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To build a coyote trap

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Machias:
I figure if ANYONE can figure out cage trapping yotes, it would be you!!

kirkdekalb:

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Coyotes have pretty fast reflexes. I'm thinking a carousel type design similar to the one on the video but smaller and lower to the ground. Bout 30' off the ground.  Still playing with ideas before I start cutting





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I made a drop down design about 6 years ago. I found it to be very bulky and almost impractical because of weight. At the time I did not have the technology I now have patents on, but even then this design seemed too impractical. One of my concerns was how dangerous it could be if not fired at the right time. Another concern was the reluctance some animals have to inter an over hang or just entering the trap. Because the animal could enter from any direction position upon firing was critical if you wanted to limit the size of the trap. I used a hanging four way trigger. The problem with a hanging trigger in positioning for me has been trying not to get any scent on the trigger you were not wanting him to notice. You can place in center but for the trap to fall fast enough made it dangerous. Some one probably has a more practical design than what I experimented with.

Bruce described a very open design. I could never come up with anything like it with out it being almost dangerous. Maybe someone will figure it out.

kirkdekalb:

--- Quote ---I've been told if you have a big enough trap it may work. I would love to hear any ideas or suggestions any of you may have.
Sofar I'm thinking 4't X 4'w X 6'L.  Conibar trigger or power trigger.  Will be power doors either swinging or gillateen

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Chris Sims has caught more than two coyotes at a time in the large cage he uses, but it is bigger than you described. It was a gravity doored trap.

Humptulips:
Kirk,
I have an idea but it is just an idea. We all know there is a lot of room between that and a working trap that actually does what you want.
One thing for sure trappers have and will burn a lot of brain cells on the problem.

jasnt:
Thanks for the input guys. Safety is my main concern aswell Kirk. As for heavy or uneconomical that I don't care about yet. I'll never make money let alone break even. This is just a passion for me.

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