Dukes Dog Proof Coon Trap Quesion

[jebsvitals]

Got some Dukes DP coon traps in and man they are hard to set by yourself. Anyone have any pointers on setting them yourself?

[The Texan]

compress the spring just enough to wear you can use the top trigger bar to leverage it the rest of the way

[ShredLikeRed]

There is a Duke dp trap setter:

http://www.pcsoutdoors.com/thelilgrizzgetrzsetter.aspx

It's $1.95 w/out shipping. But, it looks really simple, so you could probably make one yourself.
BTW
Where did you get yours/ how much did you pay? Just wondering, cause I got a huge 25+ lb coon that I want to hang on the wall.

[jebsvitals]

There is a Duke dp trap setter:

http://www.pcsoutdoors.com/thelilgrizzgetrzsetter.aspx

It's $1.95 w/out shipping. But, it looks really simple, so you could probably make one yourself.
BTW
Where did you get yours/ how much did you pay? Just wondering, cause I got a huge 25+ lb coon that I want to hang on the wall.

Got mine from amazon for 13.85 a piece.

[HELLRAZOR]

marshmellows as bait or some twinkies!

use a wire ti tie to tree if not using stakes...........loan them to my buddy and the IDIOT used rope and the raccons took the traps with them as gifts!.....

[ChickenWilly]

I just use a flat head screwdriver to set mine and it makes it super easy!

[jebsvitals]

I just use a flat head screwdriver to set mine and it makes it super easy!

Going to have to try that this weekend.. Heck I think I have a small prybar in the back of my truck that will work great. Thanks.

[ChickenWilly]

Yes sir! Until I started using the screwdriver I thought they were dang near impossible to set! Haha

[Boomer57]

You ought to try setting them with a bum hand. Ill try the screwdriver.

[ground level]

Make sure you double twist the tie wire and wrap it securely, them bandits will more than test all your wraps and ties to the max!

Yep, had a college dude that wanted to be a mountain man start trapping while at SFA on campus mind you (dang fool) and used baling twine (he was a true bonehead). Dean of the school had a little conference with him along with the Game Warden when 2 coons showed up by the Ag building with his name on the traps.

[Outback77]

The set tool is your friend! I spend a little more and got the bigger one

[MQ32Shooter]

I use a big flat bladed screwdriver to set mine. Works just fine.

[BIG BONE]

only pointer i have is to check them the day after you set them and wear gloves

[red]

this is how i set the spring on mine.
skip to about 45sec into the vid

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxMHG0b9sbw"]how to set duke dog proof coon/grinner trap - YouTube[/ame]

[BTLowry]

Saw these, don't know anything other than they claim they are easier to set

http://www.schmittent.com/freedom-brand-dog-proof-raccoon-trap