The World's Most Versatile Harp Trap.

Ultra portable forest strainers.
Harp traps are primarily used as a low-maintenance solution for sampling caves, abandoned mines, roosts, and supplementing mist net surveys.

Harp Trap Anatomy
Composed of aluminum and stainless steel hardware, no parts should ever need replacement. Individual locks hold the user's choice of line, and unlike other designs require absolutely no knots. In fact, the entire trap can be strung without even cutting the lines apart, for the fastest string job available. Yet, each line can be independently tensioned at any time.

These traps are deployed from and completely collapse into a custom made super durable field bag in minutes. It is truly a one person setup, without any need for the trap to be tilted just to reach the top. Yet when fully assembled, the top of the Forest Strainer model can reach 12-feet above ground. Hang or move this trap after setup without the legs or other parts disengaging. All quick connect pins are leashed to the trap to prevent loss. Telescoping legs are permanently attached to the columns for faster setup and fewer parts. All fittings are machined, for no ugly or weak welds. Due to increased demand, we have expanded our shop facilities to increase availability and ship around the world.

Stop Wrestling with your Trap
Still using a trap that requires a wrestling match to tension tightly? That is now a thing of the past. The G5 Harp Trap incorporates mechanically geared columns. Simply expand the trap semi-taut, then winch the trap into final tension with just two fingers. No other trap in the world offers mechanical tensioning.

The Bag Difference is Clear
Our bag is made from heavy duty vinyl and PVC material which is easily cleaned. Just set it up and hose with soap and water. Bats cannot climb up the smooth bag and a center baffle restricts bats from simply flying out of the bag. An additional removable baffle bar insert allows bats to roost quietly while waiting for removal instead of flailing about. The baffle bar also restricts bat flight and keeps bats easy to reach, instead of under layers of plastic or wedged into corners. Drain holes are incorporated to prevent swims during wet weather. Included is an easy-to-carry storage bag, 8# line, and instruction manual. Built in the U.S.A.

Forest Strainer
72'' w x 50'' (min)-90'' h (max). Maximum catch area: 45 square feet. Weight: 28 lbs. Includes clear catch bag, head protector sleeve, and trap carry bag.
Price: $950.00 + $40 shipping in USA 
Ships in the USA based on weight. Shipping charge will be calculated during checkout.

THIS ITEM IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABE AS IT IS BEING UPDATED FOR 2010. We expect to resume shipping in February.

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Due to the potential misuse of this device we may respectively ask for your state wildlife collecting permit number. This device is not intended for pest control and may be against state and federal laws if used in that application.

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