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Footholds

An animal’s foot is very tough. It is made up of small bones, cartilage, and a heavy pad. There are very few nerve endings in the foot, and an animal experiences little discomfort if its foot is gripped in a foothold. It is important to consider the size of the animal and select an appropriate size foothold trap to use for it. A foothold that is too large could grip the animal too high on the leg and cause injury. Always use the smallest foothold that will reliably hold the animal. Laws and regulations limit the size of foothold traps that may be used on land.
Foothold traps can be used on land or in the water. In land trapping, foothold traps offer an advantage because they restrain the animal but do not kill it. Non-target animals can be released alive from foothold traps that are set on land. This is an important factor where domestic animals are concerned. When foothold traps are used in the water, they can be fastened so the captured animal will drown.
Foothold traps can be used for any type of animal on land or in the water. This is one of their advantages. They are also easy to conceal. This is another advantage. Some animals, like fox and coyote, are very wary. Foothold traps are a good choice for these animals.

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