I agree that the snow is a great tool for snaring these things…..However, it can also be a PIA in the fences, and for steel trapping. I had a LOT of activity last night night. But, had two refusals due to the holes being plugged with snow.
Tracks on the high side of the fence. As soon as the coyote broke through the crust, he backed out.


After I dug, and broomed it out. I had a 1/2 dozen of these crawl unders to do.


Had THREE of 6 steel traps in the blind sets tripped under the snow. Coyote tracks all over em. The snow was so heavy, when the coyotes stepped above the pan, it just pushed the snow down set the trap off before their feet got close. SO, I spent a big part of the morning digging, brooming, and resetting those. Had 'em dead to rights…..makes my head hurt!!!! Trap right where the cluster of tracks are, at the buried step stick….


Then……the deer that I am "protecting" have to get in on the action!!!!! Clear out in the middle of a open bean field!!! :rolleyes:


And FINALLY………another female. Fur still good!