevada and I have trapped alot of Raccoons and other small game in ... A: There are many things that make, or can be used to make, a good coyote bait, as well as a good bait ... | |
| Best calls for bobcats and coyotes | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: mongo....this really isnt a question but it is an update on the trip i took yesterday....it really ... A: Congrats..... If you have the smaller critters coming in, then you are doing it correctly... Often ... | |
| muskrat trapping | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: i have a 110 conibear and 2 victor #1 stop loss traps. i know how to set them and i know all about ... A: The "basics" of trapping any animal is a VERY broad subject, and entire books have been written on ... | |
| small game trapping | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Where is the best place to set up a rabbit trap. A: The short answer to that would be, "Where there are rabbits."...... But actually, it is the truth... ... | |
| Best calls for bobcats and coyotes | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: this is a follow up of a question i asked you earlier about hunting for cats and yotes in alabama. ... A: Well, with tapes, I would say that really any of the ones you have should work very well... ... | |
| Alabama Bobcats and yotes | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I have had a johnny stewart tape caller for about 3 years now. I have never put it to use but ... A: The Johnny Stewart callers are excellent callers... In fact, when I was useing an electronic call I ... | |
| tanning | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: do you know any good tanning methods or any sites that have any good methods? A: Well, I don't really have much information that I can give you on "How to tan furs"... In the past I ... | |
| trapping | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: what kid of bait would be a good choice for coyotes and bobcats? A: .. There are many good baits for coyotes and bobcats... Of course there are alot of commercial baits ... | |
| location | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: i just read one of your post and it was very informational. I'm a very new coyote hunter and ... A: Well... Actually, what you asked covers ALOT of ground... What I was referring to there were the ... | |
| Trapping bait | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: Just a couple of ?'s about making your own bait. I am catching pocket gophers for bounty, and for ... A: Now concerning "doctoring up" that chunk bait, actually it will be just fine by adding only the ... | |
| number of hunters | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: if there is roughly 14 million hunters nationwide, how many hunters are in north america, and then ... A: Actually this is not in my area of expertise...however, I do have a few comments I would like to ... | |
| Coyote, bobcat and cougar hunting | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: For coyote, what weapon do you recamend. How do u call at night time every time i try i can't get ... A: As to weapons for coyote calling...There is no "best" gun or weapon... I know people who have used ... | |
| Skinning | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: How do you skin a possum? A: Good morning Andy, To begin with possums need to be case skinned for the fur trade...or as some ... | |
| Beginners trapping | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: I plan on trapping this year and have a few Victor traps. I have no idea how to use them or where ... A: Well, I am glad to see more young people getting into the sport of trapping... It's fun, provides a ... | |
| fox and rabbit traps | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: first could you send me some desgin or links to pages with fox and rabbit traps i can make. and what ... A: .. Let me first start by saying that all the fox trapping I have done has been with the common ... | |
| beavers lure | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: Past few jears we have many beavers.We not have good method and experienc catch beaver. We never ... A: .. If I understand you correctly you are asking about the ingredients to make a beaver lure... ... | |
| What would u recommend | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: What ammuntion would you rather use in a 20gage Mossberg for Coyote and Fox in brushy cover? A: Well Ryan, for predator calling with the 20 gag. there are several good choices... I would prefer to ... | |
| coyotes | 2/25/2006 |
| Q: hey mongo, this morning i went for a solo coyote hunt in a river valley near my house. i had been ... A: Well, I have not had alot of luck trying to bring a coyote or any other predator back once it sees ... | |
| coyotes and stuff | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: hey mongo i dont know if u remember me but i sent u some questions before. im 15 and live in ... A: .. Hope you are having a good season. Let's do these in reverse order and start with Number 3 ... | |
| locating a large live animal trap/cage | 1/28/2006 |
| Q: Greetings, Sure hope you can be of some help. We need a large wolf size humane trapping cage OR any ... A: First Diana and Tony, let me commend you for what you are trying to do. It is truely a shame that ... | |
| coyote calling | 1/20/2006 |
| Q: My question is simple, but am afraid the answer might be difficult, not sure, here it goes. I am in ... A: ..... To begin with, I can certainly understand about snow causeing "work related issues". I worked ... | |
| Tags | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: My question is can I hunt in my own backyard without a tag? A: ..... That is a tough question. It would depend on quite a number of things, such as: What state you ... | |
| Coyote Dens | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: What is the best way to trap coyotes at a den. I have now found 5 coyote dens. Do you trap them the ... A: ...... Well, let's start with bobcats. I have never trapped them right at their dens. When I have ... | |
| trap size | 1/10/2006 |
| Q: I use 1.5 coil springs for coons. Bobcat & otter pulled stakes up. Is there a conibear that will do ... A: If you include the bobcat, I suppose the 330 Conibear, or a similar sized body gripping trap by ... | |
| coyotes and fox | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: are eggs good bait for coyote and fox? By eggs I mean whole eggs from a local farm that are too old ... A: Yes, eggs are very good bait for both fox and coyote, as well as coon, possum, skunk, ect... I used ... | |
| Hog trapping | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: What is the best bait for trapping hogs? Also, what is the best ,yet economical trap for them? A: Rusty, I am sorry, but I can't help you with this... My expertise is in trapping fur bearers. I have ... | |
| carcass disposal | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: Couple followup questions. First, have you ever heard of anyone eating coyote? Second, I was ... A: Well Joseph, actually I did talk to a fella one time who told me that he had tried eating coyote... ... | |
| carcass disposal | 11/11/2005 |
| Q: How should I go about disposing of coyote carcasses after I skin them? Is it bad etiquette to skin ... A: ... To begin, it really doesn't matter where you skin them. I would not do it right beside my sets, ... | |
| deer&elk | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: when do deer rut the hardist A: Shelly, I am sorry, but I simply can't help with that question... My expertise is in trapping and ... | |
| Invention idea | 4/29/2005 |
| Q: My name is Jake Luker, and I am a second grader in Hamilton, Texas. I am entering our local ... A: ... Well, to begin, your "Hunter's Helper" sounds like a very useful and, if patented and produced, ... | |
| coyote's and foxes | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: my grandfather has alot of predators on his land. and Ive tried so hard to catch them. I'm only 12 ... A: .. I am glad to see more young people getting into the sport of trapping... Besides being an ... | |
| Coyote calling | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: A friend has begun calling coyotes using Primos calls. If I join him in calling would it be an ... A: Ron... It really doesn't matter that much as to which brand/make of call you use. All the "name ... | |
| Hunting in GA. | 4/6/2005 |
| Q: I do not know much about hunting but, I want to know if you could answer this question for me? Would ... A: Michelle, actually this is not my area of expertise. However, if I might offer a suggestion... I see ... | |
| calling/trapping | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: im 14 and love hunting. i've killed numerous deer with rifle, bow and black powder. i recently got ... A: Scott, I'm glad to see young people getting into the sports of trapping and predator calling. It is ... | |
| HUNTING CONTROVERSY | 2/6/2005 |
| Q: Can you please explain why so many people are trying to remove the hunters from the forests and not ... A: Rick, ..... Well, to begin with, my area of expertise is trapping and predator calling. Also, I am ... | |
| rabbit boxes | 2/1/2005 |
| Q: could you give me info on how to season and remove human scent from a rabbit box A: Kelby, I am not sure of exactly what you mean by "rabbit box".... If you are talking about "box ... | |
| Selling furs online | 1/1/2005 |
| Q: I just started to get in coon hunting and someone told me that you could tan the hides and sell them ... A: Brian, I really don't know the rules or regulations concerning selling furs over the internet. I ... | |
| Coyotes | 12/26/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you have any calling techniques for eastern coyotes. We've tried trapping and had ... A: Well, Christopher, to begin with, I will admit that I have not had experience either calling or ... | |
| Out-foxing a fox | 12/21/2004 |
| Q: Actually, I did not solidly bed my trap in the ground! I did not know that until a couple of hours ... A: Josh, glad I could help...Yes, there is a lot to learn, but it just gets easier as you go along. ... | |
| Out-foxing a fox | 12/21/2004 |
| Q: I have just started trapping 2 days ago. I started out by setting 3 traps using Kishel's scent. I ... A: Well, first Josh, yes they will smell the scent. I have had coyotes dig out dirtholes as much as a ... | |
| Trapping | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: My husband has started trapping and bought some old traps. How do you clean them? A: Lori... Glad to see more ladies interested in the "outdoors sports"... Well, to begin with, I am ... | |
| Deer hunting | 12/4/2004 |
| Q: I'm reading a novel about deer hunting in our neighbor to the south(TX) and they keep referring to ... A: Well, Jo, I am only vaguely familier with the Boone and Crockett scoreing system... My area of ... | |
| small game and trapping | 11/11/2004 |
| Q: where is the best place to find traps for sale for like otters, beavers, coons,and things like ... A: Kelby, there are a good many places to find traps...garage sales, flea markets, auctions. ...For ... | |
| General trapping | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: --Ok you lost me on the part about setting the trap off set from the hole and setting to where there ... A: Dwayne, this is one of those places that really it would be easier to show you than to try to ... | |
| General trapping | 10/25/2004 |
| Q: Hey Mongo it's me again!!! I am still reading Hawbakers book and he talks about putting cotton under ... A: Dwayne... Sorry it took me a while to get back to you on this, but I have been out of town for a ... | |
| general trapping | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: Hey Mongo thanks a bunch for your great advice and quick response!! Could you explain a flat set? ... A: A flat set.... Well, basically it is a set with out a dirthole, and no dirt pattern. It should ... | |
| general trapping | 10/17/2004 |
| Q: I haven't trapped for about 15 years and need some help. I have been reading Stanley Hawbakers North ... A: Mr. Thrasher, ..... I really don't recall if I have read that particular book or not...I do recall ... | |
| Calling and trapping | 10/11/2004 |
| Q: I have been calling for years and this year I am starting to trap. I ordered about 25 traps to ... A: Billy, with this being your first season trapping, I am sure you realize there is alot to ... | |
| wildlife | 10/5/2004 |
| Q: How can the presence of wildlife show the health of our society? Does wildlife provide any economic ... A: Well, this is a pretty deep subject(s), as I am sure you realize. I don't know that I am qualified ... | |
| WOT A SHAD | 10/2/2004 |
| Q: I have a plastic lure similar to a Rat-L-Trap. It has WOT A SHAD in raised letters on the side. Do ... A: Well, Steve, I know a bit about the Rat-L-Trap, as I have used them often, and a fine bass plug they ... | |
| best way to dispatch critters | 10/2/2004 |
| Q: Alright, last question. What is the best to "dispatch" caught critters. without damaging the pelts? ... A: Joe, the way I have always done it is to shoot them in the head with a .22 rimfire cartridge....Some ... | |
| what size of leg trap to use | 10/2/2004 |
| Q: well i have a dozen 330 duke conibear traps and here in alaska there are legal to use. Also people ... A: Were I going to use body gripper traps for fox, then the 330 is the size I would use.... Now, as I ... | |
| Size of conibear traps to use on red and grey foxes | 10/2/2004 |
| Q: same as subject A: To be honest I have never used conibear type traps for fox, for a number of reasons. First, body ... | |
| My friend purchased a lifetime... | 9/12/2004 |
| Q: My friend purchased a lifetime license in 1970 and is under the impression it included trapping. Is ... A: Well, Gary... to begin with, all states have their own rules, laws and regulations concerning this ... | |
| lifetime license traping | 9/8/2004 |
| Q: is a traping license required of a lifetime license holder who has had a lifetime license since the ... A: Gary, different states have different rules concerning this... Here in Oklahoma, yes, even a ... | |
| Trapping | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and this is my first year trapping. I have been guiding in Idaho so i missed the ... A: Jed...woodchucks make good bait for canines....and there are several ways to use it, but I would ... | |
| PREDATOR CALLING/HUNTING | 1/4/2004 |
| Q: JUST BEGINNING CALLING COYOTES, FOXES AND POSSIBLY BOBCAT. HAVE AN ELECTRONIC CASSETTE CALL IN ... A: Michael... That is alot of ground to cover, just beginning and all...But the main thing is not to ... | |
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Expertise
I can answer most basic questions concerning predator trapping and some water trapping. Questions about lures, baits, sets, traps, trap treatment, modification, sizes, equipment, usage, etc. I have been certified by the Okla. Dept. of Wildlife Conservation, the old First Okla. Trapper`s Assoc., and the Okla. State Univ. Extension Service as a trapping instructor, and in years past have given classes to people wishing to learn the sport...I also have a number of years experience in predator calling and can provide some basic answers to these questions as well.
Experience
About 30 years running my own traplines, and almost 60 years experience in the outdoors.
Education/Credentials
I have been certified by the Okla. Dept. of Wildlife Conservation, the old First Okla. Trapper`s Assoc., and the Okla. State Univ. Extension Service, as a trapping instructor... I have also received personal instruction from two professional ADC specialists.
Past/Present Clients
As far as teaching what I know to others. I take this to be what you mean here... I have helped my son, and son in law, as well as a number of others in this area, to get started in trapping and predator calling... I have had personal instruction from professional government ADC specialists, and I have 30 years experience running my own traplines, and close to 60 years of experience in the outdoors...... I have a friend who is a troop leader with the Boy Scouts. In the past I have done several demonstrations on trapping and predator calling for the boys, and on a number of occasions have helped the troop to set up and run a trapline during the winter, with proceeds going to the troop.
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