Drop Traps, Stubborn Cats & DIY Hacks: Level Up Your TNR Game

“If they won’t go hungry, feed them into the trap. We don’t just wait—we adapt.”

Listen to episode #637 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats.

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund.

In Part 2 of our Drop Trap Workshop, we move beyond the basics into the advanced strategies and inventive solutions that make drop trapping even more powerful. Brian Cordes returns to unpack real-world tactics for high-stakes trapping scenarios—from uneven terrain and stubborn caretakers to high-volume colony projects and post-disaster recovery.

This episode showcases smart hacks like drop trap pads for unstable ground, audio lures using kitten cries, how to use kittens or queens as live bait, and managing nighttime trapping with minimal stress. Brian also reveals how drop traps played a pivotal role in Neighborhood Cats’ mission to rescue over 600 cats from the Maui wildfire burn zone, including the creation of an “auto drop trap” that works without a human present.

With crystal-clear instruction and field-tested examples, this workshop gives seasoned trappers the tools to scale their efforts, adapt to tricky environments, and stay one step ahead of even the savviest felines.

Press Play Now For:

• Using flour or chalk to gauge cat positioning under the trap
• How to safely use kittens or audio as live bait
• Tips for dealing with determined but untrained feeders
• Building drop trap pads for rough terrain
• How auto drop traps and remote triggers expand your reach
• Mass trapping with drop traps for entire colonies

Mentioned Resources:

• Auto Drop Trap Instructions – DIY Guide (https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/resources)
• Tomahawk Live Trap Remote Control Accessories (https://www.livetrap.com/)
• Spypoint LM2 Live-View Trail Camera (https://www.spypoint.com/)

Sponsor Links:

• Maddie’s Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies637)

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