How to Catch Bobcats Without Bait Bobcat blind trail sets are one of the most overlooked ways to catch cats without relying on bait, flagging or cubbies. When a bobcat is already using a trail, crossing or narrow travel corridor, … [Read More]
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Trapline Preparation: The Pre-Season Scouting Run
This is a portion of Jim Spencer’s story “Scouting and Other Pre-season Chores,” which appeared in the September 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Jim Spencer Whether you trap public land, private land or both, it’s always a good idea … [Read More]
Scouting a New Trapping Area? Map it Out.
This is an excerpt from Cary Rideout’s article “Always Be Scouting,” which appeared in the April-May 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Cary Rideout Scouting is easier when you have a good set of area maps to check on … [Read More]
Trapping Tip: Evaluate the Potential of Your Trapline
This is an excerpt from Jim Spencer’s article “Trapline Expectations,” which appeared in the March 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Jim Spencer No matter how much expertise you develop as a trapper, you can’t catch more critters than … [Read More]
