Coyote Hunting Info >> Coyote Hunting Tips

Placing traps should be done by following some simple steps in order to install them efficiently. The very first step you must make is to walk around the area where you have losses and look for tracks, droppings and things like these. We recommend studying the paths used by predators in order to find out if the coyotes are indeed the cause for the losses.

Once you have done so, the next thing to do is to decide where the trap should be installed. Traps should always be set in open flat areas and things like wind currents, visibility and the dispersion of scent should be taken into consideration before placing a coyote trap. It is advisable to look for open places where the coyote tracks indicate that the animal milled around or stopped. These places might be on a hilltop, gate opening, crossing or fence corner.

After completing the second step and have decided where to place the trap, you must take into consideration the prevailing wind direction. Place the set upwind from the path so that the wind will carry the scent stream across the path where the scent can be picked up by the very efficient coyote nose and followed to the set.

Step four, choosing a level spot as close as possible to the path of the coyote. The set must be placed so that the animal’s approach is either open ground or over level, never downhill or uphill, it should always be level and never over tail grass, weeds, sticks, rough ground or dry leaves. Once you have established the site, place the set by using two traps.

We will now offer you a small list of coyote traps available on the market.

Minnesota Brand MB-650 coyote trap with standard 1/4″ offset jaws. Works efficiently in any conditions and it is very easy to install on any type of terrain. It comes with full guaranty and instructions. Very efficient for coyote trapping and other similar-sized animals making it one of the most versatile traps on the market.

42″T x 18″T x 15″W. This is a great trap for animals which are long. It has an easy to set hook design which holds open the spring loaded door. There is a locking device which will prevent the door from opening once it closes. This is important when dealing with large animals which have the ability to roll a trap over. Once the door on this trap closes, the animal is caught for good.

Great for dog, coyote, fox and other animals. Features a 1/4″ steel frame constructed with a 14 gauge, 1″ x 1″ wire mesh. It has a rear door for easier baiting, animal releases and to allow transfer to holding cages or carriers. Size: 42″ x 17″ x 24 “. Designed and engineered for durability, this trap features a 5 year warranty against animal damage. All weather features make this trap ideal for snow or water conditions.

This trap has a much needed back door . Made with 1″ mesh 14ga. Galv. welded wire, reinforced with five-sixteenths steel bar and has 18ga. Galv. steel door. Can be shipped in two parts and assembled with U-bolts.