Trapping Raccoons and Coyotes - Encore - The Management Advantage #19
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Last week we covered some of the basics of trapping predators. The great response we received from last week's show has prompted us to produce another on trapping. You, the viewers, are what drives The Management Advantage and topics that you want covered are topics that we are going to cover.
Much of what Casey has learned about trapping has been from the FTA Trapping College and Robert Waddell, who is a professional trapper, but there are tricks he has learned himself along the way. A very vital point to remember is to not abandoned a trap location after catching one coyote. Don't think that because you caught one there it can't happen again. The coyote you trapped has left scent in the location and what better lure to use than from the source itself. Another coyote will smell the scent left and can't help but investigate. Casey was able to catch 3 coyotes in 4 nights in one location. After the fourth night, the trap went cold, but sign was still present from other coyotes. By simply moving the trap just 40 feet, he was able to continue trapping coyotes in that location. Coyotes are smart, but simple changes in the setup can be all it takes to outsmart them.
The right equipment is vital to predator management and trapping success. Casey gets the majority of his equipment such as traps, a hammer, and lure from Minnesota Trap. As with anything, these products cost money, but the great thing about trapping is you are able to recoup some of your expenses by selling the furs. You're not only helping deer and turkey on your farm, but you're also making a little money. A way to further your efforts is to combine raccoon sets within your coyote lines. Raccoons are nest predators that actively seek out turkey eggs. You're already in an area setting for coyotes and placing a raccoon trap can be done quickly along the way.
A great way to learn the ins and outs of trapping is by contacting someone in your area that traps. You can learn it on your own, but getting first hand experience in the field is the best way to gain knowledge on trapping. Once you start, it gets in your blood and is a vital piece to a wildlife management plan.
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There is so much inspiration in this. I have a Tikka 243 that can hit a quarter at 325 yards and a 7 Rem Mag that scores almost perfect at 1000 yards but this can only be used if I see the target. A trap or snare is always waiting for the target. Don't have to hope for good timing this way.
I must have watched a hundred trapping videos in the last few week trying to educate myself .. I wished I'd seen this one first .. many thanks for your time
Thanks for watching!
more more more. We need more trapping videos. This has been the most educational and fun to watch channel that I've come across. I've watched every episode three times.
You should consider doing a video on hide tanning and how you make money from trapping. Great video!
Thanks for the suggestion Garrett!
I agree. A video on the process after dispatching trapped animals would be the best
ManagementAdvantage I’m just getting into trapping and I’ve watched countless videos and by far this is the best I’ve ever seen Keep up the great work
Skylar....we will in future episodes for sure! Thanks for watching!
hands down best trappin videos, thank you guys
You guys do a good professional job with your education and camera work. I live in Iowa and also would like to see snow sets and a broader veiw of your finished sets and placements. Thanks again
I may not be a trapping expert (mostly researching, gonna start this coming season), but because I know about fibers (I spin my own yarn), I would estimate that wool would release the scents longer because it it more porous/absorbent than cotton thus resulting in a longer period of scent release. Plus, it smells like sheep, which is a plus for coyotes. Cotton works just fine if that's what you have, it's a great idea. Try them both; trapping is 99% experimentation, 1% set in stone. Good luck! :)
Thanks for watching Virg!
Cody, we plan on producing another trapping video or 2 in the coming weeks....should be another goodun! Stay tuned!
Glad you leave these videos up. I really appreciated this one. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Love the videos guys. I've only been trapping two years and I'm not very experienced but I did have a descent year last year. I haven't did as well as I wanted though. Your videos have showed me techniques I plan on using next trapping season. Thank you for all the advice and info. Great videos keep it up.
I wish there were more of your Trapping vids posted. Thanks man.
Excellent videos, 18&19! I'll say this though, MB550's are the better trap out of the box. They are more expensive, but you can open the box, degrease and set. The Victors and Dukes work, after being tuned.
It's a custom song created by Neil Thrasher for TMA. Thanks for the comments everyone!
these videos Casey makes are extremely helpful I have learned a lot by watching them. Keep up the good work boys!
thank you, your making a real difference in our rural lives, restoring old knowledge to new generations. rgw
Glad to help! Good luck getting them under control.
I sure like your guys' video camera and editing skills. You set a high standard.
Beaver Bandit Outdoors Thanks!
You guys kick ass I love all your trapping videos keep it up hi from canada
Kickin' Video.
I like the music and the knowledge you are sharing. Many thanks to you.
Men, women and children can enjoy trapping with the value of your teaching.
***Way To Go***
txhypnotist Thanks! Trappers are a dying breed and we're hoping to do our part in keeping it alive.
stumbled back into these vids. problem is I'm a week from opening bow season and now you have me wanting to go look at trap locations. that why I love this life style always something good to look forward to.
It'll be here before you know it. Casey is actually headed south to trap in Bama in a few weeks.
This video is very nicely done! I enjoyed your story and demos. Thanks!
Great vid. Love your style. People can put plenty of top notch meat from the line too. Beaver being my fav.
I enjoyed your video very much. It great to see folks giving back thanks
Great video!!!!! Alot of good info. Do you ever come to southeast mo? Keep them coming.
Absolutely awesome video
Awesome video!
That would be me Dave....it was to prove a point that we are not hurting the animals
what other sets do you use other than hole sets im just getting into trapping and im just trying to learn a couple good sets to use thank you and great videos guys great work
Another great video. I can't wait to see what you do next. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
The diameter you choose is all personal preference. Casey likes a 2 inch.
Casey just headed to Alabama for a couple weeks of trapping. New trapping videos are on the way!
Thanks!
I just discovered you man. I absolutely love your videos. It's hard to find good quality videos with great editing and awesome information. Keep it up buddy!
Thanks Trent!
Nice video thanks
Thank ya!
Super information ! Thanks for taking the time to share with others ,Keep up the awesome video's
thanks you explained trapping the best of any one i have seen i hyave trapped a lot of years you tell it like it needs to be done
that's a great record not a thing to be ashamed of keep up the great work I started trapping fox at 8 and still doing it at 35 and get just as excited. Hope all your traps are full and be safe.
Thanks! Good advice!
best traping video make MORE.
Dude you are the real deal. Awesome job.
Awesome video, great production!!!! Gonna share this one with my buddies
Thanks cgp!
We have new videos every other week.
Old victors are good, but new victors are made outside of america and have weak springs. Sleepy Creek have stronger springs, work better in my opinion, and are roughly the same price
Great video, excellent advice. Appreciate you keeping a dying art alive.
yeah you guys get it done.... come to mid michigan and do a workshop youd fill up quick.
Amen brother!
Thanks janiga! That's exactly what we were hoping to do.
hello I am alexs father I was a trapper in the late 70s after 9 years in the USAF I lost the land to trap and all my traps. my son and 3 of his friends talked me into trapping this year so they can learn. I set 7 today. 14 more to go,your videos have been a lot of help to all here and just wanted to say thank you very much, trying to trap public land with proper permits. Do you have any ideals to keep traps from being stolen.
You need to make more videos!! I love watching them!!
can you make some videos showing how you use the no freeze dirt? like how much to use? can the yotes smell it or anything? great trapping videos! real glad i found your channel
i love trapping but hate watching trappping show but i really like yours
Thanks!
Very True
it was a good video man thanks! I have learn a lot and my wife!!!!
Good video. Good luck getting someone in eastern nc to teach you how to trap
It's becoming a lost art.
Hay I know you are a ILLINOIS man thanks for wherein the Illinois hat good job and video
West Central
Great vid thanks for sharing
What video editer did you use? Those are some nice coyotes.
U REALLY ROCK BROTHER ,,KEEP IT UP,,
Good video ,great job,
I assume you skin out your yotes and sell the hides? How do you go about that? I'm about to start trapping strictly yotes after deer season. I've always just thrown the coyotes we shoot during season in a ditch somewhere and I hate feeling wasteful but I have no use for them. Once I start trapping I'll have enough to do something with them. I'd like to see a video for the aftermath of what you do and your process of dealing with what you've caught as you don't see many of those kind of videos. Keep up the good work
Minnesota Trapline Supply.
How are you watching it now...smartphone or computer?
it's amazing how all of that red washes out.
Inspiring!
It's from good friend, Neil Thrasher.
what size auger is he using for his holes?
I just love your videos!! Keep making more!
Every once in a while. We caught one this year that had it.
Nice editing.
I don't trap coyotes but I do trap fox. Or at least I try. I tried all dirtholes last year. Do you have any further advice for a beginner trapper? P.S. I subed ya!
Great job man really like your videos!
You should make some more trapping video.
another great video!
Got ya. You can't HDMI your phone to your TV?
Another great show!
What brand of bait do u use for coyote
Enjoy watching your shows the trapper you had mentioned that you spent time with Robert? Does he have videos also
Ok been watching some videos trying to wrap my head around the trappings thing and one question I haven’t had answered yet is where do you sell the pelts?
nice vid guy's
great great great videos
how about bridger coil spring traps or it docent matter what kind of traps
I would use the largest trap that you can
Awsome video guys
Thanks!
I woulda never started catching coyote if it weren't for these videos
love the videos, keep em coming!
When they start pulling back move your trap back or simply add another trap out further.
Where do you shoot animals? To protect the fur?
Do more trapping videos please.
How many Coyotes do you take every year? To be honest I hunt two properties in upstate NY and it just seems there are a bunch of coyotes, bobcats, foxes, and racoons . Now I am trying to get into predator hunting but I don't think it will be very effective in controlling predator numbers and I happen to live in Brooklyn NY so I can't trap because I would have to check my sets every 24 hours. So its pretty complicated. I really do however want to take some predators out.
We don't see many of them.
What do u use for stakes
Casey,
I've noticed you use a lot of double sets. Roughly how far apart do you place your traps on a double set?
@ManagementAdvantage Only 31? That might be ok for dirt hole trapping but using snares could pull 200+ coyotes in a year easy.
How do you pull them traps and chains out?
Brute force!
Keep going boys. Keep going.
For trapping coyotes, does it matter if you use coyote urine vs Fox urine?
No whatever you're comfortable with or whichever species is more prevalent.
What is the diameter of the drill auger you are using? Thanks!