Wire trap - live catch

Wire traps to catch marten are an effective and humane way to control marten problems. The traps are designed to capture the marten alive so that it can be released into the wild in a safe place.

To use a wire trap to catch martens, do the following:

Place the trap near the marten's activity areas. Martens are nocturnal animals, so it is best to place the trap in an area where the marten is active at night. This can be under an overhang, in a cupboard or another place where the marten can get in and out. Cast the trap with bait. Martens are attracted to food, so it is important to use a lure that will attract the marten to the trap. A good bait is poultry, fish or meat. Set the trap. Once you've placed the trap and put the bait in, it's time to set it off.

Make sure the trap limb is active and the trap is positioned correctly. When the marten enters the trap, the trap limb will flap down and capture the marten alive. You should check the trap regularly to see if a marten has been caught. If a marten is trapped, release it into the wild in a safe place at least 10 kilometers away from your home.

Tips for using wire traps to catch martens:

- Use a trap large enough to catch a marten. Mouse traps and rat traps are usually too small to catch martens.

- Place the trap in an area where the marten is active at night.

- Cover the inside of the trap with leaves etc.

- Wear gloves to avoid applying human aroma.

- Use a lure that will attract the marten.

- Check the trap regularly.

- Release the marten into the wild in a safe place.

It is important to use wire traps responsibly. The traps should only be used to catch martens that are a problem. You should never use traps to catch non-problem martens.