How Do You Catch a Porcupine

Porcupines are rather easy to cagetrap with large commercial wire traps (32 x 10 x 12 inches [81 x 25 x 30.5 cm]) or homemade box traps. Place the trap in the vicinity of damage and bait with a salt-soaked cloth, sponge, or piece of wood. Cage/box traps also can be set at den entrances.

What bait do you use to catch a porcupine?

If you are attempting to trap a porcupine, try setting a trap with a salty bait. Some bait options include: Saltwater soaked wood or leather. Veggie scraps such as pumpkin, carrot, or turnip.

How do you keep porcupines away?

1. Start by building a fence around trees, gardens, and where damage has been most prevalent. …
2. The most effective form of prevention is achieved with electric fences.