Description
Duke #280 Body Grip Trap
The Duke #280 Body Grip Trap is a heavy-duty, professional-grade tool designed for large-bodied furbearers and heavy-duty nuisance control. With its substantial 8" x 8" jaw spread, the #280 serves as a critical mid-point between the #220 and the massive #330, offering the extra frame size needed to ensure a clean, ethical harvest of large animals while remaining manageable in tighter runs.
This trap is a powerhouse for beaver, otter, and lynx, and it is particularly effective for managing large raccoons or badgers in areas where a wider opening is required.
Key Features
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High-Impact Double Springs: Equipped with two oversized, high-tension springs that provide the massive firing speed and crushing power necessary for large, powerful animals.
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8" x 8" : The square jaw design provides a large, inviting opening that reduces animal hesitation, making it perfect for blind sets in runs or at den entrances.
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Professional Durability: Built from thick, high-carbon steel, the #280 is engineered to withstand the pressure of large catches and the corrosive environments of semi-aquatic trapping.
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Trigger: The trigger wires can be shaped to target specific species, ensuring the trap fires only when the animal is perfectly centered.
Why Choose the Duke #280?
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The Otter & Beaver Specialist: While the #330 is often used for deep water, the #280 is a favorite for beaver and otter in narrower channels, slides, and under-ice sets where space is slightly more restricted.
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Aggressive Nuisance Management: An excellent choice for professional animal control operators dealing with large badgers or oversized groundhogs that have outgrown smaller traps.
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Reliable in All Conditions: Designed to fire consistently through mud, ice, and heavy vegetation, ensuring your line remains productive regardless of the weather.
Technical Specifications
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Target Species: Beaver, Otter, Lynx, Badger, and Large Raccoon.
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Jaw Spread: 8" x 8"
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Spring Type: Double Coil Body Grip
Safety Note: This is a high-tension trap. For your safety, the use of Duke Trap Setting Tools is strongly recommended to compress the springs, and a Safety Gripper should be used during the final set placement.
Note: Always check your local and state trapping regulations regarding jaw-spread limits and specific requirements for land vs. water placement of body-gripping traps.
