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Offline hillbill

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bobcat traps
« on: June 01, 2008, 05:34:46 AM »
what size and brand traps are yuall having good luck with on bobcats?im here in MO and ive decided to maybe run some cat traps this winter behind my house. i will need some new traps and want to be sure that are suitable for cats and maybe foxes also.im thinking im probably going to go with coilspring type and maybe at least a no. 2 size mainly for the jaw spread.fill me in on what yu guys are haveing luk with?there are so many of the new brands of traps that im not all that sure which is the best quality. when i trapped as a kid, your choice was blake and lamb or victor.

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Re: bobcat traps
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2008, 06:45:48 AM »
 While a #1 1/2 coil is fine for fox, by adding cats to the equation--go to #13/4 or #2 coils. Most any brand produced today, will fill your needs.Anything larger than a #2 will be very hard on your fox.
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Re: bobcat traps
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2008, 04:36:21 PM »
bogmaster. can yu recommend a good supply house that i can get a catalog from or look at online?thansk!

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Re: bobcat traps
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2008, 05:09:45 PM »
 I have Duke #1 1/2,#1 3/4 and #2 Duke coils on
If you need trapping supplies---call ,E-mail , or PM me . Home of Tom Olson's Mound Master Beaver Lures  ,Blackies Blend--lures and baits.Snare supplies,Dye ,dip,wax,Large assortment of gloves and Choppers-at very good prices.Hardware,snares,cable restraints and more!Give me a call(651) 436-2539
  I now also carry --- The WIEBE line of Knives and their new 8 and 12 inch fleshing Knives.