I just ordered some soupcan dog proof coon traps to use around my place.
What Kind Of Bait Has Worked Best For you?
Should I boil, dye, and wax these kind of trap?
Thanks for the help.

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This or old fried chicken from the local KFC dumpster.

Any type of meat will attract.  I used to use chunks of road kill.  They are easy to trap compared to most other wild animals (except for skunks).

raw bacon and peanut butter.

neither washes off easily.

Sardines.

I don't bother dying the dog proof traps, doesn't seem to matter to the coons.

As far as bait for coons, that will keep out other critters, I have had good success with marsh mellows and peanuts.  They like to eat the marsh mellows and the white seems to attract them.  I use in the shell peanuts as well, and often mi the two up around the trap.  Marsh ,mellows seem to work well inside the DP trap, I guess due to the bright color.  I put one under the release, then set it.  The coon will try to reach down and get it out, setting the trap off in the process.

I have used tuna, salmon etc., as well, but the peanuts and marsh mellows are not as messy, and can be bought at the dollar store for $1 a bag, which will bait a lot of traps for several days.

Had good luck with these!