BOBCAT
Trapping
Fur trappers may be willing to trap and remove bobcats year-round in problem situations in exchange for trapping rights when pelts are prime.
Steel foothold traps (No. 2, preferably No. 3 offset or No. 4 offset or padded).
Cage traps, 15x15x40 inches (38x38x100 cm) up to 24x24x48 inches (60x60x120 cm).
Large body-gripping traps (Victor® No. 330 Conibear®) in "cubby" sets.
Kill snares (1/16- or 5/64-inch steel [0.15- or 0.2-cm] cable, 6 to 8 feet [1.9 to 2.5 m] long).
Live snares (also known as cable-restraints) (3/32-inch [0.25-cm] steel cable, 6 to 8 feet [1.9 to 2.6 m] long) with protective clothing and equipment.