Guiding x2 ( controlling the animal)..................

[turkeyfanatic]

As I read and think about things I feel there are two types of guiding at sets.

The first type would be guiding the animals foot placement. I understand this aspect and continue to try and improve at each set.

The second type of guiding would be controlling the animals approach to the set.  I'm lost on this topic and not exactly sure what or how to really go about it. Maybe I'm wrong but I feel the successful trappers who take animals on a consistent basis control the animals approach.

would anyone like to explain your thoughts on each each type?

thanks

[bobbrennan1]

Another would be guiding by where you place the smells at the set!

[trappincoyotes39]

Yes scent application works as a guide as well, guiding the foot to the pan is something I do at each set the lowest point in the pattern is the trap pan, small subtle,guides for the foot as well. Guiding the body works as well if the situation makes it look natural.

The approach is dictated by scent and set location. Most animals are not going to come in on a straight line approach the scent smells will bring the in from 45-60 degrees as a scent cone works with wind currents.

the key si to get them to,investigate as long as possible, long being relative when talking about coyotes, give them a good easy access and make the pan the most inviting spot to place a paw is key to consistent catches made.

[trappnman]

I use site quiding probably more than I do foot guiding per se. Weedlines, fencerows etc provide guiding to eliminate 180 degrees of approach. I often put sets back into the weedline so maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the pattern, is into the weeds- doing that, minimal foot guides are needed, because the dish spape of the pattern itself will quide the foot. Agreeing with what TC said concerning pan, etc.

[turkeyfanatic]

I've always tried to get the lowest point over the trap pan. Is yours extremely noticeable or sutle.

[trappnman]

subtle- but the whole trap bed, is somewhat dished