Snow trapping

15 December 2022, 08:04

Kolo-Pan

Snow trapping

We are finally getting some snow in Minnesota so can finally do some snow trail trapping.

Most people know that when the snow gets deep predators like fox and coyotes oftentimes will walk in their old trails once or even twice again, which is a great opportunity to catch them.

After it snows I go for a ride on country roads looking for tracks crossing the road. IF I find a set I follow the trail on the side of the road where the tracks came from for about 20-30 yards. Then I approach the trail and look for a suitable track to set. I approach a track and very very carefully dig under it from the side so that I can slip a trap in right under the track. The trap is attached to a drag.
I then very carefully fill in the Hole I dug and carefully brush on top of the snow to make it look like no hole was ever there.
When the fox or coyote comes back over the trail they will step in their same tracks and if that trap is set right under their track they will hit the trap pan and get caught.

If you trap try this method. It works well in deep snow.

15 December 2022, 18:24

Aspen Hill Adventures

Years ago I used to set snares across snow trails when I lived in snow country. Very effective. I caught a lot of coyote and fox that way.

16 December 2022, 00:21

Kolo-Pan

quote:
ears ago I used to set snares across snow trails when I lived in snow country. Very effective. I caught a lot of coyote and fox that way.

Yes snares are very effective, This trap set works well when there are too many regulations for snaring. Also sometimes snares can rub the fur the wrong way to cause unsuitable marks on the fur

20 December 2022, 03:10

p dog shooter

I would set right off the snowmobile if I could.

One can catch a good number of fox and yotes when the snow is deep and fluffy

21 December 2022, 23:33

Kolo-Pan

quote:
I would set right off the snowmobile if I could.

So would I if I had one!!

22 December 2022, 20:57

Skyline

quote:
Originally posted by p dog shooter:
I would set right off the snowmobile if I could.

One can catch a good number of fox and yotes when the snow is deep and fluffy

Exactly...this has worked well for wolves as they routinely get on the packed snowmobile trail and follow it. So pick some routes that just squeeze between brush and trees and set the snares off the back of the machine. Works great.

23 December 2022, 02:00

375er

quote:
Originally posted by Kolo-Pan:
We are finally getting some snow in Minnesota so can finally do some snow trail trapping.

Most people know that when the snow gets deep predators like fox and coyotes oftentimes will walk in their old trails once or even twice again, which is a great opportunity to catch them.

After it snows I go for a ride on country roads looking for tracks crossing the road. IF I find a set I follow the trail on the side of the road where the tracks came from for about 20-30 yards. Then I approach the trail and look for a suitable track to set. I approach a track and very very carefully dig under it from the side so that I can slip a trap in right under the track. The trap is attached to a drag.
I then very carefully fill in the Hole I dug and carefully brush on top of the snow to make it look like no hole was ever there.
When the fox or coyote comes back over the trail they will step in their same tracks and if that trap is set right under their track they will hit the trap pan and get caught.

If you trap try this method. It works well in deep snow.

Are pelts worth much these days?

25 December 2022, 21:13

Grizzly Adams1

Snares on the trail under wire fences are the way to go around here.

Grizz

27 December 2022, 02:13

Skyline

quote:
Originally posted by Grizzly Adams1:
Snares on the trail under wire fences are the way to go around here.

Grizz

Indeed...have been doing that with coyotes for years. Works really well.

31 December 2022, 07:52

RolandtheHeadless

quote:
Originally posted by 375er:
quote:
Originally posted by Kolo-Pan:
We are finally getting some snow in Minnesota so can finally do some snow trail trapping.

Most people know that when the snow gets deep predators like fox and coyotes oftentimes will walk in their old trails once or even twice again, which is a great opportunity to catch them.

After it snows I go for a ride on country roads looking for tracks crossing the road. IF I find a set I follow the trail on the side of the road where the tracks came from for about 20-30 yards. Then I approach the trail and look for a suitable track to set. I approach a track and very very carefully dig under it from the side so that I can slip a trap in right under the track. The trap is attached to a drag.
I then very carefully fill in the Hole I dug and carefully brush on top of the snow to make it look like no hole was ever there.
When the fox or coyote comes back over the trail they will step in their same tracks and if that trap is set right under their track they will hit the trap pan and get caught.

If you trap try this method. It works well in deep snow.

Are pelts worth much these days?

No.