I use a bunch of DP traps . At times, I catch a pile of coons and possums . I have caught over 600 in the last few years . I use a variety of different things for bait. At times , it is easy . At other times , they totally leave the traps alone .

I saw a TV show where they used some substance on the top rim of the traps to attract the coons . It seems like a fantastic idea. Unfortunately , I cannot remember what it was .

Does anyone use anything like this ? If so, what it is ?

Thanks !

Larry, some people swear by putting a golf ball on top. I've never tried that. Been getting a few last month on DP baited with dry cat food.

I use dry cat food, marshmallows, peanuts or peanut butter. I set them all under protein feeders . I have not set them in months . Last Sunday I set several . I caught nothing.

There is some liquid I saw these people putting on the lip of the traps. I want to try it .

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Originally posted by larryshores:
I use dry cat food, marshmallows, peanuts or peanut butter. I set them all under protein feeders . I have not set them in months . Last Sunday I set several . I caught nothing.

There is some liquid I saw these people putting on the lip of the traps. I want to try it .

Hmm. Unknown what the substance can be. I am on a trapping forum on FB and will search it later.

I've never used dog proof traps, just legholds when I was trapping.
I've watched North American Trapper and they have used this;
https://www.northamericantrapp...riant=40204151193689
They put the coon buster in the DP and pour the magnet on top for attractant.

Thanks.

Looks like that is worth trying .

I bought some . It works .

Good, glad to hear that. Coons can multiply like rabbits and can carry rabies.

Fish oil and or crayfish oil on the lip of the trap and in a trail leading to the trap. You can get it f&t. Make sure to get the squirter lid also.

I have lost count. I set them over the weekend. I have caught about 15 coons and possums using this bait.

The actual bait is a f'ing mess. After dipping some out with my hand, I am rubbing my hand on the top of the trap. I am leaving a lot of liquid on the top rim of the trap.

There is also a liquid scent. I am squirting some inside the trap.

I baited about 20 traps with one jar of the bait.

It has been very interesting. The coons and possums had largely stopped hitting what I had used in the past. Peanuts, dried cat food, marshmallows, corn, scratch feed, etc. They are hitting this stuff a hell of a lot more.

Anything novel and sweet. I like grape jelly in a squeeze bottle. I’ll mix it with antifreeze in the winter.