Rabbit

Best Rabbit Baits

Rabbits are strict herbivores that feed mainly on grasses, leafy greens, root vegetables and some fruits. If you have a garden, identify what types of foods your rabbit is stealing, and use those as bait to lure rabbits inside your trap. Otherwise, a quick trip to the supermarket or your pantry will provide some great options.

Best rabbit baits include:

How to Bait a Rabbit Trap

Once you choose your bait, it is critical that you position it the proper way to achieve a successful catch. Placing your bait is one of the most important steps when trapping a wild rabbit.

Well-positioned bait accomplishes the following:

• Lures the majority of the rabbit's body into the trap.
• Causes the rabbit to set off the door trigger by engaging the metal plate.
• Considers the guidelines below, based upon the trap type (1-door vs. 2-door):

1-DOOR TRAP - Position bait at the END

Bait should be directly behind the trigger plate, away from the trap walls.

2-DOOR TRAP - Position bait at the CENTER

Bait should be located in the center of the trap. Some ways to achieve this include placing the bait directly on the trigger pan, burying it in the ground underneath the pan, or hanging it from the top of your trap.