Do You Use Steel Foot Hold Traps?

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Grant,

I really enjoyed the trapping video (GDTV 10). I think this topic is one that many managers do not give enough thought to. My question is simple, do you use steel foot hold traps or are you live trapping even the larger predators? Also, a very popular trap, the “Lil Griz”, seems to be very popular as a dog proof trap. Have you used any of these with any luck?

Thanks,

Justin

Justin,

I agree with you that trapping is a tool most managers overlook. I do use foot hold traps (MB650’s) for coyotes and bobcats. I’ll try to film an episode about using those traps this fall. I also use the Lil Griz traps. I really like them!! They are very easy and effective to use. They are also very portable. Lil Griz will rarely catch any critters beside raccoons and opossums. Hence, they are best used in combination with other traps if coyotes, bobcats, and other predators are targeted.

Growing Deer together,

Grant