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Types of Traps

Foothold--mistakenly called a leg-hold.  Trappers want to catch an animal on the pad of the foot not above the ankle the pad has more cushioning. It is the difference between catching someone on the palm of their hand versus their forearm.

Footholds come in a number of different designs and configurations
Parts of a foothold	Double-longspring foothold	Jump trap foothold	Longspring with stop-loss bar	Coil spring foothold (round jaw)

Video on foothold trap--National Trappers Association

Body-Grip Trap

Body-grip traps commonly known by the trade name Conibear^® are designed to kill the animal. They were originally invented as a more humane way to capture furbearers.

Cable-Restraint Traps (AKA Snares)

Many people mistakenly believe that snares kill the animals caught in them. The fact is, whether a snare kills or not is determined by the trapper. This is why calling them cable-restraints is a more accurate description of snares.

	Traditional Snare
	Collurum Cable Restraint Manufactured by Wildlife Control Supplies. This live-capture device is one of the most species specific traps on the market for canines. It has been so effective at capturing animals with minimal injury that dog catchers are beginning to use the device to catch stray dogs.

Cage or Box Traps

Cage traps or box traps, mistakenly called live traps, capture the animal by essentially imprisoning it.

To learn about cage trap safety click Cage Trap Safety

Species Specific & Specialty Traps

Duffer Trap

• Instructions

Egg Trap

• Instructions
• Setting Tools
• Instructions--written by Wildlife Control Supplies

Role of Baits

Wildlife Trapping Baits & Lures

Baits and lures are an important factor in any wildlife trapping situation. Without the correct enticement for your target animal, your trapping experience will be fraught with failure.

Baits: are generally solid materials used to entice an animal into the trap. They make the animal think there is food available.

Lures: are generally liquid materials and can stimulate wildlife activity through the mating impulse, food impulse or territorial impulse.

Mar 12, 2007. Maryland Senate to hear anti-foothold bill. U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance.