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It's Larsen time again
Topic Started: 12th May 2010 - 08:44 PM (465 Views)
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Bought or self made it's time the Larsen was set and baited. If you are fortunate enough to be able to get a live calling bird great but if not try this method which has worked for me for many years.

Position the trap with a clear area round it, but if possible near trees from where it can be viewed.

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Make a "nest" with grass and tuck it into the corner of one of the catching compartments away from the outside edges. The spring loaded door pushes the split ( in 2 pieces) perch together but it breaks releasing the door when a bird (or squirrel) stands on it.

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Scatter broken egg shells outside the trap and after 3 or 4 days break a full egg carefully and leave in the shell also outside. A magpie will usually get too keen and you will have your calling bird. Ideally you could swap this with someone as an "outsider" will usually get better results - imposter and all that.

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Often a Crow will see why the Magpie is so keen to inhabit your trap and if you are lucky you may catch it. I have had about 4 magpies for every 1 crow.
Come on every year you consider getting a Larsen - make it this year.

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Most of the keepers here have got caught up already, I haven't had time this year as i can't gaurentee on checking them daily.
mopping mine up with the 22250.
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Hello i bought a larsen trap yesterday and got it set last night, i got a call bird of a mate who's been catching them, came back from work tonight and there was one in each side so am well chuffed *dance* thats 2 less.
.243 Tikka t3 lite stainless,leupold vxll 3-9x50 scope,butler creek flip up covers,ase utra northstar mod an harris bi-pod.
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.17hmr cz 452 16" varmint,bsa sweet 17 scope,sak mod an harris bi-pod.
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Well done Bobby *Monkey Hanger* you will see a big difference in the small bird population when you start thinning the Maggies out, it's a pity more people aren't doing it.
I've also got a Grey Squirrel taking a lot of interest in my Larsen, I think he has been in once judging by the way one of the eggs was opened. If he gets in again and manages to escape I will put a double catch on the sprung doors which will keep them firmly closed.

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pro, if it's been in once, and got out, then it WILL get out again unless you sort the door soon.
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It doesn't seem to work like than Nige even though Squirrels are quick learners - I have had them in the past.

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Hello I just caught crow number 6 today in the larsen trap. *cheers*
.243 Tikka t3 lite stainless,leupold vxll 3-9x50 scope,butler creek flip up covers,ase utra northstar mod an harris bi-pod.
.22lr cz 452 style,leupold vxll 3-9x40 scope, butler creek flip up covers,sak mod an harris bi-pod.
.17hmr cz 452 16" varmint,bsa sweet 17 scope,sak mod an harris bi-pod.
.410 Webly & Scott BA.
12g Adler side by side.
12g Escort semi auto.
12g Gamba semi auto.
12g Miroku mk38 grade 3 over and under.
.22 HW95 Weihrauch air rifle,smk 3-9x40 scope.
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Well done Bobby you are certainly making a dent in the crow population. Magpies are pretty docile to remove when trapped but crow are right bas***ds aren't they ? *lol*

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They look as if they would put up a good fight but i just poke the air rifle through the cage and shoot them first then take them out. -Eat Lead-
.243 Tikka t3 lite stainless,leupold vxll 3-9x50 scope,butler creek flip up covers,ase utra northstar mod an harris bi-pod.
.22lr cz 452 style,leupold vxll 3-9x40 scope, butler creek flip up covers,sak mod an harris bi-pod.
.17hmr cz 452 16" varmint,bsa sweet 17 scope,sak mod an harris bi-pod.
.410 Webly & Scott BA.
12g Adler side by side.
12g Escort semi auto.
12g Gamba semi auto.
12g Miroku mk38 grade 3 over and under.
.22 HW95 Weihrauch air rifle,smk 3-9x40 scope.
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That's exactly what I do but when you are using a captured crow as a call bird you need to pick the evil little bu99ers up standard gardening gloves are totally inadequate !! The best way to deal with them is to chuck a cloth over them so they can't see you and then use a thick pair of gloves, don't be surprised though if they turn on their back and point their claws at you, like I said nasty bu99ers !!

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I get mal to get mine out if he's handy its good practice for him.
What else have you caught and obviously released in your larsen.
I've had a cat, jay, small birds, tawny owls, sparrow hawks and even a goshawk.
I've heard of fox cubs but never had one in a larsen.
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Squirrels, cats & song birds plus I've had a Magpie progressively "eaten" through the mesh by I would think a Mink or a Stoat.
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may have been a rat.
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I've bumped this thread to prompt you to get your Larsen set (if you haven't already) or maybe to get one bought / made. It really does make a big difference whether you are helping the resident song birds or protecting game birds plus you'll get a few surprise catches just to keep you on your toes !!
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there evrywere down ere!! town is full of magpies!!!
when the seagulls follow the trawler...it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea!!!!
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I dont have time and have some traps if anyone wants to see if they can get them going. Pick up only.
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Good offer John.
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