btpatriot02

I'm trapping for the first time in my life and was hoping that some of you guys could give me some tips on how to trap coyotes and bobcats,and foxes. and help would be great

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Idaho hunter 58

I would also love to know what types and methods of trapping are used for coyotes.

jerseyhunter

Use a dirt mound set with a no 2 or 3 jump trap. and a little lure or urine on a post. with the trap positioned on the top of the mound, sift and cover trap and be carefull not to leave any scent. wear rubber gloves. A good magazine to subscribe to is Fur-Fish-Game, (614)-231-9585 for subscriptions

Stake trap well or use a drag can be used for all three species. Tying a chicken wing (feathers) on a branch and let swing will attract them from afar.

dog72

I use a dirthole set for most of my fox/coyote sets. Dig a small hole 3-4" in dia, 7-8" deep, at a 45 deg angle. Put bait/lure in bottem of hole, and bed trap 6-8" back from mouth of hole. I prefer a #1 3/4 or #2 coilspring. Check your state reg's befor using sight expossed bait, it is a no no here in WI. Fur-fish-game is a good mag to read.

mez

I would recommend that you buy two books, The Dirt Hole set and its Variations and The Flat set and its Variations both by Charles Dobbins. These are invaluable to the beginning K-9 trapper, IMO. He takes you through everything from equipment, to sets to location. I would recommend you start out with a bigger trap, a # 3 or the MB-650 is my personal preferance. The 1 1/2 and the 2 will work very well but have a smaller pan than the bigger trap. Correct placement is much more critical with the smaller trap. It is very hard to describe on here how to set for K-9's, the most important part is to get the trap bedded so there is absolutely no movement of the trap when you push down on any portion of it. The above mentioned books will be of far more help than I will. There are also videos available if you would rather not read the book. Good luck.

btpatriot02

Thanks for the info guys. I bought some boncat and coyote scent today and went out to do a set up and will report back if I get anything. and a few martin set ups with my son and he is just as excited to check on them in the morning.

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Pesky Critters

Go to Nationaltrappers.com. They can tell you were and how to get book's and video's. You can also talk to trappers on line. Trapping can be fun but trickie learn all you can before you.

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farmcntry

Do ya'll boil your traps in walnuts, etc before putting them out to kill scent?

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