2025/2026 Trapping season.

I'm trying something new for bait.

The directions imply the meat should be a little rotten.

I need some now so I went for it with fresh meat and made a 1/4 batch.

It seems like one set of Dobbins Bait Solution will treat around 8-10 lbs of meat.

I'll update if it continues to break down or rot over the next few weeks.

The directions didn't specify whether to store it at room temp or the fridge while it cures. They do say stir for 2-3 weeks. I went to town kneading with nitrile gloves and the meat is double ground so I think the sodium benzoate is about as mixed as it's going to get.

Ballsy to do this in the kitchen. My wife has a nose like an airport dog.

The solution was too full to shake so the first batch just got the juicy top layer. The rest is still liquid tho.
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Here's a solid coon bait.

Kitten chow
Liquid smoke
Dollar store vanilla

The Minnesota Brand Smoky Nuggets containers are a perfect size to slide in your front pocket so I keep them and refill them.

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Thats exactly how I expect to encounter possums. I must not be threatening enough for them to play dead. They usually play snarling, hissing beast.
 
2 males; one a color phase.

A steal on canines I think it was the bigger coon. Trap was right next to what he hit.
 

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ID'd my thief. Herbivore I think not.

Grinners plugging up my cat set.
 

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