Raccoon Trapping: Sets

[hayeser30]

I've been saving my bacon and sausage grease!

[Walterispyro]

Dog proof traps are pretty damn good even if they say dog proof and r made in china

[4986hunterofsouth]

Are the dogproofs the best type for coon? what type of sets can you use with the dogproff, and are they easy to use?

[4986hunterofsouth]

im about to be getting a few more, would you say it would be best to get a duke #1 coil spring?

[gatrapper]

@4986hunterofsouth If you want to use a foothold go with a 1.5 coilspring. Honestly, Im thru with coilsprings for raccoon, Im only buying dogproofs from now on.

[4986hunterofsouth]

do you think a #1 duke longspring would work fine for coon sets like that?

[gatrapper]

@4986hunterofsouth the trap may be fine for our small southern coon, but I would replace the crappy chain with some #2 straight link and add a mid-chain swivel.

[Outdoorsman1515]

what leg were you going for on the first set

[rednecklowlife]

Y ou could catch coon at the colvert with out bait. They like to travel thru them!

[MrAdog23]

Coon actually stir the best in MO when it's cold and rainy

[B1u3Dr4g0n1]

Iv lost alot of traps just using a straight rod in the ground that short....lol

[gatrapper]

@B1u3Dr4g0n1  1/2 in by 24 inch rebar. Im not setting in loose soil. Never lost a trap *knock on wood*.

[MrCoolbreez01]

can you catch coon out when it is raining

[gatrapper]

@MrCoolbreez01 Depends man. I have caught a lot of raccoon on light rainy warmer nights. If its a hard downpour and cold temps I doubt much will move.

[MrCoolbreez01]

@gatrapper what if it is a light rain and cool outside

[006543121]

I love these trap sets

[WVboy1022]

Thanks man! Looks promising! I'm gonna try that second one tomorrow in the creek in our woods. I've found a bunch of coon tracks along it and in it. Season comes in tomorrow and its my first attempt at trapping. I can't wait!

[MNTrapperNate]

Are you allowed to use snares in GA? Plop a couple on that trail !

[gatrapper]

@foxpiss746 9 inches i would guess. pinky to thumb finger is about 9-10 inches wide so thats how I judge.

[TheBubbagump101]

have you ever heard of the shiny pan set?

[gatrapper]

@TheBubbagump101 Yes and honestly its a waste of time.  I want quick efficient sets, dont want to spend my time with arts and crafts on the line.

[TheBubbagump101]

@gatrapper yep i agree i had it recomended to me in just getting started and i would really like to learn all i can about coon trapping i usualy go for beaver and rats...but i really need to work on my fur handling skills i cant find a good video on fleshing beaver and i might just need better fleshing gear all i got is hand me down stuff...thx for the help

[MrSummersj]

what does the night latch do? and what is it?

[thewaspsnest]

How many yots have you caught this season?

[adamdee8]

Great videos. Do you find you have better luck with the dog at the back or the front of the set?

[MrTrappinboys]

nice video where in georgia are you?

[maritimeredneck]

great sets man i know most trappers are always looking for how to make sets faster and how to be able to carry less equipment so very helpful thank you

[gatrapper]

Yes, next time I go to night latch some more I'll try to remember to make a video.

[sasquatchadk]

Thanks for the vid. If you get any new traps, can you make a vid on how to night latch?