The egg dirt hole set/ for egg eating predaters

[Tony Hursman]

Here is were i have gone to the top of a ridge were i have seen the yotes digging and scratching around more moles and mice. I dug out a step down hole set up. First i dug a small pit. Then i placed the dirt hole about 2 inches below the dirt line. In the first pic i show were i have the Montana No. 3 dog less with off set placed in the little pit. I have packed the jaws in dirt and have placed a grass wad under pan.





Now in the second pic i have used the extra dirt from the hole and pit to sift the trap in. Now when i do this i want the trap pan to be the lowest spot at the set. This should be were he will step when he starts to dig the hole. Notice the dirt is smooth and no debrie to get caught in jaws.





Now the 3rd pic shows were i have taken half the egg and have seated it at the bottom of hole and the rest i have set around the front entrance to the hole. Now this pit set up imitates a turtle nest that has been dug by another animal. And these egg shells not only add the smell factor but also some sight variables into the equation. Notice how the egg in hole and shells scattered around hole makes this look inviting. The cow jaw bone adds even more visual aid to set





Well it just didn't catch my eye like i wanted so i added some more bones to backing. This 4th pic show the final set. This is what i want him to see on his approach.





The final pic give a view from a distance from set see how the white bones stands out against the grass and timber. Now this alone would work on the curiosity factor but with the shells and extra bones he will swear there is food buried there. This set up is also great on fox and cats if set on sign.





This should give you some idea how i use the egg shells for eye appeal and the smell of eggs. I hope this adds to your set ups try this and i am sure you wont be disappointed. Thanks for looking DH

[tmrschessie]

Another excellent post Tony...

Again folks, check your state laws for legality of using exposed bait (the egg shells) the bone I don't belive are a problem in most states...Tom