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Trapping red fox in cage traps #8181554
07/25/24 09:30 PM
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I’m trying to catch some red fox but foot traps are out due to laws snares a last resort due to dogs. Just wondering if anyone has any luck catching them in cage traps and what lures,baits work best. Thanks

Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8181631
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Not really. A few pups over the years, always in a positive set when the den is under a structure.


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Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8181638
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I have caught red fox In cage trap...any 12x12 cage will work. Any bait or leftovers scraps will work ...

Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8181660
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I’ve caught them in posi sets. No bait.

Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8181661
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When you can’t catch them for whatever reason, noise harassment works well.

Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8182679
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Thanks for replying. I’ve caught grey fox but can’t ever remember catching a red fox in a cage trap.May have to try calling are snares but will need to get some good relaxing snare locks..

Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8182830
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I have caught a litter of them but couldn’t get the adults. Lots of greys.

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Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8183009
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Yep greys and bobcats don’t mind going in them. Had one work it this morning but wouldn’t commit to enter. I will be setting some big enough to catch a fifty pound hog in. If that doesn’t work then I’ll just have too set some snares..thanks for reply’s

Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8183365
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Have caught more grays than Reds, the Grays are more aggressive, have to make the cage is solid to the ground & bottom covered with dirt. like limestone says, harassment works wonders


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Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8185839
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Fried chicken bones and grape jam. Don't laugh. Try it (after you get done laughing).
Works in the summer better than any other time. Might be due to the extra demand for feeding pups.

Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: kenny k] #8186686
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Originally Posted by kenny k
I have caught red fox In cage trap...any 12x12 cage will work. Any bait or leftovers scraps will work ...


Adult red fox? How many? In which environment?

Re: Trapping red fox in cage traps [Re: swampstomper] #8186718
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Are suitcase traps a thing in north America?
They are called Kofferfallen here. As they are open on 3 sides they are more likely to catch red fox than box traps.

They are made of two rectangles from boards. On the backside hinges between the rectangels.
Bottom and top are closed with heavy wire mesh.
The bottom part is dug into the soil almost completely, only some mm edge remaining above ground.
The larger the trap, the better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5-ouy4Sh0E

For fox the trigger pan should be dusted with dirt.
The iron rod from the pan to the mechanism schould be covered with dirt.
Bait is placed on and below the trigger pan.
Be carefull regarding scent. Use cloves when baiting and handling the mechanism.

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