Coyote/Fox guidance at dirt holes

[@WildAboutBeingOutdoors]

Great demonstration Dale ! I love using the step down dirt hole 97% of the time that's all I make.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Chip

[@davidschaub271]

Getting ready for trapping season! Great Video!

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

So are we David. Thank you for watching

[@kevinmeeske3412]

Excellent Best Instruction on KZbin

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Kevin. I appreciate that

[@kevinwilkey4687]

Been using that type of set for years n your are correct it is the ticket. If you get one not wanting to commit, set another trap left top half way along side of trench n make a small opening on dirt that is mounded up. Thanks for sharing.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Absolutely right Kevin Wilkey. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Video!!

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I appreciate you Greg. Thank you

[@coyotethumper1536]

Nice, I caught my 1st Double this year on Trench sets very similar to that. Full commitment on those Coyotes. Thanks for sharing

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

You're welcome Rod. Glad you liked it

[@CatfishBurchOutdoors133]

AWSOME INFO BROTHER AS ALWAYS

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you CatfishBurch

[@AlexDoucet]

Put two of these in yesterday one for coyotes and the other for for cats. The cat set only difference was i blocked it in on both sides with artificial Christmas tree limbs and used some cat collector and feline fix as well as some catnip and silverbine in a coffee filter hung up in the back from a string to also work as a visual attractor and had my 3 multi collored fethers out front of the set on a fishing swivel about 4 and a half ft high. Also added some thorny branches from Mesquite and locust trees to the sides with the fake limbs just for added deterrent, and place peace of cactus right in front of trap and backside of trap allowing only one place to step. Coyote the one that i intended for Coyotes ( who were yippin and howling not 100 yard from me as i put in the set) was just tour usual trench set. No blocking up of sides with brush just open with real Subtle guiding around the trap. Violator 7 down the hole and hiayawatha vally and. And since i breed rats for my snakes i have a freezer full of all the bigg males that are to bigg to feed my snakes so took one giant one and cut it in half and threw into each hole for a visual bait. Well checked this moring and i had bobcat tracks all over the trap and strap jaws at the set for coyotes. Looked like he two stepped all over that trap except for right where the pan was. didnt get the bait out tho. This trap being a duke #2 4coil stock pan. If i had a haded a larger pan to it like i did the other trap i would've had him. Wellat the cat trench set he managed to get in and out with my bait while only putting his paws down in two spots from what i could see. One being on the jaws again and right up against the cactus pad. Mind you i made my own expanded pan that takes up all the space in between the jaws while still allowing the trap to function properly. It looked as if he tiptoed on the jaw. I had the cactus right up to the trap jaw/lever but since the cactus is oval shaped it leaves a really small area of safe dirt to exposed. Its as if that cat knew exactly where my trap pan was at each set. I was baffled. One for having a cat work the sets on the first night two for how i he pulled off some mission impossible tyoe skills on me. Ohand not trhat its important but both sets are on the up wind side of a gas line clear cut about 50 yards away from each other.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Yes Alex if there's anywhere they can step they will. You'll get him next trip through I'm sure. Thank you for watching

[@mikequesenberry5344]

Thank you Dale, great video , I've learned something today by watching.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Mike. I appreciate it

[@Jay-s2t]

Great video! Mine just never looks as good as yours do.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

@@Jay-s2t just keep putting them in Jay. Try to make them look as natural as you can. Watch a dog dig or go look at where a dog has been digging. It'll help you a lot

[@fishinarkansas3348]

I think this is excellent teachen. Thanks for the recommendation J.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Fishin Arkansas. Im glad you like it

[@johnhawn]

Dale what would you use down here in Louisiana with the rain that we get in trapping season

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

For sets John in your country I'm gonna use flat sets and portable pockets. Just because I don't think you want to go digging dirt holes unless you were up on a hill a bit. As for guidance I intend to just poke some sticks in to tell them where not to step

[@johnhawn]

@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 ok thanks that is about what I do now

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

You're welcome John

[@kentpayne1764]

what do you think of pre-digging your sets before freeze up????

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Doesn't hurt a thing Kent. I would cover them with something just to keep the rain off them some

[@troyandrus982]

This is a great set, excellent information thanks for the video.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

You're welcome Troy. Im glad you like it

[@justme4172]

Did you say you pack dirt in between the jaws and the pan too, or just pack in outside of jaws ?

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Outside the jaws only. If you stick your fingers in between the jaws with a wire screen pan cover you'll wear that trap Just Me.

[@justme4172]

@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 😂😂👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@blakeleystrapping2860]

Great Video Dale 👍

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you @ Blakeley trapping supply

[@dennisdial7872]

Thanks Dale good information

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

You're welcome Dennis

[@LarryGenePate]

Shows up great Dale and very well done,yeah the last dirt hole i dug was very very similar.I got so dang used to flat sets but Yeah your spot on thanks

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Larry Gene i appreciate it

[@jamespeshak5058]

Thank you for sharing Dale, this helps me out a lot. Would this Step down Dirt hole work on Bobcats as well?

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

It work on cats too

[@ramoutdoors6415]

This is how I catch most of my cats. Phil Brown uses this same set also for cats and dogs. Originally this set is called the Charlie Robbins dirthole..I also have several tutorials of this set on my channel...

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

@@ramoutdoors6415 yes that is correct its a Charlie Robbins style set. Very effective for all predators. Thank you for watching i appreciate it.

[@mikelloyd106]

1st time I've seen this. Makes perfect sense though. Gonna try it for sure.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you for watching this video Mike. I truly appreciate it

[@davidschaub271]

Which of your lures would you use?

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Any of my food type lures like wolfers choice, lobo call, fox river call #1, wolfers supreme #1 or 2. Or any of the predator baits I offer Predator buster, Texas canyon breaks, or Texas Peg Leg. Any of those will work at dirt holes or grab and die type sets David

[@frankhengstler6101]

Awesome stuff, I like using big dirt hole and trench sets for coyotes, I even use old badger holes for coyote sets, coyotes always seem to snoop around badger holes. Love seeing what sets other guys are using 👍👍

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Frank. I appreciate it

[@christophergentile7464]

Great stuff

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Christopher

[@streeterboyzoutdoors]

Great set completely natural looking.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Streeterboyz i appreciate it

[@trapperbob8812]

Some good advice Dale. Did you ever have your live?

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thanks Trapper Bob. Not yet. I'll announce a day or 2 in advance if we decide to do a live chat. Just playing with the idea of doing 1 at this time

[@garytaylor623]

thanks for the info,,can't wait to try it..are you going to the nationals in lima,ohio this year???

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Right at this moment Gary I'm taking a wait and see what the gas prices are stance. I hope to be able to make it. Thank for watching. We appreciate it

[@kentpayne1764]

use gloves??

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I do. I wear a pair of leather gloves for setting. No gloves for handling bait or lure. Thanks for watching

[@scottswift1394]

Interesting

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Hope it helps some Scott. Thanks for watching

[@ramoutdoors6415]

This is my favorite dirthole for cats and dogs. I have several tutorials on my channel of this same set. Great vid man! The original name of this set was called the Charlie Robbins dirthole. OG used and taught this set also. I would have to check my book, Hoofbeats of a Wolfer by Ogorman, but i think this set is in it. I learned it from Ed Schneider years ago, havnt looked back since Richard from Kansas;)

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Yes Charlie Robbins developed it. Ogorman has taught it for years. I first learned it in his wolfer methods 2 vhs tape as i recall. It just takes the guess work out of guiding their feet. Thank you for watching and the kind words as well. We appreciate it

[@joshwilham8480]

Been taking lots of critters with a set just about identical. Anything from mink to coyotes. Yes mink. 😂 I don’t run my pan tension as high, because I want the mink, coons and everything else. A good mink gland is hard to pass up for a lure maker. I just love it as a change up on yotes.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Mink gland is deadly on k9s. Very good change up on them. And excellent on big bore raccoon during breeding season

[@JohnnyRingo406Trapper]

Great content Dan, thank you for sharing. In a trappers world, experience is priceless.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Johnny Ringo. I appreciate it

[@paulmartin6895]

Nice to see a different way of doing things. That's

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Sometimes a mew look on things can make a difference

[@paulmartin6895]

@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 yes it dose . Always looking for different ways of doing things. Because at time what you do need a change up from how you do it because of the one someone smarten up is the hardest .

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Absolutely right Paul

[@stevefischer585]

good job dale have pictures taken on cell would like send to you but dont know flip phone these are diggings in bean field by coyotes never have seen this thanks

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Steve, thank you very much. Those pictures could be very helpful to you. Study them close to see exactly what a true dirt hole looks like.

[@cofieldcountryoutdoors4567]

I do a set similar to that if I'm trapping logging road edges with lots of brush with good success. I tend to stick with smaller profiled dirt holes in cow pastures because in my mind. The yote is hunting voles, and moles. The larger dirt holes tend to make the dog shy away by several feet its not use to seeing that type of disturbance in cow pastures. But in rough terrain areas, I use a similar set just no where near as large.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I appreciate you watching

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

So ive thought about this all night. Im not being a smart alec but i gotta know. So your coyotes in east Texas if they come up on a ground hog hole or a badger digging or even a barn rat hole in a cow pasture they wont go near it? But if its in brush then they will?? Y'all have some strange coyotes in east texas if thats the case

[@cofieldcountryoutdoors4567]

The only true large terrestrial burrowing animal we have are armadillos, they mostly make there dens in dense wooded areas. Very seldom will you see them in the middle of a cow pasture especially if the rancher does quality pasture maintenance against grub worms. We don't have badgers or ground hogs. Every once in a while you will come in contact with a dug out fox den but for the most part they den in hollow tree lay downs here. What we do have a abundance of is moles that's why I use a 2" auger to put in my dirt holes roughly 18" deep with very little dirt mound to guide the animal. Also when the yotes are running cow pastures they are nibbling on fresh manure. This is especially true during winter calving season due to the calves high protein and fat diet coming from the mothers milk. During this season I tend to run cow trails using a modified flat set with fresh cow pattie or dropped placenta as a backin with a small rebar sized hole and a quality urine. Different parts of the country definetly call for different techniques. I feel quite certain if I was to ever trap your part of this great nation I would have to adjust my habits. Thank you for your reply.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

No sir you're right ive never trapped in east Texas. But i have trapped in iowa, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Kentucky. And while i did have to change a few things due to the constant change of weather patterns, the 1 thing that never changed was coyotes being being coyotes.

[@chaseferley9011]

good stuff man keep it comen

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

thanks Chase. I intend to pal. Keep watchimg share it you can Please. We appreciate you

[@ottercat8527]

Grey fox always end up with both front feet in them sets ! If I can get them in the ground thats what I make !

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Yes sir they do otter cat. I like them on greys as it take alot of guess work our them little buggers

[@mikeslear6291]

Come where I trap and try that set. 😂

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Well im not sure where you trap Mike but its taken coyotes in iowa , Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and Kentucky. So it might take them where you are too??

[@mikeslear6291]

Oh I’m not doubting it catches them I use that set too but I trap North Central PA which is nothing but rock you can’t dig that in the mountains

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I got ya. I'll try to go over my style of flat sets in the near future. Maybe you can pick up something there that might help a little?? We can all learn something from anyone. If nothi g you can use it as a bad example lol