Neighbor_guy Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I wouldn't call it cruel at all. An old trapper tought me that trick for dealing with skunks and ferral cats. It works for squirrels as well. I also never said I did not use them. IMO the best ones are the freash ones, I prefer stew's or soups. If I was to use a rat trap with some sunflower seads glued to the trigger I would end up with a useless critter.The end result is the same. His location is listed as Bloomington, he can not legaly shoot them in the city. I was just giving an option. Sorry if you did not like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartner62 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 As long as you use the animal and your not killing to kill I could care less. Didn't mean to give off the wrong vibe. Haven't made a stew out of them yet but it is on the list. Plus, the water keeps them nice and moist until cooking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngie22 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I have used peanut butter to keep seeds/ nuts on the trigger in the cage. may help ya instead of glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTTKE Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Why fightem when you can enjoy them. Theres a guy up by walker that has altered a spring loaded clay pigeon thrower. He molded some tin around the end of it. He baits the thrower with some peanuts and runs a line back thru the patio door to the kitchen table. When the squirrel sits on the pan for a bite to eat, he gets launched about 100' into the air nd lands in the lake. This does not hurt them, but I've heard its pretty [PoorWordUsage] funny to see. Some of those critters climb out of the lake, shake off and hope back on for another ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I would try trapping them, just relocate them if you cant shoot them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan z Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Why fightem when you can enjoy them. Theres a guy up by walker that has altered a spring loaded clay pigeon thrower. He molded some tin around the end of it. He baits the thrower with some peanuts and runs a line back thru the patio door to the kitchen table. When the squirrel sits on the pan for a bite to eat, he gets launched about 100' into the air nd lands in the lake. This does not hurt them, but I've heard its pretty [PoorWordUsage] funny to see. Some of those critters climb out of the lake, shake off and hope back on for another ride. he should you tube that I am LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66AVwthXgMAenjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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