Frogs mostly live on land but will frequently visit wet, shady areas and shallow water.
Smaller frogs may be able to escape through cracks or breaks in the buckets.
If you’re near a body of water and can’t dig a hole deep enough without it filling with water, try to move further away from the water to place your trap.
Try to shake the bucket to make sure it’s secure in the hole.
Make sure the walls of the trench are even and consistent.
Make sure the slot that you cut is facing towards the other bucket. The rim of the bucket should be level with the ground.
You can hammer stakes into the ground next to the board to help support it.
Don’t leave the trap for too long or any frogs that you catch could die from dehydration, hunger, or predators.
You can find nets at a local department store or online.
You can kill time by practicing catching tennis balls or something similar with your net.
Be mindful of snakes as you walk along the bank!
Try not to squish the frog with the edge of the net.
Make sure the container has ventilation so the frogs can breathe.
Small ponds are best. Make sure frogs abound. You can check by listening for them or by observing them on previous visits. Late spring and early summer is the optimal period in the northern hemisphere.
Walk along the edge of the pond or lake and keep your eyes peeled for any frogs on the shore. Be warned, they are often somewhat camouflaged.
Move slowly.
Cup your hands around it (but not too close to it), making sure you block off the water. Quickly bring your hands together to grab it. You’ll need to grasp it firmly, but don’t squeeze it because that will possibly harm it.
