diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/hunter/HunterPlugin.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/hunter/HunterPlugin.java
index 7995a9b02c..094c03c8e1 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/hunter/HunterPlugin.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/hunter/HunterPlugin.java
@@ -115,6 +115,14 @@ public class HunterPlugin extends Plugin
 			 * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 			 */
 			case ObjectID.DEADFALL: // Deadfall trap placed
+				if (localPlayer.getWorldLocation().distanceTo(trapLocation) <= 2)
+				{
+					log.debug("Trap placed by \"{}\" on {}", localPlayer.getName(), trapLocation);
+					traps.put(trapLocation, new HunterTrap(gameObject));
+					lastActionTime = Instant.now();
+				}
+				break;
+
 			case ObjectID.MONKEY_TRAP: // Maniacal monkey trap placed
 				// If player is right next to "object" trap assume that player placed the trap
 				if (localPlayer.getWorldLocation().distanceTo(trapLocation) <= 1)