Need Help.

[Kebo07]

Folks, I need a little advice on trapping. I bought a 40 acre homestead and moved about a year ago to North Carolina. I have never tried to trap anything before but I am over run with raccoons. They seem to be everywhere on the property. I was looking at dog proof Duke traps but was not sure about what I should buy, how to set or how to bait. I have offered some coon hunts to my neighbors but they do not seem interested. Any advice on best methods and equipment would be very much appreciated.

 

[kmckinnie]

Dog proof and miniature marshmallows. Sprinkle a few out where they hang out at. Put a few in the trap. Lots of things work in them traps.

 

[Pig Predator]

Don't forget the golf ball to keep em from tearing the trap up. Where abouts are you? A thermal and 22 would make quick work of them.

 

[Pig Predator]

Season don't start til middle of October either.

 

[furtaker]

A half dozen Duke dog proofs and some cheap dry cat food will do the trick.

 

[Kebo07]

Thanks everyone. I will be ordering the Duke's traps and setting them once the season starts here in NC. I will update with the progress and hopefully some successes.

 

[Kebo07]

I was wondering about the golf ball?

 

[Pig Predator]

I was wondering about the golf ball?

If you use have a heart traps, it keeps them busy from tearing up the trap.

 

[treadwell]

Not sure about NC, but you may need a trapping license, even on your own land.

 

[Kebo07]

Fortunately owning the land exempts me from a hunting, trapping or fishing license. As long as those activities take place on the property.

 

[sleepr71]

If you use have a heart traps, it keeps them busy from tearing up the trap.

I’ll second this. Given a few hours..it is amazing what a big Coon can chew & get out of !!

 

[WishboneW]

I’ll second this. Given a few hours..it is amazing what a big Coon can chew & get out of !!

Have yet to lose one out of a dog proof. Anchor securely and check daily

 

[kmckinnie]

Have yet to lose one out of a dog proof. Anchor securely and check daily

I put cell cameras on them.

 

[WishboneW]

I put cell cameras on them.

An excellent process.

I am too cheap for that

 

[WOODIE13]

Depending on what part of NC you're in, might make a trip uphere to WV for their trapping seminar

WV Trappers Association

The West Virginia Trappers Association promotes wildlife conservation and comprehensive research while supporting the heritage of trapping.

www.wvtrappers.com