Raccoon Bait and Traps
I am just starting to get into trapping. Loads of fun.
Damned if I can get a coon in a trap. I am using 220 bucket sets with dead minnows, menhadden oil and venison scraps as bait. Even used a can of tuna in a live trap. NOTHING.
The fool things are walking right past the trap, which is set up againest a creek bank. I have litterally had them step over minnows outside of the trap that I have put out as a welcome mat. They are totally uninterested. I am about to start using 1 1/2 Dukes on them. These bucket sets with bait are just not working.
I have also used some of the dog proof hand traps with dead minnows and menhadden oil. NOTHING.
Whats the deal? Something I am doing wrong? Wrong bait? Are they not as curious/stupid as I thought?