Foxes are easy to hold but a coon (Coon Cuffs)or Yote(4 coil #3) can be tough.I use good #2 Monty's but there are others also.I also use homemade Earth Anchors.Real tough to get out.I usually dig them out if I want them back.
Boiling takes the oils off they can smell.Waxing is done by putting bees was and reg Gulf wax in the water.Boil and pull traps thru to put a thin coat on to prevent them from rusting and smelling the steel.
You don't want the food under the trap.You want it about 8-9" behind the food.Distance between nose and front foot.Do a Youtube search for dirt hole fox sets.In the winter a hay set works also.Males can be caught doing on a post like male dogs do.Marking their home turf!
Law states the bait can't be visible from the air to protect hawks,owls,crows,etc.
Adjust the trap pan so it sits perfectly level.This gives higher catches on the leg instead of toes.
Use a pan cover or poly fill under the pan so dirt doesn't get underneath it.
Do your homework to catch them and not educate them.
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