Whats everyones best methods for setting traps on the snow? I have found a good spot where coys are running a trail and id like to set there. Theres about 4" of hard snow along with some powder were getting today. What should i do?
Setting traps on snow
-
Hey Guest, it looks like you haven't made your first post yet. Until you make an introduction thread, the rest of the site is locked to posting. Why not take a few minutes to say hi!
1 - 4 of 4 Posts
Joined
·
332 Posts
What I do (here in MT the snow comes and stays till spring)
is clear out the snow to the bare ground and make my normal dirt hole sets . I line the trap bed with butchers paper(its waxed on one side) to keep moister from seeping up from the soil and freezing my traps. I use dry dirt that I bring to the set from home. make your set and try to smooth out your foot prints. Out here the temps dont go above freezing and even a light dusting of snow on my sets will not affect them.I carry a small dust brush with me to clear snow off the set when it snows on them. Hay sets would also be a good set, just put some hay under your traps to keep them from freezing to the ice under neath.
is clear out the snow to the bare ground and make my normal dirt hole sets . I line the trap bed with butchers paper(its waxed on one side) to keep moister from seeping up from the soil and freezing my traps. I use dry dirt that I bring to the set from home. make your set and try to smooth out your foot prints. Out here the temps dont go above freezing and even a light dusting of snow on my sets will not affect them.I carry a small dust brush with me to clear snow off the set when it snows on them. Hay sets would also be a good set, just put some hay under your traps to keep them from freezing to the ice under neath.
1 - 4 of 4 Posts
