Trapping Coyotes -Taking Care of Business - The Management Advantage #18

Coyotes are detrimental to wildlife populations. They originated in the west, but have since moved into eastern and southeastern portions of the United States. They will not only decimate deer and turkey populations, but can also hurt livestock and farm animals. Trapping them is an effective way for controlling their populations.
This week we talk with Robert Waddell who is one of the foremost coyote trappers in the world. He gives strategies and instructions for trapping coyotes. They are smart animals, but with some knowledge, a wildlife manager can be successful trapping them to control their populations. Keys to successfully trapping coyotes include trap placement in regards to the bait hole, properly hiding the trap, and finding areas that funnel coyote activity. A trapper is trying to mimic the natural activity of a coyote which is finding something worth hiding and burying it in a hole. It could be something as simple as a bone or as large as a part of an animal carcass. Coyotes will dig holes to bury these items, then mark their territory with scent to show it is their own. When other coyotes find these locations, their natural instinct is to steal the item and bury it as their own. Simply put, coyotes are thieves. With these key concepts in mind, Casey hits the woods to take care of the coyote problem that plagued him during deer season.
The traps used feature an offset jaw that simply holds the coyote to the trap. It doesn't inflict pain or suffering and allows land managers a way to control coyote populations. Trappers are a dying breed. It's not as simple as going out and setting a trap. There is a ton of knowledge, skill, and know how that go into successful trapping.
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[@joesharp1800]

I was a trapping fanatic when I was in high school , I’m 52 and haven’t trapped since then... I borrowed 6 traps from my girl friends dad and set them today after watching your videos... I learned sooo much it’s unbeleivable .... I can’t wait to check them in the morning. Your show is the best ever!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Trapping is a lot of fun and a huge help for game species. Thanks for watching!

[@jamestaylor3596]

with you a 100%, thanks, people dont realize the service you are doing!

[@cavalryscout123ok]

Hands down the best video on coyote trapping on the internet. Very well done.

[@timothymcswain6235]

People say it's cruel but I ask have they ever watched a coyote play with a fawn until it's dead ? keep up the good works

[@pepperjack2795]

or cows, or your own pets. Your horses. They eat horses and cows ALIVE. Take bites out of their head, pop their eyes. Cow is alive walking around until it dies of blood loss.

[@doctordan70s]

great information guys .I'll be trying for coyotes next season .Thanks for all your work producing these.

[@ryanwelch64]

I’ve watched this video probably 50 times the past two years! I love it! Same with all the other coyote trapping videos

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thanks for watching!

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thank you all for the kind comments. For more trapping insight check out our newest video. It goes a little more in depth.

[@harrywang8919]

Great video man. You’re right, trapping is dying off but I’m right there with you! I’m 28 and started trapping 2 years ago. I was in a deer stand one morning and saw a doe and fawn walk right under me. It wasn’t 5 minutes later a song dog had its nose on the ground tracking that fawn. I sent some lead his way. Ever since, I’ve been trapping in middle TN with my MB550s. We’ve noticed our deer and turkey population almost double. I’m fixing to set this week and hopefully have some tight chains soon!

[@The217BMXER]

Iv been doing trapping last season because in new Berlin Illinois there are no deer at all they've been pushed up into the neighboring towns of Jacksonville and Springfield thanks for this video it taught me a lot on trapping and iv had a successful season of trapping 12 coyotes and 23 raccoons

[@BrushyHillGuide]

Great video! I run a large hunting ranch in S. Texas and we're covered up in coyotes and bobcats and they put a big hurt on our fawn crop every year. If our hunters don't find a deer within a few hours, the meat is almost always lost to coyotes. They provide a lot of entertainment in the off season, calling for them; but it doesn't make a dent in their numbers. Y'all's videos are helping me get off to a running start trapping them - THANKS! Also, the cinematography and the editing is REALLY nice! I film for a long-running hunting show on the Outdoor Channel and I really enjoyed the camera work. Great job, guys - keep it up!

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thanks for watching Reverend!

[@TrappingWithJinx]

Good video. You did a great job explaining the need for using trapping as a tool to help manage wildlife.

[@brdn-official]

Amazing video and very informational. I was tasked with taking out some coyotes at a friends horse ranch. Thing is, I’ve been trapping by myself for not even a year now. I’m searching for videos like this in hopes I learn new things so I don’t let my friend down. Gotta say, this video was amazing. Can’t wait to try some of these tips

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmcclung1138]

Do you have any recommendations for trapping road runners vs coyotes? I have been using ACME brand traps with no success.

[@barndog7082]

Best comment .

[@PC_outdoors]

Top tear humore

[@DesThompson27]

Really enjoyed this video - well produced, informative and entertaining. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I am better for having watched it.

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thanks for the kind words chattfiremike!

[@truthhunter5772]

Nice video boys!!! Keep traditional hunting going

[@farmersfuel]

Excellent. I have trapped my share of coyotes, and watched my share of trapping videos. This is the best video on coyote trapping I have ever seen.

[@tonio19]

Very well done presentation. Good camera work, and you explained details very well. And most importantly... No Excess chatter. Perhaps I missed it, but I didn't hear anything about some of the other aspects we also need to beware of, like: Making sure to get the land owner's permission prior to trapping season. And informing him when you will have active sets on his land, (and where located) so that he does not run a tractor over your sets. Also, most rural folks have dogs, and dogs like pretty much the same bait that coyotes like... Sniff sniff. So tactically suggesting that their dogs "Just Might" be restrained for a short while...(While you do the lords work) might be a good idea. Also, I didn't hear any mention of tagging or marking your traps. Unless that is not required in IL? And lastly, as the old adage goes, "Out of sight, is Out of mind". Now what I mean there is this. Not all trapping is done off of dirt roads out in farm country with a majority of folks having good common sense. So, if/when your set location is near/within sight of a paved road with potential "Soccer Moms" shuttling young city kids about... Well. Do your best to minimize the visibility of said activity, or perhaps re-locate your set further away with less visibility to the Disney worshipers. Again, thanks for the really good video.

[@MasterCrafter930]

its funny how people click on a video they know is about trapping, just to be haters in the comments.

[@reecejones9606]

It's cruel

[@MasterCrafter930]

in what way?

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

It's cruel to allow a fawn to be eaten by a coyote as the female is birthing it.

[@MasterCrafter930]

its cruel to let hundreds of native species die out because the invasive species over adapt.

[@MrBenski81]

I'm truly enjoying your quality videos. It's taken me a few hours of watching them all up to this one. So glad I've got a shitload to go! Well done fellas! Great work. Subbed after the first one. Cheers from Australia.

[@ManagementAdvantage]

+MrBenski81 Thanks for watching them!

[@Sam_Holladay]

Liking the info contained in this video. Thanks for all the videos ya'll make. A lot to be learned.

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thank you Beau!

[@chattfiremike]

love your channel we all need to do our part if we love the outdoors. Glad to see you doing yours. Thanks from a fellow hunter outdoorsmen.

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thanks Christopher!

[@charlierutherford996]

Thank you for the videos , I miss trapping and haven't been in about 6 years now due to being stationed in Hawaii

[@reverendhooper4749]

Great video will keep it for next year to refresh my memory take care!!!

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Not hard if you know what you're doing. It takes some time to figure it out. The more thorough and careful you are in setting the better your success. Traps need to be checked every day.

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thank you Mallard!

[@MrMinktrapper]

u r a very good person. u help trapping for us trappers alot. very good video.

[@austinfunk54]

Thanks for making this video. Learned a lot!

[@lisamiller1446]

What kind of anchors do yo use on your dps and were do you get them

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thank you Chuck!

[@misterx8592]

Subscribed! Great teacher!

[@InsideTheOutdoors1]

You guys make some great videos and are AMAZING producers! Job well done!

[@conneryoung3353]

I have been trapping for 4 years and I have only caught 1 coyote. Im crazy about sent I have rubber gloves I have a kneeling pad for my knees I wax and boil my traps every year and I bead my traps rock solid. I don't know if location that I'm understanding or do you have any advice for me. By the way your videos are the best on youtube!!

[@corybrainerd6542]

I'm personally not that great with scent control it's more about location how often the coyotes are going through or whatever you're targeting I personally like walkthroughs blinds and high Bank dirt holes with whole skunks inside the holes I put my Holes about 1 foot up the bank right at the coyotes eye level and bed my trap normally to the left of Center 14 to 16 inches out my best set

[@Baldwindoor]

I am just starting to trap in south dakota and we have the baddest of winter weather. My question is what anchor is a good one for driving into hard frozen ground with the least chance of breaking?

[@rackluster]

great video guys. you guys inspired me to actually give this a try. lots more to learn though. thanks!

[@BigTTrappin]

best trapping video ive ever watched. Heck of a job!!!!!

[@michaelkilpatrick3076]

I would like to see you pulling those earth anchors. When do you use chain verses cable? I would like to see how you pull them and what kind of problems you may run into while pulling them and how you deal with it! Thanks and love the channel!

[@briargoatkilla]

Really great video, boys! Also enjoyed Chuck's article on QDM on the site. Thumbs up!

[@andrewdp1231]

Great video and great work! Congrats and thank you.

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thanks MrBarkspud!

[@ya13ya03]

Keep it up brother. We need more trappers out there. That's the reason these yotes are getting out of control.

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

I don't like the use of traps however you showed that you do care about the pain the animal could feel, very informative film and great knowledge of your subject I think the demo of the trap was inspired and helped other city people to understand what you do, there are other videos on hear that don't show your skill and judgment

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Yes we do when setting the trap. Keep scent to a minimum.

[@ManagementAdvantage]

We've been in Illinois and Indiana. Headed to the south in a couple weeks.

[@wvhuntingtrappingfishing3010]

You guys are great. Keep up the good work.

[@Logjam5]

Professionally produced vid.

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Yes.

[@alexboael25]

Good Video for starters!

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thank you!

[@waltersl270]

Great video

[@Galivantin]

Great video, thanks!

[@landrenduckett3006]

I am having a big problem with them around my house and i seen one cross my path. Is this a good place to set a trap .it is the edge of a field where a road bed goes in the woods

[@brycehopson8928]

I'm a beginner trapper and enjoy watching all of your videos. I just recently started trapping canines this year (fox). I have had several of my traps flipped (even they were boiled and I took all the right percussions to keep them sent proof) and now the fox will not come within about 10 feet of the trap. Any tips would be appreciated. Love your videos!

[@jetjvjrfhfiejgshdccjshdufh8991]

Bryce Hopson I have had that happen to me I have heard that the trap is not beaded sold

[@charrheel3659]

Great video. Keep em coming. Also liked that you had no bad language. :)

[@GTR149]

Really great vid ! Good info and great interview !!

[@BNOOutdoors]

Man this channel is a trappers wet dream

[@MallardMilitia32]

amazing editing and amazing vid over all!

[@UpcomingJedi]

How do you not lose your traps? I didn't see any markings showing where you had buried them.

[@canadianconquistador]

This video is really well done bud! Good luck!

[@Jp10219]

Don't let the antis get to you they don't even know what they are talking about great video man

[@chadpoe804]

That's is probably the best video I have watched in a long time and I can say that because I think I have watched about every trapping video on you tube. Workin hard right know trying to get a control business going in Indiana if you ever get time get with like to and share tips if any of my would be useful. Good trapping with high numbers to you

[@jerryrobbins5115]

vary good video thanks for taking the time to post

[@misterx8592]

Outstanding video!

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Glad you liked it!

[@Jholey92]

I love your video. very informative. I live in Michigan and i was wondering how i should i go about trapping with my raccoon and possum carcasses. should i cut off a hunk of meat and throw it in a dirt hole? or take the carcass and and pile it under some logs and put the leg hold in front? what do you recommend?

[@shameless716]

Does Mr. Waddell have a trapping college and training? If not does he offer a video for trapping coyotes? Thanks for the videos!

[@zeeelzorrosalsa.3400]

Where can I attend classes to get educated and learning about the do's and don'ts of trapping and to get certified of being a trapper?

[@38rosco29]

Very very very good video you guys have too make more i loved it 10 outta 10

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Thanks!

[@ManagementAdvantage]

We have prostaff members from the Bloomington/Peoria area and the producer/editor is from the Quincy area.

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Glad we changed your mind. It's a common misconception. Good luck next season!

[@hunt4fish]

excellent vid. do you trap in freezing weather and snow.

[@joehettinger4206]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@jbr1074]

Is a #2 DCS not sufficient for coyotes along the gulf coast? I have been out of the circuit for about 10 years, but alot of guys ran #2 DCS for dogs... Whats the skinny?

[@seller559]

Great video. Real honest, no baloney.

[@JerkessSpleEndess]

Nice job!!

[@quinnsoutdoorlife2245]

What type of traps are the dog proofs

[@HuntFishTrap01]

i cought my first red fox after watching this video thanks for the tips!

[@Heartland_Harvest]

Great video I'm 12 and I love trapping this year since fur prices aren't very high I'm looking at lots of different ways to catch my fur thanks for the video

[@ManagementAdvantage]

ALLEN PIERCE Thanks for watching!

[@williamtarr9758]

Awesome vid

[@nate-408]

Great work guys keep it up!

[@WVKnapper]

Great video and thanks for the tips... What most people don't realize is these predators need to be managed, our deer population which wasn't very big to begin with has dropped drastically over the last two years due to the coyote population growing, they are even coming down and killing peoples chickens , small dogs and cats and chasing horses........ Keep stacking the fur!!!

[@ManagementAdvantage]

WV Flintknapper Thanks!

[@alaznist]

I've been looking at hunting coyote but I think after seeing this video I'm going to pick up some traps and give her a go. Great video, thanks for posting it. I'll probably try to call some in but the trap seems a lot less hit and miss

[@loveyfootball5]

What Kind of bait are you using? seems to be very productive!

[@MrBarkspud]

Another great video thanks for sharing

[@ManagementAdvantage]

This year i sold to groenewold fur and wool co. I sold all my hides green. Just dont have the time to work up my furs like i want to.

[@williamharkenrider3842]

you are a good inspiration to all outdoors people thanks man fucking awesome

[@ThePatdaddy83]

I lost several traps to a bush hog this summer and am looking to re up. Any info on the Bridger dogless traps? I've never used them.

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

padriac mccoy Good traps. Did you get any?

[@LoganWorrick]

Im 13 and I trap by Chandlerville, south of Havana, and I was wondering what part of Illinois you trap.

[@kwarnisplayer]

Any idea where Robert Waddell got those gauntlet work gloves from?

[@RW2709]

Great job guys nices trapping video......

[@aaronhoffman2315]

good video it my first year trapping 3 skunks so far targeting yotes fox andcoons

[@ManagementAdvantage]

+Aaron Hoffman Congrats!

[@hounddogger1705]

Very nice well done

[@ManagementAdvantage]

Due to the overwhelming, booming populations of coyotes, they are very detrimental to whitetail deer fawns, turkey poults, rabbits, quail, house cats and pet dogs, no we do not let them go. We remove them and are dispatched in a very timely and humane matter.

[@aaronlutze1514]

Love ur video thanks

[@cjeep23]

This is an awesome video great job

[@rjburgess8360]

What size cable should I use on my traps

[@davebower5904]

Hey love watching your videos all the way over here in Australia keep up the great work. I was wondering how the traps affect cattle or sheep as I'm just starting out. Many thanks Dave

[@shereebarber2844]

Dave Bower if a cow or a sheep steps in a trap it can pull right out of it