How to catch an armadillo ?

[Profreedomokie]

Whatever you do don't stand over a live one. Sometimes they jump straight up, and they'll knock the heck out of you.

 

[hipshot]

If you insist on trapping them, this is the way to do it. You can also use a long 2x8 or larger board and angle it away from the house or structure so it funnels them into the trap. I have never had luck baiting a trap for armadillos.

I have no problem shooting them, I’m just trying to figure out how to lure them out in the open without staying up all night ( us older folks need our beauty sleep) I shot one a couple weeks ago with my Shield in 9mm, Hornady Critical defense load did a superb job on it ! I’m gonna try a live trap baited with fruit or marshmallows as suggested here.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

 

[Forgalspop]

A little change of subject. This about catching another yard pest. Gophers!

I have been using the traps pictured and often times the critters would just bury the traps without getting caught. I started putting a dab of peanut butter on the metal flag they need to hit to activate and the results have been much improved. Caught five in the past few weeks.

 

[mgssamn]

depending on where you live, if you bait for an armadillo, be prepared for possums, raccoons, skunks, cats, and "maybe" an armadillo.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

A little change of subject. This about catching another yard pest. Gophers!

I have been using the traps pictured and often times the critters would just bury the traps without getting caught. I started putting a dab of peanut butter on the metal flag they need to hit to activate and the results have been much improved. Caught five in the past few weeks.

I have had to start putting a board over the hole to block out all light. Otherwise they would push dirt to fill tunnel and rarely get caught. I don't have to share my peanut butter either. Lol

 

[mike miller]

Nothing like an old fat man in his underwear running around the yard with a 12 guage. It was the biggest dill I have seen in a while. Number 7 1/2 shot does the job.

 

[sherrick13]

Drive over them? Ive heard they jump. :-p

 

[cowadle]

I have had to start putting a board over the hole to block out all light. Otherwise they would push dirt to fill tunnel and rarely get caught. I don't have to share my peanut butter either. Lol

I use the exhaust from a small engine to kill gophers.

 

[cowadle]

That's how you catch a polar bear lol

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