How to Make ● a Humane PVC SQUIRREL TRAP (that works!)

DON'T MISS THE UPDATE VIDEO!! Make this simple PVC humane grey squirrel trap. Easy to build, easy to bait, easy to release and best of all, it's humane and there's no springs or levers to wind up or load! The squirrel cannot escape or chew his way out of this humane grey squirrel trap. The squirrel is not harmed in any way during capture. The squirrel remains very calm as you'll see in the video. It can be released calmly and easily without fear of being bitten. Simple operation makes this diy humane squirrel trap fun and easy to build and adjust for easy trapping and best of all easy release. Just use a few peanuts in the shell, or unshelled, to bait the trap. It's the best do it yourself humane live release squirrel trap you'll find! A 4" PVC pipe and cap and some plywood and a few other common items is all you'll need.
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[@chrisnotap]

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[@michaeln.2441]

Chris Notap can I buy this squirrel trap from you for $200 dollars? Please

[@7p598]

The wire tip is dangerous because a child can step on it and itch its foot. You should use a longer wire and bend it so that it is curved, so that it does not have a sharp point and thus it is not stepped on by a child, or by a blind old man.

[@MrNiceCobra]

@@7p598 Are you one of thous who need a sign "DANGER! HOT!" on a cap of coffee? :))

[@bodenheskin4478]

Were did you get that hinge door

[@Christian_Prepper]

*QUESTION: I realize this is meant to be a "humane" catch & release trap & I'm guessing it can't really turn around in there, so if I intend to later kill it to eat, do you have any suggestions on killing it safely, perhaps while it is still in the trap?*

[@davidwood351]

I’ve caught 23 squirrels in less than 1 year with this type trap. They are so smart, sometimes they get the bait by stretching way out. I may lengthen the tube to

[@chrisnotap]

That's great! I'm working on another trap that uses a 6" furnace vent pipe. Stay tuned!

[@louispetherbridge9754]

Update to previous posting, made one of these , set it last night on my allotment , Caught the grey squirrel straight away -- Brilliant piece of kit -- better than factory produced traps.

[@_rob_.]

How much did it cost you to make?

[@FoodForThought.]

A very clever trap. Thanks for sharing.

[@carmelpule6954]

This is sequential logic that should be taught in schools. It is a practical manner to introduce many movements including mathematics and computer logic in a manner of speaking as all the trap is, it is a computer that catches squirrels with its logic. Many children are sick and tired of sitting in a class learning symbols of the alphabet with its artificiality. Many children like movements and logic and here is a unit that could provide interest to children. * It teaches balance, torque. levers. * It teaches geometry and trigonometry through the change of distances in the release mechanicsm. * It teaches the shutting unit and the closing action where the momentum and conservation of energy would cause bouncing. * It teaches how to damp the action through the magnets. * I like the locking device where the shutter is locked by the barrier you included. * it teaches the relation between circumference and a diameter and if measurements are taken even pi could be determined! * It teaches about tangents to a curve * As far as handling the material itself, its springiness, its moment of inertia as one notices the delay involved. Schools should introduce such adventurous spirits in schools and so many more static and dynamic issues. Congratulations, many teachers would not approve of this method of knowledge transfer, but it is to be considered as to its effect. Education should not be symbolic and for the convenience of the teachers, but for the good and interest of the students.

[@chrisnotap]

I could listen to you all day!!! You are right. There is a lot going on here and it could be turned into a big lesson. Thanks for commenting.

[@renwickwright4965]

Carmel Pule'

[@OneMan-wl1wj]

Carmel Pule' I will sign up promptly for your class..👊

[@alphonsozorro7952]

Traditional teachings produced great scientists and engineers with spectacular achievements like sending probes to distant planets, the Cassini spacecraft to Saturn, among others. The effect of US school system is already there. No other country, including Russia, was able to emulate US space exploration. "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

[@monroekunz2070]

Should have patented and sold this one. Brilliant

[@SpecificLove7]

That is a great idea, nicely done.

[@Sumdrumer]

My sister has had a squirrel issue at her home for a while. I found this trap to be my trap of choice to build. Thank you for the great presentation

[@normellow]

Hands down the best trap I’ve ever seen !

[@36ydna]

This is a really well thought out humane trap

[@carlechevarria2226]

Sir, you are a prince! Thank you for this very clever solution!

[@georgelobb]

I made one of these traps about a month ago and have caught and relocated 19 squirrels and counting. My lawn and my wife’s flower garden thank you. Best trap ever!

[@chrisnotap]

That's great! Stay tuned. I am making another trap that uses a standard 6 inch furnace vent pipe and easier to make and uses a different type of door.

[@daniamadera-lerman9238]

Thank you for such a concise and well thought out humane trap. This is one of the best videos I have seen.

[@denden760]

Really GREAT and well thought out trap for those little varmints!

[@rocketcaver]

I built one of these recently. Caught my first squirrel in it yesterday. Thanks very much for the great design. Yes, I did add the mods from the updated vid.

[@chrisnotap]

Great to hear!

[@mattsmith6666]

Thanx! I keep the ones I've caught in a cage for a couple hours so my grandson can get a closer look at them. And he helped with build to. Cool!

[@ChiefToad]

Good design. Straight forward and cheap to build. Thanks for posting.

[@kkutube1972]

Perfect to build with the kids and for other small animals, thanks.

[@leezy7787]

For the kids with the animals*

[@mba2ceo]

Still the BEST design I have seen !!!

[@ilickcarpet]

This is amazing! Awesome video man, very informative and easy-to-follow for dummies like me, lol. God bless you for your contributions!

[@riccardozorn1822]

I like the oldschool trapping how the first settlers did. This is the newschool and I like it too. Keep evolving

[@geraldwilliams4513]

I like this design, I would drill a 3/4" hole on the top, a couple of inches from each end, pellet or BB access point.

[@tommyers1106]

Or a 120 volt probe!

[@monkeykong6230]

This is ingeniously simple.

[@sooz9433]

Ok now that I've discovered you (6 years late) I'm bingeing on you vids.☺️ Thank you for sharing your smarts with us!! Some of us need it alot more than others.☺️

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Genius!

[@chrisnotap]

Thanks!

[@sfunke2004]

ingenious, simple and effective. great :)

[@Flyboytr]

This is a great idea. Also, your video presentation is well executed and informative. Thanks!

[@mtngrammy6953]

This is brilliant!! And the instructions are clear and easy to follow. I'm going to make several. I see that you have made an update, so I will watch that first. I love this. Thanks!

[@RagsToRustic]

You are BRILLIANT!! I have tiny tree squirrels in my walls…😳 going to the hardware store and Dollar Tree RN to get the supplies for this! THANK YOU!

[@fuzzy19111]

I've watched a couple of this guys vids. I subbed. He reminds me of old skool kipkay.

[@stevewilliams1197]

Kipkay?

[@Fatherdc]

Brilliant! Thank you

[@andrehachey9834]

Wow nice and easy to do . Perfect for my squirrel problem at home. Thank you Chris.

[@Mr1fingersalute]

AWESOME IDEA!! I've got a major squirrel problem this year and can't wait to try this, looks like it may be the cure. Thanks !

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Excellent video and detailed instruction.

[@chrisnotap]

Thanks.

[@gortnewton4765]

Next week: A recipe for roast squirrel.

[@donniebrown2896]

Fried with brown gravy, scrambled eggs and home made biscuits.

[@donnastormer9652]

@@donniebrown2896 but not during botfly season!

[@pathuisinga7971]

This trap really works well, thanks for sharing this great idea!

[@chrisnotap]

Did you watch the update video. A few improvements. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYLSiH2Lethoe5I

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

Incredible and wonderful. Thank you.

[@pierrettecrawford8519]

My husband built one and so far we have 15 relocated, it's perfect!

[@chrisnotap]

That's great! Glad it worked for you!

[@aaronshafer5513]

I have a metal cage trap and have yet to catch a squirrel with it. I am wondering if this trap will be more effective? Perhaps with the metal cage, the squirrel can more easily run out of the cage?

[@davidfuller764]

Aaron Shafer Thanks for your experience shared. F’in squirrels are smart. Notap design is very well engineered, plus the above 15 catch!

[@drxym]

Or you have 1 relocated, 15 times

[@pierrettecrawford8519]

Now have relocated 32 in 18 months , squirrels not to bright!

[@YakMotley]

Awesome video! I'm totally going to make this !

[@chrisnotap]

It does work really well. Make sure you watch the UPDATE. It has 2 more small improvements. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYLSiH2Lethoe5I

[@dave434]

Another little project to build and enjoy... Thanks!

[@stevevet3652]

Excellent solution. Thank you for the idea.

[@frikkiesmit2695]

Genuis!!! I shall call it a see saw trap. See sa. Up and down hehe

[@carvinlambert6899]

Chris , this is the best trap and your presentation is splended. A 5 STAR Achievement out of 5 ! Thinking about doing a few Double Barrel Notaps!!!

[@allangiles6884]

Thank you Chris. Worked great for me!

[@grayeaglej]

Its a self loading squirrel cannon o.o pew pew

[@Spruce-Bug]

This is clever. Damn.

[@fredhi2912]

I made this trap and put it out yesterday and today I caught a squirrel. Worked great, thanks.

[@hart796]

I am a new subscriber to your channel and I loved the rain barrels, squirrel trap and hot water flick videos! Ty vm for posting your videos for me to learn from. Have a great weekend

[@KCARanchHomestead]

Hmmm. Now I need a trap to catch gravy and biscuits and will have the perfect breakfast.

[@grateful86]

Bobby Minchew lololol love it!

[@hankwilson9202]

I appreciate your efforts to safely relocate the squirrel . I am a hunter but if I'm not going to eat it I don't want to kill it. They are a nuisance when they take over the yard and bully the feeders.

[@stevenspencer9104]

Brother, I reckon this is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. God bless you appreciate you.

[@johnbates2709]

Compassion show to a little animal like me. 🐿 I’m Cyril and I approve of this video! 🐿

[@willbruner6885]

Just a couple of changes. Drill a couple of holes toward the back for air and light for the squirrel to see the peanuts. Instead of using a coupler you can use a short piece of the 4" and split it along the top. To avoid the door hanging open a little when the trap goes down cut the pipe at a small angle so that when it goes down the door will be vertical.

[@chrisnotap]

Watch the update video. I made improvements.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYLSiH2Lethoe5I

[@deanrepair864]

❤

[@Robby1003]

"how to make a squirrel launcher" 0:27 :D

[@meat52689]

Well done best trap i have seen in years

[@ericmongrain6178]

That is a great trap !! Well done Sir !!

[@sanya-kap_ok]

Саморезы под квадрат у нас таких невидел,русскоязычные наставьте лайков пусть басурманы думают что я что-то дельное написал😉

[@user-mg9kq5yk5n]

Вот скажи друг, что мы взрослые люди делаем на этой странице где эти дикари белок ловят !!!!!

[@sanya-kap_ok]

@@user-mg9kq5yk5n я вообще не понимаю как это ко мне в рекомендованные вылазит

[@xoxlosvin_plemennoy]

Да я вообще не понимаю, чё они от белок то так прутся, что эти белки им такого доставляют?!. 🙄

[@azoohouse]

Works great! Caught to two skunks, small opossum and a huge rat in just one week!

[@chrisnotap]

Thats amazing!! What did you use for bait?

[@chrisnotap]

Not sure if you saw my update on the trap. Here it is.......kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYLSiH2Lethoe5I

[@azoohouse]

Meow Mix, dry food. I put it near my chicken coop in the backyard. The Florida skunks are smaller here so this works great!

[@azoohouse]

Yes I did, kind sir. I made the adjustments. Your video is clear, interesting and high quality. The only improvement I could think of would be to include a shot of a list of materials. My memory is not so good so I had to watch it many times before I could write it all down (I'm a 57 year old grandmother). Despite being a complete novice at making such things, I managed to make this by myself and I am quite proud of myself :). It was actually fun! Thank you so much! Now, with the varmints gone, I am getting more eggs!

[@chrisnotap]

I myself don't have a pet, but meow mix would work great! Dry food is best, no clean up. That is fantastic that you are a novice and that you were able to make it yourself. I'm proud of you too!!! Thanks for the feed back on the quality of the video and that it's interesting. I must be on the right track. Love to hear what else you catch with it when you do.

[@georgiagrabke2127]

Great video. Easy to follow. No nonsense or waste of time! Great invention!!

[@chrisnotap]

Glad you liked it!

[@56onfilm]

Great instructive video. I have built this trap and with a few minor modifications it works great! I can catch a squirrel a day with this.

[@chrisnotap]

Have a peak at the update video with a few new improvements.

[@GF_Burke]

Live food never spoils.

[@TheDennyDeefella]

Can't understand people who dislike these videos??

[@7p598]

The wire tip is dangerous because a child can step on it and itch its foot. You should use a longer wire and bend it so that it is curved, so that it does not have a sharp point and thus it is not stepped on by a child, or by a blind old man.

[@CobraDove1111]

Idiot. There is no humane squirrel trap to relocate them - you mess up nature’s balance and can relocate mother squirrels and their babies starve. People are so stupid and cruel

[@chrisnotap]

Catholic Alien I would hope you are more responsible than that. You would not put out any kind of trap knowing that children are playing nearby.

[@chrisnotap]

Cobradove please be more positive and help educate everyone by having a back and forth dialogue. Name calling does not help.

[@johneloud9153]

Simply brilliant! And it follows the KISS principle too....Keep It So Simple! Neat.....

[@chrisnotap]

I've grown up with "keep it simple stupid" Lol! I like yours better.

[@Snarky79]

Slick!! Thoughtful design-good workmanship. swell vid!

[@badw01f23]

haha. silly squirrel :3

[@rusticbox9908]

hahaha.... This is AWESOME! Could use a clear tube or a window so you know what is inside b4 you open it. Could be a snake?

[@grateful86]

great idea

[@judisinger3693]

Whatever gets in it is gonna be relocated.😂 I used leach line 4" with air holes already in it. Lighter weight and a little cheaper! Also used small Folgers plastic coffee "can" instead of PVC cap that was $9! Kind of defeated purpose of building one cheaper than you can buy. Also, you are able to remove it easily if needed. Seems to work, setting it out in the morning to see what happens!

[@thebricklayer6626]

Looks good. Also makes a great squirrel cannon.

[@tooshieg2059]

Ingenious!! Thanks for sharing. I need about 10 of these.

[@chrisnotap]

Or you need one and a lot of patience!!

[@anthonythorp7291]

Awww, seen the thumbnail and thought it was a squirrel cannon. Gave you a thumbs up anyway.

[@dapper_gent]

is inside someone's house an appropiate release location?

[@davidsibert6674]

Absolutely yes, add some potatoes, carrots to a pot. Release the skinned squirrel into the pot.... enjoy

[@eduardog.465]

Oh yeah special for Christmas time at your mother in law's house.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Small suggestion. Inside their empty garbage can on garbage collection day (remember to secure the lid afterwards). SURPRISE!...and slightly hoping they have an overly full badder at the time.

[@Vfh........y]

EDUARDO GOMEZ it worked in Christmas Vacation pretty well.

[@The2012waiting]

Inside their mailbox good too ;)

[@joelvillasuso1823]

Nice squirrel cannon you've built!

[@j.me.0311]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing!

[@AlejandroBelloRD]

0:25 Squirrel autocannon!

[@therombaro]

Alejandro Bello best thing ive read today!

[@NunnyNugget]

Welcome to the future!!

[@certifiedutubeuser4905]

I am so tired of these squirrels, I waited a week for my plant to grow and this morning they were all gone. You should sell these on line.

[@ao2528]

Very nice, simple and cheap to make, I might build one

[@jedclampett6466]

Extremely simple & ingenious! loved it!

[@chrisnotap]

+Jed Clampett Thanks. Anything I design and build, I try to keep it as simple as possible.

[@beliasphyre3497]

hmm... You could turn this into a less than humane squirrel air cannon...

[@chrisnotap]

You're the second one suggesting that!!

[@captainimpaler5388]

This is something I could support.

[@pincheguerro]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[@jerryczech6443]

to je perfektni !!!

[@czarPROstock]

A squirrel bazooka :D

[@onjofilms]

Brilliant! Now combine this with a potato gun, and we can have some fun :) That way you don't have to drive to the release location.

[@chrisnotap]

That is a great idea! That would be like the squirrel-a-pult except better!

[@thefreese1]

too funny

[@bassmaniacsnake8016]

onjoFilms 😂😂😂😂😂😂 omg yes!!!

[@travispenner7482]

or a half full bucket of water

[@tagitabtimanwa8898]

Fast as possible and Well explained... Hope all youtubers are like this.

[@chrisnotap]

I try to do that with all my videos. Thanks! I will be uploading another squirrel trap soon made from a 6" vent pipe. I'm getting footage as we speak. Stay tuned

[@81leadbelly]

This is genius! I'm gonna build one to trap a muskrat this weekend! Thanks 😎 he's gonna be so much happier in a marsh than my backyard ( we live in a desert)

[@bigal25938]

Best meat in the woods and you let it go. I've eats lots of squirrel and squirrel gravy.

[@darkmatter1023]

question, what is the purpose of a humane trap. the purpose is to rid pests, not free them elsewhere to return later

[@LastBastion]

so people wouldn't b*tching about animal cruelty at the comment section sir

[@elenaalvarado3919]

+Sabastian Anugraha You can always eat them...

[@pick4u2]

catch and release rats at your favorite lawyers house

[@s0meRand0m129]

^ he just gave a very good suggestion

[@coletanner5193]

Mice serve as food for birds of prey, snakes, tarantulas, and large centipedes. They also use to spread grains via feces..but now that we mass plant everything, they aren't useful there

[@kameeleon32]

Just made one of these for a squirrel trapped in my house. Worked like a charm! Perfect solution for us City Folk who don't want to Kill, 🐿 or pay a Big Bill. 💵💵 $20. in materials went a long way! Thanks a Million!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@AverageHuman7026]

Damn this is great! Thank you for sharing! Why would anyone dislike this video? It lacks nothing.

[@user-nt5bd3qv2w]

Шляпка под саморез в квадрат, впервые вижу

[@waldenhouse]

Humane traps are ok but we need to eliminate them. Do you have a kill trap?

[@elenaalvarado3919]

just throw it into fire, done.

[@TheFelish33]

lmfao

[@grassroot011]

Use poison peanuts or rat bait.

[@ultrakool]

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[@grassroot011]

Tree rats, my neighbor was feeding them as they are,, cute, they thought. The squirrels got into my truck's hood and chewed up wires to the tune of $1400 and got in there three times in total. Used repellents, and other methods till I got onto the Ultrasonic repellent generators, and this finally put a stop to it. For now., but have to see what happens next spring.

[@3eezie483]

badass design!

[@MisterMitchMM]

Great simple design. Great presentation.

[@sketchartphoto8117]

maybe this is a rat trap as well. thumbs up.

[@martismartiis813]

it could also catch birds cats dogs and other small animals

[@rowbeartow7376]

Yeah, you could make them in any size. To catch all the animals in the alphabet, from Alpaccases to Zebras. Heh-heh, a Z-Bra. I make myself laugh.

[@TheJurnalyst]

11 "thumbs down"..... Hello PETA.

[@chrisnotap]

+TheJurnalyst You did see the word "humane" right.

[@TheJurnalyst]

+Chris Notap Okay and so? What has it to do with my comment about the eleven people that inexplicably gave this video a "thumbs down"??

[@chrisnotap]

Sorry. I misunderstood your position!

[@TheJurnalyst]

+Chris Notap Mm-hmn.... Happens to the best of us.

[@sharonw2475]

I'd like to put "peta" people inside that tube and release them from a plane at 30,000 feet.

[@reaperronin8898]

G E N I U S .!.!.!.!.! Thanks for posting..! Can build a few of these with just what I have laying around... 👍 🎯

[@jeremyh9338]

awesome job!! lots of thought put into the animals safety and well being. Keep up the good work!!

[@chrisnotap]

Don't forget to watch my update here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYLSiH2Lethoe5I

[@chazaroota350]

I like this trap. I want my squirrels DEAD. And all I have to do with this is toss into a bucket of water for five minutes and another dead one.

[@HsingSun]

The bucket must be deep enough, so the squirrel would not jump out of it.

[@raymondthompson2908]

Ingenious. Many thanks. R.

[@jamesholbookridingaround]

great video. Well done with the instructions. Easy to follow!

[@chrisnotap]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rasse1965]

Muchas gracias por la idea y la explicación de los detalles. Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@Gdesign959]

So simple it’s pure genius.

[@chrisnotap]

I have another trap that's almost finished. Uses an easy to find 6" furnace pipe. Coming soon.

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

I love it. Thanks for taking the time to show this. I have got to try this. I laughed so hard when I so the squirrel go in and set it off. Great idea. Peace, Reese

[@chrisnotap]

+Mo “Reeses” Pieces Make sure you watch the update video. 2 improvements .

[@dianedenroche1496]

Great explanation!! Awesome video!

[@chrisnotap]

Glad you liked it!

[@harmonysalem9377]

Merci from Montreal, Canada.