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A sign… Or just a coincidence? #8349174
02/22/25 10:28 AM
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RFrame Offline OP
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Set this log here 3 or 4 days ago cause it wouldn’t fit in the stove. For the last few days every time I sit down and look at it I think it has a lot of eye appeal and would be good for a bobcat scent post/rub set and I have a perfect spot in mind where I missed a cat in a dirthole earlier this week. As I was sitting there yesterday evening our house cat came and rubbed on this log, turned around and rubbed again and then laid down right by it lol… Is it a sign or just coincidence??
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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8349177
02/22/25 10:33 AM
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If you set right there, I would bet you catch a cat. LOL

Interesting, no idea if a sign or not, would be a good test though to try it.


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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8349184
02/22/25 10:44 AM
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You've got to try it now! grin

Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8349194
02/22/25 10:56 AM
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Someone is living the good life!!! That’s one happy and comfy kitty

Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8349199
02/22/25 11:02 AM
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I don't think you should use it for a set. I think your kitty wants it right where it's at! laugh


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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8349253
02/22/25 11:51 AM
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I like Snowy's idea


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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8349289
02/22/25 12:34 PM
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That fat cat doesn't appear to have ever worked an honest day in it's life, therefore I would not make the mistake of conflating it's behavior upon a wildcat's behavior.
That cat is more likely leaning on that log so that it won't roll into the next room. lol

Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8349442
02/22/25 04:21 PM
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It looks a lil shorter than what I use but might work if you drill it out and stick a T-post through it.


I can tell you that the times I haul a post into what I think looks like a top notch location, I've caught more cats. IMO cats can't seem to resist so it is a super high percentage set.


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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8349469
02/22/25 05:03 PM
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Well they're up and moving in this country. Had a couple rub sets out that I had to set off because of an ice storm. Made it back this morning to reset and the danged old cat had visited both sets. If I would have been a good cat trapper those sets would have been up and running. frown Reset and hoping he makes a round back through before Friday when season closes.
So I'm going to say it's a sign not to set up by the fireplace with the house cat, but to drag yourself out of the recliner and get some sets made. smile

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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8349612
02/22/25 07:59 PM
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A clear sign


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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8351349
02/24/25 06:48 PM
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Thanks for the replies. That kitty is definitely spoiled! I think she’s attracted to the wood stove more than anything. My wife always tells me if I want to catch a lot of bobcats I just need to set up a wood stove somewhere out where I trap and keep it burning all the time.

I think I’ll take the stump tomorrow and go make a set with it. I’ll post pics how I set it up and hopefully get to post a pic of a nice bobcat to go with it.

Leftlane, that sounds like a good idea with the t-post. I’ll give it a try.

Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8351353
02/24/25 07:01 PM
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I agree with Lefty.

Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8351379
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Thank you Bob, your advice is greatly appreciated!

Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8351390
02/24/25 07:53 PM
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It is a sign you need to get rid of it and get a dog.


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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8351403
02/24/25 08:04 PM
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I agree broomchaser but my wife kinda likes that cat and I have plenty of dogs.
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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: Broomchaser] #8351444
02/24/25 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Broomchaser
It is a sign you need to get rid of it and get a dog.


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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8351461
02/24/25 08:49 PM
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Now you went and got elamaso's hackles ruffled.
Not cool.
Okay, truth be told I did intimate that ole fluffy was fat, but get rid of it? I say nay.
I have found that certain cats are cool and entertaining. I'll bet ole fluffy is one of those.

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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8351540
02/24/25 09:57 PM
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At least it is a short haired cat. grin


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Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8351545
02/24/25 10:01 PM
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An old trappers book says that if you kill your house cat, burn it, and hang it low to the ground, it is great fox bait. I dont like the sound of it! I prefer smelly meat.

Re: A sign… Or just a coincidence? [Re: RFrame] #8351604
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That cat has a nice spotted belly.


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