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deerkiller300wsm

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Man I am struggling this year to catch coyotes. Running dirt hole set with Cavens hiwatha valley and a lure. Think it is too strong since it hasn't been cold? MB 550s freshly dyed and waxed. Had one dig up and one toe catch with a pull out (on camera). Any thoughts?
 
I've had a pull out or trip on the same trap 2 days in a row. Not sure if it's the same cat I caught in another trap or something else but it's pretty frustrating. I reset and hoping for the best.
 
IMO commercial baits/lures are over rated.

Keep doing what you are doing but experiment. Do 2 sets with meat/food scraps and no commercial lure/bait. If the commercial stuff outperforms, then trash my idea and go with what works.
In my experience, I get a LOT more rolling, digging, and skunks/coons in the sets with commercial bait/lure.
What seems to work best for me is some deer trimmings left to get just a little stinky in a ziplock bag, then put it in the freezer. When making your set, chop off a hunk near your set. Bait dirt hole. The residue of chopping makes a good extra scent lure and confidence builder for them to commit to working the dirt hole set.
 
Post some pics of your sets, as well as pics that show the general location, and it will be easier to give you feedback.
I only ever used bait on less than half of my sets. Sometimes fresh bait sometimes tainted or lured bait. Lured bait needs to be a small amount. Fresh bait you can use more...typically using deer scraps or beaver/muskrat meat when available, groundhog works too. For best results the hole should be 2' deep to prevent grab and go.
For lure I have caught many yotes on red fox lure gland lure and bobcat gland lure. I also use coyote gland lure. Some non-dominant coyotes will avoid sets with coyote gland lure, which is why I use redfox the most.
 
deerkiller300wsm said:
Man I am struggling this year to catch coyotes. Running dirt hole set with Cavens hiwatha valley and a lure. Think it is too strong since it hasn't been cold? MB 550s freshly dyed and waxed. Had one dig up and one toe catch with a pull out (on camera). Any thoughts?
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Try snares when pans dont work
 
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Went back about 30 yards to the trail and put in a flat set. Got him the second night. Coyotes up and on their feet today on cameras!! (1/8/25). Cold weather for them moving!
 
deerkiller300wsm said:
Man I am struggling this year to catch coyotes. Running dirt hole set with Cavens hiwatha valley and a lure. Think it is too strong since it hasn't been cold? MB 550s freshly dyed and waxed. Had one dig up and one toe catch with a pull out (on camera). Any thoughts?
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What's your pan tension on that particular trap? I personally believe to much bait and lure is what is advised from makers, remember they are the ones profiting off of more use. There are situations where rain and colder weather warrant more. Not knocking the makers as there are some great guys in the business. I just keep coming back to the fact that critters can smell us 100yds away and we can't smell us…..well, most of us. Lol
 

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