5. Fenns can either be used as a double or single set. (A double set is shown here.) Covering the traps helps to attract mustelids, which love exploring burrows. They also help to prevent ground birds and other non-mustelids getting caught in the traps. Place the traps in the tunnel so the animals can’t miss them. Sticks can be used to stop mustelids reaching the bait without crossing a trap. Note that the traps are set cross-ways, not lengthways, across the tunnel. Once everything is in place, take the safety hook off and place the cover over the traps.
GORDON ELL
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Forest and Bird, Issue 302, 1 November 2001, Page 37
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1015. Fenns can either be used as a double or single set. (A double set is shown here.) Covering the traps helps to attract mustelids, which love exploring burrows. They also help to prevent ground birds and other non-mustelids getting caught in the traps. Place the traps in the tunnel so the animals can’t miss them. Sticks can be used to stop mustelids reaching the bait without crossing a trap. Note that the traps are set cross-ways, not lengthways, across the tunnel. Once everything is in place, take the safety hook off and place the cover over the traps. GORDON ELL Forest and Bird, Issue 302, 1 November 2001, Page 37
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