Bobcat

[geiset]

Hey ya'll im new to the sight and i am interested in getting started on varmit calling especially bobcats. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for me. I live in the white mountains but idk if that would effect calling techniques. Any help would be greatly apprectiated. Thanks

[JMP]

I'd find a rocky area. call near there. an electronic caller helps, cos they'll spot the slightest movements.

[geiset]

I'd find a rocky area. call near there. an electronic caller helps, cos they'll spot the slightest movements.

 

 

 

Alright thanks i have a cheaper eleectronic call its got woodpecker wail thats the only good noise i think, would that work ok

[standman]

azcwby,

 

I've called quite a few cats over the past few years, also I come from a trapping family so maybe I can help you with some info. For bobcats, the first thing to look at is terrian and type of country. Bobcats tend to like canyons, especially those with rocks, rock rims and so forth. Also thick, rocky ridges hold cats. As for calling these areas, especially with canyons. I've have found that staying a hundred or so yards away from canyon or rock rim gives me the best result. I like for the cat to have to come up and out of the canyon to get his food. He has to come all the way in to see what is in distress. The reason I don't like calling in the canyon is that I have had cats come in and stay up on top and just peek down at you, peg ya and then leave without getting a shot at them. Keeping the wind in your face while calling isn't as important when calling cats as human scent doesn't seem to bother them as much as foxes or coyotes. However, if you also want foxes and coyotes to come in then keep the wind in your favor. Stay at least 30 minutes when on stand. Cats most of the time will sneek in at take longer to come. Alot of the time you won't see them come in, all of a sudden they are just there. So keep your movement to a minimum. Bird calls work the best. If you can, get a woodpecker decoy. That keeps their attention away from you. Bobcats are not hard to call in, you just have to be in country that hold them. Also remember that cat country is fox country. Foxes will come in hard and fast. If you kill a fox don't stop calling. Finish your stand. Gun shots won't bother other animals coming in. You could end up with a double or even a triple. Last of all, have fun. You won't get something in on every stand. You just have to stay at it and learn something new everytime you go out. Hope this helps out. If you have any more questions ask away.

 

Brian

[palivs2hnt]

azcwby,

 

I've called quite a few cats over the past few years, also I come from a trapping family so maybe I can help you with some info. For bobcats, the first thing to look at is terrian and type of country. Bobcats tend to like canyons, especially those with rocks, rock rims and so forth. Also thick, rocky ridges hold cats. As for calling these areas, especially with canyons. I've have found that staying a hundred or so yards away from canyon or rock rim gives me the best result. I like for the cat to have to come up and out of the canyon to get his food. He has to come all the way in to see what is in distress. The reason I don't like calling in the canyon is that I have had cats come in and stay up on top and just peek down at you, peg ya and then leave without getting a shot at them. Keeping the wind in your face while calling isn't as important when calling cats as human scent doesn't seem to bother them as much as foxes or coyotes. However, if you also want foxes and coyotes to come in then keep the wind in your favor. Stay at least 30 minutes when on stand. Cats most of the time will sneek in at take longer to come. Alot of the time you won't see them come in, all of a sudden they are just there. So keep your movement to a minimum. Bird calls work the best. If you can, get a woodpecker decoy. That keeps their attention away from you. Bobcats are not hard to call in, you just have to be in country that hold them. Also remember that cat country is fox country. Foxes will come in hard and fast. If you kill a fox don't stop calling. Finish your stand. Gun shots won't bother other animals coming in. You could end up with a double or even a triple. Last of all, have fun. You won't get something in on every stand. You just have to stay at it and learn something new everytime you go out. Hope this helps out. If you have any more questions ask away.

 

Brian

 

Standman,

Upon finishing a stand, how far do you proceed to your next stand?

 

[standman]

azcwby,

 

I've called quite a few cats over the past few years, also I come from a trapping family so maybe I can help you with some info. For bobcats, the first thing to look at is terrian and type of country. Bobcats tend to like canyons, especially those with rocks, rock rims and so forth. Also thick, rocky ridges hold cats. As for calling these areas, especially with canyons. I've have found that staying a hundred or so yards away from canyon or rock rim gives me the best result. I like for the cat to have to come up and out of the canyon to get his food. He has to come all the way in to see what is in distress. The reason I don't like calling in the canyon is that I have had cats come in and stay up on top and just peek down at you, peg ya and then leave without getting a shot at them. Keeping the wind in your face while calling isn't as important when calling cats as human scent doesn't seem to bother them as much as foxes or coyotes. However, if you also want foxes and coyotes to come in then keep the wind in your favor. Stay at least 30 minutes when on stand. Cats most of the time will sneek in at take longer to come. Alot of the time you won't see them come in, all of a sudden they are just there. So keep your movement to a minimum. Bird calls work the best. If you can, get a woodpecker decoy. That keeps their attention away from you. Bobcats are not hard to call in, you just have to be in country that hold them. Also remember that cat country is fox country. Foxes will come in hard and fast. If you kill a fox don't stop calling. Finish your stand. Gun shots won't bother other animals coming in. You could end up with a double or even a triple. Last of all, have fun. You won't get something in on every stand. You just have to stay at it and learn something new everytime you go out. Hope this helps out. If you have any more questions ask away.

 

Brian

 

Standman,

Upon finishing a stand, how far do you proceed to your next stand?

 

Since cat and fox country is usually pretty thick, and the fact that I believe cats and foxes don't come from real far distances (could be wrong but that is my theory), I will go around 3/4 mile between stands. If a canyon or ridge is fairly long, I will call both ends. Also I try to get at least 200 yards from the vehicle.

[firstcoueswas80]

Brian,

A couple of terrific posts! I learned something!

[palivs2hnt]

Brian,

A couple of terrific posts! I learned something!

 

+1

[firstcoueswas80]

I got to looking through my pictures, and I forgot about this cat I called for a bud.

 

He came out of a brushy draw right around the 25 minute mark. Another one came out as well, but I missed it ( I assume it was a her as this one was a large male) at about 225 running after my buds 15 yard shot.

 

[300 wsm]

I have had cats come in in as little as one minute all the way out to 45 minutes. I always give it at least 45 minutes for cats. Brian is right about cats not bothered by human smell. The bird sounds are good for cats, but so are the jack, and cottontail squals. I have called them in electronically which is nice cause you are more still, and dont get winded. I have also called a bunch of them in with mouth calls. For coyotes I will set up watching down wind as much as I can. They will almost always circle down wind, and thats when you can catch them. In the summer I give coyotes 10 minutes, and in the cooler months I give them about 15 minutes. especially if there is snow on the ground.