A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted ...

Put bait (peanut butter ... and it’s one of Luca’s favorite non-lethal, live traps. Made of galvanized steel and simple to ...

A dog-proof trap often features a metal tube. When an animal tries to retrieve bait from inside the tube, their paw inadvertently pulls up on a lever, triggering a spring-loaded bar to slam against ...

and spotting live mice. If you are seeing such activity, continue swapping out your bait -- but if not, it might be time to change the location of the trap to where you are seeing those signs.