When we first set out to tackle the huge undertaking in designing a wire triggered, humane, live cage trap with powered doors, not to be overlooked was a desire to build a trap that would be solid, rugged enough to take what animals can dish out when captured. The trap would have to be strong, configured in such a way so that escape was a virtual impossibility, even for beaver, otter, armadillo, woodchuck and raccoon. Because the new design was so different, a major improvement over standard cage traps, other accomplishments were sometimes overshadowed. When the dust had settled, we knew that not only had we put together the most effective trigger system ever developed that in turn would make the traps the most versatile in the world, we also beat the issues the plagued many of the other cage traps, escape and trap damage.
Because the trigger, function and versatility was the initial driving force behind the development of these innovative cage traps and what sets them apart from all the others, we sometimes neglect the accomplishments in durability. These traps are essentially “escape proof.” When the door closes, “What goes in stays in.” Having some issues in the early going with coon four years ago when using 1×1 mesh door wire, it has been years since we switched to 1/2×1 door wire. The change over has translated into no escapes of any animals in the past couple of years in any of the traps we make, a remarkable accomplishment in and of itself. Wire, doors and frames are tougher than coon, armadillos or woodchucks can dish out. Not only will the catch be there waiting for you when you get there, whether you get there in an hour or at the end of the day, it’s also reassuring to know that the trap will also be intact and likely will require no repairs other than standard trigger wire straightening or occasional trigger wire replacement.
