<p>The traps we use are used hard, in some rough nasty conditions.  Metal, dirt, and water don't typically mix well, that's why you need to treat you traps in some way to protect them from the elements while they are out there working for you.  There is also the consideration that some predators, coyotes especially, have incredibly keen noses and the traps you use need to be scent free to ensure that they don't smell the trap and dig it up, or shy away from it.  In this episode we'll discuss the different treatment options and my thoughts on those.  </p>

The traps we use are used hard, in some rough nasty conditions. Metal, dirt, and water don't typically mix well, that's why you need to treat you traps in some way to protect them from the elements while they are out there working for you. There is also the consideration that some predators, coyotes especially, have incredibly keen noses and the traps you use need to be scent free to ensure that they don't smell the trap and dig it up, or shy away from it. In this episode we'll discuss the different treatment options and my thoughts on those.

<p>The traps we use are used hard, in some rough nasty conditions.&nbsp; Metal, dirt, and water don't typically mix well, that's why you need to treat you traps in some way to protect them from the elements while they are out there working for you.&nbsp; There is also the consideration that some predators, coyotes especially, have incredibly keen noses and the traps you use need to be scent free to ensure that they don't smell the trap and dig it up, or shy away from it.&nbsp; In this episode we'll discuss the different treatment options and my thoughts on those.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Coyote Trapping School Episode 4 - Treating Traps

Kris Pope, from Coyote Trapping School, provides instruction and educational content for people interested in getting started, or getting better, at trapping furbearers and predators.  Many people consider trapping a dying art, but there is still plenty of interest whether from outdoorsmen and women who are looking to further their outdoor skills, wildlife managers looking to enhance game populations through predator control, or survivalists interesting in knowing how to obtain food and fur in a survival situation.  Follow along as Kris gives trapping industry updates, instructional information, and updates on his wintertime trapline.  With a wide array of experience, from trapping artic foxes in Alaska to alligators in Florida, and a degree in wildlife biology, Kris' passion lies in wildlife management and matching wits with wild critters near and far.

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Kris Pope, from Coyote Trapping School, provides instruction and educational content for people interested in getting started, or getting better, at trapping furbearers and predators. Many people consider trapping a dying art, but there is still plenty of interest whether from outdoorsmen and women who are looking to further their outdoor skills, wildlife managers looking to enhance game populations through predator control, or survivalists interesting in knowing how to obtain food and fur in a survival situation. Follow along as Kris gives trapping industry updates, instructional information, and updates on his wintertime trapline. With a wide array of experience, from trapping artic foxes in Alaska to alligators in Florida, and a degree in wildlife biology, Kris' passion lies in wildlife management and matching wits with wild critters near and far.

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