animalpest wrote:And therein is the issue for the inexperienced. Setting the trap in the right place seems difficult but when you get to understand how animals move (and why) across the landscape, then it makes trapping much more effective and efficient.
When we were doing that job on foxes and cats on a station, we could set all the traps in 2-3 days and efficiency compared to shooting was way better.
I don't doubt for one minute that which you are saying regarding trapping of dogs,,,, yes, set traps at focal points whether it be a stump, a particular rock, or even a small mound or some such.
My point stems from some of my own observations.
I have watched many dogs from afar during the nights and yes, they move with purpose in mind, even when it appears they are simply wandering aimlessly.
Could be a feed on the mind, or a bitch, heading for water, or any of a multitude of reasonings.
But the vast majority never seem to check every one of the bushes, rocky ledges, mound of dirt, or stumps that abound in the given area of eg. 50 acres.
Thus supporting what I mentioned regarding the luck of a lottery.
And compounding this I have watched different dogs traversing the same territory either during the same night or differing nights, and only
occasionally check out any particular "common" ground feature. ( If you've picked that particular spot for a trap
)
Careful attention and strict procedures in laying traps will definitely win out over just casual couldn't care less methods,,,,,, but at the end of the day, I still believe it is a bit of a lottery as to paths, angles of approach, visit or no visit etc
I do not fear death itself... Only its inopportune timing!
I've come to realize that,,,,, the two most loving, loyal, and trustworthy females in my entire life were both canines.