Need some trapping advice
08-03-2009, 08:27 AM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: GR Michigan
Posts: 204
Need some trapping advice
I've never hunted or trapped any type of predators before but recently we have had an abundance of coyotes on out deer hunting property and they are eating most of the fawns. I figured setting some traps out would be the easiest way to get rid of them but I am afraid of a deer or other animal stepping in the trap. What is the best way to set up traps to make sure that other animals do not get caught in them and what are some tips to make sure that I can catch come coyotes.
08-19-2009, 05:08 AM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 267
Read some more about trapping. Most likely deer wont be getting into your yote sets but if they should the trap wont hold a deer. The design of their foot allows the trap to slip off of there foot unlike that of a K9 or a cat. You can also be very selective by the bait and lure that you use.
08-27-2009, 02:03 PM
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Tuttle, OK
Posts: 714
May check your regs, in Oklahoma you cannot set a trap and leave it unattended for more than 24 hours. So....if you can't check them that often I would use the 'ol rabbit in distress and lay them down with lead.
08-28-2009, 03:57 AM
#9
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 800
08-30-2009, 08:07 AM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: May 2008
Location: central illinois
Posts: 377
do a lot of research on the net. i would recomend trapping them. all i use is dirthole sets and scent post with #2 leghold traps. i usually do pretty good. if you have any questions send me a pm. as far as the deer i wouldt worry about them they shouldt get into your traps.