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.
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.
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!!!!
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!
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.
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.
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!
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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".
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
A friend tried this with an ocelot, the stick broke. all he said was the old Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan movie with him wrestling with a 500lb loin was BS
I’ll never get why people trap in the first place. Of course the animal is under stress. Animals that get caught in leg traps have been known to bite there legs off to get free. So don’t say they aren’t under stress. Plus trappers don’t always check the traps every day. So the animals suffer.
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.
I'm not buying that cat isn't hurt. The spring trap is almost completely closed on his foot when we first see the cat. That's why I think the cat isn't going anywhere.
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.
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The cat is in shock..
The cat wants a treat for the filming!
Exactly! He's thinking: you caught me and you're not going to be rid of me so easy.
All traps should be outlawed!!!
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.
That's exactly what I thought as well.
Whether that’s true or not no way would I have turned my back on it for even 1 millisecond
@ADAM-qr7bi lol NEITHER WOULD I !!
the cat was in shock, tired and scared.
Did you set the trap..?
Bobcats are beautiful animals. 😊
Thank you for setting him free...I am glad he is not hurt
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!!!!
That poor cats foot was broken and bloody. Not unharmed at all.
The cat is injured, hence why he barely moved.
A broken foot is a death sentence to a cat. Smarten up.
Very interesting. The tip about getting the leg in the noose seems like something I need to remember. Thanks for doing the video.
Wow, you are the fourth video today that showing how to release a Bobcat.
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!
Thanks for setting him free I love bobcats they are so beautiful great video
Agree, now pick up your traps and trap no more.
If you quit putting out traps, then you don't have to worry about this! Bobcats are beautiful. Leave them alone.
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That’s really cool! Glad you were able to get him free! Good job!
Great job! An update in the camper build would be great
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.
Probably SHOULD be that way everywhere. But also SHOULD be able to do a lot of other things lol
Dang that's a pretty one
Great looking cat!!!
The cats foot was broken or badly damaged . He can’t hunt and survive without all four legs.
Great job, traps are cruelty.
That is a good looking cat. Great spot pattern
Yes - looks healthy! 😊
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.
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!
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.
Some day you'll grow up, You remind me of me when I was 12 years old.
Thanks for helping him!!!!!!!!
You are a saint!!!!!!!
He is the one who trapped him in the first place.
Why?
@@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.
Had to laugh about the boop on the nose...good video Stu.
Such a pretty cat!!!
Good old Illinois hardly give out permits for bobcats but hey keep as many grey fox as you can……makes sense 😮
The Kittie is Grateful 🙏
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.
That’s friggin wild, awesome stuff 👍👍
Great job. The cat is showing thanks to you for release. 🎉
Hes waiting for some Temtation treats!!
He wants a treat!
Cat was surprised that a human helped and stuck around trying to figure out what just happened !
Great informative video....one wonders where they are in their heads how they have processed the experience...very curious
He wants to be fed now too😂
Dang that was a really pretty looking bobcat, nice meeting you at the Hoosier trapping rondezvous
The cat is saying, " you leave, this is my woods. Now that Iam free, I will bite you"
Not so sure he isn’t injured.
Great tutorial. Can't wait to try it myself.
He wants to go home with you! Become a "kept kitty!"
This guy is a warrior nerves of steel the likes of which we haven't seen since Alexander the Great
It is a blessing to have good people like roaming the earth
It's the same guy who trapped the cat...
Good people don’t trap wild animals just to get views on how to release them. That cats paw is messed up forever!
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Exactly.
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.
Good job man. I sure would not have tried that.
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
The cat is grateful. He knows you're the one who set him free.
A couple IQ higher and the cat would also know who trapped him in the first place.
@@subsidiarity8839 apparently the commenter above doesn’t have those two extra points either.
They all ways have broken bones after a leg trap from trying all night to get free.
The cat is waiting for some UA-cam royalties
Thanks for the information. Very helpful.
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.
They are not yours to take, Sorry you feel that way 🙏
Well done Stu.
Thanks for sharing! Nice how to video!
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.
Ahh his little Bob tail is wiggling ❤.
Thanks for a neat vid ! Do you ever give them food and water or milk before releasing them?
Absolutely Awesome !! 😎
Bro you got balls of steel!! Illinois needs to loosen that bobcat tag issue up!!! Even in PA you can buy one tag !!
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
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.
Exactly. And you know something got fractured or broken when the cat started fighting and his leg got all twisted up.
I wanted to see the cats revenge but it appeared to be in shock.
@@jhask64a bobcat cannot harm a human
@tarzanstrickland yeah sure pal, and chihuahuas are leathal predators.
There’s a very good chance the cat died from infection later. Trappers are garbage. Hunt, don’t trap random animals
He's thanking you. Just hanging around to let you know.
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!
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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?
Nice job, sir !
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.
Excellent, thank you great video
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".
It might have been Weave.
You were awesome❤️
Look at him, such a handsome thing 😊
That was an amazing video!
The spots on that beauty.
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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.
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.
Probably hanging around because his back foot is broken!
Thats a beautiful cat
Why you catch it in first time ?
What are the traps for?
You need to find whoever is setting out the traps!!!
Idiot! It's his trap.
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.
@rhulse8904 ok so you have no permit for trapping ,so what the point? Just because you can,🫤
@@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.
The cats probably hungry and wanted something to eat since it’s going to be on UA-cam.
Nice thing you do. 😅
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.
A friend tried this with an ocelot, the stick broke. all he said was the old Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan movie with him wrestling with a 500lb loin was BS
nice job.
Do you have to report your incidental catch to your wildlife agency's?
He wants to be your friend 😂😂😂.. thanks for sharing stew
Clean release!
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.
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!!!
Excellent info.
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We’ve got them all over Ct but they’re protected
Wow great video!
I’ll never get why people trap in the first place. Of course the animal is under stress. Animals that get caught in leg traps have been known to bite there legs off to get free. So don’t say they aren’t under stress. Plus trappers don’t always check the traps every day. So the animals suffer.
Well played!!!
He’s waiting on you to give him a snack before he leaves. 😂
Cat was like: "Dude what's you on about."
thats a big ass bobcat!
Bobcat: Next time, Plz just do the short. version of this!
Nice work.
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.
I'm not buying that cat isn't hurt. The spring trap is almost completely closed on his foot when we first see the cat. That's why I think the cat isn't going anywhere.
Great job I wish that I could do that!!!!