Modern Trapping Part 14 Coyote Family Unit Set and Lessons Learned

[@epicdoom1]

Dave you can get a large wheel deer cart to use to haul your trapping stuff I used to haul it in in back pack, buckets and large shoulder type travel bags by the end of the trap line I was Spent. Using the deer cart has been a godsend the large wheel type roll over logs and such easily and they can haul some serious gear in. hope this helps you Brother love the info you provide here on YT

[@JayDubz425]

Dave, you always make me feel like I'm right next to you in your videos. I think it's the way you talk to the viewers. You always say "we" and "us" like your talking to someone who's next to you. I love it! Especially these trapping videos. I'm very excited for the winter trapping vids! And all the other vids you will be posting! Thank you for all the knowledge you give us! Great stuff brother!

[@bulldog62js]

I was never really into trapping before. Just thought it was a little boring, but I have to tell you Dave, this has really sparked a massive interest in it for me. I love these videos! You make them not only extremely interesting, but informative and educational. You are also showing the ethical ways of doing it by releasing non-target animals. You are awesome Dave! I can't wait to get out and try this myself with some dirt time!

[@thew1neguy]

Thank you Dave for posting these educational videos on this often controversial subject. I have found this series as interesting as the journal of the yurt! I also commend you for your comments on the young man and how he handled dispatching the animal during his video. Taking any life should not be taken in such a manner and true sportsman/woodsman are thankful and respectful of the animal's sacrifice. Always a class act sir!

[@flyod26]

This is why I love your channel Dave, you're always honest. Keep up the good work.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Now you've got my interest up!! I didn't know you was going to take us all the way through the trapping season... I bet you'll more than double your subscribers.... That's going to be so interesting... Thanks!

[@jonahwalker7717]

Thanks for going over the many sets and lessons learned, huge help to. A new trapper like myself!

[@TBOR101]

Dave, I for one greatly appreciate your hard work. I know next to nothing about trapping, so I'm eager to watch all the videos you can make on this subject, I'm making notes and just ordered 6 of your Bobcat snares. I haven't seen or heard of a bobcat around here in ages, but I'm hoping they'll be the right size for the over abundance of raccoons and possums we do have.

[@smithad7]

Awesome! Nice work Dave, looking forward to the rest of the trapping series

[@brentm1970]

dave i love the new trappers video brings back memories from when my grandfather and i used to trap before peta he had a trapping buisness we trapped and baught furs and sold them up in ohio at the fur buyers conventions.keep up the great videos brings back alot of great memories. oh make you a choker with a long pipe and a steel cable you can remove non tatget animals safely without having to kill them , we used to take live foxes that way to sell to fox hunting clubs in huntington.

[@wallfly666]

Hay thank you for taking the time to make and post these videos, awesome info man!

[@kinghoju]

Dave: without a large private property how can we practice some of these trapping skills? Love this latest series--we all appreciate what you do for us!

[@PolluxA]

Nice video. An advice. Whenever I kill a birds I pluck them and drop a few dozen of the small feathers on my trap so that it looks like there has been a kill in the area. I don't know if its a good idea when you use a foothold trap. I've only done it with conibear traps. I also use a needle and attach a big feather to a long stick with a rope so that it blows in the wind. In an open area you'll see it even if you're a couple hundred yards away. Good luck! Looking forward to see them produce

[@MrMokrzesik]

You my friend are living the life! I trapped when I was younger but unfortunately since the prices of fur have gone down interest has gone down. And it's almost impossible anymore to get permission to enter private property. Keep up the vids and I can enjoy trapping through you haha.

[@shakeandbake1989]

im from georgia born and raised, and i have to say your dirt is amazing up there. we just have clay here. weird observation i know.

[@dlvmark]

Great video as always. I'm learning a lot. Thank you brother.

[@RoZZ92]

Never ever loose your interest in educating people Dave, please.

[@steppnwolf76109]

This what I do to bring the coyotes in to where my pan is. Make the backing higher. At least 6 inches so he cant work it from the back. Use a good skunky lure on your backing and a good meat based bait in your hole. The higher backing will bring him in farther. Cool trick with the squirrel tail. I wish we could do it here!

[@IBIiZzArDI]

All the best Dave! videos are great.

[@wildreliance]

WOnderful series, looking forward to the video of the catch. INterested to see what you do with the coyote.

[@COBladesmith80]

Can't wait to see what you come up with! If you think about it though, the lure will keep their eyes off the set... just the way I was taught...

[@kumbackquatsta]

have considered setting up one of those hunting scouting cameras around a set, it'd be cool to see what happens

[@quentinrox2663]

Love em Dave. That horsebacking sounds exciting!

[@StumpfsCurse]

Lovin this series, Dave.

[@mkjredemption]

seems like (especially with that trap that the fox was near) you should bring the trap a slighty back because the are able to stand close enough and their neck is long enough to put their nose in the whole without having to take that one last step in your pan. I found a guy on youtube that has really good success with mink and muskrat he explains his sets and shows his success thought of you his youtube name is bigtimebowfishing really great ideas, good luck Dave

[@COBladesmith80]

I like your sets! I was taught to use lures above their heads... ever tried it? Really enjoying the series! Thanks for posting it! I'll be watching!

[@flamedrag18]

the fox footprints are a example of why you back your trap up from the dirthole opening about 8", since a fox or coyote will stretch their neck out to look down a hole instead of getting their nose in there. the 8" would also lessen the by-catch since oppossum and raccoon aren't concerned with the chaff and will go straight for the hole, possibly by passing the trap entirely and their scent might even attract the canines. just my opinion.

[@jkop48473]

Ya, I'm liking this series, big time. Very interesting.

[@Mr.Grigzzly]

Thank you Dave for the videos!

[@zxxz0000]

awesome videos thank you dave for putting these up

[@walleyefishinrod3115]

Lovin the trapping series Dave Keep up the hard work>

[@MrKtdyer]

great video man it would be awesome if you got horses dudes its a great way to get around. you should do a segment on horseback survival it would be really cool.

[@OutdoorJunkie1992]

You excited for steelhead fishing soon Dave? Temps are dropping they are starting to move in:) Im so excited. Keep up the great work brother. Jeremy

[@jbr1074]

I like to put the chunks and crumbles just in front of the set, prevents a cruising 'yote from peeking and leaving, seems to have them step in a bit closer by stepping over the 'chunks'

[@lldistributor]

DAVE would love to see some video on surviving with horses or mules ive got both mules ere more sure footed they will go any were but a good horse is hard to beat love ur trapping vids please keep it up

[@freedomfitmind]

thx Dave, Please keep em coming.

[@m6996j]

thanks dave, i am loving watching this adventure........ your fan hillbilly mik

[@sheltowee8079]

I've had a serious problem with my traps being dug up and the pan cover thrown off usually two to three feet in front of my set?? Any thoughts

[@Jaybird196]

Oh, okay. Thank you for the explanation of the term,Dave :) .

[@OneNotNumb]

It would be awesome if you placed some game cameras at these sites so we could learn how the animal approached the traps.

[@xle5363]

Dave I think you should use a small wisk broom to clean off your pans instead of blowing them off to me that seems like your really putting a human scent on the trap.

[@jerrylake611]

Hey Dave was just thinking that maybe you could forge something yourself that you could slide down over the top of those spreading ears or whatever you called them on the smaller traps to give you some more leverage when trying to load them. It seems to be quite hard to open them up judging by what you showed in your videos. Just a thought I had since your good at making things with your black smithing skills. You know something to kind of slide down on each one that is a little bigger than needed at first and gets tighter as you go so to be able to fit any size of the different brands of traps. You only two one for each side and they should last forever once ya had them made. Just a thought .. Jerry from CT

[@danmo43]

Good stuff, Dave!

[@CRJines]

It is very tough walking. I have to walk about 7 miles round trip from my cabin to the end of my line.

[@gobigorgohomenow101]

Agreed but the long spring are more traditional, I have some long springs that I know are over 100 years old but they still work and catch well. Does a 3 coil spring have more catching power then a #3 long spring?

[@stanf9898]

@wildernessoutfitters deal, ill stay tuned in.

[@cheeselyman]

in a later video could you discuss ways to tell if an animal you catch is edible...like what signs to look for etc...because of diseases and what not

[@HDoctane]

What happened to journal of the tee pee is that coming later still can't wait until the trappers camp gets set up are you gonna do any video on detailed skinning and hide prep of these animals I'd like to see that, thanks for another great video Dave!!!

[@stanf9898]

Really, thank you Dave.

[@JMAAD]

Good video Dave...my set looks a bit different but it works ...lol

[@Shannon_Lacey]

Thanks Dave, I really like this series. Could you please explain for us city folk, in perhaps another video as to why someone would want to trap a coyote? And what would one do with it? Are they for eating??? I don't know if I could eat a canine, reminds me of the dogs I've had. Sorry to be dense.

[@DaveTalksDogs]

What about packing gear on your goats? Or do you still have them? Wouldn't likely be as fast as a horse, but it's a thought.

[@michealellis119]

What do you think the best lure is for coyotes.

[@tinydx95t2]

What do you use for pan covers? I am a complete novice to trapping and I am learning a lot. Just don't completely understand the pan cover and what material to use for a pan cover.

[@ArtemiaSalina]

Dave, you mentioned getting a horse to pack your gear with, but a long time ago you were experimenting with a pack goat. How did that experiment ever work out? Would a pack goat be useful in your current situation, or are they not strong enough to carry a trapper's load?

[@geraldheidler1095]

You should do an update on the rabbit setup? And by the way great videos.

[@endtimer77]

i was wondering if you are going to do a vid about primitive bow hunting for white tails? must be deer seasons down there.

[@buickwildcat1]

Dave you are making the same mistake I made when I started trapping coyotes and that's trapping a coyote as if it were a fox. Coyote doesn't pee at a food set opportunity. To be honest neither do fox. Trappers of old use to pour pee all over their sets as a suspicion removal but it really was a marketing tool to sale more urine to trappers. Try this use food odors and food lure in your dirt hole sets and use urine and gland lure at your post sets and you will start catching more animals.

[@Southernburrito]

This sounds great!

[@mynineridesshotgun]

Do you still have your pack goat? Would something like that be helpful as well? Thanks! -Chris

[@davidlee8551]

Excellent! Thanks.

[@EatCarbs]

A horse? What about your goat Tanner? Is he not good for long distances? Did you catch anything in your fence snare? Oh and I am really enjoying these vids Dave.. thanks!

[@savior532]

9:25-9:31 LOL hilarious statement. Oh well, practice makes perfect, right Dave. Have a good one. ..."2 inch circle over a few thousand acres", RIOT.

[@Forrestslr]

I enjoy your vids I want to take my son to 1 of your basic skills classes. What do you think is a good age for class?

[@M3iscool]

When the trap arms shut, do they break the paw/arm of the victim?

[@gobigorgohomenow101]

Have you ever caught a coyote in a #11 double long spring? Coyotes have pulled out of my #3, #4 and #5 double long springs before so it seem's like a #11 is pretty small.

[@illumin8er]

Hey Dave, great series! What happened to Tanner the goat? Does your gear exceed his load capacity or are you trying to cover your trapping area a little faster by using a horse? Just curious, can't wait till the next video.

[@Midwestupland]

in michigan the traping start about the 15 and i shot a dear an have some bones and meat. so would you say useing dear parts is a good lure? p.s thanks to take the time to read this. :)

[@4estadventurer]

man really thought there was going to be a coyote in this vid......... keep trappin :)

[@Lihaschu]

Hi. i'm completely new to the trapping scene. how do these animals die? i mean do the traps just hold them in place until you get back to them to kill them? letting them starve would be rather cruel i think and as far as i can tell you are not the type of guy who would unnecessarily harm anything.

[@Outdoorsman1515]

im with dave on this one...how do you know that he was without pain?

[@ArtemiaSalina]

I think it's largely a myth that animals (including coyotes) are afraid of human scent. People often see coyotes and other animals in residential areas, which are loaded with human scent. It may be possible that animals will come to associate human scent with danger in areas with heavy hunting pressure, but even that is unlikely since the animals that encounter hunters wind up dead more often than not. Unless you urinate on your sets I think it's mostly an overstated issue.

[@wildreliance]

If you do catch some coyote, what will you do with them? Keep the fur and hide, toss the meat?

[@wildreliance]

What is the water source at the new property?

[@hurleysux]

not to fond of horses, but I would like to see you do a few trapping videos useing them.

[@AdamActions]

can you make a video about a spring snare ?

[@tracethompson360]

getting a horse Dave work with halters best ones rope halters .

[@durrock1927]

Nice, horse would be cool!

[@noobster888able]

do you have any products for sale?

[@Joshmango86]

I love ur vids I would love to come do that with ya

[@joshslivka6122]

Nice coyote trapping is fun

[@tsnorquist]

Dave, Any particular reason you're targeting Coyotes (sorry if you over viewed that already in another video). Meat, Skin, Nuisance? As always, fantastic videos. You can't get this stuff on normal TV.

[@snyper069]

Your sets would make good bobcat sets because they are very "showy." Coyotes are neophobic and don't like change in their environment. It may take a while for them to come into a showy set, but if the smells are good enough they will eventually once they become used to it. Also try putting your urine in a line along one side of the hole. That will cause then to have to step closer to smell it and thus into your trap. Fogging the area most often causes them to pee farther out. Keep the faith!

[@Jaybird196]

Dave, what is meant by "family unit set"? Are you trying to catch a whole pack of coyotes?

[@23Belligerent]

Maybe those coyotes haven't made their way back round yet. I'm sure they'll circle back soon.

[@TheMichaeldch]

How can a game warden or wildlife officer tell what you meant to trap with primitive techniques ?

[@Knifeguyyy]

I say get all the coyotes you can!! Next door here in WV they kill cats and dogs all the time. They take over and need hunted reasonably. Get em all Dave!!)

[@tsnorquist]

I really need to hold off commenting until watch the *entire* video /facepalm lol.

[@rustynails113]

Human scent isn't an issue??

[@Spearfisher1970]

Maybe just use a pack mule and walk instead of a horse?

[@evolution1776]

sly as a fox :)

[@thew1neguy]

Show some respect. Use this as a opportunity to learn from an elder in the field, and less of a chance to argue a point. That shows more manhood than arguing with someone who has proven himself for many years in the woodsman, trapping, and armed service of our Country.

[@auplacerminer]

you going 4 mink