CATCHES WIRE-SHY RABBITS: Designed for rabbits that won't enter metal cage traps. The enclosed wooden design mimics a natural burrow—dark, secure, non-reflective—so rabbits actually go in. If wire traps aren't working, this is your answer. HUMANE LIVE CAPTURE: Rabbit enters, steps on treadle pan trigger to reach bait, door drops closed—no snapping, no injury. The dark enclosed space keeps them calm until release. Perfect for relocating garden pests without harm. PROVEN DESIGN THAT WORKS: Based on the Pennsylvania Game Commission's published document on capturing cottontail rabbits—the same approach wildlife pros have used for decades. This isn't a gimmick, it's a field-tested method that actually catches rabbits. SOLID 3/4" PINE CONSTRUCTION: Measures 24" x 7" x 8.5", weighs 12 lbs—sized right for cottontails and similar small animals. Thick pine holds up to weather, chewing, and repeated use. Wood is untreated; stain exterior with green stain or let it weather naturally for an aged look. READY TO USE OUT OF BOX: Arrives fully assembled with 1 oz of apple essence lure included. Use the lure to create a trail to the trap. Bait with fresh carrot tops, apple slices, clover, or leafy greens—place bait deep behind the trigger so rabbits step fully inside. Set along fence lines, garden edges, or narrow paths where you see droppings. Face trap parallel to the run, not across it. WCS Wooden Rabbit Trap – The Wire-Shy Rabbit Solution for Gardens, Yards & Farms
Tried wire cage traps with no luck? You're not alone. Some rabbits simply won't enter metal traps—the reflective wire and unfamiliar structure spook them before they get close. The WCS Wooden Rabbit Trap solves this problem with a design based on the Pennsylvania Game Commission's published method for capturing cottontail rabbits.
The enclosed wooden box mimics a natural burrow—dark, secure, and non-reflective. Rabbits feel safe entering, which is exactly what you need for consistent catches. The treadle pan trigger is simple and reliable: rabbit steps in to reach the bait, trigger releases, door drops behind them. No snapping, no injury—just a calm animal ready for relocation.
Built from solid 3/4" pine, this trap measures 24" x 7" x 8.5" and weighs 12 lbs. It's sized right for cottontails and can also be used for skunks. The wood is untreated, so you can stain the exterior with green stain to blend into your garden, or let it weather naturally for an aged look that rabbits find less suspicious.
Each trap arrives fully assembled with 1 oz of apple essence lure included. Use the lure to create a scent trail leading to the trap entrance. For bait, fresh carrot tops, apple slices (remove seeds), clover, or leafy greens work great—place bait deep behind the trigger so rabbits step fully inside to reach it. You can even hang bait from a string to force them to pull, which increases trigger activation.
For best placement, set the trap along rabbit runs—look for narrow paths in grass, droppings, or chewed plants. Rabbits travel along edges of brush, fence lines, and gardens. Face the trap parallel to the run, not across it. Wear gloves when handling and sprinkle soil or leaves on the trap floor to reduce human scent.
Check local regulations before trapping and relocating wildlife.
Tried wire cage traps with no luck? You're not alone. Some rabbits simply won't enter metal traps—the reflective wire and unfamiliar structure spook them before they get close. The WCS Wooden Rabbit Trap solves this problem with a design based on the Pennsylvania Game Commission's published method for capturing cottontail rabbits.
The enclosed wooden box mimics a natural burrow—dark, secure, and non-reflective. Rabbits feel safe entering, which is exactly what you need for consistent catches. The treadle pan trigger is simple and reliable: rabbit steps in to reach the bait, trigger releases, door drops behind them. No snapping, no injury—just a calm animal ready for relocation.
Built from solid 3/4" pine, this trap measures 24" x 7" x 8.5" and weighs 12 lbs. It's sized right for cottontails and can also be used for skunks. The wood is untreated, so you can stain the exterior with green stain to blend into your garden, or let it weather naturally for an aged look that rabbits find less suspicious.
Each trap arrives fully assembled with 1 oz of apple essence lure included. Use the lure to create a scent trail leading to the trap entrance. For bait, fresh carrot tops, apple slices (remove seeds), clover, or leafy greens work great—place bait deep behind the trigger so rabbits step fully inside to reach it. You can even hang bait from a string to force them to pull, which increases trigger activation.
For best placement, set the trap along rabbit runs—look for narrow paths in grass, droppings, or chewed plants. Rabbits travel along edges of brush, fence lines, and gardens. Face the trap parallel to the run, not across it. Wear gloves when handling and sprinkle soil or leaves on the trap floor to reduce human scent.
Check local regulations before trapping and relocating wildlife.