If you were to ask ten different trappers what the best lure for coyote trapping is, you'd probably get ten different answers. And rightfully so, as there is no "best" lure when it comes to coyotes, or an other furbearer for that matter. Many factors play a role in a how coyote responds to a lure, but here are a few of the main ones:
- Different seasons and temperatures.
- Various stages of a coyotes reproductive/mating cycle.
- What type of lure it is (gland, long call, food, curiosity, etc.)
- The location where the lure is being used.
- Set type that the lure is being applied to.
So, to summarize, there is no "best coyote trapping lure." That being said, there are best selling lures that trappers buy year after year and trust to perform across the nation.
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Best Selling Coyote Gland Lures
Caven's Yodel Dog Coyote Glade Lure
Yodel Dog ranks right up there as our best-selling gland lure for coyotes. Yodel Dog is a thick, long-lasting natural gland lure made from perfectly aged glands. It fires up coyotes at post sets, creating a territorial response, but is also a great lure to use at flat sets and dirt holes! This lure is a main stay for many top coyote guys.
Carman's Coyote Glade Lure
Carman's Coyote gland lure has stood the test of time and is touted to be one of the best coyote lures on the market for decades. It's thick, strong, and aged to perfection. A must-have in any trapper's set making bag if they are trapping coyotes.
Dunlap's Cryptic Coyote Gland Lure
Dunlap’s Cryptic is a great weather-resistant predator lure with a unique scent that keeps coyotes working your sets. It excels at flat sets, dirt holes, and post sets, especially in tough conditions where other lures fade out. Jeff Dunlap is the maker of this lure; Not only does he produce high-quality lure, but he's a knowledgeable trapper who has trapped coyotes across the country and put his products to the test.
Best Selling Coyote Food Lures
Caven's Canine Force
Caven’s Canine Force is a loud, natural food lure loaded with curiosity and calling power. It works great on coyote, fox, and bobcat at dirt holes or flat sets, holding their interest from early fall all the way through the harsh winter weather. If you're looking for a food lure, don't pass up on Canine Force.
Dunlap's Massacre Food Lure
Dunlap's Massacre Lure is built on a rich mouse meat base, one of the top food sources for predators. Because mice are a staple in the diet of coyotes, fox, bobcat, this lure taps straight into their natural instincts. Coyotes can be wary animals, so using a subtle lure that they are used to can be a great choice on the trapline.
Best Selling Long Distance Call Lures
Fox Hollow's GH-II
GH-II is one of the hottest-selling predator attractors on the market—and for good reason. This powerful lure is loaded with pure skunk essence and blended with food and sexual attractants to create an irresistible call for all predators. Its intense scent cuts through rain, snow, and freezing temps, making it the go-to choice for late fall and winter trapping.
Caven's Gusto
Caven's Gusto is one of those lures that when you crack the lid, you won't soon forget. The smell skunk quill seems to stay in the air long after you close the bottle, and this is what makes it such a great lure. Skunk, and the base it's mixed into, withstands the harshest weather conditions and stays working for an extended period of time. Not only is this a great coyote lure, but also works fantastic for fox, bobcats, fisher, and marten. Truly a must have for every trapper.
IronTrail Nose Burner
This lure is a bit of a new kid on the block, but is making waves and customers keep coming back for it. Nose Burner is a long-distance call lure put up in a waterproof base that will pierce through the harshest conditions mother nature throws at you. When you crack the bottle open you'll be punched in the nose with its loud skunk smell, but that's not where it ends. It has under tones of top shelf musks and calling ingredients that really peak the predator's curiosity and keep them at the set. Nose Burner has been proven to perform across the US, and we're confident it'll work wonders on your line as well!
A Few Other "Must Have" Coyote Trapping Lures
Summary
We don't believe that there is a single best lure for coyote trapping, nor do we believe that the ones listed above are the only good ones on the market. For centuries trappers have formulated lures using pretty much everything under the sun with various success. The quality ones have stood the test of time and many are still being used today.
The different lures listed here are just a glimpse of the quality coyote trapping lures that are on the market today and are a great place to start for a new trapper. That being said, we only sell what we believe to be high-quality lures at MTP, so make sure to look at our full selection.
HOW and WHY you use a lure is more important than which lure you use at a set. Below, we have linked an article that explains the different types of lures in greater detail. It will be well worth your time to read so that you have a greater understanding of the different types of lures and the reaction they get when used at a set. Good luck coyote trapping!
