Trapping & Hunting

[MtnCreek]

I'm thinking about combining yote hunting and trapping. I lost a kid to yotes this week and want to get some payback (goat kid). I walked fence yesterday and found two places where they've dug under my fence. Due to the lay of the land and a holler with trees in it, I can't cover both spots with a rifle. I also have a road beyond the pasture that's traveled by yotes.

What I'm thinking is to set a trap at both spots where I know they have come under the fence and maybe a couple in the road too. The road needs some work; one side has a pretty bad wash, so all the critter traffic is concentrated to the other side. I could set up a couple hundred yds away and out of sight of the traps at the fence. Hay bale 'blind' with a rifle and caller. I know of the two spots, but they could come from anywhere and could miss the trap. They can't see my location (location of caller), so if they decide to 'hang up', maybe they'll be hung up in a #2 coil.

What do you think?

 

[MtnCreek]

One other thing: If a yote is crawling under a fence (tight fit), where should the trap be set? Just before the fence?

 

[49willys]

Put a trap on both sides of the fence.In oregon there is a trapping season,you might want to check local regulations.contact your wildlife service and tell them about the loss of your livestock.they may have other solutions for you.hope you get the mangy bugger that got your goat.

 

[MtnCreek]

No closed season for hunting or trapping them here. The county used to have a bounty on them, but stopped for some reason. I think even the folks at dnr hate yotes. The only problem I'll have is if a bobcat, fox or other critter gets caught. Law says I have to release them.

 

[49willys]

That would be a good trick trying to release a bobcat from a foothold without getting yourself tore up.

 

[witchhunter]

Use a standard 2 or 3 trap set around a stake near a trail. Use male coyote urine scent for lure on the stake. The males will stop to mark over the intruder scent.

 

[eastbank]

i have had good luck with a dirt set and lots of mouse pee. eastbank.

 

[H&Hhunter]

When they are coming under a fence like that you can use snare set with a live stop on it.

 

[MtnCreek]

That would be a good trick trying to release a bobcat from a foothold without getting yourself tore up.

I'll use a catch pole to aid in the negotiations.

I ordered some bait and lures from FNT; it should get here today. Mill Creek Farmland Favorite Predator Bait, Caven's Yodel Dog Lure and Freeborough's Coyote Gland Lure. I'm not sure how these will work this time of year. Also not sure if I should use any baits / lures at the two spots where they're coming under the fence. Maybe just try to keep these as sent free as possible?

GA has some strange laws on snares. Not sure if they apply to protecting livestock.

 

[Patocazador]

When they are coming under a fence like that you can use snare set with a live stop on it.

^^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^
or set a large conibear in the fence opening. Keep your pets contained if using a kill trap like the conibear.

 

[Art Eatman]

Another vote for the snare.

 

[eastbank]

these two farm cats were caught and released without harm due to useing the right traps. they were very unhappy,but unharmed. eastbank.

 

[MtnCreek]

What traps are you using for yotes? I've got Duke 1 3/4 and Bridger 1 3/4 offset. Both kinds are 2 coil. A little on the light side I guess.

They need to be cleaned up. I picked up some vinegar yesterday and plan to soak and brush them down. Then I'll boil and dip. I ordered a dip called 'Full Metal Jacket', thinking that would be a lot easier than waxing them. Any thoughts on that?

Also, any tips on how much tension I need to set the pan for?

Thanks.

 

[MCgunner]

My buddy raises goats, has about 100 head. He has a Great Pyrenees (dog) that lives with 'em and protects 'em. That dog is HUGE, killed bobcat and 'yote so far. My buddy don't lose many goats. Dog earns his keep. He's a very friendly dog until he thinks you're out to harm a goat.