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Post by RhodeDog on Nov 22, 2021 22:00:34 GMT -6
Haven’t trapped the last few years, work and life got in the way. Lost a very good friend recently that kind of put things in perspective for me again. I know the coon market, along with nearly everything else, is not good this year. That being said, I plan to run a small coyote line. I have a dozen Montana’s and access to a few hundred acres spread over 6 properties. I am no pro but have caught a few over the years. I’m thinking if I can catch 10 before winter shuts me down, I’ll consider it a success. Plan to try the tanning and selling that way if I have any success. Realistic goal? Any advice on a plan of action? Thanks to all that are still here and offer any advice
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Post by lumberjack on Nov 23, 2021 11:08:27 GMT -6
I would say make 12 sets of 2 each location in your 6 best locations with good sets and keep it up as long as you can afford to.
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Post by trappnman on Nov 24, 2021 7:58:46 GMT -6
I agree with lumberjack on setting 2 at 5 locations.
Try to get on as many groups of coyotes as you can. That is, don't set al lsix locations where you are trying for the same coyotes. You will be better off, unless a real concentration on one or more locations- to have distance, and boundaries between locations. On small properties side by side, most likely you are setting traps for the same coyotes.
Use a good antifreeze-I prefer peat moss, but whatever you want to use that works is fine- For that small amount of rtaps, I'd buy waxed dirt.
Use multiple smells and good amounts at your sets- a nd make your dirtholes as deep as you can. I strongly recommend step downs for beginners, as it takes care to a large degree blending and guiding, the 2 most common problems starting out on coyotes.
make your sets messy- scatter dirt around, make a big pattern.
Once set, check only close enough to make sure the trap is undisturbed. Lure good at the beginning, and you won't need to relure for 10 days or more. Use urine liberally at set( I'm a Bill Nelson disciple) around the set.
good luck!
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