Trapped a cat

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Trapped a cat

Post by Warmouth » January 20th, 2009, 9:43 am

After checking traps everyday since Christmas, and missing a cat (trap triggered but no critter, probably this one that did it) I had a break yesterday, and was able to put in a new set on some very fresh sign. So here she is, 24-25lb female caught running the frozen creek in a walk through/scent post set, in a duke #2.

After checking traps, resetting and screwing arround with non-target catches I was needing a break. This was a big goal I had set for myself this year.


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Also, thats a 19-20lb coon. I weighed these on a deer scale that measures in 2lb incriments, and has a bent pointer, so these weights are most likely dead on balls accurate.
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by hunting170 » January 20th, 2009, 11:34 am

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Nice catch Dave. I finally got a good look at a bobcat this year. From the look of yours it must not have been very old. It wasn`t much bigger than a big house cat.
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Warmouth » January 20th, 2009, 11:41 am

Thanks 170. This one is pretty big for a female, from what I have seen. This is only the second cat I've killed, so that isn't much to go on. It had a really big track/paw though, and I thought for sure it was a tom. I have seen three cats like you said though, not much bigger than a house cat, 7-10lbs or so.

I'd like to get the big tom that I saw last year. He's a brute.

I'd also like to point out for Toby, that those are my fleece lined Christmas pants. They're awesome.
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Triton X2 » January 20th, 2009, 11:47 am

Dave, where is you funky looking hat? About what speed would you say your traps snapped at? :rotflmao:
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Warmouth » January 20th, 2009, 12:22 pm

Triton, you're right, I should be kicked in the sack for forgetting the hat. I was almost late for work as it was though and was trying to get pics done in a rush. I still need to take off early today and get it to the MDC office before 5 this evening.
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by LadyAngler » January 20th, 2009, 12:25 pm

Nice photography... are those professionally done? :wink:
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by TobyfromMO » January 20th, 2009, 12:32 pm

Warmouth wrote:Thanks 170. This one is pretty big for a female, from what I have seen. This is only the second cat I've killed, so that isn't much to go on. It had a really big track/paw though, and I thought for sure it was a tom. I have seen three cats like you said though, not much bigger than a house cat, 7-10lbs or so.

I'd like to get the big tom that I saw last year. He's a brute.

I'd also like to point out for Toby, that those are my fleece lined Christmas pants. They're awesome.
Nice catch Dave…So you’re saying its been a while since you’ve landed any good puzzy?

Yes…those are some fine looking pants. They'll surely keep your clam warm on those cold days.

Question…why is that those who trap refer to their prey as critters? Just wondering.

BTW…you should consider a compact or a youth sized rifle. That rifle is damned near as big as you are.
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by RB » January 20th, 2009, 12:33 pm

LA, you should have WM make you a muff out of the cat pelt.

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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Triton X2 » January 20th, 2009, 12:43 pm

:medic: :medic: :medic: I say, I say, I say could we get a medic in the house.
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Warmouth » January 20th, 2009, 1:20 pm

TobyfromMO wrote:Nice catch Dave…So you’re saying its been a while since you’ve landed any good puzzy? Yes, its been a long long time.

Yes…those are some fine looking pants. They'll surely keep your clam warm on those cold days. It will keep my clam stabber warm, thanks for worrying about my man parts, now feel free to stop worrying about them, fag.

Question…why is that those who trap refer to their prey as critters? Just wondering. Because we're Redneck idiots. I'm shocked you didn't figure that out by yourself.

BTW…you should consider a compact or a youth sized rifle. That rifle is damned near as big as you are. That is my daughter's 3lb youth .22. It's killed more trapped possums and misc fur bearing critters than you and any 3 people you know have. My CZ 452 is a superior firearm in every way, but its big and has a scope which isn't handy. That said, yes, I use a little girls rifle. :yes:
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Duck Me Runnin » January 20th, 2009, 3:48 pm

Way to go, Dave !

Pretty sporting of you to dispatch those critters with a pellet rifle. :jmplgh:
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Warmouth » January 22nd, 2009, 8:36 am

I had been using part of a broken sledgehammer handle for dispatching caught animals. But I tell you, I'm glad I had the .22 that morning. I don't want to get within head knockin' range of a pissed off bobcat after seeing it in person.

Only one possum this morning.
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Triton X2 » January 28th, 2009, 1:10 pm

How's come you didnt show the fox?
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Warmouth » January 28th, 2009, 3:14 pm

I don't tell you guys eveything, just to brag.

It is a sweet fox though. :yes:
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Re: Trapped a cat

Post by Triton X2 » January 28th, 2009, 4:14 pm

I thought it was nicer than the cat.
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