How to Bait a Trap
Trapping is a sustainable and lucrative activity that has been passed down from the early days on the frontier. Today, trappers can choose from numerous types of traps, ranging from the "Have a Heart" style that does not harm the animal to the typical steel jaw style. Regardless of the style chosen, the crucial part of the trapping process is baiting the trap in a way that quickly and effectively captures prey. Baiting traps is not difficult and can be performed by any novice trapper.
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Instructions
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When using a steel jaw trap, dig a small hole in the ground behind a trap that has been set. Make sure the hole is only about the size of a golf ball and about 6 inches deep.
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Carefully place a small piece of bait (meat or pork rinds for fur-bearing animals) deep in the hole, but do not cover or fill the hole. When an animal reaches in to drag the bait out, it will drag its paw across the trigger of the steel trap and be caught.
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When using a live trap to catch nuisance squirrels or other small rodents, place a bit of peanut butter on the trap's trigger and place the trap in an area where your prey frequents. As the animals try to lick the peanut butter, the trap will trigger, trapping the animal inside.
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Tips & Warnings
Fish is another very aromatic and useful trap bait. Check local butchers or fish markets for scraps.
