Just built a few new cubby boxes to try for some bobcats during the MN muzzleloader season up at my hunting ground. Took a lot of my ideas from Gary Meis since he targets 'cats here in MN. Did a couple of tweeks, but I can't argue with his success. Any thoughts guys? Note: I haven't trapped anything since chasing mink, muskrats, and coon back in the 80's, but these bobcat have been tempting me since I bought my ground back in 2000.

Where is the required overhang? Or are they recessed enough to be legal?

They are not recessed enough. The overhang is only required on public land here, but I will be screwing on lighter plywood overhangs on all of them so they can be easily replaced if they get damaged.

It doesn't matter to me I was just trying to keep you from getting an "award". The "Lynx Zone" has a bunch of special regulations too. You said you haven't trapped since the 80's is the only reason I brought it up. I have had by far better luck with snares, cage traps and #3 longsprings than I have with boxes. I quit using them about 6 years ago and haven't looked back. Enjoy chasing kitties.

Thanks 160! I really appreciate the input. I'm not in the "Lynx zone", but I don't want to get any "fun tickets" either. Since I'm about 165 miles from my land, this will only be about a 10 day effort during the muzzeloader deer season. I figured the cubbies would be an easy way to do some quick sets, and a quick pull when I'm done. There are even a few stray Fisher around my place.

That is why I LOVE my cage traps. The fisher seem to arrive the day after season closes. I have released a lot of kittens and several fisher from cages. I snap them when I am done and pick them up (off private land) when it is convenient.

Are you using cages that you bought or are you making your own? I had a past neighbor up north that used to make his own for 'cats, but he moved shortly after I bought, so I didn't get to learn much from him about them.

I bought them from "Cage Maker". Height seems to be the secret for cats, not width. One set I have of 3 all slide inside each other. They are slick!

Look great I am using home made cubby boxs this year for cats also. Please post pics.

Thanks 160, I’ll check’em out.

Will do. Our MN season doesn’t start until Nov 24th for bobcat.