The Trap Man humane live catch mink trap should be set near the bank of a stream, or where obvious mink tracks are visible. Set the trap by pressing on the side handle this automatically unlocks and opens the door, with you other hand reach inside the mink trap and place the setting bar under the spring loaded door. For bait, use fish, kipper or tinned cat food, cut in small pieces and placed under the trap under the treadle plate, so that the mink will step on to the treadle to reach the bait. Cover the trap with leaves, grass or sacking, leaving the entrance and rear of the trap clear.