Bobcat box traps

[go_deep]

Put out 3 bobcat traps today. 220's set back about 9" plus an additional 6" over hang on top to keep snow out. Jackrabbit for bait, couple call lures, with a visual spinner up high by the trap.

 

[Travis Hobbs]

Those look nice! I really liked using boxes in places I’d have issues with freezing with a lot of snow and wind.

 

[MilsurpMonkey]

This looks very good. Unfortunately here, we’re limited to live cage traps for bobs.

 

[Scottf270]

We can't use kill traps on dry land.

 

[MilsurpMonkey]

We can’t use kill traps on dry land, or body gripping traps. No footholds, no long springs, we’re pretty much limited to live cages.

 

[BackcountryIdaho]

Those look great. I'm looking to build expand my bobcat setups for next year, and I may be bugging you for dimensions if you don't mind.

 

[cnelk]

Hang a feather above the trap for a visual attractant for the cats. They will see the movement from afar and come to investigate

 

[go_deep]

Hang a feather above the trap for a visual attractant for the cats. They will see the movement from afar and come to investigate

Yep, have peacock feathers along with strips of glitter ribbons hot glued to them hanging on braided fishing line with swivels so they spin around.
Going to try a CD on one or two next year.

@BackcountryIdaho feel free to hit me up after March 1st when the cubbies are back home and I'd be happy to give you any info and better pictures if you want

 

[Nate Strong]

Put out 3 bobcat traps today. 220's set back about 9" plus an additional 6" over hang on top to keep snow out. Jackrabbit for bait, couple call lures, with a visual spinner up high by the trap.
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Awesome …how are they catching?

 

[go_deep]

Awesome …how are they catching?

Coyotes and Fox seem to like them, cats haven't been willing to stick there head in yet.

 

[tuffcity]

If you have cats investigating but not committing try elevating the boxes a bit- like a foot off the ground. Found that helps with fussy lynx sometimes. Also, if snares are allowed, put a couple around the back and sides of the boxes.