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Offline mountain dog

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Ground hogs
« on: July 19, 2010, 04:27:06 PM »
What is a good bait to use in a box trap for ground hogs?
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Re: Ground hogs
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2010, 04:35:26 PM »
Sweet peas, green beans, apples, and or lettuce work well. Even Cantelope.
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Re: Ground hogs
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2010, 04:41:28 PM »
If you're using a wire trap.  Make sure you cover the bottom with dirt or grass, as their feet will know the difference.
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Re: Ground hogs
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2010, 06:19:49 PM »
They get a bit smart in developments too.. Need to place a tarp or something  from the hole to the trap..Make them think that is still a part of their hole when they emerge...The smart ones will not go into the box trap if it's just placed by the hole.. So with the extension to the trap they come out  go right into the trap and are caught..

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Re: Ground hogs
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2010, 09:28:27 PM »
Canalope is a good answer.
I use a a berry based lure made by Pa. Mink (aka Terry Young), Fox Ridge trapping supply. Phone 570-253-0911