NWCO - Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Trapping and Capture Methods 2

Question 1

What is the primary advantage of a double-door cage trap versus single-door for raccoon capture?

Accepted Answer

The see-through design reduces trap-shy behavior

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Double-door traps are lighter

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Double-door traps are cheaper

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They catch two animals at once

Question 2

What is the maximum trap check interval required by most states for cage traps?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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12 hours

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48 hours

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72 hours

Question 3

What is the optimal trap orientation for catching a groundhog near its burrow?

Accepted Answer

Aligned with the burrow entrance, flush against the opening with guide logs

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Perpendicular to the entrance, 10 feet away

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Buried underground

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Suspended above the burrow

Question 4

What is the purpose of pre-baiting a trap location before setting the mechanism?

Accepted Answer

To condition the target animal to feed freely before activating, increasing capture success

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To attract many different species

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To test if bait will spoil

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To determine if non-target species are present

Question 5

Which trap type is specifically designed for capturing snakes?

Accepted Answer

Glue board trap or minnow trap with funnel entrance

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Conibear body-gripping trap

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Standard rat snap trap

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Padded leg-hold trap

Question 6

What is the correct bait placement technique to ensure trap trigger activation?

Accepted Answer

Place bait behind and on the trigger plate, requiring the animal to step on or push the trigger

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Scatter bait around the entrance

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Hang bait from the ceiling

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Place bait outside only