How to Use the Lil Grizz Getter Trap

The Lil Grizz Getter Trap is a species-specific trap -- it only captures raccoons. This trap is raccoon specific it targets the nature of a raccoon. Simply, once a raccoon grasps an object with its paw, the trap will not release the animal. The trap is wide enough that a raccoon can put its paw in the trap and grab the bait, but narrow enough that a balled up paw with something in it is too large to remove.

Instructions

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      Raccoons are habitual animals and return to the same sites regularly. Set the trap in an area where you have seen raccoons or signs of raccoons. Keep in mind that a raccoon escapes harm by climbing or disappearing into holes, nooks and crannies, so trees, wood fences, sheds and haystacks are all good places to set a Lil Griz Getter. Sources of food and water also attract raccoons, so trapping around them is a good idea -- grain silos, for example.

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      Anchor the chain down securely. A raccoon is a strong animal in relation to its size -- it can easily best a dog of the same stature. If the anchor is not pounded into the ground with a sturdy stake and that stake is not securely driven into the ground, the raccoon will pull the trap fee and take the trap with it. A stake the same length as the Lil Grizz Trap is not overkill.

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      Put the bait in the bottom of the Lil Grizz Getter after you stake the chain. Raccoons like food and shiny objects, so use bait that smells sweet, such as marshmallows. Fruits and strong smelling nuts like peanuts also work. Fresh fish works great as raccoon bait because raccoons love the taste, and the odor carries farther than other baits.