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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2026, 03:26:11 PM »
I gotta get into this...
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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2026, 09:11:23 PM »
I hung a chunk of beaver in a tree yesterday with a camera on it. I have another chunk to go hang in another spot. Thanks for the motivation to get after it!
Post up some pics if you get one feeding!
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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2026, 09:11:49 PM »
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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2026, 07:34:32 AM »
In the video you mentioned pan tension. Is there a certain amount of pan tension you like? Do you measure pan tension, or just go by feel and instinct?
Great video. Lots of info. Thanks.

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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2026, 10:06:02 AM »
In the video you mentioned pan tension. Is there a certain amount of pan tension you like? Do you measure pan tension, or just go by feel and instinct?
Great video. Lots of info. Thanks.
I try and put just a little bit more tension on it than I'd imagine the cat weighs. I want him to bite onto the bait and push down with his paws while trying to rip off a piece. Sometimes I get home and forget if I checked it. Same feeling as when you wonder if you remembered to turn your cam on  :chuckle:
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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2026, 12:38:03 PM »
Maybe a dumb question but im new to trapping. Is there anywhere to get beaver aside from trapping them yourself?

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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2026, 01:18:33 PM »
Maybe a dumb question but im new to trapping. Is there anywhere to get beaver aside from trapping them yourself?
Roadkill or from another trapper. But I'd encourage you to pick up beaver trapping as well. Then you aren't relying on happenstance or someone else. Completes the process nicely if you do everything yourself. I actually enjoy the beaver trapping just as much.
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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2026, 03:29:06 PM »
Some stupid head forgot about the part where you make sure the ravens won’t see it. It’s me. I’m the stupid head. I have a lot of pictures of ravens now.

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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2026, 03:50:49 PM »
Some stupid head forgot about the part where you make sure the ravens won’t see it. It’s me. I’m the stupid head. I have a lot of pictures of ravens now.
Been there done that  :chuckle:
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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #24 on: February 27, 2026, 01:19:50 PM »
 An example today of just pulling out of the area without even looking at the sd card.
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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #25 on: February 27, 2026, 01:27:12 PM »
Some stupid head forgot about the part where you make sure the ravens won’t see it. It’s me. I’m the stupid head. I have a lot of pictures of ravens now.
Been there done that  :chuckle:
I didn't tie my chunk of beaver up well enough, and that chunky cat ripped it down and hasn't been back lol! Not to self, secure the bait better!

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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #26 on: March 01, 2026, 07:22:07 AM »
Well at least it’s not a bird!

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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #27 on: March 03, 2026, 05:35:58 AM »
Which traps are you using and what size are they? I've never trapped before but its always intrigued me and after watching this video I'm doing it next season.

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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #28 on: March 03, 2026, 10:49:33 AM »
Which traps are you using and what size are they? I've never trapped before but its always intrigued me and after watching this video I'm doing it next season.
Maybe you know this but you will have to pass trapper training to get a trapping license. You can do it online or come to the WSTA Summer Rendezvous for an in person class.
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Re: Cage Trapping Bobcats
« Reply #29 on: March 03, 2026, 11:26:07 AM »
Which traps are you using and what size are they? I've never trapped before but its always intrigued me and after watching this video I'm doing it next season.
Maybe you know this but you will have to pass trapper training to get a trapping license. You can do it online or come to the WSTA Summer Rendezvous for an in person class.




Very aware of the requirements and also the knowledge needed. Thanks for reminding me.

 


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