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Title: otter cage set question
Post by: bare.hunter on October 08, 2011, 01:37:40 PM

I have located two otter toilets on the river bank
how would I set a cage that would catch them
any help would be great.
thanks

Title: Re: otter cage set question
Post by: Humptulips on October 08, 2011, 07:12:45 PM

I'd say you are presented with two possiblities.
1st would be to set a large cage trap right on the toilet and move the toilet right into the cage trap. Visual curiosity lures in conjunction with this might help.
2nd option is to realize there are otter frequenting the area but they don't spend all their time at the toilet. Expand your search a little and look for channels where a swim through trap might be placed. Even a small stream might be the ticket with a little fencing.

Title: Re: otter cage set question
Post by: fatslinger on October 08, 2011, 07:17:02 PM

Check out the post "tips for caging otters".  I would get a sturdy trap at least 14"x14"x36" and move the toilet inside the trap. I would also stake the trap or tie it off to something in case it does roll into the water.

Title: Re: otter cage set question
Post by: bare.hunter on October 08, 2011, 07:50:08 PM

thanks guys I will try that this winter and see what happens