Setting the Duke #2 offset coil spring trap.

A simple video on how to simply set the trap and a little info on the various parts.

[@dirrty300]

Definately helped a beginner like me. I was fed up wondering if I needed to bend that part but didn't think that was right. Glad u touched on that in this video. Thanks.

[@alhefner]

Glad I could be of help!

[@brianmills858]

Thank you. A coyote has been winning the battles in getting our chickens but he won’t win the war!

[@alhefner]

Thank you for the kind comment! There are some excellent videos on here showing how to place the traps for coyotes. It's not as easy as you might think! Those critters are the most intelligent predators on this planet, beside humans that is. Good luck!

[@zachmeyer2718]

I recently found some of these on our property by the river, rusted to not being able to work. Tossed them in some vinegar so now they move freely. I still didn’t know how to set them. Thanks for the video and I can’t wait to use them next season.

[@TrehanCreekOutdoors]

Great video. Clear and easy to understand. Thanks for sharing.

[@emiliochavez5121]

Great video, very helpful. Keep up the good work sir

[@HornadyMatt]

Thanks for the content man.

[@tinksthemetalg1945]

Thank you..new to this...Excellent teaching video

[@alhefner]

Thank you for watching! Glad I was able to help.

[@jimnowak3960]

Good video. Keep it simple.

[@George_outdoors]

Helpful

[@alhefner]

I'm glad you watched and found it helpful! Thank you!

[@MsRosalyn3]

Thanks

[@bigal25938]

I tried to set a trap a few days ago. Put a foot on each side but my muck boots were too soft to grab the end of the springs well enough to hold them. Then the ground under the trap was too soft and allowed the trap to sink in the leaves. Really frustrating. Then it was cold and I was bundles up a little to much. Really frustrating. Easy to set on a hard floor with hard boots and regular clothes.

[@alhefner]

You are absolutely correct! Yes, setting a trap in perfect conditions is a whole lot different than setting one in a situation that is a lot more real.

[@wtfbehindyou1892]

Carry a piece of wood board with you. Just a suggestion I haven't been able to trap as of yet but acquiring the needed equipment is taking time and obviously money. Feel like I've started late at 35 years old but I figured now is better than ever.

[@Ncharlestun]

Setting these traps all by yourself is not as easy at it looks. If you don't have the dexterity to bend straight over and get down low or don't have a friend to set the dog while you stand on the levers it can be frustrating. While standing on the levers, I have found success using a full size pointed shovel to press down the jaw lower and using a Harbor Freight grabber and a 2 foot threaded bar to pull up the foot pad and to manipulate the dog under the tab. No bending over.

[@masonthelefty3303]

Thank you

[@alhefner]

You are very welcome!

[@gregstamatopoulos7973]

Can I use this exact trap for raccoon or is it too big?

[@alhefner]

It's a little big for racoon I think. A 1.5 or even just a 1 might be better.

[@trinifuhso7939]

Can these trap hold a capybara

[@alhefner]

Probably, but going up to one size larger trap wouldn't hurt anything.

[@jamesthornton9508]

No you don't want get caught in that traps ! Lol!

[@alhefner]

True, nobody in their right mind WANTS to have one of these shut suddenly on their hand. HOWEVER, I have had just that happen several times while setting traps. Yes, it stings but it DOES NO DAMAGE... not so much as a bruise. It's more of a irritating pain is the ass when it happens because now, you have to get the trap off one handed and go back to setting it...

[@bigbeepus3039]

Oh I got caught before. I done the HOWL!! hahaha

[@maddawg5016]

@@bigbeepus3039 with gloves on

[@bigbeepus3039]

@@maddawg5016 nope, bare hands

[@maddawg5016]

@@bigbeepus3039 what about gloves

[@misterexponential]

Piss poor lighting for seeing any detail.

[@jack0903]

A dog will be OK even if the Jaws closed!!!! They just hold no injure.

[@alhefner]

You are absolutely correct! I have had to release my own dog from the traps I was setting a couple of times. I have also released other dogs from my traps a few times. All of them were perfectly fine!

[@jack0903]

@@alhefner so have I.

[@ryangibson1901]

@@alhefner does this count for both models? The one that leaves a gap and the other that seals flush? Just wondering as I’ve got the model that clamps completely shut.

[@alhefner]

@@ryangibson1901 Yes. All similar traps regardless of jaw design.

[@DANIEL2423able]

Do you realize you can buy trap setters for these traps and it is a lot safer then your way . You should do more research before you show a new trapper how to do something that he could hurt his self doing .

[@irenewhite2130]

can you tell me where to get one of the trap setters. I've looke and can't find one'

[@JT-ry2fs]

@@irenewhite2130 amazon,eBay etc. You can set them without setters but it definitely makes it easier. I just ordered a pair

[@JT-ry2fs]

@@irenewhite2130this is the pair I just bought. I haven't used them yet but they have good reviews rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F290938720779

[@hayneshuntingcom]

excellent! How a video should be done

[@alhefner]

Thank you!