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Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Bobcats! - 12/29/17 09:46 PM

I love catching cats! I’ve got 4 so far (that’s really good for me). Just wondering what are some of your favorite sets to use in a lot of snow? I like my walk threw/blind flat sets. Also exposed vs covered? And how to bed the trap in sub 0 temps? Thanks!
Posted By: Bruce T

Re: Bobcats! - 12/29/17 09:58 PM

Walk thru cubbie set.
Posted By: Taximan

Re: Bobcats! - 12/30/17 01:49 AM

Nice job Rattlesnake Kid.Good to hear from you.Do you have any pictures?
Posted By: red mt

Re: Bobcats! - 12/30/17 03:39 AM

Glad to hear,any pictures.
Posted By: Yotegiter

Re: Bobcats! - 12/30/17 02:45 PM

I catch a very equal amount in the exposed walkthrough sets as I do in a big dirt hole. I DONT do the flagging thing though as I find if not put in the right spot it can do more harm than good.
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 12/31/17 05:37 PM

I’ll get some pictures on here as soon as I figure it out haha. It’s good to hear from you as well taximan!
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 12/31/17 05:39 PM

Originally Posted By: Yotegiter
I catch a very equal amount in the exposed walkthrough sets as I do in a big dirt hole. I DONT do the flagging thing though as I find if not put in the right spot it can do more harm than good.
so with a lot of snow, just scoop and sweep a 3 foot area and expose the dirt for a set?
Posted By: Taximan

Re: Bobcats! - 12/31/17 06:43 PM

I sweep as big an area as I can and then kick and scrape the dirt with my boot's,throwing top soil and duff everywhere.the point is,1.To clear the set.2.To make a big,visual disturbance that can be seen for aways.

You should be able to find some good,dry stuff,up under the cedars,to cover your traps with.The fallen needles,dry,rotted needles and often there is dry dirt under there that can work.If the set is in a windy spot,you might need to sift a light layer of dry,local dirt on top to hold the cedar duff in place.

I always try to find sheltered places for the sets when I can.In this country,that's often the base of a big fir tree and sometimes,if I'm lucky,an overhanging ledge,which there aren't enough here to suit me.
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 01/01/18 12:04 AM

Okay so I have an area I’m thinking of, lots of timber and coulees, so I should probably focus on settin in good cover in the coulees?
Posted By: Taximan

Re: Bobcats! - 01/01/18 04:01 AM

Well,sheltered spots are good for keeping sets working but they need to be close to the cats line of travel or you will have a nice,unfrozen set with no cat.Keep in mind cats love to visit very prominent features in the landscape.It might be a stand out,big rock or cluster of rocks,a big,lone tree,etc.They do like to follow coulees.They should be in or close to good cover.Areas that hold cottontails and pack rats should be good.If you have any overhanging ledges,I'd check them out.Sounds like you don't need it but good luck.
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 01/02/18 04:38 PM

Alrighty thank you! The walk threw you should me has been my favorite and most successful set! And those MB’s you gave me have been great and catchin cats! Thanks again!
Posted By: Taximan

Re: Bobcats! - 01/02/18 05:54 PM

I appreciate the credit but I'm sure I wasn't the one that gave you the traps.Keep us posted and hope you get the picture thing figured out.
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 01/05/18 07:16 AM





There!! I figured it out. Gold star for me haha
Posted By: Monster Toms

Re: Bobcats! - 01/05/18 01:26 PM

I think your gold star is a black hole!!

You cant use Photo bucket go to Imgur.
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 01/05/18 03:59 PM

how do I use Imgur?
Posted By: Monster Toms

Re: Bobcats! - 01/05/18 06:52 PM

go to Imgur.com and up load photos just like photobucket
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 01/05/18 07:11 PM

https://i.imgur.com/z1ks5M0.jpg
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 01/05/18 07:11 PM

I think that worked, thanks!
Posted By: Marty B

Re: Bobcats! - 01/05/18 07:54 PM

Posted By: Marty B

Re: Bobcats! - 01/05/18 07:57 PM

Originally Posted By: Rattlesnake kid


That's the images address on imgur.

To make it show up on forums choose the link with [img] tags on each end of that address.

I think it's called bbcode.
Posted By: Taximan

Re: Bobcats! - 01/06/18 05:59 PM

Beautiful cat RK and looks like a great location as well.
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 01/06/18 09:33 PM

Thank you! I’ve taken two cats in that location this year so far.
Posted By: Rattlesnake kid

Re: Bobcats! - 01/08/18 03:32 AM

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Here’s the other kitties
Posted By: red mt

Re: Bobcats! - 01/08/18 04:22 AM

Nice cats kid
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