What is wax dirt used for? Wax dirt is used by trappers in extreme weather for helping to keep their traps from freezing under the frozen wet ground
What is waxed dirt?
Waxed Dirt is freeze proof and sheds water This freeze proof dirt is odorless except for the dirt smell Put in your sets and don’t worry about rain or snow or freezing conditions
What kind of wax do you use for wax dirt?
The formula is fairly simple; with 1-2 inches of dry sifted dirt, reach into the bag of flake wax and spread the flakes over the dirt until every square inch of dirt is lightly coated I end up using about 45 pounds of flake wax per 200 pounds of dirt or roughly a 4:1 ratio
How much wax is in a set of dirt?
2-3 cups depending on use
How much wax do I put in a wax trap?
Drop 1 pound (045 kg) of trap wax in the dye solution and let it melt Trap wax is odorless and melts on the surface of the dye solution Drop in 1 pound (045 kg) of wax for every 6 gallons (23 L) of water in the pot Stir the wax into the water until it melts completely
Do you have to wax traps?
Traps should be dyed and waxed to condition them before they are used Before dyeing them, new and old foothold and bodygrip traps should be cleaned by boiling them in water This light wax coating lubricates the trap and protects it from rust
How much dirt does it take to cover a trap?
I use a pan cover over the trap and sift 1/4 to 1/2 inch of dirt over the entire trap and trap bed area Be careful to make sure there are no small rocks or other debris that could get stuck in the trap jaws when the trap springs
How do you dry dirt for trapping?
Collecting your dirt during a dry period will minimize the drying time For drying your soil, spreading it on a sheet of black plastic in a spot that receives full sun works great A day or two is all it takes to completely dry About dark each night, cover up the soil to protect it from dew that might collect
What is in paraffin wax?
Paraffin wax (or petroleum wax) is a soft colorless solid derived from petroleum, coal or oil shale that consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty and forty carbon atoms Un-dyed, unscented paraffin candles are odorless and bluish-white
How do you wax a trap?
Odorless wax to apply over dyed traps to help seal and protect Dip traps into melted wax to get an even coating Each bar is approximately 1 pound and coats about 2-3 dozen traps Best method for waxing traps is to submerge them in melted wax, let the trap come up to same temperature as wax and pull trap out of wax
How much wax do I need for 5 gallons of dirt?
1 pound of wax per 5 gallons of sand or 60lbs of sand is what works for meit takes much less wax than dirt to coat it
How do you make antifreeze flakes?
You mix wax flakes with dirt and heat it slowly with solar or by the wood stove, stirring occasionally The dirt particles get a light coating of wax which keep them from freezing together You can also buy waxed dirt, but that seems kind of counter to the trapping spirit
Can you reuse trap wax?
Make sure to order enough wax so you can cover your traps when dipping them You can reuse your wax for future dippings Just keep the pot covered to keep it clean and remelt
Why do you wax your traps?
Benefits of Waxing Traps: Waxing your traps will help keep the odor of the dye down to a minimal level so not to spook off any wary target animals, it will also help speed your trap up and it will operate much smoother
How do you boil wax traps?
Using your propane cooker, bring the water to a boil After the wax is completely melted, dip trap into the melted wax, completely submerging, and let remain for 2-3 minutes I connect the trap to a piece of wire in order to lower it in the melted wax Slowly pull trap out of the wax and let any excess drop off
Do you wax snares?
It is not necessary to wax snares to catch fur,just like it is not necessary to wax traps to catch fur One bonus to waxing and dying snares is that they are nice to handle,and shed frost at the lock much better than non waxed Wax is not “sticky”actually quite the opposite-it is a lubricant
How do you store traps after waxing?
I clean and wax my traps before putting them away for the season Then I store them in milk crates but line the bottom with cardboard or plywood so the chains don’t fall through and make you say bad words when your trying to get them out Plastic barrels or empty lick tubs work great too
What is a dirt hole set?
A dirt hole set is a set commonly used to target coyote and fox in an open field setting The set appeals to a canines natural instinct to look in a hole to find food buried by another animal The concept of this set is pretty simple
How do you make a dirt hole for a fox?
Dirt Hole Set for Foxes Choose an open area, away from fencerows and fence corners Set the trap upwind from a fox runway so that lure scent is carried downwind to the passing fox Select an area where the soil is fine and easy to work Dig a hole 6″ to 8″ deep with a diameter of 4″ Dig a bed in front of the hole