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Predator Hunting => Trapping => Topic started by: coonreaper on February 27, 2011, 02:29:04 PM

Title: Duke Dogproof traps
Post by: coonreaper on February 27, 2011, 02:29:04 PM
I had purchased some duke dogproof traps for coon early in the season and for my standards have had pretty good success. I baited them with sardines or tuna. I was wondering if anyone else had any suggestions of baits to use for the next year's trapping season? The only bad thing that I can say about them is that the spring may  be too strong and it usually breaks the raccoons foot. I have already caught a huge raccoon paw but no coon. that was verry upsetting lol. any extra tips with these traps would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Duke Dogproof traps
Post by: Leglifter on February 27, 2011, 05:48:20 PM
Smoked trout scraps, ground and mixed with sweet and sour sauce for a binder.
Coon love it
Title: Re: Duke Dogproof traps
Post by: coonreaper on February 27, 2011, 06:29:30 PM
oh ok thanks that sounds like a good idea. does it have to be a whole trout or can it be scraps from after i catch and eat the fish? like the bones and chuch?
Title: Re: Duke Dogproof traps
Post by: coonreaper on February 27, 2011, 06:35:10 PM
meant to say such on the previouse reply**
Title: Re: Duke Dogproof traps
Post by: Leglifter on February 27, 2011, 07:20:47 PM
I just use the skin, bones, and fins for coon bait.
The rest, I eat!!!
Title: Re: Duke Dogproof traps
Post by: coonreaper on February 28, 2011, 03:12:45 PM
Ok thanks. I do alot of trout fishin and that'll be a good way to utalize the whole catch from the fish.
Title: Re: Duke Dogproof traps
Post by: cooncrazy on April 04, 2011, 06:18:24 PM
put a marshmellow under the trigger,then smear peanuttbutter on the rim of the trap.
sounds like a dog or coyote got your coon, these traps don't break the skin,let alone the leg.
Title: Re: Duke Dogproof traps
Post by: jeremybrua on April 04, 2011, 06:38:52 PM
all duke traps have very strong springs.  but if you are having problems with broken legs i would say its from them rolling and twisting off.  add a swivel or two to the chain.  marshmallow fluff and strawberry jello mix makes a good bait.  if you trapping private land paint your traps white.  this will add to eye appeal.