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Best Coyote Trapping Lure

February 8, 2022 by Jeremiah 1 Comment

Having the right lure to attract a coyote to your trap set can be one of the most important aspects of making the catch. While there is not 'magic' lure, some formulas certainly work better than others. Let's go over some basics on the different types of coyote lures, and then I'll give some recommendations you can try out. Types of Coyote Lures There are three basic … [Read more...]

What Do You Use for a Trapping Lure Holder?

February 4, 2022 by Jeremiah Leave a Comment

Using a good quality trapping lure can help attract animals to your sets and keep them around longer, increasing the odds of making a catch. It's not just about lure quality, though. The way lure is applied at the set can make a difference in how long it lasts and how potent it is. That's where lure holders come in. Simply applying a bit of lure down a dirt hole isn't … [Read more...]

Best Bobcat Trapping Lures

March 1, 2019 by Jeremiah 1 Comment

Bobcats are bringing big money these days, especially for trappers in the West who catch those thick furred, clear spotted bellied cats that sometimes bring in excess of $1,000. But for any bobcat trapper, the difference between catching one and not can be a big deal. Bobcats are visual hunters, and a visual attractor placed in prime cat country will bring them in. That's when … [Read more...]

Best Marten Trapping Lures

January 7, 2019 by Jeremiah 2 Comments

What's the best marten trapping lure out on the market?  Some experienced trappers say the best marten lure is no lure at all.  That's right, some just use bait.  And if you're on the right location, bait alone is usually enough to make great marten catches. But when it comes to calling marten from a distance, or getting a marten that isn't very hungry to investigate a set, … [Read more...]

Trapping Today Podcast #37: Evaluation of Lures, Baits and Urines

August 4, 2018 by Jeremiah 1 Comment

After touching on some listener emails, fur prices and trapping news, I go into detail on Charles Dobbins' book, "Evaluation of Lures, Baits and Urines".  Lure testing is an often overlooked topic in the trapping world, but being a professional trapper, Dobbins took it very seriously.  In this book, he described how he put lures through extensive testing to determine their … [Read more...]

How to Make Your Own Long Distance Call Trapping Lure

April 1, 2018 by Jeremiah 4 Comments

I've never been a believer in top secret trapping lures. With quality ingredients, a basic understanding of lure making and an open mind, trappers can formulate very effective lures on their own. I'm by no means an expert, but I have started developing lures to fit the needs on my trapline. The first lure I put together was a long distance call predator lure to use on the … [Read more...]

Making Trapping Lures: Ingredients for a Predator Call Lure (Video)

June 30, 2017 by Jeremiah Leave a Comment

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In The Lure Room DVD, with Kellen Kaatz

April 23, 2017 by Jeremiah 1 Comment

Lure making has always been sort of a mystery to me.  When I learned to trap, I got into the habit of finding the right location, making a good set, and relying on lure from a reputable manufacturer to draw animals to the set.  Making my own lure didn't even register as a possibility.  Like most things we don't know much about, it's easy to fall into the assumption that it's … [Read more...]

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