I had something trying to dig under the barn at the back of the barn. I had previously bought one of these traps on sale and decided to use it. It is very easy to set with a big screwdriver for leverage. I set the trap, put chunks of very well done [to give off more odor] hot dog inside just enough to cover the trigger, and placed a few chunks around and on top of the trap..https://www.ruralking.com/duke-dog-proof-raccoon-trap-510.html
Caught a big 'Possum the first night. I did a little research and found out that that this trap [the Z-Trap] will catch critters whether they are pushing in or trying to pull the bait out. The draw back for coon trappers is catching more 'possum and the occasional skunk . if all you want to catch are coons, the Duke brand will exclude more 'possum and skunk