What is a large live animal trap and what animals is it suitable for?

A large live animal trap is essentially a metal cage with a hinged door flap and a motion-triggered release. This very simple mechanism is easy to use and virtually fail safe. Once a large animal trap is set and baited, the target animal will be enticed to enter the trap by the bait (usually food). Once the animal proceeds into the trap it will step on a panel that will trigger the release mechanism to disengage from the door which will then swing shut successfully trapping the animal inside the cage. Once the animal is trapped it may be transported to an appropriate location and released unharmed. 

Large live animal traps are suitable for animals such as dogs, bobcats, coyotes, etc. You may need to trap an animal that is threatening your food supply, livestock, garden, pets, or humans. You may also need to trap an animal that is destroying your property or attempting to take up residence there. No matter what the reason, a large live animal trap will certainly do the job. 

Why use live animal traps?

First of all, live animal traps are humane. They safely and securely trap the animal inside without causing harm. While you may not appreciate the advances of an unwelcome guest, you probably don't want to harm the animal for no reason. A large live animal trap will allow you to solve the problem without causing unnecessary harm to the animal. Live animal traps are very effective. Unlike some fatal traps which do not kill the animal but only gravely injure the animal and cause undue suffering, a live animal trap simply contains the animal humanely until you can deal with it appropriately. You can even place food and water inside the trap to make sure the animal is as comfortable as possible while trapped. 

Unlike poisons, fatal traps, and snares, a large live animal trap will make sure you don't accidentally injure or kill the wrong animal. Curious pets and children have been injured and killed by animal poisons and fatal animal traps. Don't risk your child or your dog falling victim to his own curiosity, using a live trap is just as effective if not more than a fatal trap and prevents accidentally injuring or killing the wrong animal or a person. 

Unlike hunting a nuisance animal, a live animal trap does not require your time or energy to catch the animal. Simply set the trap and check back daily to see if you've caught the animal. The amount of time and energy spent hunting a nuisance animal is not worth the effort, your time is much better spent on other tasks. A large live animal trap allows you to minimize time spent and still get the job done effectively.