Foot-Activated Cable Restraints

You may not:

• Set, place or operate foot-activated cable restraints for any species other than fox, coyote and bobcat.
• Set out or place a cable restraint, whether set or sprung, on public or private land, except during the following dates:
  • Dec. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 for bobcat
  • Dec. 1, 2026 – Feb. 15, 2027 for coyote and fox
• Use foot-activated cable restraints for removal of nuisance wildlife, except for coyote and fox during the dates listed above.
• Stake a cable restraint in a manner that allows the restraint device to reach any part of a fence, rooted woody vegetation greater than ½-inch in diameter or any other immovable object or stake that could cause entanglement.
• Set, place or operate any foot-activated cable restraint unless the noose cable and attachments conform to the following specifications:
  • The cable length may not exceed 7 feet, must be 3/32-inch or larger and consist of multiple wires.
  • The set must include a breakaway device or stop rated at 350 pounds or less.
  • The set must include a roller or barrel in-line swivel that ensures that the portion of the cable that makes up the noose loop may not be longer than 22 inches.
  • The set must include an in-line shock spring.

Figure 8. Foot-activated cable restraint. The maximum loop stop is set at 22 inches from the lock.