Follow me at also follow me here facebook h. Drop a trail of bait that leads right up to your trap to increase the chances the raccoon will enter your trap.
Make sure you wear gloves when you apply the bait because raccoons can sense human scent.
How to catch a raccoon in a foot trap. You can also nail the trap to any wood close by or tie it. Conibear traps dog proof traps and foothold traps. How to trap beaver and trap raccoons is the topic of todays trapping radio show with dale billingsley.
These are the 3 types of traps i use when trapping raccoons. Bait the trap with mini donuts watermelon marshmallow or any white bread. For more trapping info check out.
Raccoons caught in dogproof traps or other types of foot traps can be more dangerous to approach this was how i got bitten myself so be extra diligent in how you choose to handle them. Whether you re using a door trap or a dog proof coil spring you ought to make sure that the bait is placed far enough into the trap to ensure that the raccoon steps or grabs onto the mechanism that activates the trapping. In fact it s a good idea to use the gloves whenever you handle the trap including once you catch the raccoon.
Another thing to keep in mind while setting the bait is to properly place it about your trap. Once you ve positioned the trap consider adding a brick or two to it to keep it firm. How to trap coyotes.
Entice the raccoon to the trap. For better results leave a trail of the bait in such a way that it will lead the raccoon straight into the trap. It is best to just quickly dispatch a raccoon caught in any kind of foot trap.
Best dog proof raccoon trap havahart dog proof two door coon trap bait trails are also a good way to lead the raccoon into the trap as well as introducing the trap as a food.