Kind of curious what kind of snares and what size everyone runs for bobcats. Are you making ur own or having them custom made from someone. I normally use the dakota line snares. But thinking about trying a different route.

Yes, I enjoy making snares. If you want to make snares? I would suggest purchasing a good bench swager tool.

A good bobcat snare will free fall Smoothly into a small diameter loop!!!!

I prefer 1/16 7x7 cable slightly loaded. Loop is kind of egg shaped when set. I use cam locks with teeth, torq spring, and whatever else the law requires?

A good snare support is Very important also!!!!!

I like snares.

I use 5\64 1x19 cable with Thompson locks. I use the heavier cable just because the chance of a coyote getting caught and think they would walk through 1\16 cable. But I don't know that because I have never used it.

From my limited experience, McCary nailed it. The only thing I add is a homemade break away to avoid deer/elk/burros/horses. If you have Bill Ilchik's Wild West Bobcat Trapping book, he shows what I think is the perfect cat snaring set up. Oh, and his two rock set up almost guarantees no misses.

Thanks for the information.

My bobcat snares are 1/16 1x19 cable, loaded, with a camlock. Very fast and deadly on cats. Be sure to check your state's game laws to make sure you are compliant.