| • | Several large pop-top cans of tuna, mackerel, sardines or other smelly bait, preferably oil-packed |
| • | Can opener |
| • | Plastic forks/spoons |
| • | Large brown grocery bag or newspapers to line the bottom of the traps. Always secure the newspaper to the traps. |
| • | Tape to hold the newspaper lining in place |
| • | Dry and canned cat food and water to leave for cats not trapped |
| • | Plastic baggies for tuna lids, used plastic silverware, etc. |
| • | Plastic container large enough to hold open cans of tuna still in use. It will help prevent spillage. |
| • | A full roll of paper towels |
| • | Several towels or blankets to cover the traps once the cats are inside the trap (one towel/blanket per trap). |
| • | A friend (optional but helpful) |
| • | 1 pair thick gloves per trapper |
| • | Feral Cat Colony Tracking System spreadsheets and pencil |
| • | General brochures about feral cats (to pass out to people who stop by to ask what you're up to) |
| • | Antibacterial hand wipes, baby wipes, and antibacterial gel. These items are essential for cleaning yourself, the traps, and a variety of other messes. |
| • | Cardboard, large plastic trash bags, and towels (layered in that order) to line your vehicle |
| • | Flashlight |
| • | Binoculars |
| • | Camera |
| • | Appropriate weather-related clothing and practical shoes |
| • | Drinking water for you |
| • | First Aid kit |
| • | Cell phone for emergencies ... It is helpful to have the number of an emergency vet already programmed in. |