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

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  • @rebamcentire1522
    @rebamcentire1522 15 днів тому +16

    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.

  • @fibonaccisrazor
    @fibonaccisrazor 23 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 23 дні тому +3

      That's exactly what I thought as well.

    • @ADAM-qr7bi
      @ADAM-qr7bi 23 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 23 дні тому +1

      @ADAM-qr7bi lol NEITHER WOULD I !!

    • @Emon7543
      @Emon7543 22 дні тому +7

      the cat was in shock, tired and scared.

    • @vinchezmo8864
      @vinchezmo8864 22 дні тому +1

      Did you set the trap..?

  • @jeffprenoveau4841
    @jeffprenoveau4841 Місяць тому +71

    The cat wants a treat for the filming!

    • @cloudbase7799
      @cloudbase7799 9 днів тому +1

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

  • @richardknott2021
    @richardknott2021 24 дні тому +18

    The cat is in shock..

  • @kurtmanshardt9825
    @kurtmanshardt9825 21 день тому +12

    Bobcats are beautiful animals. 😊

  • @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.

  • @rostamr4096
    @rostamr4096 25 днів тому +28

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

    • @SteveApel-g1e
      @SteveApel-g1e 24 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 23 дні тому +11

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

    • @CrimeThinkBeats
      @CrimeThinkBeats 17 днів тому +4

      The cat is injured, hence why he barely moved.

    • @Homesteadturcke
      @Homesteadturcke 17 днів тому +5

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

  • @robertsantiago4329
    @robertsantiago4329 Рік тому +12

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

  • @muzzmack4228
    @muzzmack4228 24 дні тому +16

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

    • @jhask64
      @jhask64 20 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!

  • @keithdavis278
    @keithdavis278 Рік тому +17

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

  • @ChristopherSeaDawg
    @ChristopherSeaDawg 19 днів тому +2

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

  • @conniewolf7300
    @conniewolf7300 27 днів тому +76

    All traps should be outlawed!!!

  • @dathyr1
    @dathyr1 27 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.

  • @joemitchell2687
    @joemitchell2687 Рік тому +5

    That is a good looking cat. Great spot pattern

  • @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.

  • @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

  • @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 😮

  • @RonaldSanderson-p7l
    @RonaldSanderson-p7l 23 дні тому +7

    Great job, traps are cruelty.

  • @realitycheck4960
    @realitycheck4960 22 дні тому +15

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

  • @jhtrapping4121
    @jhtrapping4121 Рік тому +4

    Such a pretty cat!!!

  • @ncmooutdoors
    @ncmooutdoors Рік тому +9

    Dang that's a pretty one

  • @Heli4213
    @Heli4213 27 днів тому +3

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

    • @poksnee
      @poksnee 26 днів тому +8

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

    • @Heli4213
      @Heli4213 19 днів тому

      Why?

    • @Artemis-11235
      @Artemis-11235 17 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.

  • @pasilu007
    @pasilu007 24 дні тому +6

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

  • @gottalive2thefullest751
    @gottalive2thefullest751 23 дні тому +24

    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!

  • @ronaldjennings9221
    @ronaldjennings9221 25 днів тому +35

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

  • @carythorne5019
    @carythorne5019 Рік тому +3

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

  • @frankhengstler6101
    @frankhengstler6101 Рік тому +2

    That’s friggin wild, awesome stuff 👍👍

  • @Joseph-d8e
    @Joseph-d8e 13 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 3 дні тому

    The Kittie is Grateful 🙏

  • @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 10 днів тому

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

  • @LetzBeaFranque
    @LetzBeaFranque Місяць тому +4

    He wants a treat!

  • @nancywelsh2854
    @nancywelsh2854 3 дні 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.

  • @Kentuckychicken1
    @Kentuckychicken1 Рік тому +7

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

  • @TheWolfgangfritz
    @TheWolfgangfritz 11 годин тому

    Great job! It'll be following you home.

  • @Heli4213
    @Heli4213 27 днів тому +4

    Hes waiting for some Temtation treats!!

  • @randythompson2681
    @randythompson2681 29 днів тому +4

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

  • @TheSavannahCatWhisperer
    @TheSavannahCatWhisperer Рік тому +3

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

  • @tadhghayden7601
    @tadhghayden7601 9 днів тому

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

  • @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!

  • @abrahamben-zeev9142
    @abrahamben-zeev9142 26 днів тому +4

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

    • @Skeptic_Tank
      @Skeptic_Tank 25 днів тому +8

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

    • @gottalive2thefullest751
      @gottalive2thefullest751 23 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 23 дні тому +4

      ​@@gottalive2thefullest751
      Exactly.

  • @sanraz
    @sanraz 16 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

  • @ChristPherCaNk714
    @ChristPherCaNk714 6 днів тому

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

  • @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 22 дні тому +3

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

  • @HiTechDiver
    @HiTechDiver 18 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.

  • @dinahnicest6525
    @dinahnicest6525 25 днів тому

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

  • @dredrob
    @dredrob 22 дні тому +1

    The cat is waiting for some UA-cam royalties

  • @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 !!

  • @waderivers99
    @waderivers99 27 днів тому +1

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

  • @leonardwood8024
    @leonardwood8024 18 днів тому

    Thanks for the information. Very helpful.

  • @Powertuber1000
    @Powertuber1000 22 дні 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 21 день 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 20 днів тому +8

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

    • @tarzanstrickland
      @tarzanstrickland 18 днів тому +1

      @@jhask64a bobcat cannot harm a human

    • @CrimeThinkBeats
      @CrimeThinkBeats 17 днів тому

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

    • @Homesteadturcke
      @Homesteadturcke 17 днів тому +12

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

  • @JMac-ys7nb
    @JMac-ys7nb 23 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 13 днів тому

      It might have been Weave.

  • @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 13 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!!!

  • @Lesseplesse
    @Lesseplesse 19 днів тому

    Ahh his little Bob tail is wiggling ❤.

  • @richielittlewood867
    @richielittlewood867 23 дні тому

    Nice job, sir !

  • @desireeanne916
    @desireeanne916 22 дні тому +1

    He wants to be fed now too😂

  • @georgeantonaros5580
    @georgeantonaros5580 Рік тому

    Absolutely Awesome !! 😎

  • @iowaoutdoorfamily
    @iowaoutdoorfamily Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing! Nice how to video!

  • @c2jones
    @c2jones 23 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.

  • @joeclark7888
    @joeclark7888 10 днів тому

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

  • @glasslinger
    @glasslinger 18 днів тому

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

  • @MarkJLarsonOutdoors
    @MarkJLarsonOutdoors Рік тому +3

    Great demonstration! I have been trying to get a bobcat tag in Illinois too so frustrating! That was a beautiful cat! Thank yo for sharing my friend!

  • @dorethastephens4297
    @dorethastephens4297 19 днів тому

    You were awesome❤️

  • @steveb2528
    @steveb2528 22 дні тому

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

  • @mikequesenberry5344
    @mikequesenberry5344 Рік тому +5

    Well done Stu.

  • @jcpalmer6051
    @jcpalmer6051 29 днів тому

    Clean release!

  • @minoc33
    @minoc33 23 дні тому

    Well played!!!

  • @debbieneel8344
    @debbieneel8344 27 днів тому +2

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

    • @MrThemold
      @MrThemold 25 днів тому +1

      Idiot! It's his trap.

    • @rhulse8904
      @rhulse8904 13 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 13 днів тому

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

    • @rhulse8904
      @rhulse8904 12 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.

  • @DerekIngram-u4e
    @DerekIngram-u4e 20 днів тому

    Excellent, thank you great video

  • @johnn.schneider5812
    @johnn.schneider5812 Рік тому

    Thats a beautiful cat

  • @lulupereznieto1518
    @lulupereznieto1518 23 дні тому

    ERES UNA PERSONA MUY VALIOSA. TODO MI RESPETO PARA TI. ❤ MEXICO

  • @Beastking1107
    @Beastking1107 24 дні тому

    Look at him, such a handsome thing 😊

  • @barbaramascaro6899
    @barbaramascaro6899 17 днів тому

    Nothing better than seeing animals rescued! Great job! ❤😊

    • @LivingTheGoodLife777
      @LivingTheGoodLife777 11 днів тому

      He rescued the bobcat that he trapped himself. Not a great rescue considering the bobcat is probably going to die now due to his broken foot!

  • @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS
    @REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS Рік тому

    The spots on that beauty.
    👊💀

  • @mikesmith9368
    @mikesmith9368 7 місяців тому

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

  • @joerobinson3225
    @joerobinson3225 20 днів тому +3

    Not so sure he isn’t injured.

  • @larrylux
    @larrylux 23 дні тому

    Excellent info.
    👍🌞😎

  • @abrahamben-zeev9142
    @abrahamben-zeev9142 26 днів тому

    Nice work.

  • @sawatch6526
    @sawatch6526 17 днів тому +1

    What are the traps for?

  • @karlwolff3292
    @karlwolff3292 19 днів тому

    You have got yourself a new friend. A beautiful cat!

  • @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

  • @thomasphillips8539
    @thomasphillips8539 24 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.

  • @GiftCard-fk3zc
    @GiftCard-fk3zc 21 день 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.

  • @tommurphy6972
    @tommurphy6972 Рік тому +3

    He wants to be your friend 😂😂😂.. thanks for sharing stew

  • @mattboender7007
    @mattboender7007 Рік тому

    That was an amazing video!

  • @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.

  • @vlr31lacerda70
    @vlr31lacerda70 День тому

    Animal muito bonito. Parabéns pelo trabalho.

  • @roberttemple2521
    @roberttemple2521 23 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?

  • @josephfriedling9190
    @josephfriedling9190 27 днів тому

    Wow great video!

  • @raymind1313
    @raymind1313 22 дні тому

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

  • @timkaldahl
    @timkaldahl Рік тому

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

  • @kennyhoefer5432
    @kennyhoefer5432 20 днів тому +2

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

  • @jimstewart6145
    @jimstewart6145 Рік тому +2

    nice job.

  • @jamesdarrow4675
    @jamesdarrow4675 Рік тому

    That's a pretty kitty

  • @jamesyarbrough4777
    @jamesyarbrough4777 Рік тому

    thats a big ass bobcat!

  • @kennethbowers9553
    @kennethbowers9553 12 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

  • @rebeccaslater1398
    @rebeccaslater1398 17 днів тому +3

    Thankyou for releasing these beautiful creatures. Shame these traps can't be outlawed. Good work you are doing ❤

  • @vinnitca1990
    @vinnitca1990 20 днів тому +1

    Why you catch it in first time ?

  • @dalethompson2788
    @dalethompson2788 Рік тому

    Awesome video