GopherHawk Gopher Trapping Set with Wedge & Probe Tool — Reusable Spring Trap for Lawns

GopherHawk® Trapping Set is a complete, reusable kit with a wedge and probe tool designed to locate and humanely trap burrowing rodents quickly and reliably.

This compact set combines a spring-powered trap, a probing tool for finding habitat tunnels, and a wedge for safe insertion and light-blocking—everything needed to target gophers and similar burrowers in lawns, gardens, and fields. The kit is built for repeat use, with simple cleaning and setting steps, and works best when placed in active habitat tunnels or near fresh mounds. Follow basic safety practices and local regulations when deploying traps.

How do I find the right spot to set the GopherHawk® trap?

Locate a habitat tunnel rather than just the shallow feeding run. Probe 6–10 inches from a fresh mound and confirm the tool reaches the base of the tunnel; place the trap between two mounds if possible. After positioning, always block all light to encourage normal tunnel traffic.

• Probe 6–10 inches from the mound toward adjacent tunnels
• Confirm the probe hits the tunnel base for correct depth
• Set the trap in the habitat tunnel, upper grubbing run, or the mound
• Pack soil or cover with leaves/towel to block light after setting

What’s the easiest and safest way to set this trap?

You can lock the trap in the set position before inserting it to the ground—stand it on a table, pull the black tube down until it locks, and avoid touching the straps or trigger. Insert gently into the prepared hole, don’t jam it, then firm soil around the trap to eliminate light. For sandy soil, use leaves or a towel to help seal the opening.

• Set upright on a stable surface and pull black tube down until it locks
• Never touch the straps or trigger while setting
• Insert softly; push soil back around the trap after placement
• Use non-soil material (leaves/towel) for light-blocking in loose soils

How do I maintain and clean the trigger so the trap stays reliable?

Cleaning is straightforward: unwind the spring slightly past the yellow marker, then run the trigger assembly under water while tugging and twisting the trigger to flush out dirt. Repeat if necessary until the mechanism moves freely. If the trap won’t set, a few firm strikes of the black tube against a solid, nonmetal surface can free it up.

• Unwind the spring until just past the yellow indicator
• Under running water, tug and twist the trigger to wash debris
• Repeat cleaning cycles until smooth operation returns
• If jammed, tap the black tube on a solid nonmetal surface and retry

What tools are included and how do they improve accuracy?

The set includes the spring-powered trap, a dedicated wedge for secure insertion and light-blocking, plus a probe tool to locate and gauge tunnel depth. Together they let you detect active habitat tunnels, position the trap at the correct depth, and seal the tunnel to promote natural animal movement—improving capture rates compared with random placement.

• Probe tool locates and verifies tunnel depth
• Wedge helps seat the trap and shields light at the opening
• Spring trap is reusable and designed for consistent activation
• Compact kit supports repeated seasonal use

Who is this for? The GopherHawk® Trapping Set is aimed at homeowners, landscapers, and small-scale growers who need a durable, field-ready trapping solution for burrowing pests. It suits people comfortable working outdoors with hand tools, following safety guidelines, and wanting a reusable kit that combines a probe, wedge, and simple-to-maintain trap for targeted removal of gophers and similar tunnel-dwelling animals.