Hope this helps you out a bit for those who've asked about designs. Maybe some of the more exprixed guys can point out some stuff that should be tweaked





Some stuff talking about the Washington style cage traps
https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3272458/2
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=255687.0

Dang I build the 14X14X36 1X2 12.5 ga wire single door cages they have trapped everything from civets to coyotes. Built with tight wire and adjustable triggers make that a possibly.

I built a 1/2 doz back in 2007 and used them in horse-folks barns for some years. Somebody wanted to buy one so I sold it and that one trap quickly had me selling the other 5. Every year since, somebody either sees one of my traps working or knows somebody that has one and wants me to build more. Just last month a fella called and asked if I could sell him 2-3 !!! As I tell everyone, I don’t build to sell anymore. Great trap that folks are still using today!!

Seldom, did you learn to build those from me? These pictures are from 2004 or 2005....

I use the KISS method when I build cages. I know Wolfie learned some from this old video, years ago...

Thinking about it, yup, I’m sure I did!! I remember it was from photos off Tman. I loved them and everybody who is still using them loves them! I know the truck gardener I spoke with a couple months ago says he’s well into the 1000s of coon. One of the 1st things people notice when they see the traps is the nice simple trigger!!