The muskrat is a rabbit sized aquatic rodent native to North America. They have partially webbed hind feet and small able hand-like front feet with a laterally compressed tail and a waterproof coat.
Muskrats live in wetlands and are very good swimmers, using their tail for propulsion in the water. Extensive burrow systems are dug in the ground adjacent to the water with an underwater entrance.
Do you have a live muskrat trap and need to know what the best muskrat bait options are?
Havahart® recommends the following baits to attract muskrats:
Place the bait at the end of the live muskrat trap.
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Fresh vegetables
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Parsnips
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Carrots
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Sweet apples
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Oil of anise
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Musk from another muskrat
Ultimate Muskrat Protection
Now that you’ve trapped your muskrat, use a repellent to stop them from coming back. Using a combination of Havahart® traps and repellents gives you the MAXIMUM protection you need to keep your yard free of animal intruders!
Our Havahart® Spray Awayscares away pesky muskrats, and it’s eco-friendly, using only water and noise to repel animals.
Watch Billy Bretherton from "The Exterminator" a Wednesday evening show on A&E as he explains Havhart traps and how to bait them.
Don't let the show's name fool you; Billy is a big fan of Havahart® and live trapping.