Predator trap size question

[DoubleGProstaff]

So we finished re fencing my ranch and now the coyotes are upset because they can slip through anymore and are digging under, what size traps do y'all set for them?


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[Austin]

Given your situation I would say snares would be your best bet

[merlin]

#3

[AntlerCollector]

Snares are the best thing in your situation. Right where they are digging. Don't fix it just place a snare there.

[M16]

Snares work great. Connibear traps also work quite well. Depending on the size of your coyotes either a 220 or 330 will do.

[Flint knapper]

#3 coilspring

[DoubleGProstaff]

In the past I had run snares before I replaced the fence and ended up snagging a axis so that's my only worry about snares.


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[dustoffer]

Snares work great. Connibear traps also work quite well. Depending on the size of your coyotes either a 220 or 330 will do.

I'd go with 330 conibears, not 220s. And I'd say snares are the best alternative.

[DoubleGProstaff]

Thanks for the info guys


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[Native Texan]

My go to coyote trap has always been a round jawed 1.75 coil spring. Always considered anything larger just overkill and added expense.

Like stated above though, if they are getting through holes it is an ideal location for snares.

[DoubleGProstaff]

My go to coyote trap has always been a round jawed 1.75 coil spring. Always considered anything larger just overkill and added expense.

Like stated above though, if they are getting through holes it is an ideal location for snares.

There not getting through holes anymore, but digging under the fence.


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[Anvilheadtexas]

My go to coyote trap has always been a round jawed 1.75 coil spring. Always considered anything larger just overkill and added expense.

Like stated above though, if they are getting through holes it is an ideal location for snares.

I agree with Native Texan...a 1.75 round jaw trap is more than sufficient. Just keep in mind, the jaw spread of traps varies slightly by manufacture. I use Victor 1.75 coildprings and they will hold coyotes and bobcats well. If you go the foothold route.

[tex4k]

Snares placed properly should be ideal and not be a threat to deer if set in new digs, coin ears are very effective also but keep in mind the opening on coin bears cannot exceed 10" so the 330 would be illegal.

[Horitexan]

Snares are your best bet. If you're that worried about catching a deer, read up about deer stops - http://www.snareshop.com/mobile/prod...?number=SPDSSQ

Make sure to do some reading on "loading" your snares and how to place them on crawls. There's an art to doing it right but, if you do, you'll have a far higher success rate with snares than spring traps. Snares are the most appropriate for crawls.


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