Traps/snares are cruel and can cause collateral damage: The most common devices used to capture coyotes are leg-hold traps and neck snares. Both can cause severe injuries, pain and suffering.

Can coyotes recognize traps?

Similarly, they are also wary of humans in places where sport hunters pursue or shoot at coyotes. Their excellent sense of smell and their tendency to avoid new objects makes it very difficult to capture or even to study them, as they often recognize and evade traps, snares, and cameras.

Can you set traps for coyotes?

Best Traps for Coyotes

Braham prefers a 550 offset 2-coil spring trap for securely anchoring coyotes. “They work really well, and there are no adjustments needed for them,” says Braham. Some of the best traps you'll find anywhere, in quality and value, are the Duke Traps from West Point, Mississippi.