Having the right lure to attract a coyote to your trap set can be one of the most important aspects of making the catch. While there is not 'magic' lure, some formulas certainly work better than others. Let's go over some basics on the different types of coyote lures, and then I'll give some recommendations you can try out. Types of Coyote Lures There are three basic … [Read more...]
Trapping Lure Formulas and Recipes You Can Try
Trapping lure formulas are the stuff of modern folklore. Or maybe witchcraft. Nobody talks about their formulas. All is secretive. Popular lure makers cling to their formulas and take them to the grave......and that's for good reason. You can make big money with a lure formula that works. And if you're a good marketer, the combination of a scent's effectiveness and human … [Read more...]
Bodygrip Setters and Sandals in the Fur Shed
I'm back! In this episode we catch up after a month off, recap what I've been doing in and out of the trapping world, and talk fur prices and bodygrip/conibear trap setting tools. Enjoy! OnXMaps: use the code 'TRAP' for 20% off your first purchase at www.onxmaps.com. Check out the Trapping Today Store for merch, lures and more! … [Read more...]
What Do You Use for a Trapping Lure Holder?
Using a good quality trapping lure can help attract animals to your sets and keep them around longer, increasing the odds of making a catch. It's not just about lure quality, though. The way lure is applied at the set can make a difference in how long it lasts and how potent it is. That's where lure holders come in. Simply applying a bit of lure down a dirt hole isn't … [Read more...]
Fur Handling Equipment for Trappers: An Overview
Trapping can be a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, matching wits with animals in the wild, learning their habitats and responsibly harvest abundant furbearers. But after the catch is made, the work begins. Proper fur handling - skinning, fleshing, stretching and drying the pelts - is an important process that can be extremely rewarding when done right. But it requires the … [Read more...]
Bodygrip/Conibear Trap Setting Tools: A Review
If you're setting a bodygrip trap for the first time, without tools, you may find yourself in quite a dilemma. Sure, setting smaller traps like the 110 or 120 sized bodygrips can be done by hand, but once you get into the larger traps - 160, 220 and 330 size, you really need a tool. A few super strong folks may be able to set the larger conibears by hand, but doing so with a … [Read more...]
The Second 100
In this episode we recap the second 100 episodes of the podcast and go over some of the highlights, big events, trappers (famous and unknown) and topics covered over the past couple of years. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Check out the new shirts, beanies and baseball caps with the TT Logo on the … [Read more...]
Clint Locklear from Predator Control Group, Part 2
In this episode, Pat Connelly talks with Clint Locklear about lure making, animal damage control trapping, different states he's trapped in and the human side of trapping. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & TanneryTrapping Today Store (shirts, koozies, mugs, posters, tanned fur, lure and more!) Check out … [Read more...]