Help Trapping a "Fisher cat"
06-23-2007, 01:49 AM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: California
Posts: 6,440
RE: Help Trapping a "Fisher cat"
Here is a link if anyone is interested in learning more about the Fisher Cat
http://home.mcn.net/~wtu/fisher.html
http://home.mcn.net/~wtu/fisher.html
06-23-2007, 10:27 AM
#16
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 12,564
RE: Help Trapping a "Fisher cat"
I have seen them before when hunting and they are a mean looking animal that is for sure. However I think they will stay away from areas people are commonly around. So what you have going on is strange, and I wouldn't hessitate getting a hold of a warden. Cause whatever it is you need to get rid of it.
06-24-2007, 06:01 PM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Central New York
Posts: 1,499
RE: Help Trapping a "Fisher cat"
The season for trapping thm is closed in NY. I strongly suggest contacting the DEC. Yeah I know I don't have much faith in them either but they might want to run some test on it. Fishers are just starting to make a comeback in NY the past years. I ran a small line for them but never got one. I have seen them bowhunting.
If you do trap it please use a live trap and take it somewhere else to release it. They have a slow reproduction cycle. Any type of fresh meat will bring it into a live trap. I would make sure the trap can't be tipped over though.
If you do trap it please use a live trap and take it somewhere else to release it. They have a slow reproduction cycle. Any type of fresh meat will bring it into a live trap. I would make sure the trap can't be tipped over though.
06-24-2007, 08:23 PM
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Milwaukee WI
Posts: 264
RE: Help Trapping a "Fisher cat"
I live in wisconsin trapped one a few years back. My suggestion would be a 220 conibear trap will kill it instantly like a oversized mousetrap. Use a pole set take a log about 7 feet long and lean it against a tree at about a 45 degree angle then attach the trap on the log and put some fresh meat above the trap any kind will work I would suggest beaver if you can get it it is very strong smelling and will bring it in from a ways. Using the pole set will insure that you get a fisher. Other animals like a coyote or dog will not climb the log. If you use a live trap put a couple stakes down through the top of the trap so that it can not be tipped and discise it to look natural. If you have any questions feel free to pm me and let me know how it goes.
JOE
ps if you live trap it take it a long long ways away it will just come back. they hunt about a 6 mile square area so ive heard
JOE
ps if you live trap it take it a long long ways away it will just come back. they hunt about a 6 mile square area so ive heard
06-24-2007, 10:05 PM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 1,061
RE: Help Trapping a "Fisher cat"
ORIGINAL: hoseromon
Ill back that up! The pole set with a muskrat carcass and a 220 will pop him hard. The same trap in front of a 5 gallon pail baited with muskrat is also good. A little skunk essance 5-6 ft off the ground will get him working the area. then a little fish oil leading him to the top of the pole will get him caught. They are mean and can kill a small deer.They are meaner than they are smart.Almost like catching raccoons.Good luck!
I live in wisconsin trapped one a few years back. My suggestion would be a 220 conibear trap will kill it instantly like a oversized mousetrap. Use a pole set take a log about 7 feet long and lean it against a tree at about a 45 degree angle then attach the trap on the log and put some fresh meat above the trap any kind will work I would suggest beaver if you can get it it is very strong smelling and will bring it in from a ways. Using the pole set will insure that you get a fisher. Other animals like a coyote or dog will not climb the log. If you use a live trap put a couple stakes down through the top of the trap so that it can not be tipped and discise it to look natural. If you have any questions feel free to pm me and let me know how it goes.
JOE
ps if you live trap it take it a long long ways away it will just come back. they hunt about a 6 mile square area so ive heard
Ill back that up! The pole set with a muskrat carcass and a 220 will pop him hard. The same trap in front of a 5 gallon pail baited with muskrat is also good. A little skunk essance 5-6 ft off the ground will get him working the area. then a little fish oil leading him to the top of the pole will get him caught. They are mean and can kill a small deer.They are meaner than they are smart.Almost like catching raccoons.Good luck!
I live in wisconsin trapped one a few years back. My suggestion would be a 220 conibear trap will kill it instantly like a oversized mousetrap. Use a pole set take a log about 7 feet long and lean it against a tree at about a 45 degree angle then attach the trap on the log and put some fresh meat above the trap any kind will work I would suggest beaver if you can get it it is very strong smelling and will bring it in from a ways. Using the pole set will insure that you get a fisher. Other animals like a coyote or dog will not climb the log. If you use a live trap put a couple stakes down through the top of the trap so that it can not be tipped and discise it to look natural. If you have any questions feel free to pm me and let me know how it goes.
JOE
ps if you live trap it take it a long long ways away it will just come back. they hunt about a 6 mile square area so ive heard