You gotta be kiddin' me!

[wingnuts]

well I've resorted to picking up road kill possum.Say a muskrat sitting on a colony trap a few weeks ago but nothing since. I must admit I'm trying to blame it on lack of animals, but I'm setting on fresh tracks on a worn path along pond in snow, and where I've seen animals or heavy sign.Patience I guess.

[rasbo]

heck Im gonna put some canibis sativa in there and catch a cool cat..

[fatslinger]

At least I caught something in my bobcat trap!
(I am trying to post a pic.--hope it comes through)

[rasbo]

At least I caught something in my bobcat trap!
(I am trying to post a pic.--hope it comes through)

nice one  :chuckle:thats better than the damn grinners Ive got this year I hate them

[TeacherMan]

good looking box trap

[fatslinger]

It's a good, sturdy trap (2'X2'X4'). The problem is that it's so bulky and heavy, I have a hard time carrying it to a spot far enough away from houses.  Last year I used a smaller trap (Yancy size). I was able to get it a lot farther off the beaten path, but the cats refused to go in. I have trailcam pics of one sniffing around, but just wouldn't go in. I'm not sure what the answer is, but if anybody is having success w/ cages on the west side, please share your secrets.

[Hannibal]

OK....I have an Idea.....A Great one!.  All you westsiders can sponsor Bruce and I on a "Fact finding Mission" (rassy,,you can tag along IF you behave)....

It will be  a small investment that would pay dividends 10 fold

 Just send money to the D&B Foundation........

[wingnuts]

As soon as I catch this last coon, I plan to go after a bobcat with my "big trap".It is an old tamahawk model. I have caught two coyotes in it over the years, but it is giant and heavy.I need to catch me some good bait though.Possum just don't cut it!

[Humptulips]

Here's an idea for any of you to try.
I was talking to a guy today and he said he bought little toy birds at the dollar store and hung them on a swivel in the back of his cage. He also said he kept the cage somewhat uncovered so the breeze would have a better flow through.
A disclaimer, the guy is from the eastside and he hasn't caught a huge amount of cats by his own admission. Worth a try though.

[rasbo]

OK....I have an Idea.....A Great one!.  All you westsiders can sponsor Bruce and I on a "Fact finding Mission" (rassy,,you can tag along IF you behave)....

It will be  a small investment that would pay dividends 10 fold

 Just send money to the D&B Foundation........

Im in lol

[Beartrap]

You might try leaving a little daylight at the back of the trap so they can see through the trap. I think that helps some.