Thread: Rabbit jerky biltong for trapping

Originally Posted by TeRei

Stoats are not stupid. My dogs clobbered one on the Taruarau river once trout fishing. Main dog dropped it on shingle. I thought it was dead. Turned around and it was gone. Bloke I know used to trap on a large station at Moawhanga. Always said fresh is best.

I have no doubt that fresh rabbit would be the best bait out there but in summer it either gets flyblown in 24hrs or starts drying out and looks exceedingly unattractive. If you are able to check your traps everyday fresh rabbit would be my go to bait but everyday...