I posted this as a reply on a “trap talk” thread but then realized a new thread on this page is probably more appropriate. Sorry for the repeat.

After the snow.... any advice for what to do with traps buried under a foot+ of wet snow to get them functioning again?
Clear snow only above trap bed? Clear a larger area (how large?) around the entire set? Clear a snow path to & from the set to make it a walk through?
Talking about existing dirt hole, post, and pee post sets. MB650s bedded in waxed sand.
Thanks for any advice or ideas.

Hang CRs.

Or just clear away a large area around the trap location.

Clear it away. With waxed dirt it will fire.

Thanks Guys.
Will clear the snow and freshen them up today.
Haven’t gotten into using CRs yet.

I use a plastic snow shovel and/or a broom to clear out around the set. It gets their attention if you make it look like a bomb went off.

Depending how heavy the snow is, I just use a leaf blower. Have to be a little careful that you don't blow off the trap covering.

Thanks 20 and LDW. I appreciate the response.
I’ll try the leaf blower next time.
I cleaned em off this morning, seems like good eye appeal, almost like a catch circle.
Probably should sharpen my skinning knife in prep for tomorrow’s check.

It can't hurt! Good luck!

Hay sets! They are pretty much bomb proof in the snow.

Dang deer won’t leave them alone here, think it’s a free meal!

Between the deer and too many toe catches......

Yeah, if I tried a hay set here my live bait for wolves would think I was the DoorDash guy