What is the best bait to trap muskrat?

Muskrats are considered omnivores, but they have a strong preference for plants and only consume animal matter when vegetation is scarce. The best baits for your muskrat trap are starchy root vegetables, apples, and strong-smelling oils.

How do I get rid of muskrats in my yard?

In order to get rid of muskrats you may have to target them at the source. You can set up traps in the water runways or near the entrance to their dens. You can also set up a trap to catch muskrats in your yard. The most effective way of getting rid of muskrats is by using baits in combination with traps.

What kind of traps do you use for muskrats?

Muskrat Colony Traps. These are great and inexpensive multiple catch muskrat traps. They are constructed of 14 gauge galvanized wire mesh to protect against corrosion. They have 1″ wire mesh frames and two gravity operated trap doors. Rigid Muskrat Colony Traps. Collapsible Muskrat Colony Traps.

How much does a muskrat colony trap cost?

Price: From $13.95 to $19.95 Muskrats enter the one way door on either end of the muskrat colony trap. We carry four sizes of Muskrat colony traps and they can be stacked into each other for ease of carrying on the trap line. Each trap can catch several muskrats each night.

What’s the Holy Grail of muskrat trappers?

A floating colony trap for muskrats that works! The Holy Grail of Muskrat Trappers™ A floating colony trap for muskrats that works Capable of multiple catches, up to 8 muskrats held in a one way under water holding chamber. Baited with carrots or other bait and your favorite muskrat lure.

Is there a collapsible float for a muskrat?

The Ultimate Collapsible Muskrat Float is muskrat float that will not disappoint. This float is collapsible for storage or transportation to your trapping destination. The float is constructed of a density polymer so it won’t crack, chip or become brittle