New to the site

Just saying hello. I'm Tom from SW Montana. Been trapping 3 years now and been going after cats since day #1. Hopeing to get my first cat this year, and if not tighten up that learning curve some more.

What sets/lures are you running? What kind of traps?

Welcome Tom,
You will find some good imformation and tips to get you those cats on this site, keep us updated on your success, pictures are required.
Dean

utahcoyote wrote:

What sets/lures are you running? What kind of traps?

My first season I ran coni-box sets useing fish/sardines for bait and PRRC for lure. I could only check my sets twice a week then that's why I chose coni's. Had some cats show interest, and one stick its head in the box, when I checked my trigger was rusted to the frame, still don't know how it didn't go off.

Last season I came across a set of tracks late in the season. Used some T-bones and walk throughs, and 1 cubby. Had some rabbit for bait in my cubby and just used some PRCC and strait gland lure on the others w/ some hide flagging. I learned I was trying to hard to bring cats to where I thought they should be rather than setting on sign.

I bought some Badlands Bob and urine from John Graham this season. Probably will stick with T-bones and walk throughs depending on location, maybe some post sets. I haven't come across any sign yet this year but we just got our first snow recently. I'm hopeing to get a head start before season opens, and start looking this year for next season. Hopefully this thinking will get me some kitties.