Recent trapping articles
Is A Treble Hook Coyote Trap Legal?
No it is not legal so don’t use treble hooks for trapping coyotes! As I was browsing the internet I came across the suggestion for people trapping coyotes to make treble hook sets. This set is unethical and illegal in all states and will have harsh consequences if you are discovered. DO NOT MAKE THIS […]
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Scent Post Set For Coyote
A sent post set is a set for coyotes where a trapper places a stick, rock, or log near the travel way of a coyote. The trapper placed a foothold trap at the location and then put urine and, or lure on the scent post (stick, rock, or log) to attract the coyote to come and mark its territory at the set.
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Coyote Scat – Everything You Did Not Want To Know
Have you ever wondered what type of scat is along your hiking trail that is full of fur and crushed-up bones? Well, there are a few options but one of the most common animals that will leave this poop along trails is a coyote. Coyote scat is most often found along trails and dirt roads […]
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How Long Can a Raccoon Live In a Trap?
A raccoon can live comfortably in a live trap for anywhere two to three days. This will work best if the raccoon is in the shade and not in direct sunlight all day. Removing the raccoon from the trap within twenty-four hours is best for the raccoon.
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Trapping Associations – How to Get Involved
I have made a list of all the trapper’s associations in the United States. You can connect with other trappers in your area and see what is happening with trapping in your state. If you want to see what you can trap in your state you can check out our United States Trapping page to […]
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Trapping Rabbits For Food – A Step By Step Guide
When trapping rabbits for food, placing snares along rabbit trails and in front of the burrows allows for the best possibility for a catch. Snares allow you to have more traps set, because they are easy to carry. After a rabbit is caught, the next steps are to field dress, skin, and cook the rabbit.
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Coyote Blind Set
A coyote blind set is used along trails or where the coyotes are traveling. It is best used where you find a high concentration of coyote tracks. It can be used in snow or in dirt and is effective at catching coyotes. A foothold trap is buried in the highly concentrated track area and no […]
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