Havahart vs. Homemade Trap. Which is Better for Trapping Raccoons?
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Published 2017-11-22
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All Comments (21)
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Best video yet. Can’t wait to see the progress with trapping. Better in the trap than in your attic!
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I enjoyed this video and am looking forward to see how you make out on the trap line.
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Great homemade trap! I made one almost the same and got frustrated with the door jamming up on the way down. I fixed it by folding some sheet metal into a U shape and extending the channel up above the trap so it does not bind. Works awesome now. I also put the bait right on the trigger so when they go to grab it... it will trigger. Nice job!
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Good luck with your trapping. Anxious to see the results.
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Rosey or Rosie is looking so good. What a great family she has come into. Good luck and have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.
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Puppy is so cute, thanks for this series, raccoons, possums, skunks, etc.all not desired species for table fare, but it depends on one's focus for homesteading. Thank you and have a Very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Foot holds and dog proof traps I think are the way to go.
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I have enjoyed making box traps. I mostly used a tripping system that teeters on the floor. I made the sides solid and heavy screen on the back. Mostly what I am after is nuisance animals, rabbit, squirrel, groundhog. Trap design is fun and satisfying. Good luck with your coon recipe...
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good luck with both traps it will be interesting to see witch one works best
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Great that this man's in Missouri I am too
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Hey guys Tip on fixing your raccoon, cut it up like you a chicken for frying then put it in a crock pot and cook tell it falls off the bones, then put the meat on a cookie sheet and spread it out evenly pour bbq sauce all over and mix it together completely, put in oven on 350 degrees and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes. All so good, I've been eating it like that for over 45 years. Good luck
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I’m from Missouri too.
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I love your dog
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Rosey is so cute me and my family have a Beagle they are amazing pets
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I think both of them have there place Kev. Take care...
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You have to get musk gland out of it ! Before you cook it ! Bake it ! Y'all will love it !
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Try nailing in a vertical 2x2 or 2x3 on each side of trigger stick to tighten up the trigger area. Maybe use some bee's wax or Vaseline to make the door slide easier, or maybe glue a thin piece of plastic in the door track.
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Made a similar trap when i was younger. Worked great. Rub some wax on those sliding surfaces to help it out!
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rosie is cool!
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Can you create a "t" by adding another stick to the trigger stick to make it more likely that the animal triggers the door?
