Trapping Hammers

What is the best trapping hammer? Here are some options that will give you some ideas for what will work for you on the trapline.

Sod Buster Hammer for Trapping

This hammer will be an awesome tool for any land trapper. When setting for coyote, fox, bobcats, or other animas, this hammer will work for digging trap beds or driving steaks.

The orange handle makes it standout so you don’t leave it at a set. It weighs 4 pounds and is good for driving steaks in many types of dirt and sod.

Groundhog Trapping Hammer

This 3 in 1 trapping tool is an excellent tool for the trap line. It is able to drive steaks, dig with the shovel, and break up dirt with the back of the hammer.

The dirt hole punch is excellent for putting in a dirt hole set for coyotes and other animals. This tool will do the job of several tools you might be currently carrying in you trapping bag.

Small Sledge Hammer for Trapping

The vibrant color of this hammer will help you not leave it at a set. The head of this sledge hammer is three pounds and it can be used for driving steaks or earth anchors.

Large Sledge Hammer for Trapping

This sledge hammer is good for driving a large steak into the ground. It is probably not good for long lining with a pack as it weighs 12 pounds.

This would be an option when trapping from a vehicle and you have rocky and hard soil.

More Trapping Hammer Info

You want a hammer that you feel is going to last a while, because as a trapper you can really beat up on equipment. These hammers are some suggestions that may work for you, but the best trapping hammer is going to be the one that gets the job done.

You can make your own trapping hammer by welding a flat piece of metal to a sledge hammer. This will work as well.