Opinions on Trap Designs

[nategood21]

What are some of the trap designs you guys like to use? I make my own using the  http://www.duketraps.com/cage/1112x700.gif  cage design with a few modifications. If anyone has one they like that would be easier to make I'm all ears.

[hardkorrhunter]

could you add a picture of the trigger set close up on the door end im building my own also several different designs.

[nategood21]

When i was trying to figure it out I clicked on that link and typed it in google images. click ctr then scrolled in on the mouse thing. that will zoom it in so you can get a better look at it. i just got home from putting traps out and doing some spotlighting. I'll make another one after i wake up and post the pics of it on here with some good closeups of how i did the trigger. the way i make it i had to fiddle with the door release. I've made 6 traps so far and everyone I've made has been different. keep finding ways to make it better. the newest design I've come up with is the best so far easy for me to make and I think it works great so far. I originally was going to make a drop down door but have heard stories that if the door goes early it hits em in the back and they can back out. i think with that down swinging door it pats em on the butt scaring em into jumping into the trap.

[hardkorrhunter]

That would be great, Ive got the drop door down but yes i am interested in the swing down door. A few pics would be alot of help.Thanks

[nategood21]

This is pretty much what the trap looks like that I have been making. It's the most recent design and is working the best so far. I don't have to fidget with trigger as much as i use to.

-The first picture shows the sliding lock rings that keep it close once the trigger has been set off.

-The second one shows height of the door when it's open 14" (which is my next modification going to go up to 17")

-Third shows view from inside 36" deep. The trigger is attached 12" from the back wall leaving 6" for bait area.

-Fourth shows the part of the trigger that releases the door.

-Fifth and sixth shows inside and outside views of the trip pan.

-Seventh shows the linkage from pan to the door release.

-The last one is showing how i attach the 1x2 welded fencing along the cage.

The way i have it set up is so it's collapsible. everything is attached together. the door and back fold in. all i have to do to finish is add a couple hog rings to the last 3 sides of the front and back in the field. i can carry more at a time collapsed then i can completed.

[Humptulips]

It looks OK but I will make a couple suggestions.
I see you are using the brass hog rings. They open up real easy. I would add a few more as  I see some pretty wide gaps between rings. If one opens up it will allow enough room for escape. You can get steel rings at http://klubertanz.com/  They are much better and cheaper.

The other thing is your trap pan. I see you made it out of 1x2 cage wire. Animals will not like to step on it. Solid is much better. You could get by if you put something stiff over it, plywood, roofing shingle maybe even carpet. It probably (the trap pan) will not last though. I think you may have trouble with animals eating your trigger mechanism but you'll feel good enough about catching something that you won't mind fixing it.

[hardkorrhunter]

Cool thanks a bunch that trigger system is simple i guess i was just over thinking it. Theres realy nothing to it. Thanks again. Im working on my first drop down now but im gonna jump on to a swing down next try a few different styles out and pic the best design i guess and go with it. I imagine what works good for one critter may not work as well for another uh. What you guys think any preferences.Thanks again.

[danderson]

Nice job, I built one similar put sheet metal on the sides so if you catch a skunk it doesn't see you walking up to the trap

[nategood21]

Would the sheet metal discourage em from going into them? i was thinking about getting some for the trip pan. or just throwing some pine needles over it so it would blend in

[pnwmtnmn]

Sheet metal will not discourage animals from entering the trap, but paint it a dark color for camo. Use wire for the back as animals feel safer if they can see through the trap.