With the traps put up for another summer, trapping blues might be setting in as you count down the days until you can lay steel again. If this is you, there is plenty that can be done in the slow months to prepare for the upcoming season.
One thing that can be done if you trap muskrats is to start building some sets now. It will help control the trapping blues and will save you money in the long run. In this article I am going to give you detailed instructions on how to build two of the most popular sets for a fraction of what it would cost to go out and purchase them. Plus, the good news is that you do not have to be Bob the Builder to follow these easy instructions.
COLLAPSIBLE COLONY TRAP
Have you ever dreamed of catching five, six, seven, even 12 muskrats in one trap at the same time? It can be done if you have the muskrat numbers, and of course, a colony trap.
Runways used by muskrats entering and exiting their underground homes are easily recognizable. Look for the telltale depressions that muskrats leave on the floor of the waterbody. These
