Trapping Yotes

[CWPINST]

OK, my good friend and I are just starting out. Caught a couple so far. We are trying to do our part. If more folks would do it, we would all probably be better off. This may be a part of deer management for all of us to learn to do in the future. Compared to 20 years ago, predator management is now an integral part of deer management.

[308]

What are you using?

[loud1]

I shot 2 does the other night. Couldnt recover one right away and was in a bit of a hurry. It was plenty cold so I let her sit. Came back the next morning and put the dog on it. Nothing but the head and feet were remaining...I hate yotes!

[tigerfan413]

I want to try it this winter after the season is over with dirt hole sets and #2 leg hold traps. I have been doing a little research as to proper methods and what works the best. Excited to try it.

[cut em']

I'm about to start learning from some guys in the next few weeks and plant to give it a whirl.

[ndbrown213]

Just ordered another trap today. I'm going to give it a go.

[buckpro]

MB550's OS is the way to go

[cmglass91]

wouldn't mind setting up a trap at the club to catch some. any tricks?

[cut em']

Nick where are you ordering from?

[ndbrown213]

I picked up one from Mack's while ordering a Christmas present.

[CWPINST]

We are primarily using Victor #3's with soft catch jaws in case we catch a dog.......which we have done. I want to try some Minnesota 550's with the soft catch. We are using dirt hole sets. Will probably set up a scent post this weekend. You really need a dozen or more traps to start out. Use dual rebar stakes to make sure they stay there. If you can tell a trap is there so can the yote. Watch your scent and don't get stingy with the bait.

[XHailGC]

Do y'all boil and wax your traps?

[ndbrown213]

Why so many traps?

[Southern Gent]

Website that we typically order supplies from is www.Fntpost.com, they should have anything that you need. Another site to check out is Sullivan's Trapline, pretty good forum on trapping in general. Also don't forget to work on the coons, possums, and shunks as well if you want to help the turkey population out.

My brother typically tries to "shotgun" a piece of property setting 15-20 sets of different varieties for 10-14 days and moving on to next area.

[willk]

Do y'all boil and wax your traps?

What does this do?

[CAMO SNOB]

Why so many traps?

12 traps ain't shit in the trapping world.

with soft catch jaws in case we catch a dog.......which we have done.

Gotta check the traps everyday for ^this reason.

CWPinst, trapping bait saves money... I'm just saying

[XHailGC]

What does this do?

Process for eliminating scent. I bought some traps a while back and the old man said something about boiling them and waxing them.

[buckpro]

We are primarily using Victor #3's with soft catch jaws in case we catch a dog.......which we have done. I want to try some Minnesota 550's with the soft catch. We are using dirt hole sets. Will probably set up a scent post this weekend. You really need a dozen or more traps to start out. Use dual rebar stakes to make sure they stay there. If you can tell a trap is there so can the yote. Watch your scent and don't get stingy with the bait.

Have caught multiple dogs with the MB's and have yet to damage one, even caught a bull mastiff once.

I use the original super stakes(the dart), much quicker and have yet to see one pull out.

Those with new traps, pressure wash them, hang them for a week and let a little rust form on them, then dip and wax.

[2thDoc]

but what if scientific studies say that trapping isnt effective in terms of fawn recruitment? Sure, it would still be fun....but are you kidding yourself about trapping coyotes to help the deer population?

[Whaler_Dave]

Had someone mention of using 4-5' piece of 6-8" pvc buried at an angle to trap coyotes. He said the coyote will go in for the bait but can't get turned around to get out. Anyone ever try this method?