We are currently putting bobcat traps together for several trappers to be used this fall, the powered ring door type. After purchasing a large quantity of 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ heavy gage wire, we are making bobcat cages with openings of 10.5×21, 12×19.5 and a bunch of 12×24, larger than what most make in standard runs. With that said, we can produce traps of custom sizes like 9×18 or something odd like 16.5×21. Traps can be made in 1-1/2″ increments in both width and height in almost any combination or 1 inch increments if the smaller mesh wire is desired.
I am always interested in materials, stepping away from the norm to build traps others never thought of, like using the 1/2×1, 12 gage wire for instance for many of larger, frameless, swing panel traps. We have used 2×2 heavy gage wire for both beaver and bobcat traps as well as 1-1/2×1-1/2, finding that work interchangeably. For a time we were able to acquire some 10 gage 2×2. Of course we also carry 1×1 mesh in both 14 and 12 gage. We even have some interesting 3×3, 11gage we have used for beaver traps too.
For custom work, if there is something special required in wire mesh or diameter, if someone makes it, we can probably get it. When ordering custom, just buffer the purchase with plenty of time as we are a one man show for the smaller orders and still have the ADC business along with the retail online cage traps.
Besides offering more options in size, configuration and material than other trap makers, we hope to add a chimney trap from manufacture in spring, another option in beaver / otter trapping not offered elsewhere and an improvement to recessed door, flush mount traps to make setting a snap. As for variety, we have traps in 18, 24, 30 and 36 inch lengths, double door traps and three different single door traps. They come with solid backs, a bait door or rear release slider door, not only in heavy 14 gage 1/2×1 mesh but also in extra duty 12 gage, options you will find nowhere else.
A lot of trappers still don’t know about the inexpensive double door traps we have for squirrels, chipmunks etc. in three sizes, again panless, including the narrow gutter trap. Additionally, we are working on a host of projects to make life easier and better in our own business and of course all ADC trappers.