Phillips, Robert L.; Blom, F. Sherman; Dasch, Gary J.; Guthrie, Jerry W.
A field study to evaluate the performance of 3 types of coyote traps (No. 3 Soft Catch® coil-spring, No. 3 NM long-spring, No. 4 Newhouse long-spring) was conducted in south Texas in January and February 1991. Tests were designed to determine capture efficiency, extent of injury and effectiveness in excluding nontarget species. Results showed a capture rate of 100% for the 3 NM and No. 4 Newhouse, and 95% for the Soft-Catch. Soft-Catch traps caused the least injury to captured coyotes. All trap types were equipped with pan tension devices and were successful in excluding most small nontarget species.
1992
Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference
15
Phillips, Robert L.; Blom, F. Sherman; Dasch, Gary J.; Guthrie, Jerry W.