Coon problem...in dire need of advise!

[wisco-hunter]

I did the tack strips and they did not work, then I put the 1x1 cage on the feeders, this stopped the coons on the corn feeders. They still hit the protein so for that I tack stripped the top of the feeder and raised the spout to 40 inches off the ground, this prevented 90% of the attacks. Then I went to work trapping. Good luck

[wisco-hunter]

I used marshmallow's with the dog proof traps, first week I used the small ones and they didn't work well because the coons could dig them out without setting the trap off, now I have went to the big mallows under the trigger and they seem to be working better

[tex4k]

1. It is illegal to poison coons, they're classified as furbearers and have their own set of rules from tpwd. When causing depredation/damage they can be removed by legal means.
2. No worries about catching bobcat in dp traps.
3. Plug feed tubes then bait dp with protein, when catch falls off switch baits a time or two to make sure they haven't wised up to what your doing.
4. Just so you're aware, any females you take out is likely to have young that will starve without momma..

[Alley Dog]

How would you recommend putting out golden marlin? Deer won't touch it will they?

Mix the golden marlin with moutain dew in a bowl. Deer wont touch it coon won't go 10' and if you yotes? when the come for the coons the will die too.

[gonehuntin]

Not comforting at all...

Has anyone caught skunks or cats in coon cuffs using sardines?

Caught 1 Skunk and 1 fox and load of coons using sardines. I Use dry cat food mixed with fish oil now.

[slicktrick87]

If I can at least "thin the herd" I will be happy. Then I can keep them in check from there. I use to have a lot more until a bobcat moved in. He has really put a dent in them for me but I fear he has moved on and I am left to finish the job.

[eaglegolfj]

Coons on the feeder momma used to get coons on the porch and she would just sweep them off with a broom (in forest gump voice)

[Barn]

Pigs

Will wild hogs eat GM and die too?

[RascalArms]

Search Golden Marlin.
I also offer an option for your issue to only have protein in the tube during daylight hours..

http://www.krivomanoutdoors.com/timed-protein-feeders/

If you put out GM, your coons will be gone in 2 days..

Mitch knows what he's takin bout!!

Get GM at Tractor Supply. It controls FLIES!!
It comes in small 1-lb. cans and in larger 5-lb. cans. Mix a small handful of this "fly" bait with a can or two of your favorite soda pop, such as Coke or Pepsi or Mt. Dew. Put it in a pan in the general approach path the "FLIES" are using. Come back tomorrow and prepare to scoop up dead FLIES.

Warning: Afterwards, mind your own business!!

[Jayt22]

Find someones else who will help you with lead poisoning.

yes sir!

[mikeb1206]

Easier said than done...I don't know a lot of people that are willing to do that for me.

I always look for a reason to use my night vision.

[Mike Murphey]

Almost anything in the cuff trap will work...make sure that when using marshmellows that its not too hot outside as they will melt, and also be on the lookout for ants on the baits...

[Slick8]

I shoot every one on sight and set 4-6 DP traps when I overnight at the lease.

I've never caught a skunk but several possums...one word of warning...don't put your trap too close to anything that they can use for leverage....

I've also added a Krivoman timmed protein feeder to my setup.

[Cuz]

These work!

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389448&highlight=Duke

[41Chevy]

Choke the buggers and turn them into hats.