Posted By: immarookie2
Mr fox - 01/04/18 07:56 PM
Alright guys I need some help This is my s cond season trapping and last year I very quickly learned that there is a lot more to trapping than I thought but I enjoy it and decided to do it again and have had decent success. My problem started last year with a fox. I know there is one hanging around because he made quick work of some rabbits and chickens I had . I tried to get him last y ar and was unsuccessful. I think mostly due to some rookie mistakes I made but learned from, I found 2 of my traps dig up last year and assumed it was him.This year I had a set out that caught 2 coyotes 2 possums and one raccoon while using those under all’s under the pan- I came up to check that set one morning and found the under all pulled out from under the pan and chewed up and spit out -I thought here we go again with the same fox. So I went up the hill and found a flat spot with tall grass where I found some fox scat and set another one-This time using a coffee filter as a pan cover 2 days later I found the same thing coffee filter pulled out and chewed up-I remade the set this time using some leaves as pan covers came back 2 days later and found my trap set off with nothing in it. Since I was targeting a fox I used an offset jaw trap- upon close inspection I found what I think was fox fur in the trap but a frozen cold of dirt held it open farther than it should have allowing him to escape. The property I am at the neighbors prefer I don’t use conis or snares . So footholds are my only option I can’t express how relieving it would be to finally catch my nemesis who has tainted me for two years so what are my options? I don’t think I There is any point in trying another foot hold I don’t think he will go for it . I will admit he is trap smart and I have myself to blame . Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated .
