meat from bird to squirrel to beef will help to lure the animal inside the trap but something living and moving will work even better. one of the best sets to make is with a live rat or bird in our live bait cage. this option can be wired in so you are able to place a bird, squirrel or other small animal inside by removing the back panel of the trap and opening the bait cage. once the bait is placed inside, close the cage, put the back of the trap back and make your set. in most any case, the use of live bait will prove to be 