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Canine only set #8071771 02/08/24 10:58 AM 02/08/24 10:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 1,421 Pennsylvania elsmasho82 OP trapper
elsmasho82 OP trapper Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 1,421 Pennsylvania	For avoiding non targets, specifically cats; can I try a scent pole set for fox? Does that seem to keep other critters away? And has anyone caught other species on scent pole sets?

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8071780 02/08/24 11:08 AM 02/08/24 11:08 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,595 SW Pa B Bob Jameson trapper
Bob Jameson trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,595 SW Pa	All animals are curious and attracted to scented objects even cats. Especially if it is a new presentation found along their regular travel corridor. I don't know of any scented set that won't cause some curiosity and interest to an odor. Not sure what a scent pole set is ? www.jamesonsultrablend.com www.wildlifepestcontrolservices.com

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8071822 02/08/24 11:52 AM 02/08/24 11:52 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 20,086 SEPA L Lugnut trapper
Lugnut trapper L Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 20,086 SEPA	She might mean urine post set or what today is mostly called a flat set. I have found that not using bait in my dirt holes set for fox cuts down on non-targets. I still get some because, like Bob said, everything is attracted to scented objects. But, using red fox lure and urine only seems to cut down on possums, coons and other unwanted catches. Eh...wot?

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8071824 02/08/24 11:58 AM 02/08/24 11:58 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,595 SW Pa B Bob Jameson trapper
Bob Jameson trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,595 SW Pa	I catch loads of coon on any kind of gland or urine. I have a friend trapping coyotes now. He can't keep the coon out of his scent/marking post sets. They are mostly boars now he is catching. We have lots of coon, maybe if there weren't so many, the results may differ. www.jamesonsultrablend.com www.wildlifepestcontrolservices.com

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8071831 02/08/24 12:03 PM 02/08/24 12:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,317 PA P panaxman trapper
panaxman trapper P Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,317 PA	If you’re in PA, you will catch free roaming cats. In SE PA we’re loaded with them. Never caught the same one again after a release……

Re: Canine only set [Re: Lugnut] #8071837 02/08/24 12:13 PM 02/08/24 12:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 1,421 Pennsylvania elsmasho82 OP trapper
elsmasho82 OP trapper Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 1,421 Pennsylvania	Originally Posted by Lugnut She might mean urine post set or what today is mostly called a flat set. I have found that not using bait in my dirt holes set for fox cuts down on non-targets. I still get some because, like Bob said, everything is attracted to scented objects. But, using red fox lure and urine only seems to cut down on possums, coons and other unwanted catches. Yes that’s what I mean thank you.

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8071841 02/08/24 12:19 PM 02/08/24 12:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 10,159 Marion Kansas Y Yes sir "Callie's little brother"
Yes sir "Callie's little brother" Y Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 10,159 Marion Kansas	My only advice is you might try a step down dirt hole if you aren't getting a lot of moisture. It's probably not fool proof but I've watched several bobcats work them and they wouldn't step in them despite walking around them for 5+ minutes. Also helps with deer and works pretty good on coyotes. Good luck

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8071847 02/08/24 12:29 PM 02/08/24 12:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28,715 Eastern Shore of Maryland HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper"
HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper" Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28,715 Eastern Shore of Maryland	Pan tension is your friend for what you looking for. Use a tall post. Even then….. -Goofy-

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8071855 02/08/24 12:42 PM 02/08/24 12:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28,715 Eastern Shore of Maryland HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper"
HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper" Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28,715 Eastern Shore of Maryland	Also stay out of the woods and brush. -Goofy-

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8071871 02/08/24 01:05 PM 02/08/24 01:05 PM
Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 3,077 Wyoming C cmcf trapper
cmcf trapper C Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 3,077 Wyoming	With the millions and millions of feral and house c@$ that just get put out at night in your state. Hey no such thing. If you want a truly house furball proof set. Trap where steel traps makes his sets lol. Very few house pets running loose at night in West Texas brush country. Sorry it is what it is. Last edited by cmcf; 02/08/24 01:29 PM. “The world is governed by very different personages from what is imagined” B. Disraeli

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8072081 02/08/24 05:17 PM 02/08/24 05:17 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,337 The Hill Country of Texas Leftlane "HOSS"
Leftlane "HOSS" Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,337 The Hill Country of Texas	Be careful because I catch most of my cats in post sets. The good news is that cats are relatively easy to set free after you work out the kinks on the first one. Then after they are released almost half of them will sit right there and pose for pictures while they clean themselves. Good times I assure you! “What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.” Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8072171 02/08/24 07:19 PM 02/08/24 07:19 PM
J J Staton Unregistered
J Staton Unregistered J	It goes both ways with post/rub sets, even with exposed trap...

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8072175 02/08/24 07:25 PM 02/08/24 07:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,337 The Hill Country of Texas Leftlane "HOSS"
Leftlane "HOSS" Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,337 The Hill Country of Texas	WTG J. Straton- it happens but not very often I snag a coyote in an exposed set. “What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.” Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers

Re: Canine only set [Re: HobbieTrapper] #8072187 02/08/24 07:43 PM 02/08/24 07:43 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 45,524 james bay frontierOnt. B Boco trapper
Boco trapper B Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 45,524 james bay frontierOnt.	Originally Posted by HobbieTrapper Also stay out of the woods and brush. Location will help for sure But nothing is 100% Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.

Re: Canine only set [Re: Leftlane] #8072192 02/08/24 07:52 PM 02/08/24 07:52 PM
J J Staton Unregistered
J Staton Unregistered J	Originally Posted by Leftlane WTG J. Straton- it happens but not very often I snag a coyote in an exposed set. That dang big possum tore up a perfectly good cat set. Lol.

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8072239 02/08/24 08:50 PM 02/08/24 08:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 972 PA/NY on the line JEckman trapper
JEckman trapper Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 972 PA/NY on the line	Why's everyone so stuck on using lures and bait? Try a post set with zero lure, urine or bait... Think fire hydrant. Your dogs gonna work it. Especially if there ain't no funky smells on it..

Re: Canine only set [Re: JEckman] #8072245 02/08/24 08:58 PM 02/08/24 08:58 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,920 ohio Ohio Wolverine trapper
Ohio Wolverine trapper Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,920 ohio	Originally Posted by JEckman Why's everyone so stuck on using lures and bait? Try a post set with zero lure, urine or bait... Think fire hydrant. Your dogs gonna work it. Especially if there ain't no funky smells on it.. Once anything lifts a leg on it, it's no longer scent free. I don't care what set you make, it's going to catch a nontarget ! I remember catching the same feral/barn cat 3 times on the very same scent in one day. Turn it loose and it just seemed to go to a few sets down line. 3 MILES same cat . end of story! We have met the enemy and the enemy is us!

Re: Canine only set [Re: Ohio Wolverine] #8072254 02/08/24 09:12 PM 02/08/24 09:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28,715 Eastern Shore of Maryland HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper"
HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper" Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28,715 Eastern Shore of Maryland	Originally Posted by Ohio Wolverine Originally Posted by JEckman Why's everyone so stuck on using lures and bait? Try a post set with zero lure, urine or bait... Think fire hydrant. Your dogs gonna work it. Especially if there ain't no funky smells on it.. Once anything lifts a leg on it, it's no longer scent free. I don't care what set you make, it's going to catch a nontarget ! I remember catching the same feral/barn cat 3 times on the very same scent in one day. Turn it loose and it just seemed to go to a few sets down line. 3 MILES same cat . end of story! This is true however, there is value in utilizing everything at your disposal to minimize the non target. -Goofy-

Re: Canine only set [Re: elsmasho82] #8072281 02/08/24 09:32 PM 02/08/24 09:32 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,920 ohio Ohio Wolverine trapper
Ohio Wolverine trapper Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,920 ohio	This is true however, there is value in utilizing everything at your disposal to minimize the non target. Agreed , it's all you can do is your best to avoid them. We have met the enemy and the enemy is us!

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