Saturday night cat

[RattlesnakeDan]

I prefer to watch them most times. Unless I am at somebody else's place then I like to shoot them.lol

 

[Chopperdrvr]

I've seen a lot of them and always enjoy watching them until they leave. I've never shot one, but I'm not against it, I just enjoy watching. They do have a large impact on turkey populations, but if yours is stable and healthy, you probably don't have many in your area. They do serve a purpose and eat a lot of other critters like mice and rats, so they aren't completely bad. If the turkey/rabbit populations takes a dive, then you might want to re-consider.

 

[FrankT]

Me too I would rather watch than shoot, but they are bad on our turkeys so are fair game on the lease.

 

[Navygator]

Thanks guys. Seems like they will get a pass on our property. On the other hand, the coyotes have been getting way too comfortable coming near the house and will remain on the "shoot on sight" list.

 

[Dusty]

Got this big boy Saturday night. IR Hunter and 6.8 strike again.
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I have a bobcat that comes around time to time trying to get my wife chickens. It like just a coue times a year. Any suggestions on luring him in. Decoy, electronic call, . I guess i need a blind of some sort to. Good job on the cat. I just ordered a zuess pro 640 2x16x50mm 30hz and waiting for it to be delivered

 

[rgilbert]

I have a bobcat that comes around time to time trying to get my wife chickens. It like just a coue times a year. Any suggestions on luring him in. Decoy, electronic call, . I guess i need a blind of some sort to. Good job on the cat. I just ordered a zuess pro 640 2x16x50mm 30hz and waiting for it to be delivered

Every one I have killed has been a bonus animal while I was hunting other animals. Some other folks on the forum may have info on how to call him in.

 

[Ratdog68]

Lots of patience and being very still while methodically scanning the edges. They come to calls, but, like to sit and look from concealed spots before committing to a stalk.

 

[FrankT]

They do come to the same calls as yotes do, they are much more slow coming in and very watchful, they sit and look more typically

 

[RattlesnakeDan]

1 thing to add for cats is a visual attractant. When targetting cats with leg traps I always use a white chicken wing or similar to hang from a branch , fence post, etc.. depending on your situation. Rig one up in the middle of a clearing if need be but they are curios like a house cat to active things. Be sure it is able to move with the breeze for a little action.