Abstract: A self-resetting animal trap utilizing a closed-door approach wherein the trap is set or ready when its trap door is closed. The self-resetting animal trap has an enclosure with a top opening and a pivotally mounted trap door for the top opening. A metal plate is attached to the trap door frame beneath the trap door such that the trap door has an upwardly and downwardly pivoting portion. A magnet is slideably mounted to the underside of the upwardly pivoting portion such that the magnet is in contact with the metal plate when the trap door is closed. The magnet and the metal plate form the trigger mechanism for the trap. The weight of the magnet also urges the trap door toward a set-closed position from a tripped-open position, thereby resetting the trap. A bait container is positioned near the end of the downwardly pivoting portion. A chute is also provided allowing approach to the bait container only via the trap door.