How to RELEASE a BOBCAT from a FOOTHOLD TRAP (With a Catch Pole)

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  • @rebamcentire1522
    @rebamcentire1522 13 днів тому +15

    Man I used to love your videos and trapping until 4 years ago. We gutted a house, I found 2 baby raccoons in the attic 3 weeks old ( Bonnie and Clyde). I bottle fed them and raised them. Clyde chose to live in the wild, Bonnie chose to live with me. She is free to go anywhere she wants when I'm at work. When I come home she comes in the house just like a dog or cat she lays around eat and sleep. Bonnie goes to her chair every night for dinner and my husband let's me sleep with her on the weekends in her bedroom. She's almost 4 years old now and no longer destructive. She is the love of my life! She's been fixed and has her rabies shot. They have such loving personalities.

  • @richardknott2021
    @richardknott2021 23 дні тому +17

    The cat is in shock..

  • @jeffprenoveau4841
    @jeffprenoveau4841 Місяць тому +71

    The cat wants a treat for the filming!

    • @cloudbase7799
      @cloudbase7799 8 днів тому +1

      Exactly! He's thinking: you caught me and you're not going to be rid of me so easy.

  • @kurtmanshardt9825
    @kurtmanshardt9825 20 днів тому +11

    Bobcats are beautiful animals. 😊

  • @fibonaccisrazor
    @fibonaccisrazor 22 дні тому +44

    The cat obviously liked the sound of your voice, the tone told him that he wasn't in danger and didn't feel threatened. Even after releasing him you kept talking and the cat felt comfortable and wanted to stick around. He was so beautiful and cute.

    • @kaylamarie8309
      @kaylamarie8309 22 дні тому +3

      That's exactly what I thought as well.

    • @ADAM-qr7bi
      @ADAM-qr7bi 22 дні тому +5

      Whether that’s true or not no way would I have turned my back on it for even 1 millisecond

    • @kaylamarie8309
      @kaylamarie8309 21 день тому +1

      @ADAM-qr7bi lol NEITHER WOULD I !!

    • @Emon7543
      @Emon7543 21 день тому +7

      the cat was in shock, tired and scared.

    • @vinchezmo8864
      @vinchezmo8864 21 день тому +1

      Did you set the trap..?

  • @edkleinjan8426
    @edkleinjan8426 4 місяці тому +10

    Very interesting. The tip about getting the leg in the noose seems like something I need to remember. Thanks for doing the video.

  • @robertsantiago4329
    @robertsantiago4329 Рік тому +12

    Wow, you are the fourth video today that showing how to release a Bobcat.

  • @rostamr4096
    @rostamr4096 24 дні тому +28

    Thank you for setting him free...I am glad he is not hurt

    • @SteveApel-g1e
      @SteveApel-g1e 23 дні тому

      Rostaam how do we know that? That guy is NOT a vet, he keeps" blah blah blah "the cat is not hurt," but how does he KNOW that? without any kind of examination. THE ANSWER Is he DOESN'T!!!! I can't believe people take evey word from these mercenary U tubers as gospel. And this is not coming from some animal ",nut."This is coming from a past deer hunter. Near these parts deer could be accurately counted and a number of TAGS would be issued to thin the population. Otherwise , during the winter many would starve. any deer my family took would be unutilized entirely, the meat would feed us for a long time, we even would tan the hides and make deerskin winter gloves. Bobcats play an important role in nature, they prey upon small mammals, rodents and snakes to keep THEIR populations in check. The FACT is we Don't know for certain if the cat was unharmed, but there is a decent chance it wasn't unharmed, since it seems strange it wouldn't after a time scamper away. To much human interference in the natural world often does not turn out good, look at all the invasive pythons in Florida DECIMATING the local wildlife, Thanks to ignorant stupid humans that bought them for pets letting them go on the countryside once they got tired of them. Did those humans stop and think what might happen if they were let go? Of course not. Cheers!!!!

    • @gottalive2thefullest751
      @gottalive2thefullest751 22 дні тому +11

      That poor cats foot was broken and bloody. Not unharmed at all.

    • @CrimeThinkBeats
      @CrimeThinkBeats 16 днів тому +4

      The cat is injured, hence why he barely moved.

    • @Homesteadturcke
      @Homesteadturcke 16 днів тому +5

      A broken foot is a death sentence to a cat. Smarten up.

  • @conniewolf7300
    @conniewolf7300 26 днів тому +76

    All traps should be outlawed!!!

  • @muzzmack4228
    @muzzmack4228 23 дні тому +16

    Thanks for setting him free I love bobcats they are so beautiful great video

    • @jhask64
      @jhask64 19 днів тому +7

      Agree, now pick up your traps and trap no more.

  • @adamhorne3155
    @adamhorne3155 Рік тому +16

    Great video and thanks so much for the practical advice. You do a great job to explain things to both the trapper and the non trapper. Great to see you on the trap line again!

  • @ChristopherSeaDawg
    @ChristopherSeaDawg 18 днів тому +2

    That’s really cool! Glad you were able to get him free! Good job!

  • @keithdavis278
    @keithdavis278 Рік тому +17

    Great job! An update in the camper build would be great

  • @joemitchell2687
    @joemitchell2687 Рік тому +5

    That is a good looking cat. Great spot pattern

  • @donvincent895
    @donvincent895 Рік тому +6

    Great looking cat!!!

  • @jimmyraythomason1
    @jimmyraythomason1 Рік тому +18

    Here in Alabama all trappers are required by state law to have a catch pole/choke stick with them while running traps. I use a 4 footer identical to the one you are using here.

    • @Avid_Conservationist
      @Avid_Conservationist Рік тому +3

      Probably SHOULD be that way everywhere. But also SHOULD be able to do a lot of other things lol

  • @ncmooutdoors
    @ncmooutdoors Рік тому +9

    Dang that's a pretty one

  • @ronaldjennings9221
    @ronaldjennings9221 24 дні тому +35

    If you quit putting out traps, then you don't have to worry about this! Bobcats are beautiful. Leave them alone.

  • @RonaldSanderson-p7l
    @RonaldSanderson-p7l 22 дні тому +7

    Great job, traps are cruelty.

  • @dathyr1
    @dathyr1 25 днів тому +1

    Thanks allot for showing this video. I don't do any hunting or setting traps, so it is nice to see how you handle wild animals under duress.
    Take care.

  • @SquatchMan123
    @SquatchMan123 Рік тому +2

    Great educational video,not to mention that’s one good looking cat spotted up real nice. We are starting to see a few more cat’s here in Indiana.

  • @realitycheck4960
    @realitycheck4960 21 день тому +15

    The cats foot was broken or badly damaged . He can’t hunt and survive without all four legs.

  • @Heli4213
    @Heli4213 25 днів тому +3

    Thanks for helping him!!!!!!!!
    You are a saint!!!!!!!

    • @poksnee
      @poksnee 25 днів тому +8

      He is the one who trapped him in the first place.

    • @Heli4213
      @Heli4213 17 днів тому

      Why?

    • @Artemis-11235
      @Artemis-11235 16 днів тому +1

      @@Heli4213 Haven't read about the channel owner at all, but on a guess, the trap was intended for a different species legal to trap and kill. Trappers release animals they weren't targeting. Hunting and trapping is legal at certain times of year and in certain places because the species in question (example: raccoon) isn't threatened with extinction, and some number of them can be harvested without impacting the species as a whole.
      Though I wish hunters and trappers would explain on their videos why they didn't harvest a particular animal. It would go a long way towards clearing up misconceptions.

  • @jhtrapping4121
    @jhtrapping4121 Рік тому +4

    Such a pretty cat!!!

  • @bradp6821
    @bradp6821 Рік тому +3

    Good old Illinois hardly give out permits for bobcats but hey keep as many grey fox as you can……makes sense 😮

  • @carythorne5019
    @carythorne5019 Рік тому +3

    Had to laugh about the boop on the nose...good video Stu.

  • @gottalive2thefullest751
    @gottalive2thefullest751 22 дні тому +23

    That is a bunch of BS! That cats foot was badly broken. It was not unharmed! You think because you let him go for the camera that you are fooling people. That poor thing did not deserve to get his foot all smashed to crap!

  • @Joseph-d8e
    @Joseph-d8e 11 днів тому +2

    When I was a young Boy I use To Trap muskrats in new england. There was a furier in town that I would sell the Pelts too. Then I realized how Cruel leg hold traps are.

  • @angelwolff90
    @angelwolff90 2 дні тому

    The Kittie is Grateful 🙏

  • @tadhghayden7601
    @tadhghayden7601 8 днів тому

    Great informative video....one wonders where they are in their heads how they have processed the experience...very curious

  • @nancywelsh2854
    @nancywelsh2854 День тому

    I loved my neighborhood bobcats...they would den in some protected backyards and have their kits...never a problem (coyotes were a bigger threat)...just take care of your small pets. I lived in Oro Valley...just north of Tucson.

  • @cottrellshuntingandtrappin3016

    Great job on the release of the bobcat hopefully the state of Illinois will start letting you all have some more tags. Here in West Virginia I am aloud to take 3 bobcats a year.

    • @LeslieESP21
      @LeslieESP21 9 днів тому

      They are not yours to take, Sorry you feel that way 🙏

  • @TheSavannahCatWhisperer
    @TheSavannahCatWhisperer Рік тому +3

    Cat was surprised that a human helped and stuck around trying to figure out what just happened !

  • @LetzBeaFranque
    @LetzBeaFranque Місяць тому +4

    He wants a treat!

  • @frankhengstler6101
    @frankhengstler6101 Рік тому +2

    That’s friggin wild, awesome stuff 👍👍

  • @Heli4213
    @Heli4213 25 днів тому +4

    Hes waiting for some Temtation treats!!

  • @pasilu007
    @pasilu007 23 дні тому +6

    Great job. The cat is showing thanks to you for release. 🎉

  • @ChristPherCaNk714
    @ChristPherCaNk714 5 днів тому

    This guy is a warrior nerves of steel the likes of which we haven't seen since Alexander the Great

  • @Kentuckychicken1
    @Kentuckychicken1 Рік тому +7

    Dang that was a really pretty looking bobcat, nice meeting you at the Hoosier trapping rondezvous

  • @roberttemple2521
    @roberttemple2521 22 дні тому +10

    Nice that you set the cat free. However, you mentioned that you had not been able to get a licence to hunt them. WHY would you want to kill bobcats?

  • @HiTechDiver
    @HiTechDiver 16 днів тому

    Thanks for the information. What a beautiful cat; from the front his face looks so much like a tiger. Maybe he's just hanging around to show his gratitude. I've seen videos where animals do that.

  • @Powertuber1000
    @Powertuber1000 21 день тому +53

    You cut the vid before we got to see him walk. Wrong if you think he wasn’t injured, pulling on a steel trap for hours.

    • @jakewells1025
      @jakewells1025 20 днів тому +11

      Exactly. And you know something got fractured or broken when the cat started fighting and his leg got all twisted up.

    • @jhask64
      @jhask64 19 днів тому +8

      I wanted to see the cats revenge but it appeared to be in shock.

    • @tarzanstrickland
      @tarzanstrickland 16 днів тому +1

      @@jhask64a bobcat cannot harm a human

    • @CrimeThinkBeats
      @CrimeThinkBeats 16 днів тому

      ​@tarzanstrickland yeah sure pal, and chihuahuas are leathal predators.

    • @Homesteadturcke
      @Homesteadturcke 16 днів тому +12

      There’s a very good chance the cat died from infection later. Trappers are garbage. Hunt, don’t trap random animals

  • @debbieneel8344
    @debbieneel8344 26 днів тому +2

    You need to find whoever is setting out the traps!!!

    • @MrThemold
      @MrThemold 24 дні тому +1

      Idiot! It's his trap.

    • @rhulse8904
      @rhulse8904 11 днів тому

      It was his trap, he set it but had to release it because he doesn’t have tags for Bobcats. You’d know that if you paid attention to the video.

    • @debbieneel8344
      @debbieneel8344 11 днів тому

      @rhulse8904 ok so you have no permit for trapping ,so what the point? Just because you can,🫤

    • @rhulse8904
      @rhulse8904 11 днів тому

      @@debbieneel8344 He has tags or permits for trapping other animals but not for Bobcats and he cannot control what animals get caught in his traps so he has to release the Bobcat. If it had been a Coyote or a Raccoon I’m sure he would have harvested it. Once again watch, listen and pay attention. You might learn something if that’s even possible.

  • @joeclark7888
    @joeclark7888 9 днів тому

    Thanks for a neat vid ! Do you ever give them food and water or milk before releasing them?

  • @desireeanne916
    @desireeanne916 21 день тому +1

    He wants to be fed now too😂

  • @waderivers99
    @waderivers99 25 днів тому +1

    Good job man. I sure would not have tried that.

  • @randythompson2681
    @randythompson2681 28 днів тому +4

    The cat is saying, " you leave, this is my woods. Now that Iam free, I will bite you"

  • @johnreese0117
    @johnreese0117 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing!And yes, various different methods of release. Over in our neck of the woods, we use a black sled, cover the animal, expose the foot hold trap and release. Keep up the good work!! Cheers from Ohio!

  • @mi81tkne47
    @mi81tkne47 9 місяців тому +17

    The cat is grateful. He knows you're the one who set him free.

    • @subsidiarity8839
      @subsidiarity8839 9 місяців тому +15

      A couple IQ higher and the cat would also know who trapped him in the first place.

    • @powertuber4.068
      @powertuber4.068 21 день тому +3

      @@subsidiarity8839 apparently the commenter above doesn’t have those two extra points either.

  • @Lesseplesse
    @Lesseplesse 18 днів тому

    Ahh his little Bob tail is wiggling ❤.

  • @TrehanCreekOutdoors
    @TrehanCreekOutdoors 11 місяців тому

    Great release video on the cat. I sure like seeing those critters. To me, all of the cats from bobcats to mountain lions are trophy animals.

    • @rhulse8904
      @rhulse8904 11 днів тому

      NO animal is meant to be a trophy. I hunt and fish but if it ain’t going in the freezer or on the plate it walks or gets released!!!

  • @abrahamben-zeev9142
    @abrahamben-zeev9142 25 днів тому +4

    It is a blessing to have good people like roaming the earth

    • @Skeptic_Tank
      @Skeptic_Tank 24 дні тому +8

      It's the same guy who trapped the cat...

    • @gottalive2thefullest751
      @gottalive2thefullest751 22 дні тому +6

      Good people don’t trap wild animals just to get views on how to release them. That cats paw is messed up forever!

    • @c2jones
      @c2jones 22 дні тому +4

      ​@@gottalive2thefullest751
      Exactly.

  • @dredrob
    @dredrob 21 день тому +1

    The cat is waiting for some UA-cam royalties

  • @sanraz
    @sanraz 15 днів тому +1

    BobCat was not moving because it was so tired and wanted some fresh water and was sort of thanking you for you releasing it
    You couldn't understand a simple signal

  • @glasslinger
    @glasslinger 16 днів тому

    He wants to go home with you! Become a "kept kitty!"

  • @dinahnicest6525
    @dinahnicest6525 24 дні тому

    Great tutorial. Can't wait to try it myself.

  • @JMac-ys7nb
    @JMac-ys7nb 22 дні тому +2

    You got the cat loose and after which mentioned "You don't know what they are thinking". I've had a coyote run right up to me and stare me in the face. "You don't know what they are thinking".

    • @rhulse8904
      @rhulse8904 11 днів тому

      It might have been Weave.

  • @scottnock5241
    @scottnock5241 Рік тому +3

    Bro you got balls of steel!! Illinois needs to loosen that bobcat tag issue up!!! Even in PA you can buy one tag !!

  • @kennyhoefer5432
    @kennyhoefer5432 18 днів тому +2

    They all ways have broken bones after a leg trap from trying all night to get free.

  • @joerobinson3225
    @joerobinson3225 19 днів тому +3

    Not so sure he isn’t injured.

  • @richielittlewood867
    @richielittlewood867 22 дні тому

    Nice job, sir !

  • @iowaoutdoorfamily
    @iowaoutdoorfamily Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing! Nice how to video!

  • @mikesmith9368
    @mikesmith9368 7 місяців тому

    He's thanking you. Just hanging around to let you know.

  • @leonardwood8024
    @leonardwood8024 17 днів тому

    Thanks for the information. Very helpful.

  • @Beastking1107
    @Beastking1107 23 дні тому

    Look at him, such a handsome thing 😊

  • @lulupereznieto1518
    @lulupereznieto1518 22 дні тому

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  • @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS
    @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS Рік тому

    The spots on that beauty.
    👊💀

  • @carplay5454
    @carplay5454 Рік тому +3

    bobcats are just like that. i think they dont run bc they dont want to look scared. and it is a cat so its probably thinking about all kinds of shit to say to you haha.

  • @sawatch6526
    @sawatch6526 15 днів тому +1

    What are the traps for?

  • @chewy7775
    @chewy7775 Рік тому +2

    We’ve got them all over Ct but they’re protected

  • @jamesswick7534
    @jamesswick7534 Рік тому +1

    Same thing happened to me last year. Tried a bucket. No good. Used the catch pole and the cat just stuck around and didn't leave until I started the sxs

  • @CPIcivrights
    @CPIcivrights 10 днів тому

    That cat obviously knows you set him free. He probably doesn't realize you're the one that caught him to begin with, but he definitely knows you helped him out.
    He's thanking you in his own wild way. That's literally a Bobcat saying, thank you.
    That's the best you're ever gonna get. I know this because I know cats. They are much much smarter when people think. Treat all wildlife with respect. It's one of God's creatures.

  • @mikequesenberry5344
    @mikequesenberry5344 Рік тому +5

    Well done Stu.

  • @vinnitca1990
    @vinnitca1990 19 днів тому +1

    Why you catch it in first time ?

  • @steveb2528
    @steveb2528 21 день тому

    The cats probably hungry and wanted something to eat since it’s going to be on UA-cam.
    Nice thing you do. 😅

  • @jasonpeters9295
    @jasonpeters9295 18 днів тому

    The video is a bit on the long side, but, hey, thanks for the vid and for letting him go.
    Got more vids?

  • @raymind1313
    @raymind1313 20 днів тому

    Bobcat are one of the most successful and widely distributed wild animal in the America's, as flexible as Coyote.

  • @jimstewart6145
    @jimstewart6145 Рік тому +2

    nice job.

  • @georgeantonaros5580
    @georgeantonaros5580 Рік тому

    Absolutely Awesome !! 😎

  • @minoc33
    @minoc33 21 день тому

    Well played!!!

  • @dorethastephens4297
    @dorethastephens4297 18 днів тому

    You were awesome❤️

  • @thomasphillips8539
    @thomasphillips8539 23 дні тому +2

    Good job rescuing the cat. I found the remains of a cat in a leg trap several years ago. Somebody didn't check traps regularly. Awful way to die. I'm a big outdoors guy, and at 73 years, Im still enjoying the outdoors. Never agreed with trapping animals.

  • @abrahamben-zeev9142
    @abrahamben-zeev9142 25 днів тому

    Nice work.

  • @johnn.schneider5812
    @johnn.schneider5812 Рік тому

    Thats a beautiful cat

  • @jarmstrong2843
    @jarmstrong2843 20 днів тому

    If that cat wanted to leave, it would have done so when released from the snare. It did not appear it felt threatened by its demeanor. Otherwise it would have been hissing and its ears folded back as defensive behaviors. Instead, it appears the cat was grateful for being released and saying thank you for being so kind.

  • @kennethbowers9553
    @kennethbowers9553 11 днів тому

    Most trapped animals have been in the trap for a while and most are not injured and he was doing his best not to injure the cat when releasing him and the Bobcats most the time it take them a while to understand they are no longer trapped and free to leave well done on Trappers end on his regards for the Cat

  • @timkaldahl
    @timkaldahl Рік тому

    Do you have to report your incidental catch to your wildlife agency's?

  • @c2jones
    @c2jones 22 дні тому +10

    The traps are what people say they are. They should all be banned. This cat was still in shock and his foot was sore from being in that crude leg jaw. It wasn't because he didn't know what he thinks. I'm saddened for these innocent animals suffering through these sinister devices and those employing them.

  • @jcpalmer6051
    @jcpalmer6051 28 днів тому

    Clean release!

  • @nomeansno2335
    @nomeansno2335 2 дні тому

    If you quit putting out traps, then you don't have to worry about this! Leave them alone.

  • @GiftCard-fk3zc
    @GiftCard-fk3zc 20 днів тому +2

    The cat is in pain! He’s not sure he can run. That trap could easily cause broken bones and tear ligaments as cat tries to escape.

  • @vlr31lacerda70
    @vlr31lacerda70 12 годин тому

    Animal muito bonito. Parabéns pelo trabalho.

  • @jamesyarbrough4777
    @jamesyarbrough4777 Рік тому

    thats a big ass bobcat!

  • @jamesdarrow4675
    @jamesdarrow4675 Рік тому

    That's a pretty kitty

  • @kfelix2934
    @kfelix2934 9 днів тому

    My cat does all of that drama when I try to clip his toes nails. No thanks I will stay with my house "bobcat" 😁

  • @thymetrees
    @thymetrees 6 днів тому

    Notice that the cat blinked towards the end.. a sign they don't feel threatened or in shock.

  • @albert2395
    @albert2395 24 дні тому +2

    Did you take the trap away?

  • @santiagotutor2008
    @santiagotutor2008 19 днів тому

    Bobcat: Next time, Plz just do the short. version of this!

  • @DerekIngram-u4e
    @DerekIngram-u4e 19 днів тому

    Excellent, thank you great video

  • @larrylux
    @larrylux 22 дні тому

    Excellent info.
    👍🌞😎