A territorial post, a fresh dropping, a shot of urine — that’s all it takes to flip a switch. Instinct kicks in, and they’ll stop to investigate, challenge, or claim what they think is theirs. #TheTrapper #CoyoteTrapping #Trapline #PredatorTrapping #CoyoteBehavior #TrappingTips

What’s one thing you always pay close attention to when building a dirt hole set? #TheTrapper #DirtHoleSet #TrapSetting #TrappingTips #Trapline #CoyoteTrapping #FurbearerTrapping

DID YOU KNOW? Coyotes often circle a set multiple times before committing. Clean approach subtle guiding = more fur. Have you seen it on camera? 👇 #TrappingTips #TheTrapper #CoyoteTrapping 📌 Image created with the assistance of AI for creative and promotional purposes.

Don’t store problems. Bent dogs, weak springs, and worn swivels only get worse sitting all summer. Fix or tag issues now while the season is fresh in your mind. 💬 Do you repair immediately — or make a spring to-do list? #trappingtips #offseasonprep #trapmaintenance

Jaw Alignment Matters: If your trap jaws aren’t closing evenly, you’re risking toe catches or misses. Use a small file to smooth burrs and gently adjust the jaw posts until both jaws meet at the same height. #TrappingTips #TrapTuning #PredatorControl #TraplineReady PC: IL DNR

Word Wednesday: “Prebaiting” Definition: Setting bait at a location days or weeks before setting traps to get animals comfortable visiting the site. Have you ever tried prebaiting before the season opens? Did it pay off? #TrappingTips #trappercommunity PC: The Wildlife Society

Do you eyeball your pans or use a level when tuning traps? #TuningTipTuesday #TrapTuning #TrappingTips #TraplineReady #FurTakers #PredatorTrapping #trappercommunity PC: IAFWA Trapper Manual

Tuning Tip - Level Your Pan An uneven pan can spook wary predators or cause misfires. Use a small file or adjust the dog so the pan sits perfectly level. Do you prefer a hair-trigger pan, or a little heavier? #TrapTuning #TrappingTips #TrappersLife

Trap setting is more than muscle memory — it’s an art. Cuz Strickland shares his secrets to mastering the set on The Trapline. #TrappingTips #Outdoors #Podcast

Don’t Set Traps Blind—Scout First One of the biggest mistakes in survival trapping? Throwing traps out and hoping for the best. In Into the Woods, I explain why you must locate animal sign before setting traps. Tracks, trails, droppings, feeding areas—all of it tells you where the animals actually are. No sign? No catch. 🪤 Trapping is about observation first, action second. Let the land tell you where to hunt. 👉 Learn how to scout smarter and trap effectively in Into the Woods. Stream the full film—plus 25 hours of elite survival training—with your GB2 Member Training Pass. Link in bio. #SurvivalTrapping #TrackToTrap #IntoTheWoods #BushcraftBasics #AnimalSign #GB2 #GrayBeardedGreenBeret #WildernessTraining #SurvivalSkills #TrainForReality #TrappingTips #OutdoorPreparedness

One Trap Won’t Feed You In a real survival scenario, hope is not a strategy. Setting one trap and praying for a meal? That’s gambling with your life. In Into the Woods, I break down why you should set at least 10 traps to stack the odds in your favor. More traps = more opportunities. It’s about increasing probability, not wishful thinking. 🪤 Think like a survivor, not a spectator. Cast a wide net. Work smarter, not harder. 👉 Learn the full strategy in Into the Woods. Stream the film—plus over 25 hours of wilderness training—when you join with the GB2 Member Training Pass. Link in bio. #SurvivalTrapping #WildernessSkills #IntoTheWoods #GB2 #GrayBeardedGreenBeret #SurvivalStrategy #TrappingTips #OutdoorPreparedness #TrainForReality #BushcraftEssentials #FoodInTheField

Today’s Catchmaster® #fieldnotes comes from Fort Myers, FLA where our Big Ed Dolshun gave a presentation on IPM, rodent trapping & exclusion. Learn more about Big Ed and his #trappingtips here: bit.ly/2SjItT6

How to trap with a cubby set #TrappingTips #SurvivalTips