Trapping Workshop - October

We're having a possum party! Come and join us as we set up a possum nightclub. Possums breed in September and October, so let's prevent them from reproducing, so we can help our native birds. That's where our possum nightclub comes in.

How to create a possum nightclub

1. Choose an area to host the nightclub

2. Unset your traps.

3. Fill your trapping area with a couple of kilograms of tasty treats:

• Cut carrot is great because it’s rainproof 
• Use horse cereal if the weather’s dry
• Try other local, seasonal, and cheap produce
• Use this flour paste to attract them to the site

4. Put out fresh food every night for seven to ten days – a week is long enough if you have lots of possums in your area, while ten days is better if you have low numbers.

5. Check to see if it’s working – the food will be disappearing and there will be worn down runs into the site.

6. When you know your nightclub is popular, set three to six traps for a few nights in a row – the Flipping Timmy is a great trap for this.

7. Enjoy watching the bush bounce back and hear the birdlife humming!

We'll be going through this technique and explain how the baits and traps work. We'll cover why this method is so successful and share some bonus trapping tips. You'll need to be comfortable walking on wet grass for up to two kilometres. Please wear clothing appropriate for the weather and wear sensible footwear This session will be suitable for both new and experienced trappers and will be lots of fun!