Where can leghold traps be set according to the material?

• A. In the run, the house or den entrance, or under a feeding house
• B. In water deeper than 2 feet
• C. On tree branches above water
• D. Inside a dwelling

Answer: (A)

Leghold traps are most effective when placed where the target animal naturally travels. Setting the trap in a run, at the house or den entrance, or under a feeding house positions the foothold along the animal’s typical movement paths, increasing the chance the animal encounters the trap as it goes about foraging or seeking shelter. These sites align with how the animal moves and uses its environment, making capture more reliable while sticking to standard management practices.

Placing traps in water deeper than a typical ground route, on tree branches above water, or inside a dwelling does not fit how these land-based devices are intended to be used. They are designed for ground-level use along travel corridors, not for submerged, overhead, or indoor settings.