Is this a fluke?
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10/17/20 01:11 PM
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I have always been told if trapping fox to always use fox urine, as coyote urine and/or bobcat urine tends to scare them away. But, you can use fox urine on sets and catch coyotes. Yesterday I got in 19 sets for strickly coyotes, combo of dirt holes, flat sets and post sets, some with bait alone, some with bait and coyote urine.
Today while checking the line I had 1 coyote on a post set, 4 red fox on dirt hole, and a gray fox on a dirt hole, 2 of the red fox were old timers, all the sets that coyote urine was used on held the fox. Either this a fluke or have I been misled? Now my thinking is all mixed up about urine use. Any help.
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Re: Is this a fluke?
[Re: Spade]
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10/17/20 01:34 PM
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You have been misled. Coyote urine will not deter foxes. Foxes and coyotes like to steal from each other, so a fox is not afraid to check out a potential meal just because there was a coyote there before.
"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
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Re: Is this a fluke?
[Re: Spade]
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10/17/20 07:27 PM
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The Beav
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They will also check out Human urine.
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Re: Is this a fluke?
[Re: Spade]
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10/18/20 01:05 PM
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19 sets out, 1 coyote, 4 red fox and 1 gray fox... a day like that isn't a fluke, but it sure is a very pleasant surprise!
Let's go Brandon!
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Re: Is this a fluke?
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10/20/20 05:49 PM
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A lot of the oldest red fox I've trapped over the years have been with coyote urine. Greed, curiosity who knows. But it sure doesn't matter. 6 out of 19 is fantastic. Especially in the UP..
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: Is this a fluke?
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10/20/20 08:58 PM
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I've caught grays using mink and rabbit urine, as a change up, but I always thought it was because the fox was more of a predator. Therefor a larger predator would spook the smaller. Well, at least now I don't have to be so particular of my urine choice. Always learning I like it.
24 years Army Medical Corps
I only want to be known as:
A great husband, a good trapper, and a great steward of the land.
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Re: Is this a fluke?
[Re: John-Chagnon]
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10/20/20 11:17 PM
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I miss trapping the Hiawatha Forest. Really Nice catch. Oh ya not a fluke or luck. You must have put well made sets at very good locations. Keep some of those hot spots for when they prime up. John: Yes, as you know truly gods country up here. Supposed to get 3 inches of snow tonite, if it doesn't turn to rain tomorrow, I get to start looking for tracks, and pick some good travel areas.
24 years Army Medical Corps
I only want to be known as:
A great husband, a good trapper, and a great steward of the land.
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