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Dog proof trapping for fox #8436383 07/15/25 02:11 AM 07/15/25 02:11 AM
Joined: Jun 2024 Australia E Ethan09 OP trapper
Ethan09 OP trapper E Joined: Jun 2024 Australia	I saw the thread on here talking about accidentally catching fox in dps, And I wondered if anyone has ever actively targeted fox with dog proofs? If so, do you attempt to camouflage it or just whack it in the ground? And what kind of attractant would be used?

Re: Dog proof trapping for fox [Re: Ethan09] #8436532 07/15/25 10:38 AM 07/15/25 10:38 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin T The Beav trapper
The Beav trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin	I think it would be a waste of time. The forum Know It All according to Muskrat

Re: Dog proof trapping for fox [Re: Ethan09] #8436552 07/15/25 11:11 AM 07/15/25 11:11 AM
Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota B Big Sam trapper
Big Sam trapper B Joined: Aug 2012 Blackduck Minnesota	Ethan, are you wanting to use DPs because footholds aren't a legal option for you in Australia?

Re: Dog proof trapping for fox [Re: Ethan09] #8436621 07/15/25 12:51 PM 07/15/25 12:51 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 South Ga - Almost Florida Swamp Wolf trapper
Swamp Wolf trapper Joined: Apr 2009 South Ga - Almost Florida	Originally Posted by Ethan09 I saw the thread on here talking about accidentally catching fox in dps, And I wondered if anyone has ever actively targeted fox with dog proofs? If so, do you attempt to camouflage it or just whack it in the ground? And what kind of attractant would be used? You'll be checking mostly empty DPs, except for the rare fox that sticks his foot in that tube. I've been using over a 100 DPs annually for more than a decade and have caught 2 grey foxes. Thank God For Your Blessings! Never Half-Arse Anything! Resource Protection Service

Re: Dog proof trapping for fox [Re: Big Sam] #8436808 07/15/25 06:23 PM 07/15/25 06:23 PM
Joined: Jun 2024 Australia E Ethan09 OP trapper
Ethan09 OP trapper E Joined: Jun 2024 Australia	Originally Posted by Big Sam Ethan, are you wanting to use DPs because footholds aren't a legal option for you in Australia? No, I can use rubber jaw footholds in this state and It is legal to use offset laminate traps in others. I was just curious about using dps

Re: Dog proof trapping for fox [Re: Ethan09] #8436818 07/15/25 06:33 PM 07/15/25 06:33 PM
Joined: Jun 2022 Manitoba Shakeyjake trapper
Shakeyjake trapper Joined: Jun 2022 Manitoba	I suppose using the push/pull type would be a better option for their little paws. They’re curious buggers, giver a shot. Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew

Re: Dog proof trapping for fox [Re: Swamp Wolf] #8436831 07/15/25 06:52 PM 07/15/25 06:52 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Midland, MI. Seldom trapper
Seldom trapper Joined: Mar 2007 Midland, MI.	Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf Originally Posted by Ethan09 I saw the thread on here talking about accidentally catching fox in dps, And I wondered if anyone has ever actively targeted fox with dog proofs? If so, do you attempt to camouflage it or just whack it in the ground? And what kind of attractant would be used? You'll be checking mostly empty DPs, except for the rare fox that sticks his foot in that tube. I've been using over a 100 DPs annually for more than a decade and have caught 2 grey foxes. This^^^. A very unrealist expectation! For goodnessakes, the traps are called “dog-proof” meaning, dogs are canines and fox are considered canines!! Why would you think to use a trap that is actually designed NOT to catch canines!! WTH! Last edited by Seldom; 07/15/25 06:59 PM. "A few want to know WHY, the majority appear to be satisfied just knowing HOW!" Youtube Channel- SeldomFales

Re: Dog proof trapping for fox [Re: Ethan09] #8437472 07/16/25 07:05 PM 07/16/25 07:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 East-Central Wisconsin B bblwi trapper
bblwi trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 East-Central Wisconsin	Stick with the rubber jawed foot holds unless this is just a personal want to do for you. Bryce

Re: Dog proof trapping for fox [Re: Ethan09] #8438635 07/18/25 11:03 PM 07/18/25 11:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Virginia 5 52Carl trapper
52Carl trapper 5 Joined: Jan 2014 Virginia	I caught a red fox in a push/pull triggered DP once. Cat food for bait. I wouldn't dream of trying to do it on purpose. I have had reds pee on my DPs before.

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