A trap for attracting and capturing animals without injury. The trap is a walled chamber that has an opening for animals to enter. A trigger plate located in the rear of the trap is set to lower a trap door once stepped on by an animal. A hook used to hold the trap door in a raised position is provided with a thumb assist interface allowing a user to easily set and the trap with the assistance of a finger such a thumb. The trap also is provided with a separately accessible bait chamber which allows a user to add bait to the trap without having to insert a hand into the trap chamber.
