maverick123 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Got a few acres that I shoot that is over run with rabbits, I kill 5-10 a week with my PCPs but have 2 live wire cage traps. I cant for the life of me catch one in the traps. any advice would be really great! Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I don't think you will because unlike foxes or squrrels you can't really create a bait that would tempt them into the trap. Espescially now when everything is growing in the hedgerows. Maybe in midwinter when alternatives are scarce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 (edited) I think Rabbit traps are supposed to be set like snares on runs. The idea I would think would be to create a tunnel that they have to walk through. Have the traps been handled much? If so that will make the bunnies take another route. Also when you check them don't go messing with them, just walk past and have a quick look or better still have a look inside through your scope or binos to keep your scent away. I've not heard of traps being baited but I'm sure there are things that they'd appreciate. Why not stick a carrot in there? Edited May 30, 2010 by njc110381 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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