Great video! Always put your bait, lures, scat, urine, whatever you want him to smell behind your trap. Make him cross over your trap to get a sniff. You're doing a great job. You'll have those fox in no time! Be sure to post your scouting cam video of catching them!
I always play the wind I learned that many years ago not to age myself but been trapping fox since 1978. It's no different than deer hunting or predator calling. They live and die by the wind. Keep up the good work.
Young man you put out some great video content ! and every person wanting to get into trapping should watch your videos.Your explaining of how and why is on point,Great job keep the vids coming.
The footage you get is priceless, saves so much time on the learning curve , These days because I trap the same area yr after yr , I almost always set 2 traps one offset to the right back 6 inches the other offset to the left back 18 inches .. keep at it Goodluck Out There BeSafe
Get some cotton under your pan and a lot less dirt on the trap. I want that pan almost level for foxes. They are so hard to catch. Use some natural feature or sticks in the road to guide them where you want them
Actually gives me some pretty good ideas cause I have had a bunch of coyotes this year walking by my sets and having foot prints around them but not close to the trap to where I would even think they stepped on the trap and felt it , I am using a 3” auger this year instead of my 2” and drilling them more at a 45 and I am thinking now that could be my problem
your spot on my friend. never put an attracting before the trap they will stop short every time and move on, at least that's been my experience trapping
i agree completley with the adjustments i just had the same scenario this last week on the line, i was puttin so many sets in the ground that day i started accidentally making my bait holes at more of an easy angle for me drilling so quick really... rushing, catch rate was horrible on that first couple 2 or 3 checks and then i pulled the cards when i seen how they practically fully committed and io still didn't catch and it was the same 4 traps 3 days in a row i pulled moved 20 ft and re dug there hole at a more challenging angle for them to have to work a little longer and next check had 2 greys 30 ft from each other lol. i swear its fun to me to rewatch and learn from the cameras makes me a much smarter and more efficient trapper and helps the confidence too ! appreciate the videos bud!
The bait hole angle theory is spot on. The way that one pawed at the set looks to be almost exactly what the one I'm playing chess with at the moment did. I think you're right about the scat, and in all honesty nothing should be in front of the trap pan. Everything should be behind it. I remade my set this afternoon, now lets hope I don't lost a bishop tonight!
@@ferengiprofiteer9145 never did catch anything on that set that made me think it was the digger. It either got smart and completely quit me, or got ran over in the road lol. Not had any digging in a couple of weeks now
@@DarJenoutdoors I had a dirt hole in a stream bank get dug out twice. Pulled it. A few days later, directly across the culvert, I caught a possum in a tire set that had been there for 13 days. Had my cameras on deer duty but I think I nabbed the perp.
@@ferengiprofiteer9145 I've caught 3 coons in a set about 20 feet from the one that was getting dug out! I've got at least two more on camera but they aren't digging. Had one pull my sheep's wool during single digits and the trap just didn't fire
Everything behind forces them rather than persuades. Going from one lure to another might distract them from detecting a trap. have used that tactic on different species seemingly successfully. But without a cam interpretation has an element of guessing. Note the camera only tells the story in the frame, & if it triggers.
I just think he wasn’t fully committed bud. It’s easy to get hard on ourselves. The cameras they say humble ya like you wouldn’t believe. I love this style of video btw. Keep at it man your doing everything right.
Clint Locklear did a study and I think it was for both fox and coyotes. But he found that I think the number was close to 80% work a set from the right.
Like you said. Once they got down wind, they came back and worked the set. In that particular situation, Id have set the trap on the left. I know you said you always set to the right but certain situations should be set to left. I think most animals lead with the right foot. Perhaps even putting straight in front of hole for that wind. Looked like the red put his right paw in front of the hole to dig with the left. Agreed on the steeper angle on hole tho
Can't see the angle of the hole being the issue. I don't think they didn't go for your bait because they didn't like its looks. It was dark. I've caught with 2 traps within inches of each other when 1 wasn't working. ☝️
I know this is one of your older videos but I’m new to trapping going on my 3rd year and every time I run into a issue I try and run threw the videos and come up with what I need to look at are change up what I’m doing Thanks for taken the time and putting these videos together. My question is is seen u putting fox in some milk crates and I was watching a video of yours and you said you had some new and I didn’t get finished the video and can’t find it . I use a dog kennel right now lol had to rework the bottom are they will come out WHAT is a good size for coyotes to transport em . I got something for my foxes if I get on.
Do foxes leave scat on top of features like grass clumps and rocks, dirt heaps like dogs do? They didn't seem to have detected the traps, although that is difficult to tell. Having dogs that know traps they avoid them so casually it is difficult to realise they aren't just incredibly lucky not to be wearing bling. Elevated attractant may divert attention from the ground. Seems traps etc in the same spot could easily get them next time. Having a treat for them to get out of the hole would distract them, like a sausage etc. They should get to like that hole. Would be interesting to see what they do on a buried but not over-dressed up camo set, just smooth soft dirt for soft paws. See whether they detect and react to it. If feeding from the site successive reactions would show if they drop their guard, if they had it tuned.
IMHO trap placement should be downwind from the scat, in your video, trap slighly off center to left front of bait hole with scat on right so he comes upwind to hole crosses trap to get to scat.
Looks like ya had a down hill grade. With them being set to the right, uphill side, the critter is going to use his down hill foot to brace while working hole with up hill side. Noticed this a while back and offset to down hill side and improved catches. Everything else you said is spot on. If you ever run them in midlands of SC let me know. Got plenty of land and need some help.
Not to argue, but I think you're misreading about the angle of the dirt hole. It's their nose that wasn't satisfied, not their eyes. Covered bait catches. Also, near as I can tell, urine is urine. Coon, fox, coyote, cat, mine, or yourn(😊).
Put that poo behind the hole.entrance set your trap straight back in lowest spot offset or not I don't offset at all unless I have too for fox get ya a flat set edge of that rd with a shot of piss and pick em up
As a newer trapper, I found the explanation of the angles of your dirt holes very helpful! Thank you!
Great video! Always put your bait, lures, scat, urine, whatever you want him to smell behind your trap. Make him cross over your trap to get a sniff. You're doing a great job. You'll have those fox in no time! Be sure to post your scouting cam video of catching them!
I always play the wind I learned that many years ago not to age myself but been trapping fox since 1978. It's no different than deer hunting or predator calling. They live and die by the wind. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the great content!! My first 4 sets are out there right now.
Young man you put out some great video content ! and every person wanting to get into trapping should watch your videos.Your explaining of how and why is on point,Great job keep the vids coming.
Ya.. great breakdown,. Good ideas, & Adjustments..! You'll Get'em.. Tactacam reveal x pros for the Win!! 😊👍
The footage you get is priceless, saves so much time on the learning curve , These days because I trap the same area yr after yr , I almost always set 2 traps one offset to the right back 6 inches the other offset to the left back 18 inches .. keep at it Goodluck Out There BeSafe
Another great video to learn from. I agree with everything you said and the plan to adjust.
nice job educational to everyone old and young
Another great instructional video !! 🤗
You explained it perfectly! Move the scat. That makes sense for them to sniff either scat or bait hole.
Great video,they maybe smelling the set?
Get some cotton under your pan and a lot less dirt on the trap. I want that pan almost level for foxes. They are so hard to catch. Use some natural feature or sticks in the road to guide them where you want them
Very informative video and a different mind set on how they look down the bait hole
Actually gives me some pretty good ideas cause I have had a bunch of coyotes this year walking by my sets and having foot prints around them but not close to the trap to where I would even think they stepped on the trap and felt it , I am using a 3” auger this year instead of my 2” and drilling them more at a 45 and I am thinking now that could be my problem
Another great video! Very well explained! I totally agree with your points and decision to change scat placement! Thanks!!!
Agree on both tips.
Yep your right on the hole angle. You could see that gray lean forward look in the hole.
I totally agree with you buddy! The scat needs to get their focus on the hole! I hope it helps you and you get them my friend!
your spot on my friend. never put an attracting before the trap they will stop short every time and move on, at least that's been my experience trapping
Another great video, I agree with the dirt hole angle helps a lot with how close they get. Best of luck with adjustments, I'm curious as well!
i agree completley with the adjustments i just had the same scenario this last week on the line, i was puttin so many sets in the ground that day i started accidentally making my bait holes at more of an easy angle for me drilling so quick really... rushing, catch rate was horrible on that first couple 2 or 3 checks and then i pulled the cards when i seen how they practically fully committed and io still didn't catch and it was the same 4 traps 3 days in a row i pulled moved 20 ft and re dug there hole at a more challenging angle for them to have to work a little longer and next check had 2 greys 30 ft from each other lol. i swear its fun to me to rewatch and learn from the cameras makes me a much smarter and more efficient trapper and helps the confidence too ! appreciate the videos bud!
The bait hole angle theory is spot on. The way that one pawed at the set looks to be almost exactly what the one I'm playing chess with at the moment did. I think you're right about the scat, and in all honesty nothing should be in front of the trap pan. Everything should be behind it. I remade my set this afternoon, now lets hope I don't lost a bishop tonight!
Well, did you checkmate that critter?
@@ferengiprofiteer9145 never did catch anything on that set that made me think it was the digger. It either got smart and completely quit me, or got ran over in the road lol. Not had any digging in a couple of weeks now
@@DarJenoutdoors I had a dirt hole in a stream bank get dug out twice. Pulled it. A few days later, directly across the culvert, I caught a possum in a tire set that had been there for 13 days. Had my cameras on deer duty but I think I nabbed the perp.
@@ferengiprofiteer9145 I've caught 3 coons in a set about 20 feet from the one that was getting dug out! I've got at least two more on camera but they aren't digging. Had one pull my sheep's wool during single digits and the trap just didn't fire
Everything behind forces them rather than persuades. Going from one lure to another might distract them from detecting a trap. have used that tactic on different species seemingly successfully. But without a cam interpretation has an element of guessing. Note the camera only tells the story in the frame, & if it triggers.
I just think he wasn’t fully committed bud. It’s easy to get hard on ourselves. The cameras they say humble ya like you wouldn’t believe. I love this style of video btw. Keep at it man your doing everything right.
I'm in sc caught my biggest red fox the other night using the same bait but hell fire and wind walker.
Clint Locklear did a study and I think it was for both fox and coyotes. But he found that I think the number was close to 80% work a set from the right.
Like you said. Once they got down wind, they came back and worked the set. In that particular situation, Id have set the trap on the left. I know you said you always set to the right but certain situations should be set to left. I think most animals lead with the right foot. Perhaps even putting straight in front of hole for that wind. Looked like the red put his right paw in front of the hole to dig with the left. Agreed on the steeper angle on hole tho
Great footage and video buddy. I agree with coyote wacker, if you have them two traps bedded like he said works great
Great content once again! It would be nice if you could somehow highlight where your trap is in the video clips of the animals working your sets
Thanks for the tips...I just missed a coyote the other morning for the same reason, I believe. I need a steeper angle on my bait holes.
Can't see the angle of the hole being the issue.
I don't think they didn't go for your bait because they didn't like its looks. It was dark.
I've caught with 2 traps within inches of each other when 1 wasn't working. ☝️
I'm a dirt hole fan but do you make any flat sets? Love your videos. Wind too which I know it changes constantly.
Yes I do! I love flat sets!
Yes sir! You have um figured out now. Those videos are very helpful. Thanks.
This video helps me thnk you it's hard to out fox a Fox I'm the one who sent you the Bobcat pictures this morning
Has the Red Wolf made it to your area of NC?
Never seen one
I know this is one of your older videos but I’m new to trapping going on my 3rd year and every time I run into a issue I try and run threw the videos and come up with what I need to look at are change up what I’m doing Thanks for taken the time and putting these videos together. My question is is seen u putting fox in some milk crates and I was watching a video of yours and you said you had some new and I didn’t get finished the video and can’t find it . I use a dog kennel right now lol had to rework the bottom are they will come out WHAT is a good size for coyotes to transport em . I got something for my foxes if I get on.
Do foxes leave scat on top of features like grass clumps and rocks, dirt heaps like dogs do?
They didn't seem to have detected the traps, although that is difficult to tell. Having dogs that know traps they avoid them so casually it is difficult to realise they aren't just incredibly lucky not to be wearing bling. Elevated attractant may divert attention from the ground.
Seems traps etc in the same spot could easily get them next time. Having a treat for them to get out of the hole would distract them, like a sausage etc. They should get to like that hole. Would be interesting to see what they do on a buried but not over-dressed up camo set, just smooth soft dirt for soft paws. See whether they detect and react to it. If feeding from the site successive reactions would show if they drop their guard, if they had it tuned.
It looked like the fox was actually spooked at the set on the far right of the video
Do you ever post what you catch after your instructional video?
Yep! Just have to follow along with the videos to see them in action!
It looked like they approached from the left and worked the set without getting to the right of the holes.
The only other thing that I noticed was they all sidestepped and even the last grey hopped it’s back legs over your dirt pattern.
Definitely think he was committed but moving the bait hole to a different angle should get him !
They just got lucky hoss 😂
How much does it costs to run the tactacam trail cam monthly?
Change your dirt hole to 85 or 90 degrees it will up your catch
You will catch
IMHO trap placement should be downwind from the scat, in your video, trap slighly off center to left front of bait hole with scat on right so he comes upwind to hole crosses trap to get to scat.
I like this idea a lot. Thanks!
Had a fox jump through a snare somehow
Looks like ya had a down hill grade. With them being set to the right, uphill side, the critter is going to use his down hill foot to brace while working hole with up hill side. Noticed this a while back and offset to down hill side and improved catches. Everything else you said is spot on. If you ever run them in midlands of SC let me know. Got plenty of land and need some help.
That actually makes so much sense!! I never would’ve thought of that, thank you!!
Not to argue, but I think you're misreading about the angle of the dirt hole.
It's their nose that wasn't satisfied, not their eyes. Covered bait catches.
Also, near as I can tell, urine is urine. Coon, fox, coyote, cat, mine, or yourn(😊).
Oh by the way! Keep up the good work. Really like watching you do your stuff.
Put that poo behind the hole.entrance set your trap straight back in lowest spot offset or not I don't offset at all unless I have too for fox get ya a flat set edge of that rd with a shot of piss and pick em up
Use a dog on trap with no pan Tension might get them
Something about yor trap
Put some beaver castor in a punch hole next to your dirt hole