Post by: jhawk13 on December 28, 2017, 09:58:55 PM
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I have 6 cages out right now and still have 4 more I need to set.
Nothing but coyote tracks so far!
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Post by: jhawk13 on December 28, 2017, 10:00:06 PM
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Post by: Kit Carson on December 29, 2017, 12:02:55 AM
A few good tips I got from Jakeland when I started out a few years ago.
Rub the big piece of bloody beaver meat all over a large branch right above your trap before u wire it up for bait.
And..if chance of theft is low, hang some flagging, a CD, cut up pie trays, anything that flutters in the wind for visuals.
Pie trays and ripped up grocery bags seem to make some noise too if the wind is right :tup:
Post by: Kit Carson on December 29, 2017, 12:06:45 AM
I know Jakeland also likes to put a little piece of beaver meat about the size of a quarter at the very front of the trap for a little taste to lead em right in.
Post by: JakeLand on December 29, 2017, 04:57:16 AM
Cover the whole inside floor of it
Brush it in really really good
I like to hang a visual like a wing or something with some lure on it hanging above the cage
Use castor and beaver or duck for bait
And some patience
Good luck !!
Post by: jhawk13 on December 29, 2017, 01:23:31 PM
Good luck! :tup:
A few good tips I got from Jakeland when I started out a few years ago.
Rub the big piece of bloody beaver meat all over a large branch right above your trap before u wire it up for bait.
And..if chance of theft is low, hang some flagging, a CD, cut up pie trays, anything that flutters in the wind for visuals.
Pie trays and ripped up grocery bags seem to make some noise too if the wind is right :tup:
I got CDs hung up in front of most of my traps!!
I have lure coming from Minnesota trap line that will be here next week! Hopefully will help turn the tides for me.
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Post by: jhawk13 on December 29, 2017, 01:25:16 PM
Put a strip of plastic garbage bag to cover the roof of the cage
Cover the whole inside floor of it
Brush it in really really good
I like to hang a visual like a wing or something with some lure on it hanging above the cage
Use castor and beaver or duck for bait
And some patience
Good luck !!
Do you think if I smeared some lure on the back of that cd, it would work alright?
I think I need to cover my floors more. I just didn’t want to disturb the area any more than I have to.
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Post by: jhawk13 on December 29, 2017, 01:26:47 PM
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Post by: JakeLand on December 29, 2017, 01:30:10 PM
Post by: JakeLand on December 29, 2017, 03:57:47 PM
If a cat doesn't finish a meal he will stash it so make your cage completely covered all the way around he will try and steal the free meal from another cat. A little cat piss next to the trap helps and a walnut size piece of bait at the edge of the door too.ive never used a CD so I don't know about that .wht lure did you order?
Post by: Kit Carson on December 29, 2017, 06:48:38 PM
Put a strip of plastic garbage bag to cover the roof of the cage
Cover the whole inside floor of it
Brush it in really really good
I like to hang a visual like a wing or something with some lure on it hanging above the cage
Use castor and beaver or duck for bait
And some patience
Good luck !!
Do you think if I smeared some lure on the back of that cd, it would work alright?
I think I need to cover my floors more. I just didn’t want to disturb the area any more than I have to.
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I like smearing Cavens Gusto on my visual attractor that goes up high.
Jake likes to spill the Gusto in his truck.
Post by: jhawk13 on December 29, 2017, 07:53:23 PM
Also think like a cat
If a cat doesn't finish a meal he will stash it so make your cage completely covered all the way around he will try and steal the free meal from another cat. A little cat piss next to the trap helps and a walnut size piece of bait at the edge of the door too.ive never used a CD so I don't know about that .wht lure did you order?
Badlands Bob, Purrrfect, TOMCAT and I got some cat piss as well
Post by: jhawk13 on December 29, 2017, 09:06:36 PM
Post by: Humptulips on December 29, 2017, 09:15:40 PM
I like the construction of the sets. I wouldn't change how you are making the sets.
I am not in love with the looks he sets. If you have seen cat sign there, say no more, good enough. Just based on the habitat though I would not be setting there. Not enough thick brush and the larger trees are shading out feed for small game. Pretty limited view I have though so maybe I'm not seeing what you are seeing.
Post by: jhawk13 on December 29, 2017, 09:54:02 PM
I like the build of the trap. Looks well made.
I like the construction of the sets. I wouldn't change how you are making the sets.
I am not in love with the looks he sets. If you have seen cat sign there, say no more, good enough. Just based on the habitat though I would not be setting there. Not enough thick brush and the larger trees are shading out feed for small game. Pretty limited view I have though so maybe I'm not seeing what you are seeing.
I am setting in the area because I know the people who live down below the area and they have continual issues with bobcats over the years. So, I am assuming they are in the area. Pretty good system of jeep trails and everything else is covered in ferns that are about up to my thighs. It is very thick! I am also setting close to creeks as well and I saw some rabbit tracks in the snow a few days ago. I have my sets in open spots throughout this area.
Sign wise, I have a ton of coyote tracks everywhere around my traps. No bobcat tracks. I set based off the fact I knew they had issues with them before.
Post by: jhawk13 on December 29, 2017, 09:54:36 PM
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Post by: Gringo31 on January 02, 2018, 09:43:48 AM
Good Luck! :tup: