Why do people trap Rabbits and Squirrel

buckhunter14 · 01-30-2005, 12:24 PM

Please no one take this offensive. I was just wondering why people trap squirrel and rabbit. I would understand if you are having a problem with infestation or something but I don't see the point otherwise. It can't be as fun as hunting them and you can't get nearly as many if you want alot? Please let me know I was just wondering. Thanks - Buckhunter14

buckhunter14 · 01-30-2005, 12:25 PM

Or possibly for the pelt. Just adding that. - buckhunter14

Tree climber · 01-30-2005, 07:38 PM

some places you can't shoot (houses to close) , so you have to trap them.

deerslayer223 · 01-31-2005, 06:24 PM

in places close to houses get a air rifle or use a bow!

zak123 · 01-31-2005, 08:45 PM

People trap them because of the sheer joy of trapping. It is also harder to trap a rabbit or squirrel.

Dairy King · 01-31-2005, 09:28 PM

They may be too poor to afford a good gun and ammo. Buy a trap once, and you can use it a bunch of times.

buckhunter14 · 02-01-2005, 02:28 PM

You all make good points. As for buying a trap and using it over and over again. You could buy a gun and it would last you your whole life and then some if you take good care of it.

zak123 · 02-01-2005, 08:18 PM

If you were trapping to keep the hide, the price would be more expensive.

Trap- $15
Stake- $2
Fleshing beam (if bought)- $30
Fleshink knife- $50
Dye- $4
Wax-$12
Stretchers- $10

Total- $123

Gun and ammo- $100

Not to mention the gas you use to get out there everyday.

Dairy King · 02-01-2005, 09:39 PM

Thats the ammo once though. You still gotta buy ammo though, you may have to buy all the other stuff more than once, too, Im not sure. Im not into trapping, It was just a thought.

Red Hawk · 02-02-2005, 12:23 AM

I don't trap and have no desire to do so unless it comes down to where i have no choice

just my two cents.