Discover the story behind our amazing journey
About Us
We are a world-class lure & bait company that produces top-quality products.
My name is Braxton Maxwell, and I am the owner of Western Cats Inc. I love the sport of trapping. I live and trap in Central/Southern Utah. Since I got into trapping I have always had a serious interest in lure and bait making. Theres something about homemade that got my motor cranking and wanting to try anything you could think of.
As one of the recent seasons was wrapping up, I went to the Utah fur sale to sell my pelts for the year and that’s when I ran into Robert Helms. I started quizzing him about trapping and Western Cats Inc. Following that conversation and a few more conversations my dream has been fulfilled. I gained a life long friend/mentor and a 30+ year proven product that I get to continue sharing with all of you.
My mentor, Robert Helms, was a long-line trapper trained by Ray Milligan back in the 1980s. He began creating his lures during that time, and has continued doing so since then.
These lures have caught hundreds of coyotes for him personally, with KANEKILLER LRC alone yielding 279 coyotes in just 15 days. He has also caught an abundance of bobcats and grey fox. He knows how to create top-quality lures and baits that work under harsh conditions and keep working over time.
I may be just getting started, but I strive to continue pushing these 30+ year proven products to the be the best in the business. I also will continue testing and trialing new recipes to keep up with changing times to ensure my customers always have the best bait and lures at their fingertips.
I hope to continue to get more young trappers involved into trapping and provide them with enough knowledge to carry on the legacy of the sport of trapping.
In final, here at Western Cats we appreciate all our customers and hope to continue providing them with top notch lure and bait.
Braxton Maxwell
Your questions answered
Common Questions
Do you carry a powerful call lure?
- Yes! Try SKUNK GEL, it is loud and won’t wash away in wet weather.
What is your best lure combination for the walk-through set?
- We personally use KANEKILLER LRC and COMMANDOR GLANDOR.
When you re-lure do you use the same lure again?
- No, we actually use THUNDERCAT. It is a powerful liquid lure that comes in a 8oz squeeze bottle with a twist top lid.
How many sets can I make with a 4oz bottle of lure?
- You should get between 50 – 60 sets depending on how much you use.
I have never used WCI lures before, what one lure should I try?
- By far our most popular and most widely used lure is KANEKILLER LRC.
How often should I re-lure?
- Our recommendation to achieve the best results is every 7 days.
How long will your lures last on my shelf?
- They will last 10+ years if stored in a cool location out of direct sunlight.
How much lure should I use at each set?
- We use about a lima bean size amount of lure at each of our sets.
I have "shy" coyotes in my area, what lure should I use?
- Try PAYDIRT, this lure is made from mink and rat glands. It is not overbearing and will attract those shy coyotes.
When it is super cold out will your lures still work?
- Absolutely! You might try adding SKUNK GEL about 6 feet high in a tree above your set. This will get your call lure out there, then they will find your set as they get closer.
Is it really worth the money to attend your bobcat clinic?
- We say YES! Your $300 investment is the value of a fairly nice western bobcat. If you catch just one extra cat per season because of the knowledge you gained at our clinic you have received and excellent return on your investment.
