Well it has started

[skeets]

March 1st, and I just got my first ground hog.... might be an interesting year

 

[ayak]

Was it with a Buick, or did ya take Fredo for some quality fishing ?

 

[Biker1mike]

I can one up ya. Got my first racoon with distemper yesterday. Called the DEC to ask how they wished me to 'dispose' of the critter. They asked for me to just keep an eye on the coon until an officer got here. 30 minutes of corralling the poor thing until officer stopped in. One look and he said yup looks like distemper and choked it out.
I could have saved him the trip.

 

[fried1765]

I can one up ya. Got my first racoon with distemper yesterday. Called the DEC to ask how they wished me to 'dispose' of the critter. They asked for me to just keep an eye on the coon until an officer got here. 30 minutes of corralling the poor thing until officer stopped in. One look and he said yup looks like distemper and choked it out.
I could have saved him the trip.

I would have not even called him!

 

[skeets]

Was it with a Buick, or did ya take Fredo for some quality fishing ?

I ran it down with the little bouta

 

[Biker1mike]

I would have not even called him!

It was a courtesy call on my part. I have never met a New York DEC officer that was a dick. They are professional and do a good job. They tend to keep track of where sick animals are so I called.
If the coon was showing signs of rabies he would have come to the house to pick up the dead body.

 

[Flintknapper]

I can one up ya. Got my first racoon with distemper yesterday.

^^^^
I'll 'see' your Raccoon and 'raise' you one Feral Hog.

I know that Pests/Nuisance animals are relative to where you live though.

 

[skeets]

Humm you guys always with the mines bigger than yours,,,

 

[Flintknapper]

Humm you guys always with the mines bigger than yours,,,

Haha......it is what it is.

But seriously, stay after those groundhogs.

 

[skeets]

I have had people say ,,, why kill them they look pretty and just eat grass. Folks have no idea how much damage they do, to barns, gardens, out building, TRACTORS, and live stock

 

[Biker1mike]

Humm you guys always with the mines bigger than yours,,,

Laugh my ass off says the guy with one of the littlest tractors (14hp) on this site !

 

[The Evil Twin]

My pup was hunting this one down before he escaped into the brush pile. Been a while since he has tasted whistle pig.

 

[Trapper Bob]

Skunks are moving in Kansas. Caught 5 since last Friday. They are messing up my coyote sets.

 

[fried1765]

Skunks are moving in Kansas. Caught 5 since last Friday. They are messing up my coyote sets.

What do you use for coyote trapping?
I need to get rid of some coyotes.

 

[Trapper Bob]

What do you use for coyote trapping?
I need to get rid of some coyotes.

I like snares & leg holds. If you have interior fences, check for places that the coyotes use to go under the fence. Look for hoof prints. You don’t want to get a doe. Put a snare at that spot, just under the bottom fence wire. Use a very sturdy stake to secure the snare to the ground. I like at least 1/2” rebar 24” long, with a large washer welded to the top. Do not be tempted to anchor to a fence post. You could lose part of your fence.
Snares are easy because you can’t hurt yourself with 1. Very cheap to buy or make. The internet can show you some pics. You will have to shoot the coyote when caught.
As always, consult your local laws.

 

[Trapper Bob]

These dogs were not very happy. Came in after a storm, hoping for an easy meal.

The Kubota is in the background.

 

[fried1765]

I like snares & leg holds. If you have interior fences, check for places that the coyotes use to go under the fence. Look for hoof prints. You don’t want to get a doe. Put a snare at that spot, just under the bottom fence wire. Use a very sturdy stake to secure the snare to the ground. I like at least 1/2” rebar 24” long, with a large washer welded to the top. Do not be tempted to anchor to a fence post. You could lose part of your fence.
Snares are easy because you can’t hurt yourself with 1. Very cheap to buy or make. The internet can show you some pics. You will have to shoot the coyote when caught.
As always, consult your local laws.

Thank you for the advice.
Unfortunately I do not have any fencing.
The coyotes do not travel a very specific area.
I make the "local laws", when it comes down to dealing with coyotes.

 

[Trapper Bob]

Thank you for the advice.
Unfortunately I do not have any fencing.
The coyotes do not travel a very specific area.
I make the "local laws", when it comes down to dealing with coyotes.

You can get the coyotes to reveal their routes by using bait. Smelly baits are better at bringing them in. Roadkill, leftovers from friends who hunt, or the ground hogs can provide the bait. It takes a little while for the coyotes to find the bait. But once they do, they will keep coming back as long as there is something to eat. Then, you have a coyote trail & you know where they are coming from & going to. That is where you put your trap(s).

“The local laws bit” was just a disclaimer. Others may be reading this post. I’m sure you would not do anything wrong.

 

[fried1765]

You can get the coyotes to reveal their routes by using bait. Smelly baits are better at bringing them in. Roadkill, leftovers from friends who hunt, or the ground hogs can provide the bait. It takes a little while for the coyotes to find the bait. But once they do, they will keep coming back as long as there is something to eat. Then, you have a coyote trail & you know where they are coming from & going to. That is where you put your trap(s).

“The local laws bit” was just a disclaimer. Others may be reading this post. I’m sure you would not do anything wrong.

When I see them, they are usually within range of my house.
No unique methods required.

 

[skeets]

BAck when I could, I found that a heavy spring on a snare worked if there was a body hold, a neck hold it really didnt matter to much