The "Improved" Duke Dog Proof Coon Trap features a fully enclosed dog proof design with powerful coil springs, a trigger system and a staking system. Now featuring a light brown powder coating finish to make the best selling DP Trap last even longer. When the raccoon reaches in for the bait, the trap will go off. Apply the bait to a cotton ball. Then place it below the trigger so the raccoon has to reach past the trigger to get the bait. You'll have yourself a trapped raccoon in no time.