IA Bear,
Might want to consider a large live trap set with a rabbit bait hanging in the back. Exposed bait is legal in part of our state, depends if you live along the rivers that are shut down to protect soaring birds. Since the season is only open in the southern part of Iowa, I would assume that you are further west than I am (Mississippi River). Bad part of our reg's is that the season opens next Sat. and the cats won't be even close to prime before the quota is met. Good Luck Russ