The challenging conditions of trapping beavers as winter turns to spring keep the author heading back out to the creeks, sloughs and ponds every year. Learn the sets that collect the castor despite the weather. [Read More]
Author Archives: Dave Morelli
Two Sets Are Better Than One
If one set is good, what about two? This veteran trapper knows a thing or two about when to double up, and when not to. [Read More]
All About Trap Setters
Over the past few years, rather than not trapping, the author has started to rely on trap setters to get sets in the ground. It’s hell to get old, but supposedly we should get wiser, so setting tools are now a vital part of his set bucket. [Read More]
Lure Strategies for Coyotes and Cats
Every trapping lure is made for a specific response, the trick is to figure out where and how to use them in every different scenario. [Read More]
Trapping Tips: Scouting for Bobcats
Finding bobcats isn’t easy. The Trapper contributor Dave Morelli reveals tips on how to scout for ‘cats and make effective sets to trap them. [Read More]