No effort must be spared to locate visible evidence of the jackals' presence. Tracks and territorial marks will help in deciding how many traps should be set and which are the most likely sites for a successful trapping attempt. Jackals behave very differently under different conditions. Talking to local farmers and workers will provide valuable information on where the jackals can be found, what their response is to humans, what their favourite foods are, etc. Selectivity vs effectivity.
Some trap sets are more effective than others.
However, some of the more effective sets are less selective. The jackal is particularly wary of traps, and special attention should be paid to the aspects listed below. Prevent unnatural smells on traps. Store the trapping accessories in a clean, dry place with no unnatural smells. Handle foot-hold traps with gloves and avoid handling the equipment with sweaty hands 11 .