There are many variables that make up a good coyote set. Of course, location is important. So is the wind direction. A lot of trappers preach the importance of scent control. But, if you want to pile up the coyote pelts, you better have a good understanding of how to use lure and urine as attractants — the two most under-appreciated items a trapper can have.
Many lure makers offer their own custom lines of trapping lures. Many claim that theirs will outproduce the competition when it comes to putting fur on the stretcher. I have tried many, many lures from numerous lure makers out there. Some of those lures lived up to their names and helped me catch good numbers of the animals that I was targeting. Others were not worth using ever again.
I class lure either as a gland lure or a food lure. Some trappers and lure makers consider urine as a gland lure, but I keep urine in a separate category from lure.
Food lures give coyotes the impression that food is
