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First trapped bobcat
« on: February 09, 2012, 08:35:53 PM »
 About a month ago we took in our 8 yr old nephew Max for 3 weeks to give his mother a chance to recover from some recent illnesses. The home he comes from is an absolute debauchery. I won't go into detail on that but the more I hear the madder I get. Well, we had a chat with his mother and decided he better stay with us the rest of the school year. We had to have her sign over custody to us as we had to pull him out of school because we are homeschoolers. Didn't take my wife long to figure out though he was in second grade they never should of let him pass kindergarten. (he's a bright kid!) He has had a life of t.v. and video games. Oh, and all the brain washing animal movies out there. So we've had an awesome opportunity to make a difference in the boys life. Rather than watch tv all night he has been helping ( :chuckle:) us run our trapline. At first it was pretty hard on him going through brush in the dark but he has grown substantially. I am proud of him for "toughening" up. The other night we were checking traps and had checked two bobcat cages with one left to check. We trapped all last year and all this year without a cat so it wasn't looking good again. I sat in the truck as the boys and their flashlights disappeared up the trail to the cage. I was impressed with their resolve and prayed out loud " Lord God, if you are willing, would there please be a bobcat in the cage tonight for these young men. Would you speak to their hearts in this way for your glory, that you may be praised again". As I returned my eyes to the trail I saw the flashlights flying back down. They were stoked! We walked up, took some pics, dispatched the cat and praised the name of the living God! What an awesome thing He did for all of us that night. We are ALL growing daily with Max at our house. He is a blessing to us.
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Re: First trapped bobcat
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2012, 09:14:24 PM »
So you shoot in while it's inside the trap?  :dunno:


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    Re: First trapped bobcat
    « Reply #2 on: February 09, 2012, 09:23:18 PM »
    Fantastic! Nice catch.  But even more important is the difference you are making in a young life. Nothing builds confidence and self worth like a successful harvest. Bless you and your family for stepping in and giving this kid a leg up.

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    Re: First trapped bobcat
    « Reply #3 on: February 09, 2012, 09:32:36 PM »
    very cool, good job!

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    Re: First trapped bobcat
    « Reply #4 on: February 10, 2012, 12:19:58 PM »
    So you shoot in while it's inside the trap?  :dunno:

      Yes. Could be quite interesting to let it out and either shoot it on the run or off of my son. Think I'll stick to in the cage. :tup:[/list]
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      Re: First trapped bobcat
      « Reply #5 on: February 10, 2012, 12:35:24 PM »
      Nice to see you getting the kids involved. :tup:

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      Re: First trapped bobcat
      « Reply #6 on: February 10, 2012, 12:56:34 PM »
      So you shoot in while it's inside the trap?  :dunno:

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        When else would you want him to shoot it?  I shoot all my animals in traps before taking them out.
        « Last Edit: February 10, 2012, 01:23:35 PM by Machias »
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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #7 on: February 10, 2012, 12:57:14 PM »
        Wohoo, nice cat, congrats!!
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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #8 on: February 10, 2012, 01:18:16 PM »
        very cool. do u have any more pics of your trap or setup? just curious?  :tup:

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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #9 on: February 10, 2012, 01:24:17 PM »
        Well done thats great your investing that young man .Cats put up a fuss in the cage dont they. i Rembemer my first way cool.

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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #10 on: February 10, 2012, 01:56:57 PM »
        great job to all  :tup: :tup:

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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #11 on: February 10, 2012, 06:04:47 PM »
        I wasnt saying it was bad. I've never been aroun :tup:d trappng. How do you bait a bob?

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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #12 on: February 10, 2012, 07:36:28 PM »
        That is a great story on so many levels.
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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #13 on: February 10, 2012, 07:57:12 PM »
        Keep up the good work, your making a difference! Nice also nice cage  :)
        If you shoot the first one you will never get that true trophy.

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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #14 on: February 10, 2012, 08:08:34 PM »
        one of the best things I have seen in a long time, keep it up

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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #15 on: February 13, 2012, 07:59:29 PM »
        Boy that is a nice catch :tup:
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        « Reply #16 on: February 13, 2012, 08:25:12 PM »
        Congrats! Beautiful cat!
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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #17 on: February 20, 2012, 06:21:05 PM »
        Awesome catch, thats got to be pretty thrilling to go check your traps and walk up on one of those in one of them, good job with the cat and the boy your helping.   :tup:
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        Re: First trapped bobcat
        « Reply #18 on: February 20, 2012, 06:29:17 PM »
        So you shoot in while it's inside the trap?  :dunno:

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          All come on... let it loose and then shoot it  :chuckle: :chuckle:

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          Re: First trapped bobcat
          « Reply #19 on: February 20, 2012, 07:12:05 PM »
          Nice cat!  What a thrill for you guys!

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          Re: First trapped bobcat
          « Reply #20 on: February 24, 2012, 04:23:13 PM »
          Congratulations on a beautiful cat and for giving those kids a happy life in your wonderful family.   
          The hide looks pretty and those grins priceless.
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          Re: First trapped bobcat
          « Reply #21 on: March 01, 2012, 11:22:37 PM »
          these guys are a great bunch!!!!  Glad to have spent the time with you all!

           


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