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Trapper's Manual
Trapping Opossum
The opossum is one of the easiest animals to trap. Trappers probably take more opossums
unintentionally in sets made for other furbearers than on purpose. Many old-timers consider
the opossum a nuisance on the trap line and will attempt to trap them out of their locality
before making more detailed sets for more valuable furbearers.
Possums are readily lured by smelly baits, such as poultry entrails or flesh, fish, apples,
or canned dog/cat food. Spoiled meat is never too rotten to attract them. Traps need not be
covered. However, bait must he covered lightly with debris to avoid accidental bird catches.
Most trappers prefer a No. 11/2 trap, although a No. 1 will hold. Conibear or similar
body-grip traps are effective, when there's no danger of catching domestic animals.
Opossum Sets
Cubby sets are frequently used and are quite effective. There are numerous versions.
A hollow log, with bait placed inside, is similar to and just as effective as a cubby
with bait placed in the rear of the cubby. Site locations are less important than for
other species, provided you know opossum are present in the area.
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