This video again follows my trap line through South Carolina and gives you the basics you need to know to catch more coyotes or even your first coyote.
I have 8 foot hold traps to manage my 100 acre place. Got a coon, a coyote, and a bobcat in a weeks time using fresh squirrel parts for bait. You hit on all my questions! Thank you for the guidance. Good to know I've done a few things right and to correct what I don't know or done wrong. My confidence and patience are growing. 👊
Thanks for the video. I have a few traps and have yet to set them. I was unsure of what to do and now I have a good idea of what needs to be done to get started trapping. Thank you for the time that you put into making the video as well as sharing.
I just started trapping! Very helpful video! I'm sure I will watch several times. Trapping in South Carolina on my on property to get rid of the nest raiders!!
Find tracks abs find poop and your chances just went up about 75% and once you set your trap stay away and don’t ReBait it or lure or nothing leave it set and you’ll get one man .
I live in the city with fenced in backyard and we've spotted coyotes in the backyard at 3am. I believe they're the reason neighborhood pets are coming up gone. I'm doing something about it this weekend
Just keep catching the possums. Every garden needs to be weeded. Just think about all the gamebirds and nests and small edible game and the neighbor's poultry that you're saving. Coyotes aren't going anywhere anytime soon. There's not nearly enough people on board to control the numbers. Many have to personally lose a pet or some of their livestock or poultry before they get on board with predator control. Just keep trying and don't let up Good Luck
Been kinda busy running my own line over a couple of counties here in Texas ,but looks like you got it all under control ! Good trapping my friend, keep it up !
Many of the old books I used to buy about trapping taught me that human scent around a set was a huge problem. I used to needlessly go to all these great lengths to use a ground cloth, use different gloves for different tasks, walk in from only one direction, etc. I even worried about the smell of my steel around a standing cultivator. I was kind of a stupid kid back then.
I’m starting to learn trapping techniques to control coyotes in building the deer herd on a property in central Texas we recently bought. Love your teaching videos. Could you tell more about the ground anchor installation and where you get them. I’m not familiar with that. Thanks so much.
I get all my equipment from Minnesota Trapline Products online. They will be under “super stakes”. Depending on the soil density you’re trapping in, generally they only have to be driven 8-10” deep to hold. Always give them a good tug after you drive them in the ground to make sure they’re set and can’t be pulled out.
Yeah. I screwed that up but had already completed all the editing so I had to let it ride. Maybe it’ll get some folks to open a Bible and research the verse. Haha
Bill, Thank you for the help. I am trying to NOT dig up every one of my sets and move them over but I keep getting mixed information about whether a catch "circle" is actually beneficial or not. Here in Tennessee we have has so much rain lately that I am scrambling to watch all your videos to see about "washout sets". I cannot find your Patreon account to send you a tiny bit of money for all your hard work. Please advise.-Paul
Just across the border from you in SE Ga. What have you found in our area for best bait or scents? Trying to give my turkeys a chance this spring and get some traps running for the next month remaining of trapping season
I am going to try bluegill heads for bait next week. Week of rain coming :S I caught bluegill out of my pond for catfishing, but never get anything on the heads so I have a gallon bag of them.- Great vid btw
I caught 25 coyotes in 3 weeks . I learned from Robert waddel one of the best in the world . Drill yourself a hole 🕳️ with an auger , get yourself some earth anchors fox hollow stakes , and some Mb550s wax and dyed . Offset trap 6-7 “ back and right or left 2-3” . Dig a bowl shape and bed trap solid. Then throw your bait down the hole. Easy enough . It’s not hard. Don’t use fish . You’ll just catch coon
They are a natural predator to my area, but we have a very sustainable population and trapping with regular takings of the animals has not had any negative impact on the populations. I continue to catch several bobcats every year and even release a few from time to time.
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors I appreciate the response, as i know nothing about land animals. What do you do with the animal, is it edible, is the fur worth money?
@@OutcastSportFishing I save fur during the winter. Off season Trapping I save the glands from the animals to make trapping lure. Al my trapping is for the sole purpose of predator control to limit the negative impact on our local wildlife such as deer, turkey, quail, etc…
Hi Bill, I just subscribed to your channel as I must say I have really learned a lot from watching your videos after not really having trapped in 40 years. I just wanted to re-inquire about what you mentioned on "Rheaoutdoors" comment to you; you NO longer pull the trap after a catch and move it over 4-5 feet (You just leave the trap set with the ground torn to hell.......but loads of scent? Thank you for this really great video brother.-Paul
Not going to say I absolutely never move the sets now, it really just depends on the situation. If the set is a total wreck I will still move the set, but generally the remake is right on the edge of the catch circle. Thank you for your kind words and your support of the channel!
Yes. The traps aren’t strong enough to hold a deer. There’s videos of deer stepping in traps and they just run off for a little ways and go right back to doing deer stuff.
Just curious……why do you prefer the MB450 over MB550? I run MB550’s and No BS K-9 extreme Jr’s on my farm in TN. I’ve thought about buying some 450’s but figured the slightly bigger 550 would be better. Thank you
Price is one major factor. I own, and continue to buy, a lot of traps. I trap commercially so I have to keep a bunch on hand. I can pack a lot more of the 450’s in boxes than I can 550’s. I love them both, and have some 550’s….but for the money the 450 is just a smaller version of the 550 with the same quality and efficiency.
Great video and good information... I love the fact that you cited a verse from the Bible, however this verse actually comes from Proverbs ( at least in KJV ). I'm no Bible enthusiast, I had to look it up myself to make sure but I thought I'd mention... Much love
Yes…I guess I got in a hurry editing this one and realized my mistake after I had uploaded it. Ah well, gets people back in their bibles at least. Haha
Great info there. I do have problems with aunts here as well at times and i will carry a jar of talstar and pit it around to kill the ants where i have an issue. It looks just like sand.
I’ve heard of people doing that but I’ve always been afraid to try it thinking it might have some smell that spooks away critters. Guess it doesn’t bother them too much?
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors i find it does not bother them when i use it. But you would have to try it in a few spots on your end to see if it does. I only use it if i see ants around my sets.
No sir. There is a live market here for coyotes and fox during certain times of the year. I occasionally sell some to the live market, but it’s not a common practice of mine. I don’t like foot damage because I do care about the well being of the animals while they’re in the traps
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors "I do care about the well being of the animals" that's ducking ironic considering you're literally going to murder them when you retrieve them. I get what you're doing I get the point. But still, fuck you and all you dick heads murdering them :-/ why bother showing them on camera looking terrified when we all know you're about to murder them? You can't "care for somethings well being" when you're about to kill it. That's called an oxymoron. Orrr being a hypocrite if you prefer.
What’s your opinion of Duke traps? I’m getting into trapping and just order the Duke Pro Series 650 OS. It’s an offset jaw ~6.75 spread and 4x coil spring.
I haven’t used duke in a very long time. They weren’t up to par at all. They’ve come a long way since then but nothing is comparable to the MB’s in my opinion.
So I’m gonna start trapping coyotes around the property but I’m worried about accidentally trapping a deer is that an issue typically or am I over thinking
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors Here in Pawleys Island,SC there has been an influx of Coyotes in certain residential areas. Do you travel to this area? I’m trying to help some locals find someone to catch these. If so, I’ll send them your link. Thanks.
@@thecustompainter1564 yes sir. I usually travel that way towards the end of February into March. You can email me at clwservices24@gmail.com and we can discuss further options.
Doesn't spitting near the set ruin it? When I trapped foxes as a teenager I was very careful about human scent. That was 40 years ago. Is human scent not important?
Trap needs to be clean to prevent any curiosity that may cause digging. Any other scent will cause curiosity in a positive way most times, the longer they linger, the more chance they put their foot on the pan. That is how I approach it.
Ehh…most any wild animal will avoid human interaction if given the chance. They’re all about survival and not taking unnecessary risks. However, if an animal is hungry they will set aside that natural fear for a meal. If an animal has a disease like rabies they lack the ability to reason a natural fear of humans and can attack unprovoked. I think coyotes are more likely to attack a human over hunger than a bobcat.
How do you insure you don’t trap someone’s pet or stray dog? I’ve got to do something about coyotes on an 1,800 acre hunting club and a I’ve seen collared dogs on camera.
There’s no assurance of not catching a domestic animal. Best thing to do is to notify the neighbors that you are trapping, make sure you have all the proper permits/licenses, check your traps earlier in the mornings, and hope for the best. Most domestic animals don’t fight the trap as hard as a wild animal and tend to not mess themselves up too bad when/if they do get caught.
I realized after looking up the laws in your state that you can sell them. We can't do that here in Ohio; we have to destroy them. @@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors
Hit enter too soon there 😂 we have coyotes in our yard all the time and kids let my yorkie out and he’s gone. I want these coyotes gone - how can I get the Brigger 175 or you to help me out
@@tiffanyhansen9236 you can order traps at Minnesota Trapline Products (online). They have a very user friendly website and some starter kits that have everything you need to get going. If you live close I could definitely come help you out. Where are you located?
As much as I hate coyotes and kill everyone I get the chance. I don't think it is okay to keep them in the trap alive while you do your UA-cam video. Dispatch them quickly and humanely, in my opinion it is the right thing to do.
I have 8 foot hold traps to manage my 100 acre place. Got a coon, a coyote, and a bobcat in a weeks time using fresh squirrel parts for bait.
You hit on all my questions!
Thank you for the guidance. Good to know I've done a few things right and to correct what I don't know or done wrong.
My confidence and patience are growing. 👊
If you're smart you can now use the coon for bait and save the squirrels for dinner. That is providing they're truly wild and not into corn.
Bill is an excellent teacher. I appreciate and cherish the day he let me ride with him.
Thanks again Bill!!!! Need to do it again.
Anytime bud
EXCELLENT Trapping Video. Anybody who likes coyotes is a fool. I've seen what they do to the wildlife around here. Keep Trapping. Good Job
They run through city areas too and kill your pets. We've started seeing them in our backyard at 3am.
@@BruceLee-xn3nn If they are invasive in your area, get a .22.
coyotes are nasty. they took 2 of my ducks. going to use these tips and try out my new 12 gauge
Thanks for all the advice. Look forward to more content and all the expertise you give. Happy trapping
Whats the best method for dispatch without flooding the set area.
I have got to try this. I have lost some many chickens over the years.
Thanks for the video. I have a few traps and have yet to set them. I was unsure of what to do and now I have a good idea of what needs to be done to get started trapping. Thank you for the time that you put into making the video as well as sharing.
If folks only knew.
All the extra camera setups..take down...camera angles..to create the videos..kinda doubles the set time...exceptional videos..
Thanks buddy. It is a bunch of extra work but I enjoy it
Nice advice and shout out for the MB450. Appreciate you input.
I just started trapping! Very helpful video! I'm sure I will watch several times. Trapping in South Carolina on my on property to get rid of the nest raiders!!
What part of SC are you in?
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors Prosperity SC.
Just started myself! Rock Hill, SC here
Me too. Horry County. Great video
I am interested in starting too. I was double checking the comments to check to see if people are doing this for population control
Man you have some awesome dirt to work in. Love seeing all the cats.
Good no BS videos. Keep them going. Your area looks about like mine in MS.
Great job my dude. Wish I could catch something other than possums.
Haha. It’ll happen. Be patient. If I filmed every possum I caught there wouldn’t be time for the coyotes.
Find tracks abs find poop and your chances just went up about 75% and once you set your trap stay away and don’t ReBait it or lure or nothing leave it set and you’ll get one man .
I live in the city with fenced in backyard and we've spotted coyotes in the backyard at 3am. I believe they're the reason neighborhood pets are coming up gone. I'm doing something about it this weekend
Just keep catching the possums. Every garden needs
to be weeded.
Just think about all the gamebirds and nests and
small edible game and the
neighbor's poultry that you're
saving.
Coyotes aren't going anywhere
anytime soon. There's not
nearly enough people on board
to control the numbers. Many
have to personally lose a pet
or some of their livestock or
poultry before they get on
board with predator control.
Just keep trying and don't let
up
Good Luck
Another great video brother! Nice catches and remakes. I use the duke 550s and love them for yotes. I might have to pick me up some mb or duke 450s
Been kinda busy running my own line over a couple of counties here in Texas ,but looks like you got it all under control ! Good trapping my friend, keep it up !
Great catches , Good info !Thx for all your hard work ...
Nice, love your videos. Keep up the good work!
Many of the old books I used to buy about trapping taught me that human scent around a set was a huge problem. I used to needlessly go to all these great lengths to use a ground cloth, use different gloves for different tasks, walk in from only one direction, etc. I even worried about the smell of my steel around a standing cultivator. I was kind of a stupid kid back then.
I’m starting to learn trapping techniques to control coyotes in building the deer herd on a property in central Texas we recently bought. Love your teaching videos. Could you tell more about the ground anchor installation and where you get them. I’m not familiar with that. Thanks so much.
I get all my equipment from Minnesota Trapline Products online. They will be under “super stakes”. Depending on the soil density you’re trapping in, generally they only have to be driven 8-10” deep to hold. Always give them a good tug after you drive them in the ground to make sure they’re set and can’t be pulled out.
Brotha I think you meant proverbs 3:5, not psalms😂 don’t know em all but that’s one of my favorites so it caught my eye.
Yeah. I screwed that up but had already completed all the editing so I had to let it ride. Maybe it’ll get some folks to open a Bible and research the verse. Haha
Great stuff. We also target the predators up here in Northern Canada
Bill, Thank you for the help. I am trying to NOT dig up every one of my sets and move them over but I keep getting mixed information about whether a catch "circle" is actually beneficial or not. Here in Tennessee we have has so much rain lately that I am scrambling to watch all your videos to see about "washout sets". I cannot find your Patreon account to send you a tiny bit of money for all your hard work. Please advise.-Paul
Awesome man trying to trap some myself
Just across the border from you in SE Ga. What have you found in our area for best bait or scents? Trying to give my turkeys a chance this spring and get some traps running for the next month remaining of trapping season
The fresher the bait the better. I use fresh ground mice. Any lure that’s not skunky smelling works good too.
Great catches and tips buddy! Thats crazy the coyote was looking at your popped trap! Good luck with everything my friend!
I am going to try bluegill heads for bait next week. Week of rain coming :S I caught bluegill out of my pond for catfishing, but never get anything on the heads so I have a gallon bag of them.- Great vid btw
Use a commercial predator bait . Rk predator plus with sheep wool down the hole . Red fox gland lure on hole
@@ryanvantomme7063 lol
I caught 25 coyotes in 3 weeks . I learned from Robert waddel one of the best in the world . Drill yourself a hole 🕳️ with an auger , get yourself some earth anchors fox hollow stakes , and some Mb550s wax and dyed . Offset trap 6-7 “ back and right or left 2-3” . Dig a bowl shape and bed trap solid. Then throw your bait down the hole. Easy enough . It’s not hard. Don’t use fish . You’ll just catch coon
@@ryanvantomme7063 What makes you think I don't know what I'm doing?
Well I watched all Trapper J, Coon Creek, and Iowa Trappers videos. You're up next!
What do you do with the bobcats? They aren't a nuisance animal, am i right? Natural to the state
They are a natural predator to my area, but we have a very sustainable population and trapping with regular takings of the animals has not had any negative impact on the populations. I continue to catch several bobcats every year and even release a few from time to time.
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors I appreciate the response, as i know nothing about land animals. What do you do with the animal, is it edible, is the fur worth money?
@@OutcastSportFishing I save fur during the winter. Off season Trapping I save the glands from the animals to make trapping lure. Al my trapping is for the sole purpose of predator control to limit the negative impact on our local wildlife such as deer, turkey, quail, etc…
Sweet video thanks for the tips
I really do appreciate this video it helps a lot.
Very good information
Hi Bill, I just subscribed to your channel as I must say I have really learned a lot from watching your videos after not really having trapped in 40 years. I just wanted to re-inquire about what you mentioned on "Rheaoutdoors" comment to you; you NO longer pull the trap after a catch and move it over 4-5 feet (You just leave the trap set with the ground torn to hell.......but loads of scent? Thank you for this really great video brother.-Paul
Not going to say I absolutely never move the sets now, it really just depends on the situation. If the set is a total wreck I will still move the set, but generally the remake is right on the edge of the catch circle. Thank you for your kind words and your support of the channel!
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors Bill, Thank you.
Great video and very informative. You mentioned that a deer stepped in your trap. How did it get out? I worry about trapping my deer using foot traps.
Yes. The traps aren’t strong enough to hold a deer. There’s videos of deer stepping in traps and they just run off for a little ways and go right back to doing deer stuff.
Great video!
Just curious……why do you prefer the MB450 over MB550? I run MB550’s and No BS K-9 extreme Jr’s on my farm in TN. I’ve thought about buying some 450’s but figured the slightly bigger 550 would be better. Thank you
Price is one major factor. I own, and continue to buy, a lot of traps. I trap commercially so I have to keep a bunch on hand. I can pack a lot more of the 450’s in boxes than I can 550’s. I love them both, and have some 550’s….but for the money the 450 is just a smaller version of the 550 with the same quality and efficiency.
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors Thank you
Great video and good information... I love the fact that you cited a verse from the Bible, however this verse actually comes from Proverbs ( at least in KJV ). I'm no Bible enthusiast, I had to look it up myself to make sure but I thought I'd mention... Much love
Yes…I guess I got in a hurry editing this one and realized my mistake after I had uploaded it. Ah well, gets people back in their bibles at least. Haha
Nice Bob Cat!!!
Great info there. I do have problems with aunts here as well at times and i will carry a jar of talstar and pit it around to kill the ants where i have an issue. It looks just like sand.
I’ve heard of people doing that but I’ve always been afraid to try it thinking it might have some smell that spooks away critters. Guess it doesn’t bother them too much?
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors i find it does not bother them when i use it. But you would have to try it in a few spots on your end to see if it does. I only use it if i see ants around my sets.
So are you releasing these animals somewhere or something? Just curious about foot damage you speak of and why that is a concern.
No sir. There is a live market here for coyotes and fox during certain times of the year. I occasionally sell some to the live market, but it’s not a common practice of mine. I don’t like foot damage because I do care about the well being of the animals while they’re in the traps
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors "I do care about the well being of the animals" that's ducking ironic considering you're literally going to murder them when you retrieve them. I get what you're doing I get the point. But still, fuck you and all you dick heads murdering them :-/ why bother showing them on camera looking terrified when we all know you're about to murder them? You can't "care for somethings well being" when you're about to kill it. That's called an oxymoron. Orrr being a hypocrite if you prefer.
What’s your opinion of Duke traps? I’m getting into trapping and just order the Duke Pro Series 650 OS. It’s an offset jaw ~6.75 spread and 4x coil spring.
I haven’t used duke in a very long time. They weren’t up to par at all. They’ve come a long way since then but nothing is comparable to the MB’s in my opinion.
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors thanks for the feedback! I’ll have to order some MB’s and do a bit of a comparison.
Awsome buddy!
Good stuff!
So I’m gonna start trapping coyotes around the property but I’m worried about accidentally trapping a deer is that an issue typically or am I over thinking
They sometimes step in the traps but they don’t get “caught”, the trap pops and they move on
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors badass thanks for the reply man
Love your videos when you make a set do you have to put a anchor or do you just use the stake to hold the coyote?
Ground anchors
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors yea I looked at your video on sets saw you used anchors thanks,gonna use your video to make my sets 👍
@@gaelewis6623 awesome. Let me know how it works out for you. Thanks !
and then what do yo do with them? Do you shoot them?
What part of SC are you? And where do trappers dispose of the caucuses?
I live in the lowcountry area. There are disposal sites on each of the properties I trap.
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors Here in Pawleys Island,SC there has been an influx of Coyotes in certain residential areas. Do you travel to this area? I’m trying to help some locals find someone to catch these. If so, I’ll send them your link. Thanks.
@@thecustompainter1564 yes sir. I usually travel that way towards the end of February into March. You can email me at clwservices24@gmail.com and we can discuss further options.
Do you dispatch the cats or release?
@@CP-og4cu everything is dispatched
I caught 2 on my trail cams last night, if you want to come to hopkins and trap them
You got the money, I got the time
Which traps do you use? You might have said…? I could’ve just missed it,
Thanks
Primarily MB 450. I have some Bridger 1.75s but I prefer the 450’s
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors Which 450 are you using? I see a few different types.
@@KevinBarnes09031976 the 450FH
Doesn't spitting near the set ruin it? When I trapped foxes as a teenager I was very careful about human scent. That was 40 years ago. Is human scent not important?
Scent control still is important. I chew Copenhagen and spit near my sets while I’m making them and it doesn’t seem to bother the animals.
Trap needs to be clean to prevent any curiosity that may cause digging. Any other scent will cause curiosity in a positive way most times, the longer they linger, the more chance they put their foot on the pan. That is how I approach it.
What state you trap in. I trap in Ohio just wondering
South Carolina
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors oh nice
Is it true that a bobcat would attack you if they had the chance while a coyote would just run away?
Ehh…most any wild animal will avoid human interaction if given the chance. They’re all about survival and not taking unnecessary risks. However, if an animal is hungry they will set aside that natural fear for a meal. If an animal has a disease like rabies they lack the ability to reason a natural fear of humans and can attack unprovoked. I think coyotes are more likely to attack a human over hunger than a bobcat.
What do you do with the animals you trap ?
Murder
What kind of anchors are you using sir?
Just the standard super stakes/earth anchors.
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors thank ya sir appreciate it
How do you insure you don’t trap someone’s pet or stray dog? I’ve got to do something about coyotes on an 1,800 acre hunting club and a I’ve seen collared dogs on camera.
There’s no assurance of not catching a domestic animal. Best thing to do is to notify the neighbors that you are trapping, make sure you have all the proper permits/licenses, check your traps earlier in the mornings, and hope for the best. Most domestic animals don’t fight the trap as hard as a wild animal and tend to not mess themselves up too bad when/if they do get caught.
@Nation haha. That’s a bold statement.
Peanuts? 👋. I thought those were underground. And coyotes may b protecting them. Am i wrong , folks? 🙏
Where do u dispatch coyotes?
Behind shoulder?
@@welborneoutdoors7418 sometimes the shoulder, sometimes the head. Mostly the shoulder because it typically doesn’t bleed as bad as a head shot.
How do you destroy the coyotes?
Is that a rhetorical question or are you asking how I kill them when I take them out of the trap?
I realized after looking up the laws in your state that you can sell them. We can't do that here in Ohio; we have to destroy them.
@@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors
322 Carroll Drive
Hey brother I live in west Virginia and I ant catching anything can you tell me anything
Not sure. What are you doing that’s not working?
Coyotes recently nabbed my wife’s 6lb Maltese. Is there a website that you recommend to buy these products and a commercial bait that i can use?
Minnesota Trapline Products has everything you’ll need
What do you trap them for ?
I need your help
Hit enter too soon there 😂 we have coyotes in our yard all the time and kids let my yorkie out and he’s gone. I want these coyotes gone - how can I get the Brigger 175 or you to help me out
@@tiffanyhansen9236 you can order traps at Minnesota Trapline Products (online). They have a very user friendly website and some starter kits that have everything you need to get going. If you live close I could definitely come help you out. Where are you located?
What do you do with your catches? You hold your Dad too put his pistol away in 1 video. Jonesy
Certain times of the year it is legal to sell some of the animals alive, some we skin, some we use the carcass to make more bait or lure.
What I ant doing
As much as I hate coyotes and kill everyone I get the chance. I don't think it is okay to keep them in the trap alive while you do your UA-cam video. Dispatch them quickly and humanely, in my opinion it is the right thing to do.
Sure hope you didn't kill the bobcat
So Ignorant .
Care to elaborate?