How to make wax dirt for Trapping

[@hartfordboothe7466]

Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video. This is helpful information.

[@michaelgallagher4962]

Very good demonstration justin. I prefer wax sand over the dirt but this is exactly how I make wax sand.

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

this is great to show different ways, quantity of wax to dirt and final result, really enjoyed this, and always amazing in trapping how many different ways to an end final result. great work guys.

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

We need to make some next year for trapping

[@BoxieOutdoors]

I had plans for this year. I dried the dirt but never infuses the wax. We both know we needed it this year for sure

[@strugglingbeekeepermarkcot9642]

Thanks for sharing how you all make your wax dirt I am going to have to try this.

[@justinfreeman7942]

Thanks for that Justin fixing to make some here pretty quick myself

[@theyreoutthere.huntinggear]

I'm new to the whole trapping seen and just started watching cuz I thought it was interesting, but what do you use this wax dirt for exactly. I can't figure it out. Is it to keep a good print 🤔

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

used as a freeze proof trap cover

[@theyreoutthere.huntinggear]

@@HoosierTrapperSupply thanks. Thats great.

[@michaelmeyerjr1021]

Hey first thanks for the video I made it and works great question is after I put it in my bucket I notice it has a smell to it is that normal?

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

Depends on the smell, if it smells burnt- may cause some issues. if it just smells like waxy dirt, should be fine

[@michaelmeyerjr1021]

@@HoosierTrapperSupply kind of like plastic chemical smell, doesn’t smell burnt, is it easy to burn it? I thought I was pretty careful

[@michaelmeyerjr1021]

I also did sand not dirt

[@rodtyler5638]

Great video, i have been doing wax dirt on the stove top i now mix half sand half dirt with my wax makes a nice bullet proof Trap bedding, i wouldnt bed a Trap without it

[@charlesolson3589]

I like how, with your method, you don’t need to wait for a hot summer day.

[@SH-jy6lc]

Hi! Thank for the tutorial. I live in zone 3 with rather cold winters getting to -35. Will this wax sand help to keep my traps working or do i still need to apply antifreeze on my traps in addition to using wax sand? My concern is that the metal itself might freeze and not fire.

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

It should work without additional antifreeze. May have to experiment though

[@BoxieOutdoors]

Justin I had a thought using an old crock pot. I would take more time and a gallon at a time. You see any reason for that not to work? Thanks for sharing

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

ya that would work

[@BoxieOutdoors]

@@HoosierTrapperSupply I'm going to try

[@Unknownbrand]

What kind of wax can I use? Buy off amazon? Or what kind of stores?

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

We sell flake wax for this purpose www.hoosiertrappersupply.com

[@TalksWithRyan]

The only way in my opinion

[@nickfletcher8435]

Just seen ya at hoosier trapper supply

[@andrewmorris9280]

Do a detailed video on the cover hauls please thank

[@Dirtybird37]

nice video. That is similar to how I made my waxed sand. Curious as to why everyone prefers dirt to sand? This is my second year of trapping so I'm still learning.

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

It's personal preference really but with sand you can buy in bags so you don't have to dig anything and it takes less wax to coat it.

[@beaubaker2846]

Where and what is the wax that you used for the dirt?

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

It's called flake wax. We sell it in 10 pound bags at Hoosier Trapper Supply.

[@arnoldcottrell3561]

I've tried like that and it smelt burned

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

Ya that can happen. It just depends on where you dig your dirt. If it still has a little vegetation in the soil then it burns.

[@gramphil]

What kind of wax is that? just a paraffin wax crumble or something?

[@HoosierTrapperSupply]

We sell it as Flake Wax specifically for making waxed dirt.

[@wildturkeyb4]

thanks for sharing

[@brandonmcdowell2602]

Use a concrete mixer