# How to Set a Gopher Trap: Tips and Tricks

**URL:** https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/how-to-set-a-gopher-trap-tips-and-tricks/2512
**Category:** Burrowing Pests
**Created:** [February 21, 2025, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/how-to-set-a-gopher-trap-tips-and-tricks/2512 "2025-02-21T09:25:43Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author: ![VeggieVendetta](https://forums.thanoshome.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VeggieVendetta](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/VeggieVendetta)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2025, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/how-to-set-a-gopher-trap-tips-and-tricks/2512/21 "2025-08-12T08:53:13Z")

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I dug down to the main run instead of side pockets and got my best results yet. Seems they favor the straight route.

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### Author: ![TrapTester](https://forums.thanoshome.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@TrapTester](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/TrapTester)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2025, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/how-to-set-a-gopher-trap-tips-and-tricks/2512/22 "2025-08-12T08:56:27Z")

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@GopherGuru Nice combo, I’ll try peanut butter next time. I’ve been using just raw carrot, but think it needs more stick to hold.

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### Author: ![MoleMania](https://forums.thanoshome.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@MoleMania](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/MoleMania)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/how-to-set-a-gopher-trap-tips-and-tricks/2512/23 "2025-08-12T09:04:17Z")

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I tip-trim my trap edges to make them sharper, it increases success rate, but definitely not for the squeamish.

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### Author: ![StealthSetter](https://forums.thanoshome.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/73ab20/32.png) [@StealthSetter](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/StealthSetter)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/how-to-set-a-gopher-trap-tips-and-tricks/2512/24 "2025-08-12T09:04:19Z")

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Lay a tiny thin layer of soil over the tunnel to guide them into your set trap, it hides the trap entrance well without blocking it.

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### Author: ![GardenGuard](https://forums.thanoshome.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/8c91f0/32.png) [@GardenGuard](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/GardenGuard)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/how-to-set-a-gopher-trap-tips-and-tricks/2512/25 "2025-08-12T09:05:41Z")

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@TunnelTracker Big yes on the gloves tip, had a close call last season. Safety first, always!

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### Author: ![BaitBoss](https://forums.thanoshome.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/53a042/32.png) [@BaitBoss](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/BaitBoss)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2025, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/how-to-set-a-gopher-trap-tips-and-tricks/2512/26 "2025-08-12T09:08:59Z")

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Crushed bird seed mixed with a bit of peanut butter is another solid bait I swear by, works especially well in spring.

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