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Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8466500 09/10/25 09:03 AM 09/10/25 09:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2015 NNY 0 080808 trapper
080808 trapper 0 Joined: Dec 2015 NNY	2X.

Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Boone Liane] #8466526 09/10/25 09:44 AM 09/10/25 09:44 AM
Joined: Jun 2008 NC C Carolina Foxer trapper
Carolina Foxer trapper C Joined: Jun 2008 NC	Originally Posted by Boone Liane Depends on time of year. By April 1st I was running at my peak with 380 traps in the ground on 44 different producers, as well as some trail snares where applicable. I killed 210 coyotes in March and April. The biggest problem I have is I just don’t have the equipment (or time) to cover my country the way I’d like or the way I should. I’m perpetually setting too light that time year. Places I’d like to set up with 20 traps im only using 10-12 as I’m always rationing thinking ahead to the other ten places I still need to get to. And I definitely think a guys is better off setting on the heavier side than lighter when it comes to coyotes. I usually have to dye a bunch of traps by May to make it through summer again. Sounds like you need to buy more traps! Hahaha! Boone, have a rough estimate on the square mileage covered for those 44 producers?

Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8466528 09/10/25 09:48 AM 09/10/25 09:48 AM
Joined: Jan 2017 Marion Kansas Y Yes sir trapper
Yes sir trapper Y Joined: Jan 2017 Marion Kansas	Population and density of coyotes definitely play a huge role in catch rate

Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8466560 09/10/25 11:04 AM 09/10/25 11:04 AM
Joined: Aug 2011 Peoria County Illinois Larry Baer trapper
Larry Baer trapper Joined: Aug 2011 Peoria County Illinois	When I figure things out at the end of the season and compare notes and numbers I am always one for one on coyotes- this means If I have ten sets out I get ten coyotes but one traps gets 4, 2 get 2, 2 get one apiece and the rest nothing. Just passin through

Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Larry Baer] #8466568 09/10/25 11:13 AM 09/10/25 11:13 AM
Joined: Oct 2013 East of the Mason-Dixon Line DelawareRob trapper
DelawareRob trapper Joined: Oct 2013 East of the Mason-Dixon Line	Originally Posted by Larry Baer When I figure things out at the end of the season and compare notes and numbers I am always one for one on coyotes- this means If I have ten sets out I get ten coyotes but one traps gets 4, 2 get 2, 2 get one apiece and the rest nothing. Sounds like a decent week. lol, couldn’t help it. Always a great idea to keep records to improve set locations. Keep up the good work.

Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8466934 09/10/25 09:25 PM 09/10/25 09:25 PM
Joined: Oct 2023 OR W wws trapper
wws trapper W Joined: Oct 2023 OR	I agree with Boone, time of year is a huge factor. August I set 3 traps caught two pups, November I will set 50 traps and catch 15/20 adults in a week to ten days. wws

Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Carolina Foxer] #8466971 09/10/25 10:23 PM 09/10/25 10:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 SD Boone Liane trapper
Boone Liane trapper Joined: Mar 2010 SD	Originally Posted by Carolina Foxer Originally Posted by Boone Liane Depends on time of year. By April 1st I was running at my peak with 380 traps in the ground on 44 different producers, as well as some trail snares where applicable. I killed 210 coyotes in March and April. The biggest problem I have is I just don’t have the equipment (or time) to cover my country the way I’d like or the way I should. I’m perpetually setting too light that time year. Places I’d like to set up with 20 traps im only using 10-12 as I’m always rationing thinking ahead to the other ten places I still need to get to. And I definitely think a guys is better off setting on the heavier side than lighter when it comes to coyotes. I usually have to dye a bunch of traps by May to make it through summer again. Sounds like you need to buy more traps! Hahaha! Boone, have a rough estimate on the square mileage covered for those 44 producers? Boy that would take more arithmetic than I want to do right now! Haha I can say the biggest is in excess of 50,000 acres and the smallest is around 1200 acres.

Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Boone Liane] #8467118 09/11/25 07:47 AM 09/11/25 07:47 AM
Joined: Jun 2008 NC C Carolina Foxer trapper
Carolina Foxer trapper C Joined: Jun 2008 NC	I understand! Thank you Boone.

Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8467129 09/11/25 08:17 AM 09/11/25 08:17 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks D danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man"
danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks	I'm not to good at statistics. I am certain however that 100 percent of the traps I don't set never catch anything. Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Re: Number of traps versus coyotes. [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8467138 09/11/25 08:35 AM 09/11/25 08:35 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Pa W Wright Brothers trapper
Wright Brothers trapper W Joined: Dec 2006 Pa	Be interesting to hear Grandpas differences from Pa to Id. Same trapper in different territory.

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