Kritter Gitters, LLC
has suspended trapping. We still provide tips and information on the
management of pesky wild animals.
To
avoid trapping skunks when your target is raccoon, place your trap on a
sawhorse.
Every species of wild animal have specific
habits and idiosyncrasies that must be taken into account when attempting
to trap them. Some wild animals, e.g. raccoons, skunks, and squirrels are
fairly easy to catch. Others, however, can be a real challenge. For
example: Coyotes Coyotes are perhaps the most difficult animals to trap. They
are very cautious and extremely intelligent animals. Coyotes are quite
happy to share habitat with humans and in doing so become bold and
unafraid. The biggest mistake trappers make in attempting to trap these
animals is under estimating the animal and thinking that coyotes must be
trapped in wire dog traps. Setting out a dog trap full of bait will seldom
attract, much less catch a coyote. Some people do not believe that it is
even possible to live trap a coyote. This is not true. In reality,
coyotes can be captured in live traps, but to do so takes a lot of time
and planning. The secret to success is to spend the time up front learning
about the animal and its behavior and then using that behavior against it.
This means you have to be innovative and devise a way to catch the animal
where it normally goes, not where you want it to go. This may be in a
barn, chicken coop, or a rabbit hutch, or may involve building a special
trap.
An innovative trap designed to catch animals
that like to feed in trashcans. Tips # 1
Before embarking on a trapping expedition to your back yard you may
want to determine if the problem can be solved without trapping. The first
thing to remember is that the animal is in or on your property for a
reason. Wild animals are not known for their desire to be social with
humans. They are interested in survival, and humans are just a speed bump
in their path. To survive they need food, water, and security from
predators. Remove these animal needs from your property, and the critters
will go away.
A few things you can do:
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