Post by: billythekidrock on January 11, 2011, 09:03:52 PM
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But never got closer than this.
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You can tell that he hears the squeaker box, but he never checks it out.
Post by: ICEMAN on January 11, 2011, 09:07:26 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on January 11, 2011, 09:16:06 PM
One from a couple weeks ago. :bash:
A little washed out, but you can still tell it's a kitty.
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Post by: bobcat on January 11, 2011, 09:20:14 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on January 11, 2011, 09:22:00 PM
I just want to catch one of them.... I don't care which one.
Post by: scoutsniper17 on January 11, 2011, 09:55:30 PM
Post by: Humptulips on January 11, 2011, 11:39:11 PM
Post by: rasbo on January 12, 2011, 04:48:18 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on January 12, 2011, 05:15:15 AM
have you tried hanging a small feather in the back of the trap off of a piece of fishing line?Works like a champ,peaks their curiosity.
Both have feathers on the ground inside and a wing hanging. The first one also has a box inside that chirps like a bird.
Post by: tlbradford on January 12, 2011, 05:37:37 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 12, 2011, 05:39:30 AM
Post by: Beartrap on January 12, 2011, 06:00:15 PM
Post by: quadrafire on January 12, 2011, 06:09:38 PM
Post by: Hannibal on January 13, 2011, 01:50:11 PM
Maybe try not hiding the cage as much,,,,,aka set it on the trail with the trap 90 degree off,,,,
Then maybe you need a lure of some sort to get him looking in the hole? fur or legal feather with eyes? A blue teddy bear??
I also do not see any flagging,,,,,Cats and dogs see Blue very well
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Post by: rasbo on January 13, 2011, 02:03:31 PM
Post by: Humptulips on January 13, 2011, 09:57:24 PM
Flagging? Usually used to bring the cat to the set. I think that part is done. Getting him in the trap? I'm not sure I have a good answer. I've caught them in cages but few. It is discouraging. Just had a trail cam the other day with a cat standing in front of my trap. Nice piece of beaver meat inside. I've had them sit down under the door and not go in.
The only thing I can say is on a nice day and that includes cold and clear or snow I've never caught one. Always a really miserable, cold, storming, pouring down rain period when I have had luck.
When I trapped with foot holds here and in OR the catch always goes up in that kind of weather so I think they are just hungry and want out of the weather. Nice weather is too easy for them.
Tried a new knid of trap this year to solve the problem but it isn't working out. Thinking pretty strongly about the double door traps I'm seeing but jeez they're big.
Hate to say this but it might come down to change the law or go out of state.
Post by: ICEMAN on January 14, 2011, 04:52:06 AM
Post by: Kain on January 14, 2011, 09:12:25 AM
Post by: Hannibal on January 14, 2011, 11:46:30 AM
.... as you have stated food is abundant on the west side,,,
We also don't have the sustained winds to blow a "lure" object around and create movement inside the cage
I only know of One guy who "said" be caught a good number of cats in cages on the west side,,,,,, But I never saw pictures
Valerian is in many lures......
Post by: Humptulips on January 14, 2011, 12:20:01 PM
I've always been a location is number 1 guy. If you are on location I don't think the breeze to blow the lure around is signifigant. Cats are really underrated on their nose. They can smell the lure fine. Seen a number of videos where the cat sniffed the door of the cage where the trapper touched it. The cat in the pitures in this thread could smell any lure there, so a breeze to blow the scent is inconsequential. Them hanging up out side the set I think is unavoidable some times. Don't think it didn't happen before we had to use cages.
Some will not go in no matter what you stick in there but the walk through cages I'm intrigued by. Has new possibilities which gives me hope.
Post by: boneaddict on January 14, 2011, 12:24:25 PM
Post by: rasbo on January 14, 2011, 12:25:37 PM
Post by: Hannibal on January 14, 2011, 02:56:55 PM
I agree with location,,,,,, Otters tell me that even a couple of feet or a differnt angle can make a difference
Anyone ever try a mirror secured to the back of the cage? It will work for coon,,,,
Rasbo has been prebaiting without success....so that is out,,,,,
Sounds like we need a grant for research....
Post by: Cylvertip on January 14, 2011, 02:59:05 PM
Post by: jager on January 14, 2011, 03:01:23 PM
I know WDFW frowns on wood pecker and blue jay feathers. If you have those or similar on your sets you may be in for a heap of trouble. What ever you use should be from a bird that's legal to kill.
Yes, I believe it would have to be a game bird feather....not of any protected species or songbirds
Post by: Kain on January 14, 2011, 03:10:12 PM
Post by: Humptulips on January 14, 2011, 03:12:12 PM
Bruce .....I am calling the "Visual Attractant" that is in on the inside of the cage a lure........
I see what you're saying now and yea the wind to move that "lure" around could make the difference.
Post by: Hannibal on January 14, 2011, 03:20:29 PM
Something that could make a "lure" move.......
Post by: rasbo on January 14, 2011, 03:26:34 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on January 15, 2011, 08:27:42 AM
What size trap are you using? I liked a 14" x 22" opening on my cage and then I would make it more tunnel like than closed cubby like with a nice piece of beaver or muskrat in the back with beaver castor also. But them I would also take a small piece of tinfoil or bright colored feather and put it in a dirt hole under the trap so they could see it just poking out under the pan area, Curiosity killed the cat.
Post by: wingnuts on January 15, 2011, 06:45:34 PM
Post by: rasbo on January 15, 2011, 06:48:53 PM
Post by: fatslinger on January 15, 2011, 07:27:47 PM
(I am trying to post a pic.--hope it comes through)
Post by: rasbo on January 16, 2011, 06:20:03 AM
At least I caught something in my bobcat trap!nice one :chuckle:thats better than the damn grinners Ive got this year I hate them
(I am trying to post a pic.--hope it comes through)
Post by: TeacherMan on January 16, 2011, 12:36:44 PM
Post by: fatslinger on January 16, 2011, 01:56:45 PM
Post by: Hannibal on January 16, 2011, 02:25:09 PM
It will be a small investment that would pay dividends 10 fold
Just send money to the D&B Foundation........
Post by: wingnuts on January 16, 2011, 06:17:46 PM
Post by: Humptulips on January 16, 2011, 07:12:05 PM
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.
Post by: rasbo on January 17, 2011, 04:31:22 AM
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)....Im in lol
It will be a small investment that would pay dividends 10 fold
Just send money to the D&B Foundation........
Post by: Beartrap on January 17, 2011, 06:33:42 PM