Flat sets for coyotes or fox

[Tony Hursman]

Flat sets are very versatile you can really use these with just about any object that stands out in the animals territory. They will investigate any thing new and the flat set can be used to capitalize on these situations. Urine post sets are made much the same way. This can also be used for the T bone set up as well. The first pic is a location pic were the yotes and fox will use these as travel corridors to and from bedding areas and feeding routes to look for food.



The next pic shows the tools needed for the making of this set up. A different trap can be used. I am using a north woods 1.5 for this set up. There are more fox than yotes running this area.



The Next pic shows the cut out bed for the trap. The trap isn't set yet as to ensure this is a good fit for trap.



The next pic shows the set trap placed in the trap bed and positioned as you see fit.



This pic shows were the dirt has been packed around the jaws for a sure tight fit to the bed. You don't want to have a trap shifting when the animal steps on a jaw or lever. Also if you look close you can see the grass wad under the trap pan. This keeps the dirt from compacting under the pan preventing the trap from firing. Also this helps keep the mud after a good rain from putting the set out of commission.



The next set shows where the trap has been sifted and blended in with the surrounding cover. And a piece of backing has been added for the sight appeal this is usually what attracts them it is something out of place. This can also be used for a scent post by adding a good lure to the backing.



Now the last pic shows the set from a distance. This is the view of what the animals will see. The log is a object that is out of place and will get there attention.




I hope this is a good explanation and helps you guys. DH

[tmrschessie]

Tony, can't thank you enough. Having this information available is great. And the naritive and pictures are first rate. Tom

[Tony Hursman]

You guys are welcome. I am in this to help us build our trappers associations so we can keep the rights we have as trappers and if we can keep the new trappers catching the fur there after they will stay in this great heritage

[ICE]

Thanks for the post they are very detailed and i have really learned alot. I'm not a trapper but I enjoyed reading your post.

[Tony Hursman]

I think pictures speak for them selves and its easy to teach from pictures for me than to right the whole project from start to finish. They are great training aids. You guys use them as you see fit. With my permision. I hope it will help the future Nebraska Trappers

[tmrschessie]

Tony, They already have helped, thanks for your time and enthusiasm in promoting trapping. I need to find out how you did the line drawing also....Tom