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Western Sporting's Exclusive Bal-Chatri (Balchatri, BC, B.C.) Trap(It is best to order this item, because of its size, in one shopping
cart by itself. Your other items can go in a second shopping cart to save money on shipping.)
(Delayed Shipping Notice: Normally we do not keep items on the web site if we can only just keep up with demand. However, during trapping season we do struggle to keep this item in stock so order well in advance of your trapping trips. Then you will be in the line to receive this trap and receive yours when your number is up. Max time is usually 3 weeks or so.)
A good many hours go into the construction of this trap and it is the most successful BC trap available anywhere. We went to great expense to make a custom mold for our circular-domed trap, which is unlike any other available. The bal-chatri trap is constructed of 1/2" mesh, painted with a coat of flat black paint, and a great feature is the "apron" around the edge for all those hawks that walk around the outside on the ground and never manage to get caught. The outside edge of the bal-chatri is protected by a very tough nylon edging which has a metal core for added stability and an added weight. This trap also has no "corners" for those little mice, and other bait animals, to hide in, meaning they will be much more active during the trapping process. It is the correct size for mice, gerbils, rats, English House Sparrows, and European Starlings.
Measurements: 22 inches across the base with the dome 12 inches wide at its base and 5 inches high. The bal-chatri is constructed with 1/2 inch square wire mesh. Total weight: 3 pounds.
Our traps don't have a second compartment on the inside for the bait animals because they have black nylon-coated 30# wire nooses. This means the mice just can't chew the nooses, as hard as they may try. It also provides an uncluttered view of the bait inside so the hawk will be drawn to the trap much quicker. The 30# is thin and strong and suitable for a hawk of any size where a bal-chatri trap is appropriate. Once the hawk pulls these nylon-coated nooses, they tend to stay closed. The bait compartment door can be closed using a simple bread tie or zip tie.
A note from a customer: "I recently purchased your bal-chatri trap and wanted to let you know I had immediate success every time I used it. I trapped a tiercel immature red tail, adult red tail and finally a immature hen red tail that weighed in at 50 ounces. Your bal-chatri worked without fail. The unique design of the bal-chatri with the skirting around the bait cage significantly increases the probability of trapping the hawk. The last thing any falconer wants to do is drive for miles and miles spotting that perfect hawk and then watch the B.C. fail them. This bal-chatri worked each and every time for me....thanks!
Tom in Pennsylvania
