Duke Single Door Wildlife Cage Traps

I totally disagree with Joseph's comments. I bought the 16" X 5" X 5" Cage(35613) and it's done great! I was surprised how well made it was for the price(only $11.95). I'm catching chipmonks EVERYDAY. Like all these traps you have to adjust the trigger rod to get that hairtrigger effect. As we all know chipmonks are very light weight but are setting this trap off 90% of the time(there's always the smart one that tip toes in and makes off with the goods). It does not have the release door which is conveinent but for trapping these small animals it does not present a problem. Anyway, I'm buying two(2) more.

These Duke traps cannot hold a candle to the considerably more expensive competing brand also sold by Forestry Suppliers. Even though the shipping container in which I received these was in good shape, the traps were out-of-square. I opened one, baited it and set it out. The bait was gone within a few hours but the trap door was still wide open. With wry amusement, I have spent several months with a daily routine : 1) I bait the trap first thing in the morning 2) I watch the squirrels coming for their morning feed 3) I see them dance upon the trip plate 4) I see them head back out to their own daily routine 5) lather, rinse, repeat. Next time, I will just pay the differential and order the more expensive brand.