what kind of traps r u using if snares make sure u use grass or stiicks to guide any animal into it otherwise they will become weary and go around, if foot traps make sure that u cover them good but not to much that it will stop the jaws from closing completley and you dont want it to freeze up so what i usually do is dig about a 3 to 4 inch deep hole then place wax paper down then a thin layer of dirt then ur trap then another layer of wax paper on top of the trap then a layer of sifted dirt on top of that to hide it. And what i found out with using box traps is to cover them up with sticks leaves grass etc. then bait it this seems to work better for me, i also like the bucket sets for the conibears.