Dukes Dog proof raccoon trap

[patman75]

I just picked up 6 dukes dog proof raccoon trap for chicken protection and for raccoon population control in the winter to help the baby turkeys/eggs where I hunt. Raccoon don't stand a chance this year.

Here is what they are. http://www.fntpost.com/Products/Dog+Proof+Coon+Traps/Duke+DP+Coon+Trap

Cheaper than a live trap and there will be no relocation when using these traps.

 

[zazouse]

Cool trap, seen them a while back,my dogs take care of the coons here but these would be great if they did not do their job.
You got alot of coons in your area?

 

[patman75]

You got alot of coons in your area?

I catch 4 per year around the coop, my nieghbor catches 10+, his coops are not very secure. Tracks all over the place where I hunt and I have found multiple dens.

 

[mazojoe]

Bait suggestion for these traps...Large marshmellow behind the trigger and one just set on top. Chickens will obviously eat the top marshmellow if allowed to free range around it.

Now a word to the wise...its is called a "dog proof" because a dog can't stick its paw into the trap, but DO NOT use peanut butter or something a dog may want to lick out. It has happened where a dog has been caught by the tongue.

Stake heavy, wire can break, make sure there isnt anything within 4 feet of the trap or it will be ruined.

Great trap works well!

 

[aprophet]

Bait suggestion for these traps...Large marshmellow behind the trigger and one just set on top. Chickens will obviously eat the top marshmellow if allowed to free range around it.

Now a word to the wise...its is called a "dog proof" because a dog can't stick its paw into the trap, but DO NOT use peanut butter or something a dog may want to lick out. It has happened where a dog has been caught by the tongue.

Stake heavy, wire can break, make sure there isnt anything within 4 feet of the trap or it will be ruined.

Great trap works well!

poly fill and a syrupy bait/lure has been working better then marshmallows for me right now the last week I have been using a "gland/gall lure" for coon and have caught 4 the last coupla days they have more mating on their mind this time of the year then food

 

[moetrout]

I picked one up earlier this year, but never caught anything on it. I am sold one them however. I plan on picking up at least a dozen of these at the trappers convention in Evart this year.

Patman, are you a member of michigan-sportsman.com? Your screen name sounds familar? What do you do with your coons? Are you skinning and selling the pelts?

 

[patman75]

I picked one up earlier this year, but never caught anything on it. I am sold one them however. I plan on picking up at least a dozen of these at the trappers convention in Evart this year.

Patman, are you a member of michigan-sportsman.com? Your screen name sounds familar? What do you do with your coons? Are you skinning and selling the pelts?

Yep, I am the same. Raccoons caught around the chicken coop out of season end up in a hole next to a fruit tree. I'm hoping to find a trapper this winter who will take any raccoons I catch this winter on my hunting property. I would give them away for free, I really don't want to or need to skin them or sell the pelts.

 

[patman75]

The other night a raccoon turned on my water spicket trying to climb up on top of the garbage cans. I thought it was trying to flood me out for not being able to get to my chickens

. Lucky I was not sleeping yet. Put out the Dukes last night and caught it. Went with big marshmellow on the bottom, few small ones with 1/2 a sardine in the middle and another big marshmellow on top. These traps are so easy to use.

 

[patman75]

Found raccoon poop around the coop yesterday so I put out 3 traps last night and this morning I have caught 3 raccoons. So much easier than a live trap.

 

[MIRooster]

Good to hear they are working out so well for you!