hillbillyhunter
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has anybody ever thought about baiting cats???
cat bait???
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James Lindley
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Actually as I type I have a type of bait out working. I plan on hunting that bait this evening about 1 hour before dark.
I am using In Heat Scents, Bobcat In heat Urine. It is in a drip tube and drips out at about one drop every 10-15 seconds. That is a little faster than normal but I wanted to saturate the area with the scent real fast... Can't wait. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
In the pats I have tried the cat nip and such but haven't had any real luck with it.>>>>>>>>>> James L.
I am using In Heat Scents, Bobcat In heat Urine. It is in a drip tube and drips out at about one drop every 10-15 seconds. That is a little faster than normal but I wanted to saturate the area with the scent real fast... Can't wait. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
In the pats I have tried the cat nip and such but haven't had any real luck with it.>>>>>>>>>> James L.
hillbillyhunter
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so,...is that a proven method ,..or are you pioneering this idea?
shorthairs
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A great topic. Wish there had been more input. Someone must have tried it.
In reading accounts of big cat hunters from around the world it is common to use various methods of baiting.
I have wondered, if a goat for example, tied in a high remote location would would work. It would seem to me that if a cat did kill it that he would not eat it all at one sitting and would hang up nearby for awhile giving a person the opportunity to either sit the kill site or call them in with lion vocalizations.
What do the experts say? Craig and Bob Mc please.
Kent
In reading accounts of big cat hunters from around the world it is common to use various methods of baiting.
I have wondered, if a goat for example, tied in a high remote location would would work. It would seem to me that if a cat did kill it that he would not eat it all at one sitting and would hang up nearby for awhile giving a person the opportunity to either sit the kill site or call them in with lion vocalizations.
What do the experts say? Craig and Bob Mc please.
Kent
An interesting concept. I have never personally tried baiting for cats. Comparing the method to those used for other species of cats around the world isn’t really valid. What is acceptable in one place wouldn’t be allowed in another place and time; and as much as they are alike, cats do have different habits.
For instance, back in the hay day of tiger hunting in India it was common practice to stake out a live goat or cow as bait; wait for a tiger to kill it, then sit up over the carcass waiting for the cat to return. That just wouldn’t be acceptable here and now.
Baiting cougars with meat has been tried to a limited extent, and has not been proved very productive. In most cases a cougar prefers to make its own kills. It will at times eat meat that it hasn’t killed for itself, but with few exceptions it will not eat tainted meat. Unless the cat is very hungry indeed, as soon as a carcass begins to sour it is done with it.
Leopards, and to some extent African lions, are scavengers. Putting out baits for these cats has been an accepted and productive way of hunting them for years; and I assume it still is. I see that we now have an experienced African Professional Hunter on board (in addition to Lochi). Maybe one of them will see this thread and give us some insight.
Baiting with scent may have possibilities. I remember reading something about this several years ago, and I just got the book it was in from my book shelf. The title is “Hunting Predators For Hides and Profit”, written by a Canadian I believe, Wilf E. Pyle. I remember him stating that he did put out scent (catnip I believe, and possibly glandular or urine scent as well) for bobcats. The idea was to attract the bobcats to an area, and keep them in the near vicinity. He would return and call there frequently. It’s been quite awhile since I read the book, and I don’t recall if he said how effective it was.
For instance, back in the hay day of tiger hunting in India it was common practice to stake out a live goat or cow as bait; wait for a tiger to kill it, then sit up over the carcass waiting for the cat to return. That just wouldn’t be acceptable here and now.
Baiting cougars with meat has been tried to a limited extent, and has not been proved very productive. In most cases a cougar prefers to make its own kills. It will at times eat meat that it hasn’t killed for itself, but with few exceptions it will not eat tainted meat. Unless the cat is very hungry indeed, as soon as a carcass begins to sour it is done with it.
Leopards, and to some extent African lions, are scavengers. Putting out baits for these cats has been an accepted and productive way of hunting them for years; and I assume it still is. I see that we now have an experienced African Professional Hunter on board (in addition to Lochi). Maybe one of them will see this thread and give us some insight.
Baiting with scent may have possibilities. I remember reading something about this several years ago, and I just got the book it was in from my book shelf. The title is “Hunting Predators For Hides and Profit”, written by a Canadian I believe, Wilf E. Pyle. I remember him stating that he did put out scent (catnip I believe, and possibly glandular or urine scent as well) for bobcats. The idea was to attract the bobcats to an area, and keep them in the near vicinity. He would return and call there frequently. It’s been quite awhile since I read the book, and I don’t recall if he said how effective it was.
cougerbait
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hillbillyhunter
I was thinking about that myself! The new inscent sticks that are out there. I was thinking of trying the 12 miles of dead fish. I just don't know how attracted cougars are to fish. I may go give this a try tomorrow morning. If it works I will let you know. Glad to see you back on the board.
Did you ever fill your 2nd bear tag last year?
I was thinking about that myself! The new inscent sticks that are out there. I was thinking of trying the 12 miles of dead fish. I just don't know how attracted cougars are to fish. I may go give this a try tomorrow morning. If it works I will let you know. Glad to see you back on the board.
Did you ever fill your 2nd bear tag last year?
i did fill my second bear tag last year. at 20 yards with my bow, on the groud. i was still hunting some old groth and ran into him eating some berries i didnt recognize. we were on the ground together. it was to say the least it was the most intense moment of my life. i hope someday i can have another experience so close to a bear on its own turf with out dogs or bait or a gun. i have a newfound love for my bow. it now hangs in the living room instead of my closet.
colocaller
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Originally Posted By: James LindleyActually as I type I have a type of bait out working. I plan on hunting that bait this evening about 1 hour before dark.
I am using In Heat Scents, Bobcat In heat Urine. It is in a drip tube and drips out at about one drop every 10-15 seconds. That is a little faster than normal but I wanted to saturate the area with the scent real fast... Can't wait. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
In the pats I have tried the cat nip and such but haven't had any real luck with it.>>>>>>>>>> James L.
James,
Did this work?
I am using In Heat Scents, Bobcat In heat Urine. It is in a drip tube and drips out at about one drop every 10-15 seconds. That is a little faster than normal but I wanted to saturate the area with the scent real fast... Can't wait. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
In the pats I have tried the cat nip and such but haven't had any real luck with it.>>>>>>>>>> James L.
James,
Did this work?
doggin coyotes
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This thread is like 9 years old. Haven't seen Lindley post in quite some time. Don't know if he'll see this or not.
colocaller
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I know, I have been waiting for ten years to find out the results. Finally, I couldn't take it anymore and had to ask.