Thread: Bird Predator Control

Definitely closer with your efforts @time out and any one else who knocks off a few.
Keep chippin away

Who is using double set doc traps ? Experiences ?
A fair part of my catch is weasels and i wonder will they catch weasels as the double set trap has to have a fairly heavy treadle spring off weight. If they are set to lightly as 1 trap springs shut it can set the other trap off. I reckon mustelids travel as a pair or family group often and that is where double set traps are at there best. Best bait for a stoat is another stoat..

Originally Posted by sore head stoat

Who is using double set doc traps ? Experiences ?
A fair part of my catch is weasels and i wonder will they catch weasels as the double set trap has to have a fairly heavy treadle spring off weight. If they are set to lightly as 1 trap springs shut it can set the other trap off. I reckon mustelids travel as a pair or family group often and that is where double set traps are at there best. Best bait for a stoat is another stoat..

The only advantage of double is that they can enter either end and yes it will set the other off if set very light a stoat has enough weight to trigger it.
I prefer the fenn traps as they are set on the ground and covered by a tunnel.
Cost is always worth a look how may traps for out lay.
As for bait what they feed on, I use salted or fresh rabbit and egg here, but anything that stinks! the sardine tin with holes sounds good.
KH