Modified Conibear Trap Catches Skunks And Other Pests

Modified Conibear Trap Catches Skunks And Other Pests MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Pest Animals 32-5-11 "I have a very simple way of getting rid of raccoons, skunks, foxes, and even some magpies. It's an instant kill system that I've used for 28 years," says Cornie W. Fehr of Hague, Sask. "I've trapped as many as 35 skunks from spring until fall using one trap." Fehr's system design consists of a Conibear trap together with what he calls a "cubie" - a 7-in. sq. open-ended box made from scrap wood. The Conibear trap has double springs that pivot in the center, making it what Fehr calls a "scissor trap." Fehr slides the Conibear's springs into a notch on each side of the cubie, which holds the trap in an upright "set" position. He places his bait on the floor of the cubie. "I use sardines for bait, as they're attractive to all of these animals, especially raccoons," Fehr explains. "I put the bait as far back as possible so they have to come all of the way in to get at it. If the cubie was any deeper, the animals might simply give up and think they can't get at the bait." When the animal touches the two fingers that are hanging down from the top of the open Conibear trap, it trips, according to Fehr. "The variety of animals you can trap with this system is unbelievable, and because each type has different habits, they trip it while in different positions," he says. "With raccoons, it hits them on the center of the neck, killing instantly. Skunks are also always killed instantly, but are hit near the heart. It also breaks their back so they can't spray. Because of the competitive nature of magpies, they all rush at the same time, so one of them is often killed." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Cornie Fehr, P. O. Box 147, Hague, Sask., Canada S0K 1X0 (ph 306 225-4440).

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