Customer Reviews for Havahart Large 1-Door Easy Set Live Animal Cage Trap for Racoon, Opossum, Muskrat, and Groundhog

Easy-set trap indeed, and got the kitty - unharmed - right away! Yet it would be nice to have an access for setting the bait, instead of reaching all the way through.

In October 2022, bought first the Havahart trap 7 x 7 x17 inches for a skunk. In the morning, the trap door was closed. All evidence that the skunk entered the trap, ate the bait and escaped. Next day we bought a bigger Havahart trap 10 x 12 x 32 inches. A trap door was also closed in the morning. Skunk entered the trap, left lots of traces of its staying, and left the trap. Skunk also bent the trap, so that the door was closing with difficulty now, touching the wall, which confirms other reviewers' comments about the easily deformed cage of the trap. Overall, this is rather an entirely useless for the purpose product, thoroughly designed to minimize the production costs and maximize manufacturer's profits. With my experience, very much doubt about the ingenuity of the positive reviews.

In October 2022, bought first the Havahart trap 7 x 7 x17 inches for a skunk. In the morning, the trap door was closed. All evidence that the skunk entered the trap, ate the bait and escaped. Next day we bought a bigger Havahart trap 10 x 12 x 32 inches. A trap door was also closed in the morning. Skunk entered the trap, left lots of traces of its staying, and left the trap. Skunk also bent the trap, so that the door was closing with difficulty now, touching the wall, which confirms other reviewers' comments about the easily deformed cage of the trap. Overall, this is rather an entirely useless for the purpose product, thoroughly designed to minimize the production costs and maximize manufacturer's profits. With my experience, very much doubt about the ingenuity of the positive reviews.

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review of trap, update. relocated 7 to date last 2 entered trap and released themselves. only have still pix so need to solve the escape

I bought this trap 2 weeks ago to rid my yard of Raccoons who were ripping up my lawn. To date have relocated 7. Used raw hamburger as bait works wonderful. Relocate critters 5 to 10 mi. away or they will find their way back

Excellent trap. Spend the extra money to get the easy set. So easy to use.

trap worked fine after I repaired trigger. It was hooked up wrong.

Very satisfied with my purchase. Easy to setup and easy to use. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

A Waste of money, forget it

Great product. Easy to set, caught a groundhog the second day we set it, and it stayed latched even with the critter flailing around frantically trying to find a way out.

It was easy to use, following the simple instructions, and it worked for me. I caught three groundhogs in a week. I was skeptical at first, because I hadn't used a trap before, and wondered if it was really effective, so I was very pleased with the results. I would recommend it.

easy to set - holds your catch securely

This is well worth the extra cost. It's sturdy and truly easy to set. Big improvement over standard model.

Easy to use. Well constructed.

Excellent trap it works as advertised

Very easy to use. Great for easy release

Easy-to-use and assemble

Works great for opposums and armadillos!

Very easy to use. A bit tricky to bait as you have to reach your arm all the way in, but the lever makes the process much easier than the previous version of this trap. I use a small bowl with cat food as bait and caught two possums and a raccoon in three tries. Releasing them in the wildlife reserve was much easier as well thanks to the lever on top.

Works as stated, tension addition is great.

Super easy to set. Got a very difficult to catch groundhog and he was angry! Couldn’t get out though. Strong and quality trap worth every penny!

worked very well it was easy to use if you use the right bait and hide the cage a little bit with some foliage and branches with leaves on it .

Work amazing well. I found it to be very easy. Had a Momma groundhog who had 4 babies. Got all them all. So happy. Now did to fix my shed and repair so holes.

Worked great. No setup or assembly required. Caught six raccoons in six days. Use an egg for bait or cat food. Both work great.

A very good buy for the price.