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Have caught and shot 20 in the last month or so around my chicken shed - with exactly this trap.
Looks like the perfect tool to stop the critter eat'n my chickens. I never know something like this existed. Got one on the way.
I have used two of those types of traps without success. Various baits were used.
I did have great success with double spring traps. I think Conibear is the brand.
AgreeCaught lots of coons in them using cheap cat food mixed with artificial maple syrup. My advice is get the tool to set them with, make it much easier.
They work great! Got several that were killing my chickens. If you can find "coon crack" lure, its even better.
They are supposed to be. To spring the trap, the critter really needs hand & finger-like paws to grab at the bait.I'm a fairly good trapper, but have never used these types of traps before. Does anyone know if they're cat-proof?
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The Z-trap paw trap we use came with a lid. Raccoons are the only critters who are clever enough and with paws dexterous enough to pull out the lid to get the bait. I use fish flavored cat treats from the dollar store for bait. Drop a few treats into the trap making sure they are below the trigger, put on the lid and set a treat on the lid as a lure. We have caught many raccoons with this trap, no skunks or anything else, and it is definitely easier to set the trap with the leverage tool as GimpyWarrior mentioned above. We bought ours at Rural King.I'm a fairly good trapper, but have never used these types of traps before. Does anyone know if they're cat-proof?
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How about fried chicken or watermelon?
Coon Catcher Lure - 1 oz.
www.flemingoutdoors.com
The reviews for the trap said dog or cat food works well. Marshmallows were popular too.
Yeah...they work pretty well for skunks, too.
I'm sure if you search that name, a bunch would turn up online. I got mine at the local baitshop/gun & trapper shop. Be prepared to shoot them as they sit once caught, because you'll never get the beastie released live without getting torn up. These are not like a livetrap..they are a one-way ticket.
I knew trappers who used canned mackerel for bait. It was shelf safe, cheap, convenient and worked. At least it worked for them. Maybe racoons have smartened up some since then?
Nobody cares around here. My neighbors all shoot way more than I do. At much odder hours, too.Yep a .22 rimfire is the best tool for the job and not to loud, so shot will go unnoticed by people that live near by.
Yep a .22 rimfire is the best tool for the job and not to loud, so shot will go unnoticed by people that live near by.
I have several of these and they work great. Many women can't set them because they take a lot of hand strength to set.
The conabear 220 from Sportsmans guide work great also but will catch dogs and cats. I use them for foxes and the 330 trap for coyotes.
watermelon?They work great! Got several that were killing my chickens. If you can find "coon crack" lure, its even better.
I wouldn't use work boots or an employment application.watermelon?
Chicago model.Dude is ready for bigger coons.
Good link. Free shipping with $79 order and a nice price break at quantity 6+ for the DP traps.Duke Dog Proof Raccoon Trap
www.flemingoutdoors.com
The only good raccoon is a dead raccoon. They are vermin. I’ve lost several chickens and a lot of garden produce to them too.Right before you shoot them. These beasts tore the heads off many of my chickens before getting lead poisonings.
What I use - one shot to head - but so far every one of them still takes about 20 seconds to die. Not sure if they are dead then and it takes 20 seconds for the body to quit squirming or not. But ever one of them reacts the same way.
The deadliest coon bait I've found is fryer oil saved from a fish fry. Wad up half a slice of bread, put it under the trigger in a DP trap, and pour fryer oil on top, they'll come from miles around.I doubt it.
I have watched several youtubes on this and a couple guys mentioned "fish oil" attracts them - but don't sprinkle it on the food - they don't like the taste of it - and will wander off.
So far I have only used dried cat food and marshmallows both work, but if it rains the cat food turns to mush.