Bobcat leg traps

[okrattler]

They make for cool mounts and rugs or even case skinned and tanned.

[okrattler]

If you're wanting to do something with the skull you could always tan the pelt and do whatever you wanna do with the skull. It'd be neat to have the pelt from your first bobcat. After you've trapped a few and kind of have an idea of how to skin and finish pelts you could start selling them (if your fur buyer wants them skinned). You'll get the hang of the whole process it just takes practice. It's better to start out skinning coyotes and raccoons though just in case you do mess up.

[tex4k]

You can do an Internet search and find out a lot more information than all of us put together can type in here. Cat trapping is not as hard as some would have you believe, but not as easy as others make it out to be. Learn to recognize cat sign (primarily poop piles) set traps there always, learn the geographic features that cats prefer to find sign. Those two basics will put you on cats or most any other critter then work your way up from there.

[DOUBLE-Z]

Well I appreciate the advice guys! Yes I've done a lot of Internet searches on cat trapping and trapping in general. I'm sure I'll have plenty of trial and error anyways.

[Brute Killer]

WolferNation on YouTube has a lot of vids on bobcat.
If you can't check often, try some cage traps.

[Brute Killer]

I read your first post wrong
I thought it said you couldn't check every day.

[AntlerCollector]

A shiny mason jar lid hanging above your set works too. It will spin in the wind and makes the cat curious. You know what curiosity does to the cat.

[Drycreek3189]

Bobcats favor cover more than coyotes. A coyote hunts with his nose, so he will trot down roads and trails letting his nose do the work. Bobcats hunt by sight, and you need something to get their attention at the set if you want to catch more cats than coyotes. Urine is a big plus once he gets within smelling range. Try to funnel him in to your set and break off a little cedar twig to stick right behind the trap. Spray your cat urine on that. He will try to pee on it and that will usually maneuver his foot onto the pan. Feathers or even white surveyor tape hung close to the trap will work to get his attention. Other things will work, but this is what I do, and I know it works.

Oh, one more thing. Be careful when you run your traps. I've almost stepped on bobs because their camo works better than anything ever manufactured. Coyotes mostly just look ashamed when you catch them, but cats are not happy !

[Bradical BH]

Got one

Got this one tonight. No more birds for you sucker

[DOUBLE-Z]

Bobcats favor cover more than coyotes. A coyote hunts with his nose, so he will trot down roads and trails letting his nose do the work. Bobcats hunt by sight, and you need something to get their attention at the set if you want to catch more cats than coyotes. Urine is a big plus once he gets within smelling range. Try to funnel him in to your set and break off a little cedar twig to stick right behind the trap. Spray your cat urine on that. He will try to pee on it and that will usually maneuver his foot onto the pan. Feathers or even white surveyor tape hung close to the trap will work to get his attention. Other things will work, but this is what I do, and I know it works.

Oh, one more thing. Be careful when you run your traps. I've almost stepped on bobs because their camo works better than anything ever manufactured. Coyotes mostly just look ashamed when you catch them, but cats are not happy !

Thanks! Like I said I have traps around a caged rooster now. The more I read and hear from you guys makes me want to do away with him and go to the flashy type set.

[laredoarcher]

Got this one tonight. No more birds for you sucker

Good job Brad !!!

[Anvilheadtexas]

Here's some advice.... If you get bit by the trapping bug, you can't get unbit and all of a sudden deer won't seem as important. A lot of advice on visual attractors when people ask about cats. It works, but where the cat is going to put his paw is more important. With cats you can channel them into your trap and use stepping sticks to "direct" him to step down on the pan. Mr. Wiley Coyote has none of that.

Cats are not hard to hold. Advice on trap size and type will vary. It's no different than debating broadhead types. I use Victor 1.75 coil-springs. These traps are efficient in holding both cats and coyotes. Folks further north seem to call for larger traps. I have not had any challenge with Victor 1.75.

Also, keep in mind the size is NOT universal. As an example the jaw spread of a Duke 1.75 is smaller than a Victor 1.75.

[McClain]

I did a lot of trapping years ago and caught my share of cats. My advice would be first to trap where they are located! Mix up your set types, but take advantage of blind sets. Cat ( like most animals) like to use trails.

[BrokenJ]

Caught this one last afternoon with the camera. I've seen them caught with big box traps baited with chickens before but don't have much info on leg holds. Good luck trapping.

[DOUBLE-Z]

Good lookin cat! No luck on traps this morning