Coyote Trapping School Podcast

In this episode I talk about the difference between bait and lure and how they are used at a set, when I consider rebaiting, and other bait and lure topics.  

In this episode of the Coyote Trapping School Podcast I talk about scent control, what that means with regards to predator trapping.  I also touch on the different areas of scent control and why each area is worth considering trying to minimize your scent as much as possible.  

Location is crucial when trapping.  If you aren't setting your traps where the animals are traveling then you don't have good odds of catching them.  Bait and lure only work so well, but they won't bring in animals from long distances.  You need those coyotes passing close to smell your bait and come investigate.  In this episode I talk through how I look at and choose locations to set.

There are a variety of options for foothold trap modifications.  It can be puzzling for a new trapper to figure out what each means at first glance.  In this episode we'll go through the different modifications and what they do.

You don't have to own a huge piece of land to be a productive trapper.  Most trappers trap a variety of ownerships depending on what area of the country they are in.  Some areas have ample public ground that is free for the trapping, others have all posted private land, which is more of the case in the Eastern US.  I'll share with you my theory and methods for gaining access to trapping private land.

In this episode I talk about bedding foothold traps, ways to ensure that you are getting a solidly bedded trap and how to check your trap to make sure that it is solid.

Trapping to make money off of fur may not be a realistic expectation but that doesn't mean that there isn't value to trapping.  I've had so many opportunities and amazing experiences that are a direct result of being involved in trapping.  I may not always make money trapping but trapping has paid me back very well in a variety of other aspects.

In this episode I talk through the different options for selling and marketing fur.  If you're objective is to trap in the winter months, during fur season, then you need to have a plan and know what to do with your fur when you start catching it.  There are a variety of options out there, each with their own pros and cons.

There are several objections one can have as a reason to trap, primarily split into 2 categories, fur or wildlife control.  Fur trapping occurs in the winter months when fur is prime and at its best quality.  Control work is done whenever is most productive for removing the problem animal.

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.