Thank you for the video! I gave seen this in an old trapping book when I was a kid but didn’t realize that it worked or that someone has tried it because this is the first place I have seen it made
One of my grate uncles showed this trap to he used it around his gardens to keep the raccoons numbers down but its illegal in my state. But good video and job on the video thank you 👍🏽🇺🇸
Nice demonstration brother! You weren't far off when you said "hand" for the raccoon's paw, they are like little hands :) Very cool hat as well! Unique! God bless you and yours James!
I use one inch PVC pipe and drill holes in one end of the pipe, for the nails, and I use sharpened horseshoe nails. There's several ways of securing the trap.
I have some of the Vietnam era snare wire! reminds me to get a few more spools. Great for trips and alarms if you run Filmora editing you can zoom in and out and cut the screen. Be great to zoom in on your hands for some bits of this though you describe it well Somewhat cruel and I doubt it is legal anywhere or at least it should not be anywhere :-)
It's a survival trap for sure. Something that the old timers used to do. We definitely have more humane ways of trapping and dispatching critters nowadays. However, for informational purposes, it's definitely interesting.
One nagging question. The animal's paw must be severed to separate the animal from the trap. Once inserted the paw cannot be removed from the trap even after it has been severed. If we bore the hole through the block and use a plug, can we empty the trap, clean it out and reuse it or is it fouled and rendered useless after the first catch?
You can release anything from the trap. You'll have to work the animal into a sturdy sack, close the top of the sack and pull the nails out of the block, thereby setting the animal free. Getting the critter in the sack is the hardest part.
Thank you! Just do a Google search for wool felt hat made in the USA. Mine is pretty old and I'm not sure it's being made any more. However, there are some great choices out there being made today.
I think if you were really going to use it, you wouldnt waste your time making a block. Put the hole in the log and put the nails in. Probably put a half dozen holes in that log and catch an entire family of coons.
True. It can also be used in the roots of a tree or along a river bank etc. the same way. Just wanted to show the block as it's portable and uses some bushcraft skills. Thank you for watching and commenting!
For one thing your belly won't care how illegal it is, nor will your children's or your wife's, if you're starving and a grocery store is no where around. Secondly, racoons carry desease that will kill horses and other live stock and you. They also think your laying hens and ducks are carry out. Third, Anything that may help keep them in check is good to know, especially when a hav-a-heart cost $50+ and this trap cost about 25 cents, 2 staples and 5 nails.
Rabbit maybe. Squirrel maybe. But why catch a raccoon? Few eat them anymore. And Daniel Boone was the last to use a pelt....well folk in the 60s and 70s but that's a different topic. Raccoon casserole? Jerky? Gotta eat what you kill. A Dutch raccoon will thank you for the clogs.
@@WayPointSurvival I know you have a Ricky Raccoon recipe up your sleeve. Dont hold out on us. Raccoon oysters on the grill? Tac-coons? Fettuccini al-coono?
This video is made for informational purposes only. Thank you for your time and please leave me a comment in the section below.
Thank you for the video! I gave seen this in an old trapping book when I was a kid but didn’t realize that it worked or that someone has tried it because this is the first place I have seen it made
Great, I'm glad you liked it!
Was just about to turn in for the evening. You’re going to have to post earlier for us OLD folk 😁 Thanks for sharing. Have a great evening
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I do try to get them out earlier but things didn't work out for that today.
Love your videos, full of professionalism and energy!!!!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Nice trap, thanks for showing us. Take care.
Thank you!
One of my grate uncles showed this trap to he used it around his gardens to keep the raccoons numbers down but its illegal in my state. But good video and job on the video thank you 👍🏽🇺🇸
Thank you! Yes, it's for informational purposes. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Nice demonstration brother! You weren't far off when you said "hand" for the raccoon's paw, they are like little hands :) Very cool hat as well! Unique! God bless you and yours James!
Thank you, brother. God bless you all as well and Merry Christmas!
I use one inch PVC pipe and drill holes in one end of the pipe, for the nails, and I use sharpened horseshoe nails. There's several ways of securing the trap.
Good idea!
Pretty cool trap
Thank you!
@@WayPointSurvival would have never thought to make that trap portable, only ever seen it in the ground. Great video
Thank you again!
Great trap!
It reminded me of the trap in the novel “Where the Red Fern Grows”. When the grandfather made it for Billy.
Thanks!
Good video thanks, first time I have seen that kind of trap . Sweet and simple. Thanks for your time sir.
Thank you for watching, and glad you liked it!
Peanut butter is the go to for a bait, for some reason critters are attracted to it like bees on honey, great idea for the tool box, thx for the vid.
Thank you for watching, information is always good to have.
Thanks!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
Good stuff, James!. Thanks!
Thank you!
I just subscribed.. neat info👍🏼
Thanks and welcome aboard!
Great info brother.👍
Thank you!
As usual, great video.
Thank you!
Good informational video , thanks for sharing , stay safe , God bless !
Thank you for watching, God bless you too!
I bet you have one ticked off raccoon too. Never saw that kind of trap. Will file that one in the tool kit for survival only. Thanks.
For sure! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Good one brother. I'm sure that would work like a charm. God Bless.
Thank you, brother! God bless you too!
Very cool video!
Thank you very much!
I have some of the Vietnam era snare wire! reminds me to get a few more spools. Great for trips and alarms
if you run Filmora editing you can zoom in and out and cut the screen. Be great to zoom in on your hands for some bits of this though you describe it well
Somewhat cruel and I doubt it is legal anywhere or at least it should not be anywhere :-)
It's a survival trap for sure. Something that the old timers used to do. We definitely have more humane ways of trapping and dispatching critters nowadays. However, for informational purposes, it's definitely interesting.
@@WayPointSurvival Oh for sure. That or dying of famine. No brainer
One nagging question. The animal's paw must be severed to separate the animal from the trap. Once inserted the paw cannot be removed from the trap even after it has been severed. If we bore the hole through the block and use a plug, can we empty the trap, clean it out and reuse it or is it fouled and rendered useless after the first catch?
Yes. If you bore through and plug it, it can be reused many times. Thank you for watching and for the question!
You can release anything from the trap. You'll have to work the animal into a sturdy sack, close the top of the sack and pull the nails out of the block, thereby setting the animal free. Getting the critter in the sack is the hardest part.
Anything to capture those thieves
Right? Lol! They can be quite a nuisance...
Chinese finger puzzle for animals
Right? I never thought of that one! I like it!
Good stuff! And I love the camo fedora - mind sharing where I can get one?
Thank you! Just do a Google search for wool felt hat made in the USA. Mine is pretty old and I'm not sure it's being made any more. However, there are some great choices out there being made today.
James I love your content. Will you be holding any classes in 2021?
Yes, I hope to be posting my 2021 class schedule on my website in the next week or so. It's www.waypointsurvival.com
Classes are now posted on the website.
I think if you were really going to use it, you wouldnt waste your time making a block. Put the hole in the log and put the nails in. Probably put a half dozen holes in that log and catch an entire family of coons.
True. It can also be used in the roots of a tree or along a river bank etc. the same way. Just wanted to show the block as it's portable and uses some bushcraft skills. Thank you for watching and commenting!
First!
Cool, congrats!
It's cruel way to catch an animal and soon will not be legal anywhere
That's why it's for informational purposes only. For a survival situation and not for normal everyday usage. Thank you for watching and commenting.
For one thing your belly won't care how illegal it is, nor will your children's or your wife's, if you're starving and a grocery store is no where around. Secondly, racoons carry desease that will kill horses and other live stock and you. They also think your laying hens and ducks are carry out. Third, Anything that may help keep them in check is good to know, especially when a hav-a-heart cost $50+ and this trap cost about 25 cents, 2 staples and 5 nails.
Rabbit maybe. Squirrel maybe. But why catch a raccoon? Few eat them anymore. And Daniel Boone was the last to use a pelt....well folk in the 60s and 70s but that's a different topic.
Raccoon casserole? Jerky? Gotta eat what you kill.
A Dutch raccoon will thank you for the clogs.
That's why it's for informational purposes. For a survival situation, not normal trapping. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@WayPointSurvival
I know you have a Ricky Raccoon recipe up your sleeve. Dont hold out on us. Raccoon oysters on the grill? Tac-coons? Fettuccini al-coono?
Lol! My specialty is possum...
This is the same principle as a store bought dog proof trap. Specialized for coons. I'm thinking you could have just drilled into the downed tree.