Dave Morelli offers a solution for a caller's difficulties bringing in late-season 'yotes.

The esteemed panel of experts field questions on enclosed traps, rabbit screams, 'Coon Cuffs and more.

Question: I was shocked that so many trappers apparently have hung up their traps because of low pelt prices, or is it because more and more people don’t want our product? Is this huge decline common across the USA as well? Shouldn’t we be told this by NTA or editors of trapping magazines?

Question: Any good tricks for catching skunks when they are in their grubbing mood?

Does it weaken the springs of body grip-type traps if you leave the safety hook in the set position year-round?

Q: I have been using corn bait around my traps. In Illinois, it is illegal to use anything composed of mammal, bird, fish flesh, entrails, fur or feathers unless it is concealed completely from sight or 30 feet away from the trap. I am afraid meat would freeze in winter if it was concealed from sight. What would be some other baits for raccoons?

Q: I catch thousands of pounds of scrap fish each year. I would like to know how to process fish to get the oil from them. I would also like to know how I can preserve scrap fish and package it to sell for trap bait.

Q: I would like to get started on ’coon calling. I would like to use mouth-blown calls. What are the best calls? Do you change calls from early season to late season? When is the best time to call?

Q: Since lye is no longer sold in stores, what would you recommend to clean rubber jaw traps?

Q: How do you store fox and mink urine?