Design and Deployment Standards

Design Standards for Bucket, Tube or Pipe-style Traps Used to Capture Black Bears

Whenever a cable trap is used in conjunction with a device that is designed to capture a bear when it reaches into the device to obtain bait (e.g. bucket, tube, or pipe-style traps):

• The trigger must be recessed at least 12 inches below the opening of the device.
• The opening and inside diameter of the device must be no more than six inches.
• A bucket or other similar device can be used if it is modified to have an opening and inside diameter no greater than six inches.

Deployment Standards for Bucket, Tube or Pipe-style Traps Used to Capture Black Bears

• Animal-based bait and/or lure cannot be placed within the bucket, tube or pipe. Animal-based bait is defined as animal matter including meat, skin, bones, feathers, hair or any other solid substance that used to be part of an animal. This includes live or dead fish.
• Only non-animal based bait and/or lure can be placed within the device and it must be placed below the trigger.
• The opening to the device must be covered by a weight of at least 30 pounds when set, placed, and tended to prevent access by non-target species.