Originally Posted by k bush
Originally Posted by Andalusia
Question for the experienced trappers on here:

I have caught two coyotes and they have both been caught on the hind foot not the front paw. I am putting my dirt hole against a small backing so they must approach from the front to see in the hole. Trap is set slightly to right of hole with center approximately 9 inches below the hole. Dog side of trap is closest to hole.

Am I doing something wrong with setup to be catching the back leg?

Thanks for any input.


Probably making them pee.

I had wondered about that but really didn't know. Thanks for the info, that makes sense.

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it"