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Post by 1shot1kill on Nov 26, 2008 8:23:55 GMT -5
I have some problem coyotes on the land I deer hunt. For some reason I have never been able to call them in, they seem to be real call shy. So far this year i have seen coyotes 12 times while deer hunting. So I am thinking about trapping. What traps do I need, bait, and how do I do it??? Basically if I want to trap yotes I need a beginners course...LOL
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Post by trapperdave on Nov 26, 2008 9:10:55 GMT -5
yotes are the hardest to catch and hold of all Indiana furbearers. Way too much to cover in a single thread. May I suggest doing some research on www.trapperman.comEasy way to catch em is to learn how to snare, but dont do it where dogs roam freely unless ya know what yer doin. a 12 inch loop 12 inches above the ground on trails or set in fence crossings does the trick. To trap em, traps must be clean and odor free or they will just dig em up. Must also be bedded solid so they dont feel it move too. Also check out Lonnies site... lonnielphillips.proboards22.com/index.cgi |
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Post by 1shot1kill on Nov 26, 2008 9:52:19 GMT -5
If i snare them, won't that mess the fur up when they struggle???
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Post by trapperdave on Nov 27, 2008 9:40:41 GMT -5
nope
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Post by ridgerunner on Nov 27, 2008 10:44:06 GMT -5
First get ya some traps. Preferrably #2 os mod w/ laminated jaws, d ring and swiveled chain. I like to cross stake using a butterfly swivel and two stakes, coyotes will not pull those out of the ground. Once you get new traps get some red devil drain cleaner and degrease the traps in boiling water, then wax you traps. I don't dye coyote traps, some people do. I figure they're under the dirt so they aren't gonna see them anyway.
As for setting traps for coyote. Get a good DVD like Matt Jones or JC. Conner DVD and watch it, study it and watch it again. Scent is critical, appearence/eye appeal is critical. Good solid traps (USA. made like MB450 or 550), and stakes are key too.Minnesota Trapline products sells good stuff and has a website. Hoosier Trapper Supply right here in Indiana also sells traps and lures, urines and bait and provide quick service.Most times I order from Hoosier Trapper Supply the stuff ships the same day. Trappin coyote is a blast and very challenging. I actully catch more fox, red and grey than I do coyote....Coyote are tough. I'm still learning myself. Good Luck!
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Post by Decatur on Nov 27, 2008 13:27:22 GMT -5
Have you tried different calls, and calling at night? When hunting predators, you must be just as cautious about scent and camouflage as when deer hunting, maybe more so!
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Post by trapperdave on Nov 27, 2008 16:54:18 GMT -5
or buy a dozen snares($15) boiled in water +baking soda - to take off the shine, hung in coyote travelways  side note...on the snares use ONLY relaxing locks,,,no sure-locks |
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Post by Decatur on Nov 27, 2008 21:53:51 GMT -5
Snares will rust from the inside out if boiled, as it removes all of the oil in them. Flat spray paint works better. $.02
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Post by Decatur on Nov 27, 2008 21:55:02 GMT -5
or buy a dozen snares($15) boiled in water +baking soda - to take off the shine, hung in coyote travelways side note...on the snares use ONLY relaxing locks,,,no sure-locks ...And add Deer stops. |
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Post by lonniephillips on Nov 30, 2008 21:13:08 GMT -5
where you from? you could always just call big lon to do the job lol! j/k
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Post by jecole360 on Dec 9, 2008 21:59:17 GMT -5
I caught 2 coyotes this morning using snares in a fence row I knew they were going through. The only problem I had was they tore up the snares bad enough I don't think they are reusable.  |
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Post by Decatur on Dec 9, 2008 22:23:20 GMT -5
That's petty common. Just cut off the reuseable hardware and make another one. Grats!
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Post by jecole360 on Dec 11, 2008 18:08:22 GMT -5
That's what I was going to try and do but didn't know what others have done about this problem. Thanks
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Post by paul3 on Dec 11, 2008 19:00:42 GMT -5
How about getting some dog hunters out there. all the dog hunters are always looking for new places to hunt. All you have to do is ask. WE could put a big hurt on them right now.
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Post by Decatur on Dec 11, 2008 22:46:26 GMT -5
Make sure your snares have swivels.
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Post by trapperdave on Dec 13, 2008 0:14:04 GMT -5
I always considered snares a one time deal anyway. Like said, save all the hardware for building future snares.
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Post by Decatur on Dec 13, 2008 0:35:15 GMT -5
Ya, if you do get a snare that's not ruined, you're pretty lucky!
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Post by dogkiller on Dec 31, 2008 21:26:14 GMT -5
where are you located ? southern indiana ? my buddy and i hunt them alot and if your close
we could help thin them out ....for free even !
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