How do you set a catch circle?
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02/07/23 09:26 PM
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Had been seeing single coyotes on trail cam so had one trap set in front of camera, another trap 100yds or so south and a third 50 yards north. Caught a coyote in front of camera Next thing you know, there are 3 more checking it out ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-40247-167957-img_7900.jpg) Then 4 more joined the group after a few hours ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-40247-167958-img_7898.jpg) So now I have 7 more (minimum) to catch For those that want to share [*]What combination of sets and distance between when you first set up? [*]What sets do you use on a catch circle after initial catch? [*]How do you orient them (distance from edge, side(s), number, etc)? [*]Gland, curiosity, food lure/bait or blind/no lure/bait? [*]Any other tips/tricks? For example I caught coyote on T bone set Reset trap in middle of catch circle as T bone set, added a flat set on the north edge (south wind predominant) with urine and gland lure I also added another flat set by the trap 50yds north to double up there if possible
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: BTLowry]
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02/07/23 09:36 PM
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Yes sir
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I usually go with a deep step down a a BIG shot of bait. Give them something to go for with all the other scent there. Step down dirt hole doesn't like rain though. I've got to using the back foot of a coyote for flat sets. Chop it off about 6"" long poke a hole and bury it so just pad is showing, pack ground around it tight with hammer and a shot of urine on it. If you miss coyote they always carry foot away and I never find it which tells me it's a good attraction by itself.
Last edited by Yes sir; 02/07/23 09:37 PM.
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: BTLowry]
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02/08/23 11:51 AM
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BTLowry Thanks for posting those pics. That's intriguing that many showed up to the growling/fighting.
That's some Real Time Info! I'd be setting many more traps.
SteelTraps' idea to use coyote-chewed sticks is good. I have also took urine/scent-soaked dirt from center of catch circle and made additional sets in area....works well.
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: steeltraps]
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02/08/23 07:41 PM
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Some places = Coyotes will come in catch circles. Some places no way. But they will toe around the catch circle. SO = if a man carries likes 1 dz = 12 inch chains and say 24 quick length. You could extend 12 inchs outside the catch circle. I think=== this would be a great idea. Dirt Hole. Flat Set. Or other. I fell 12 inch extensions would work. And even for a guy like me. On the road trapping. With Jobs from South Alabama to West Texas. A dz or 2 dz chains for extensions. Would be easy and take up a small space in truck This^^^ is a GREAT idea! I'm gonna rig all my Bridger 2s up with additional chain. I already use 3/16" quick links to attach to cable stake. This one idea alone will be the death of several coyotes....without having to move trap or set another.
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: BTLowry]
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02/08/23 08:47 PM
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Hern that last picture 1 was caught and the other 7 were onlookers steeltraps once again you provide a little gem of an idea with the chain extensions Caught a female in the same trap (middle of catch circle) this morning She moved the chunk I had for backing on the trap I set on edge of previous catch circle (I thought it was far enough outside) so I used the droppings she left, another chewed piece of wood and what was left of the T bone for the new backing. I now have 4 feet to use like Yes Sir suggested. I was a little concerned that I lost this one from a pull out This is the last picture I got from camera at 0942 ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-40247-168033-img_7921.jpg) I was sure it had escaped but got a notification on the way home at 1642 that there was another picture
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: BTLowry]
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02/09/23 09:44 AM
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BT thanks for posting this, interesting discussion that we have all had before but the pictures make the difference. Had this foot hold out for about a week and never got the coyotes to break stride and come over from the centre of the field. Not sure what drew the fisher into the open field but after that the coyotes needed to check it out. They marked it every time they came through. Fisher 23 Jan ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-52554-168063-fisher.jpg) Coyote leaving its calling card, January 24th ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-52554-168064-cd.jpg) January 27th ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-52554-168065-c2.jpg) Jan 28th ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-52554-168066-c3.jpg)
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: BTLowry]
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02/09/23 09:24 PM
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Added a "paw set" on the west side (top in picture) this evening Buried paw with a squirt of urine only Was going to put in a secound one back south in the 2 track but did not have my other trap on the 4 wheeler like I thought so I will make a couple more sets after lunch tomorrow when I get off work Had another one nosing around last night but did not work the set (only 1 pic) ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-40247-168125-img_7922.jpg)
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: BTLowry]
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02/09/23 09:45 PM
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You need a recording of a coyote in distress. That'll bring em back.
Or catch another coyote...
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: BTLowry]
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02/10/23 12:47 AM
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Coyote wisdom, ya'll blew the door off this one!!! I guess a trap anywhere around the circle is golden!!
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: BTLowry]
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02/11/23 09:17 AM
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Guess this bunch is not trap circle shy Traps at upper edge and right edge of catch circle, pulled trap in center because it was a muddy mess the other day after catching second coyote in same trap. ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-40247-168244-img_7925.jpg) Wind out of the north which is right in picture Trap there was bedded right outside edge, used piece of chewed wood for backing between catch circle and trap, dropping on one side of trap and chewed up T bone on other side (guarding levers). Couple drops of Jameson's Matrix marking scent and a little urine. Coyote had to step over backing to get in trap from approach. ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-40247-168245-img_7926.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-40247-168246-img_7927.jpg) Trap on top side of catch circle with paw and urine Will be around lunch before I get out to take care of coyote, maybe some friends will show up between now and then and get caught as well
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: Wanna Be]
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02/12/23 09:31 AM
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Did any other coyotes show up before you got there? Not that got caught on camera Looked like a coyote sized print just off of pan at paw set but no catch yet. Something set camera off twice last night but no coyote in image. 33 and a good frost here this morning. Davexx1 the ones I have on sets that are set to take video for 20 sec are really informative
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: jalstat]
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02/13/23 10:38 AM
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I watched video my friend at work of a coyote he caught was going crazy while the other one with it went about her business like he didn’t even exist it was pretty interesting The difference in reactions by the ones not trapped makes me wonder if it matters which coyote is in the trap. Maybe the alpha male of beta female causes one type of reaction where one farther down the list causes another.
I am with Hern, you have excellent pictures- if you figure out what they are telling you, you will become a better trapper.
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Re: How do you set a catch circle?
[Re: BTLowry]
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02/22/23 11:34 PM
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Well the "paw" (I made a set with a coyote paw on edge of catch circle) must have needed to age because it took 13 days but it did produce ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-40247-169584-img_7952.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/02/full-40247-169585-img_7953.jpg) Makes 5 from same spot since Jan 1st Hope I catch 5 more
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