I think this question has alot of variables. Population density, trapping/ hunting competition, and of course trapper ability. When the weather is good (not fighting snow and ice) and in good population areas I routinely average 6 yotes a day with 50-60 sets out. With a reset into fresh locations every 2 weeks.

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.

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 you need to buy more traps! Hahaha!

Boone, have a rough estimate on the square mileage covered for those 44 producers?