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Post by tryinhard on Jul 8, 2013 16:08:19 GMT -6
As I have been familiarizing myself with the farm I have found several 4 wheeler trails through the timber leading from one small field to another. What is the best set to use along these for land predators? The neighbors all say there is a huge coyote population there and my assumption is they are using those trails. Next time I'm there I will try to get some pics.
Brian
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Post by login on Jul 8, 2013 16:19:42 GMT -6
Coyotes will travel them two tracks (4 wheeler trails) to get from one place to another ( hunting grounds). Coyotes are like people, they take the easiest trail to travel. The Flat set, sent post set, and dirt hole sets all work great on them locations. Just dont make them to flashy or it will spook them. If you have two trails that cross each other, that would be a good location as well.
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Post by tryinhard on Jul 8, 2013 16:29:14 GMT -6
Thanks! I'll keep that in mind while I'm out looking around. What about making your dirt holes or maybe some cubbies now so they are ready when season gets here? Sorry for the questions, I've mostly trapped field edges before so trapping in the timber will be a new experience for me.
Brian
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Post by login on Jul 8, 2013 19:56:41 GMT -6
Pre-baiting dirt hole is a good ideal at this time. It will get them use to having a meal there from time to time. Cubbies how ever are more for bobcats in my opinion, but I could be wrong on that. Depending on the ones meaning and makin of a cubbie. Coyotes are very leary, cats are curiouse (spelling?)
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Post by tryinhard on Jul 8, 2013 20:33:42 GMT -6
Well I wouldn't turn up my nose at a cat waiting for me! Lol! It's some rocky ground there so I thought I would save time and get some dirt holes dug in now and drop in some old meat etc when I was there. Might build a couple of rock or brush cubbies for them nasty old cats too.
Brian
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 9, 2013 4:55:04 GMT -6
Trails through timber will be used by all critters,as Ron said,animals take the easiest route.On trails like that,I tend to use more scent post and rub sets.Unless the trail is going through thick stuff like briars or such,the animal is using it more as a travel route than a hunting one.They are use to markings by other animals,as well as marking it themselves,and tend to mark those spots everytime through.That makes the scent post shine in that situation.
As far as prebaiting dirthole sets,I've never had any luck doing so.They seem to work it a couple of times,but then lose interest before the season.I think a new dirthole holds more interest than an old prebaited one.
At intersections,a scentpost at one corner and a rub set at the other would be my choice.A good beaver type rub lure on the rub post and a good gland lure at the scentpost ,with a shot of urine on the scentpost only.
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Post by tryinhard on Jul 9, 2013 15:00:25 GMT -6
I'm gonna need a demo I guess. I've never made a scent post or rub set...
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 9, 2013 16:27:31 GMT -6
Pretty simple really.Just a dirt set without the hole as the attractor.For the scentpost,just a tuff of grass,rock,or anything that stands out will cause a coyote to naturally mark it.A littl;e dab of gland scent and a shot of urine ,with the trap bedded infront of it.The rub set is simply a stob,sticking up,with a castor type scent spread on it about a foot above the ground and trap bedded infront of it.Both can be used for scouting an area,as the animals will visit it everytime through.When used as a scouting tool,just make it and sift a large dirt pattern around the object,to detect tracks.
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Post by tcrooks on Jul 13, 2013 16:06:45 GMT -6
Brian , remind me and if your coming to Don's in Aug. I'm sure we can get you a hands on view of it.
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Post by tryinhard on Jul 13, 2013 16:18:21 GMT -6
I'll be there!
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Post by trkyslyr on Jul 14, 2013 9:18:44 GMT -6
Scent post and rub set on the agenda, LOL
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