Brand new trapper

[Bushmaster16]

Hey guys, I'm 14 and brand new to trapping, just set my first and only trap of now. It's a live trap and I plan on catching a coon, then more later with some duke DPs I will eventually get. I put some tuna in the trap. This picture is from the same area I'm trapping at, they must really like corn sometimes.

 

[xbowguy]

Dried dog or cat food also works well in box traps...And it's cheap too. Good Luck and let us know how you do.

 

[badger]

Peanut Butter & Jelly on white bread is always my go to in live traps. Looks like you have a good number of coon to hone your skills!

 

[Bushmaster16]

Thanks for the info, I might try those baits after I check the trap tomorrow. The anticipation is gonna kill me at school.

 

[xbowguy]

I'd have to make 3 PB&J.... 2 for me and one for the box trap:smiley_clap:
Trappin' makes me hungry ya know..........

 

[bowhunter1023]

Good luck with your traps! Get all the corn thieves you can!!!

 

[Bushmaster16]

Just checked the trap-nothing. It was on its side; not sure if it was the storm that just came through or a smart coon. Haha. Well there is always tomorrow. :smiley_bril:

 

[oakswamper]

Just checked the trap-nothing. It was on its side; not sure if it was the storm that just came through or a smart coon. Haha. Well there is always tomorrow. :smiley_bril:

Make sure you stake your trap down or they will tip it over.. Good luck!! Glad to see you trappin you will enjoy it.
Don't be afraid to ask questions there are a lot of good guys here

 

[rossbows]

Welcome
Anything sweet ,fishy or chicken works good on coons. When i set box traps put some bait in front of it and make a trail to the back so they have to step on the trigger. If your going to buy dp get the z trap i have a much higher catch rate with them because they have the two way hair trigger. Best of luck.

 

[xbowguy]

Keep after it young man. You will learn something every day on a trapline..... Believe a coon tipped your trap....Never had a storm tip one over.....yet.

 

[Bushmaster16]

Thanks for all of the advice, another thing, what is the best way to dispatch a coon without drowning. I was planning on using that method but changed my mind (truly my dad did, said it was cruel), and ideas?

 

[badger]

Thanks for all of the advice, another thing, what is the best way to dispatch a coon without drowning. I was planning on using that method but changed my mind (truly my dad did, said it was cruel), and ideas?

.22 short cb cap between the eyes.

 

[Diablo54]

.22 short cb cap between the eyes.

Or if you don't have Shells a tag on the top of the head then a swift few hits to the neck.

 

[Milo]

Or if you don't have Shells a tag on the top of the head then a swift few hits to the neck.

yep a coon stick is in order...i drilled mine out and poured lead in it

 

[Bushmaster16]

Just checked the trap again, completely untouched. Rained last night so that may have been bad for feeding, not real sure. Onward to tomorrow.

 

[DJK Frank 16]

Welcome to TOO! Best of luck on your coon trapping!

 

[Bushmaster16]

Checked the trap this morning and I caught a grey squirrel. Haha, not what I expected, but at least it's something.

 

[Bushmaster16]

Got my first coon! Felt like Christmas, wait it is Christmas Eve. Yeah okay. Finally

 

[badger]

Well done!!!!! :smiley_clap:

 

[Diane]

Nice Christmas present!