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]
Bobcat Trapping
Indiana DNR Proposes Expanded Bobcat Season for 2026
Indiana wildlife officials want to expand the state’s bobcat harvest in 2026. The proposal would raise the statewide quota and allow hunting as well as trapping. What Indiana DNR is proposing According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the … [Read More]
Targeting Top Bobcats
Learn how to identify and harvest the best bobcats in your neck of the woods with proven techniques from this longtime trapper. [Read More]
Bobcat Trapping Tips From Jim Spencer
By Jim Spencer I’m still far from being what I’d consider a good bobcat trapper. Mark June, Mike Bailey, John Graham, Matt Jones and their peers don’t need to worry about me stealing their thunder. But this past season of … [Read More]
Is the Set Location or the Bait More Important in Trapping?
By Jack Spencer Jr. There are two common theories I often hear from trappers when trying to explain trapping success. Is it the magical location or the tempting bait we trappers purchase or make on our own that produces catches? … [Read More]
Why Bother With Urine for Trapping Predators?
Correct application will increase your trapping success for upland predators [Read More]
Trapping Tips: Scouting for Bobcats
Finding bobcats isn’t easy. The Trapper contributor Dave Morelli reveals tips on how to scout for ‘cats and make effective sets to trap them. [Read More]
Fur Handling 101: Skinning Your Catch
By Jim Spencer Well-prepared, properly stretched and dried fur pelts are usually worth more than green fur, but a poorly handled pelt is worth far less because there aren’t any do-overs. Here’s a step-by-step guide for getting it right.
Officials Confirm First Bobcat in Northwest Ohio Since 1800s
Ohio wildlife officials have confirmed the first verified report of a bobcat in northwest Ohio since the mid-1800s. Here are the details from Steve Pollick’s story on toledoBlade.com: The wild cat, a young male, was caught in a raccoon snare … [Read More]
Bobcat Populations on the Rise
Some good news for bobcat trappers/hunters landed in my e-mail box this morning. It appears bobcat populations are on the rise across most of North America. Dr. Nathan M. Roberts of Cornell University, a Trapper & Predator Caller contributor, forwarded … [Read More]
