I appreciate the concise video on how to use the trap, which is why I found your video. I know a lot of folks are not interested in seeing an animal meet its demise, but I also understand that unfortunately it’s what needs to be done sometimes. We’re having issues with a couple of groundhogs digging near the foundation of our main barn which has to stop. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you for this video. I've spent close to $150 trying to "play nicely" and remove them without lethal force. But now, the gloves are off and I'll be shopping for a Conibear trap. And thank you for the tip about using a milk crate to keep cats out. It sounds like our wives are kindred souls.
Back in the day we used to use flex pipe under the tractor exhaust and put it down the hole for about 20 minutes.... Never saw any woodchucks ever again
Good job getting that Varmint. There's a woodchuck population explosion by me. Of the 27 years I lived here, I only started seeing woodchucks the last 3 years and for everyone I trap two take its place. They have no real natural predators anymore where I live . The population just keeps growing and growing and growing. It's like the deer population... Woodchucks dig under the house foundation and garage foundations causing me lots of problems. Not to mention eating all my crops.
We used live traps in the past. Apple slices slathered with peanut butter and a few chunks of honey dew melon. We put a spot of orange spray paint on the caged 'ground chuck' critter... ...released them (more than one) more than 7 miles away -- within a month they would return. Reset, paint and relocate... return time after time. Same with raccoons (can of cat food for bait). No more 'mister nice guy'. Thanks for the upload. 🦫🕳😵 🥲
I have the next size up trap (220). But this is the way I do it as well. All our fuzzy critters are cute until they start ruining things. Property management is a reality
Thanks for the video. I have been using grip traps to remove problem rodents for a few years. I didn't know about body grip traps for the first 50 years of my life. I'm 62 now and boy am I thankful for the knowledge you shared. More people should know about this alternative. I don't have any offer problems any more. I think I cleaned out the whole neighborhood.
Thank you so much. Have tried EVERYTHING to get the groundhog that has burrowed under the slab of our house with no success. Am borrowing a conibear trap to set tomorrow. It's excavating enormous amounts of soil, and the hole looks like it's a rather big one. I appreciate your guidance!
Here in New York, it's illegal to live trap animals such as in a havahart trap and relocate them unless you're licensed to do so. I also prefer the larger 220 conibear for woodchucks. Conibears are such an instant kill, I really have no problem using them for nuisance animals.
Nice job! I've been trapping them for 7 years now and so far have caught 43 of them. You also end up catching possums and skunk as well because they will also use woodchuck dens.
If you are having problem with just catching paws and snouts, turn the conibear over, so the triggers are farther away from the hole. That will require the hog to be further into the trap before it fires. Of course, this concept works for hogs coming out of the hole, but if the hog is coming into the hole, then the way you are setting is is ideal. For the record, this depends on what animal you are trapping. For beaver and raccoon, I always prefer the trap to fire before they entre the trap, but for hogs and muskrat, I want them in the trap when it fires.
Removing is not the fun part. However, you will have to squeeze the trap with both hands to open the trap up. Once it is open, shake the dead critter out, you can hold it open with just one hand. I should add, make sure the critter is dead. This my most un favorite part
@@YoungbloodFamilyFarm I have two of the 220 traps set on my property, I have caught 15 this year on a two acre parcel. Do they finally stop coming or is this going to be an every year issue?
I have nothing against trapping at all. But wouldn't it be easier to just put a third or fourth board under your wood pile, to make it so they can't even fit under the wood.
Thanks, this is a real valid question, I have started trying to stack the ends in a way that deters woodchuck digging, haven’t quite figured out the best cost effective solution
@@YoungbloodFamilyFarm Get it. I have been unable to catch mine and thought he was gone. Now each morning he digs the entrance hole anew. Not touching my bait.🦇
UPDATE: Just caught him at9;30 am. Had trap at hole entrance. Moved it to dug out area at his entrance point to his den under my patio room. Trap about 2 feet. Bait cabbage, carrots,apple etc Pick up and re locate team on way!🦇
I appreciate the concise video on how to use the trap, which is why I found your video. I know a lot of folks are not interested in seeing an animal meet its demise, but I also understand that unfortunately it’s what needs to be done sometimes. We’re having issues with a couple of groundhogs digging near the foundation of our main barn which has to stop. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you for this video. I've spent close to $150 trying to "play nicely" and remove them without lethal force. But now, the gloves are off and I'll be shopping for a Conibear trap. And thank you for the tip about using a milk crate to keep cats out. It sounds like our wives are kindred souls.
What’s nice is conibears work round the clock.
You're doing everything right. Get them before they destroy too much stuff. Very good explanation of trap.
Back in the day we used to use flex pipe under the tractor exhaust and put it down the hole for about 20 minutes.... Never saw any woodchucks ever again
Lol, I guess that would do the trick!
Good job getting that Varmint.
There's a woodchuck population explosion by me.
Of the 27 years I lived here, I only started seeing woodchucks the last 3 years and for everyone I trap two take its place.
They have no real natural predators anymore where I live . The population just keeps growing and growing and growing. It's like the deer population... Woodchucks dig under the house foundation and garage foundations causing me lots of problems. Not to mention eating all my crops.
It’s really frustrating, just keep being diligent, best of luck
We used live traps in the past. Apple slices slathered with peanut butter and a few chunks of honey dew melon. We put a spot of orange spray paint on the caged 'ground chuck' critter... ...released them (more than one) more than 7 miles away -- within a month they would return. Reset, paint and relocate... return time after time. Same with raccoons (can of cat food for bait). No more 'mister nice guy'. Thanks for the upload. 🦫🕳😵 🥲
I have the next size up trap (220). But this is the way I do it as well. All our fuzzy critters are cute until they start ruining things. Property management is a reality
Exactly They aint chuckin' no wood🫣. After 72 holes dug in my small yard I bury them back into the hole they dug!
Thanks for the video. I have been using grip traps to remove problem rodents for a few years. I didn't know about body grip traps for the first 50 years of my life. I'm 62 now and boy am I thankful for the knowledge you shared. More people should know about this alternative. I don't have any offer problems any more. I think I cleaned out the whole neighborhood.
Thank you so much. Have tried EVERYTHING to get the groundhog that has burrowed under the slab of our house with no success. Am borrowing a conibear trap to set tomorrow. It's excavating enormous amounts of soil, and the hole looks like it's a rather big one. I appreciate your guidance!
I hope things work out for you, I have another to get rid of as well,
Good job.
Well done! Damnable things!
thanks you help me alot.
Here in New York, it's illegal to live trap animals such as in a havahart trap and relocate them unless you're licensed to do so. I also prefer the larger 220 conibear for woodchucks. Conibears are such an instant kill, I really have no problem using them for nuisance animals.
I use 160s for chucks. Caught 43 in the last 7 years.
Nice job! I've been trapping them for 7 years now and so far have caught 43 of them. You also end up catching possums and skunk as well because they will also use woodchuck dens.
Thank you
If you are having problem with just catching paws and snouts, turn the conibear over, so the triggers are farther away from the hole. That will require the hog to be further into the trap before it fires. Of course, this concept works for hogs coming out of the hole, but if the hog is coming into the hole, then the way you are setting is is ideal. For the record, this depends on what animal you are trapping. For beaver and raccoon, I always prefer the trap to fire before they entre the trap, but for hogs and muskrat, I want them in the trap when it fires.
Great tips!
Well done.
If wife's cat gets into the trap you will be in the trap. LOL that was good..
No Joke! Thanks
I thought that was clever too. My cat want nothing to do with the one under my garage, their mean. I think cats steer clear.
Great video.. Thank You.
Thank you.
The 160 conibear worked perfect. They were refusing the box trap
Awesome! I also have zero luck with a live trap for woodchucks
Nice work. Wasn’t sure the 110 would do it.
I use a trap setting tool and a safety catch even on 110's. Caught my thumb in a 220 once and it was brutal.
I caught my hand in the little 110 a couple months ago. Lots of hurt that day, glad it wasn’t a bigger trap
Does it matter which side of a conibear the animal enters, or is it equally effective from both sides?
Yes, both directions work well!
Hi, this was a great video. Could you advise how to remove it to reuse the trap.
Removing is not the fun part. However, you will have to squeeze the trap with both hands to open the trap up. Once it is open, shake the dead critter out, you can hold it open with just one hand. I should add, make sure the critter is dead. This my most un favorite part
Maybe consider just descarding the trap with rodent and buy a new one when needed.
I have a live trap to relocate but there is one guy I might have to put down. It has destroyed my crops. Thanks for the video.
Relocating has a nice sound to it, but I always figure they will come back, and bring their friends
I was wondering why you were using a 110. You must have known that an immature woodchuck was the only one there.
New holes are usually made by young woodchucks venturing out. At least this has been my experience
You need 6x6 even a 150 single spring. Good luck.
Come to our lake and trap some beavers!!! 😂
It’s too bad you didn’t show how to remove the animal from the trap. But I appreciate the video. Thanks for doing it.
Maybe consider just descarding the trap with rodent and buy a new one when needed.
I think a wood chuck moves several times a summer. I get rid of one and another moves right in.
Yes, I have gotten 4 total from the spot in this video, crazy
I just got another tonight 🤪
@@timothyrothrock4173 such a good yet frustrated feeling! Good work
@@YoungbloodFamilyFarm I have two of the 220 traps set on my property, I have caught 15 this year on a two acre parcel. Do they finally stop coming or is this going to be an every year issue?
@@garychoate3961 ha, I feel that way, it seems like they never stop, I just found a burrow hole under my garden fence, ugh
Live trap, baited with peeles cucumber slices or chunks.
Hey, it works
I used a .22 air rifle to rid 9 groundhogs off my property.
That’s a nice method if you have them in sight!
@@YoungbloodFamilyFarm luckily I live on just under 1 acre!
Where did you get your traps?
@@pammoylan2426 local feed store
Is size trap good for a ground squirrel?
Probably a little big for a ground squirrel, but worth trying
That's to small of a trap. Buy some 220s
You are probably right, but this needs no tool to set and this old trap has probably caught 20 some woodchucks over the last 10 years
I have nothing against trapping at all. But wouldn't it be easier to just put a third or fourth board under your wood pile, to make it so they can't even fit under the wood.
Thanks, this is a real valid question, I have started trying to stack the ends in a way that deters woodchuck digging, haven’t quite figured out the best cost effective solution
Skin it cut into pieces roll in flour and fry them! Young ones are good.
Sounds like a good video idea!
I have a soft heart too but those bastards are causing all kinds of trouble under my porch etc.🦇
@@dustbat I still have a few of these guys around the property, as long as they keep their distance I’ll leave ‘em alone.
@@YoungbloodFamilyFarm Get it. I have been unable to catch mine and thought he was gone. Now each morning he digs the entrance hole anew. Not touching my bait.🦇
UPDATE: Just caught him at9;30 am. Had trap at hole entrance. Moved it to dug out area at his entrance point to his den under my patio room. Trap about 2 feet. Bait cabbage, carrots,apple etc Pick up and re locate team on way!🦇
Awesome
A woodchuck could chuck wood
Not anymore more, they seem to only chuck dirt
I hate that you are apologizing for getting rid of a rodent
Sorry, I’m kidding, you’re right I shouldn’t apologize, these creatures destroy, I’m glad when I can rid my property of them