Has anyone had issues with coons or other stronger animals bending or breaking the trap trigger plate? I have this issue with the cheaper traps.
1426977
yes. the racoon I was trying to catch bent the trap and escaped in the very first night of use. this trap is quite flimsey for the average determined racoon. and very embarrassing for the trapper.
1426978
The animal steps on the plate to trigger ot. The plate lays flat upon the bottom mesh of the cage. I suppose it is possible if the 'coon picked up the edge of the plate and tried to muscle it off, but it seems unlikely they would try to get out through the bottom of the cage, assuming it is set upon the ground.
316475
I have coyotes, mountain lions, bears, and bobcats on the ranch behind my place. Never had coytoes or mountain lions come into my chickens, had a bear wander through and was more interested in my bird feeds hung around off and on for a month. Coons and foxes don't usually come up here from the valley, we're about 500 feet higher and dryer. I have had bobcats, great horned owls, skunks and once a raccoon. Since I've had the nite gards I've never had any night time predators. Usually by this time of year I have trapped 3 - 5 skunks, but have had none this year. Which is a first in 10 years.
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Lift latch on top of cage near entrance then depress the top spring located near the top of the door. I wouldn't worry too much about it tho , because the 1089 is complete junk and the coons and skunks easily get out of the cage as it's not strong enough material and simply strongarm their way they the trap door . Trust me William, don't buy this trap
328105
We had the same issue- worked great at first, we're catching 3 at a time, but then same as you. I think the latch was sticking. Unfortunately we ended up having to get a pest control in :/
1997674
I used it in a Versamax which is a 3" gun. You need to adjust it to whatever shells you are using. When I have it set up for trap loads a higher power hunting load would blow right through it. By pinching it closer together it would catch them but would then bounce trap loads back into the action.
1008189
I have shot .22LR without any issues I'm certain CCI or the Super X would not penetrate this trap I own two they are awesome.
391805
I would contact the makers of trigger trap, they have excellent customer service.
1022452
Don't try to engage the release mechanism "lightly". It won't trigger. Push down firmly in the bar until there's a small snap and a slight bounce of the platform. When I sat at the table with the traps, setting and releasing with a screw driver, I found I could set some up so they would not trigger. People experienced with old-style traps may have a tendency to mis-set these traps by trying to use a light touch to maximize sensitivity. This will cause the trap to look set but not be trippable by a mouse. Ironically, the situation of stolen bait increases the likelihood of the user mis-setting these traps as the user tries to increase sensitivity. The bad reviews of this trap are likely devices used without the trigger mechanism properly engaged.
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Hi Patsy, About 4years ago I had purchased one and it worked fine. Animals would squeal when they came within the sensor. I have just purchased 2 new ones and they do not work like the first one. The light comes on as you say, but the animals don't even notice. I recommend you return them. They don't work. I have tried having them closer together. I have monitored at night time when the racoons and skunks come. I don`t know what the problem is. I have tried varies things to see if it would make a difference, but no change. Send them back, the company should know that they do not work. There is no volume control to adjust the volume to see if that would make a difference. Mine are going back too. I am sorry if I misled you. I am disappointed with them. I hope you can find something that works. I`m trying to find something as well. Joan
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We have lots of stray cats and they never got caught. The way the trap works is the coon has to reach in and pull up in order to trigger it, so it would be very hard for a cat to trigger it. If you are worried about cats than bait it with mini marshmallows. This is what I did. The racoons were all over the marshmallows and the cats ignored it. If a cat did get caught in it somehow it would probably be fine. It never broke the skin or any bones on the coons that I caught, but there is now way a coons getting out.
650804
I have used the bbs caught in the trap without having any problems. I have never checked to see if any were damaged, they all seemed ok to me.
1014720
Yes, but only once and in the beginning. It was a combination of bad pellets and me not being swift and concise when I pulled back the bolt. I regularly oil the bolt now and can start to feel when it needs oiled again. I have had the best luck and accuracy with RWS Superpoint Extra .22 pellets. I have literally tried most of the brands. I have nearly 3000 pellets I won't put through the rifle now. Some I knew would jam the bolt just how they fit in the mag. Its really not the bolt jamming, for me it was bad ammo not loading into the barrel properly resulting in a jammed bolt. I used a barrel cleaner to unjam it, with the assistance of a hammer. I thought it was ruined. I wouldn't hammer the bolt lever, as my friend did with his. It worked but bent it to hell, resulting in replacing the bolt completely. I disassembled mine completely and inspected the barrel entry, luckily there was no apparent scarring. I love this airgun and have modded every aspect of it. I'm shooting just under 1400fps with 14.5gr ammo. Rodents and squirrels are dispatched effectively and humanely. Hope this helps
977968
I have owned this for quite a while, and have not had a problem,. Try some WD-40 on the trigger.
782460
You have to be careful if you are hunting in a brushy type area as they can be pulled off. I lost mine while turkey hunting this year. Vortex replaced them and suggested adding a rubber band around the ends to help secure them. I have just been taking them off.
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Do not know about ground hogs but for Raccoons I would say no. I have an RWS 34 that is 100 to 150 fps faster and I consider it not powerful enough for coons, marginal on large fox squirrels. Only good for squirrels if your shot placement is very good.
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First three worked like a charm really caught a lot...made the backyard fly free. We have two dogs next two did not work. A squirrel or bird bit the bottom off suggest you reinforce bottom with duct tape. We have both smaller version at a third the price at Home Depot...suggest you reinforce that bottom also works as well and much cheaper.
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I didn't know they had a problem with the trigger but the two I bought a few months ago both have a very await ove trigger. Be careful but I love mine.