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{"id":122017644571,"title":"BCM Single High Mist Net Poles","handle":"mist-net-poles","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/106782173\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy duty black anodized seamless poles for single high mist nets, double high mist nets, and bat detector microphones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style256 f-fp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style250\"\u003ePleasures of these mist net poles include: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f-lp\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eEasily handles single high nets of any length \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eEasily handles double high net sets without any extra hardware \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eSeamless connections so nets slide without any obstruction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eMachined of all aluminum, will ever rust, virtually indestructible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eAll poles are anodized flat black for one stealthy setup. Yes, bats see poles and may clue them in that something fishy is going on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eEach section is standard 3' long and weighs 1.5 lbs. For reference matching other poles you aren't sure are BCM's, all of our poles (silver or black) are ~19mm diameter, 12.39mm male pin diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a setup consisting of 6 poles (2 bottoms and 4 tops), the weight is about 9 lbs. total. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eNot quite interchangeable with other brands of commercially available poles. Interchangeable with previous BCM \"silver\" (non-anodized) poles. This is also a good time to mention that BCM does NOT sell the actual mist NETS; only poles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I like BCM “single-high” mist net poles: Quality survey efforts require quality gear. Short and simple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  Anyone can set a mist-net in their suburban, well-manicured back yard . . . but that’s not where the savvy surveyor operates. The best capture survey locations are invariably in the most challenging (to humans) habitats: deep water, steep stream corridors, tight forest flyways. And, the most successful mist-net sets require a sturdy foundation: poles that remain perfectly perpendicular to the surface of the earth and stand tall without leaning or bowing. BCM’s single-high poles fit the bill. From seasons of placing poles in rocky southwestern stream beds, to deploying mist-nets across earthen cattle tanks, and doubling up on nets when the flyway demands, no other poles are as reliable or versatile as those made by BCM. They don’t bend under tension. From purchase date to the final field season of a PhD thesis, these poles will remain straight and true . . . essential characteristics for years of reliable deployments. PLUS, they perform double-duty as bat detector microphone masts for acoustic surveys. Three sections (nearly 10-feet, or 3m) can stand freely. Additional sections can be added, and guyed, to elevate an ultrasonic mic 20-feet, or 6m high. None of this can be said about other lighter-weight options. Trust me. Invest in quality equipment. Your survey success depends on it.  \u003cem\u003e-Janet Tyburec, owner of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.batsurveysolutions.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBat Survey Solutions\u003c\/a\u003e, bat workshop instructor since 1992\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-fp\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-fp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style243\"\u003eSay good-bye to conduit, bamboo, wood, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In the summer of 2001 we needed mist net poles, A LOT of mist net poles. Sure we knew of the terrific lightweight poles already commercially available, but the high price for these featherweight poles caused us to look at other avenues (did I mention we needed A LOT of poles?).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eDutifully we set out starting with aluminum shafts featuring wooden pegs for stacking. Easy to build at a campsite (which a lot of them were), had seamless connectors, and worked great except for when the wooden pegs would swell slightly when wet, causing many afternoons to be (literally) whittled away. Later we tried using some electrical conduit with all its wonderful connectors to avoid our wooden problems, but it turns out that conduit should really just be used for conduit. You can't slide the net loops over the pole connectors, and conduit is HEAVY. Other material like bamboo is great if you -only- do single high nets. So it turns out there is a reason why 36'' seamless stackable poles have proved the test of time...everything else is less versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eBCM makes our own all aluminum poles with CNC machined ends. We decided up front we would use for less expensive material instead of trying to make them featherweight, since rarely would we net several days' hike from a road and quite frankly often they are used to whack brush down when we need an extra foot or two for the net length. Anodized black for bat work; helps hide your rigging and potentially catch more bats. After beating on these poles for a few years, dozens of employees, thousands of net sets, hundreds of workshops, we felt they have stood up to enough of our abuse and are proud to make them available to fellow bat and bird netters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003ePlease note that we sell poles individually instead of packs, so you can build your own configurations. Keep the following facts in mind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to set one (1) free-standing single high mist net (any length by 2.6 meters high) you will need 2 Bottoms and 4 Tops. Six poles will weigh approximately 5.5 lbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eIf you want to set one \u003cstrong\u003e(1) free-standing double high mist\u003c\/strong\u003e net you will need \u003cstrong\u003e2 Bottoms and 8 Tops\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eIf you want to set triple high mist nets AKA the type of net required for Indiana\/Northern longear bat clearance surveys, these poles are too thin for that kind of span. See our clever Forest Filter mist net system that delivers a 3H wall of net in 15 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style336\"\u003e\"FYI, Eric just ran over my BCM mist net poles with his F150, along their entire length, not crosswise. No damage. If they were xxxxxx-brand poles, they would have been crushed.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style568\"\u003e-Janet Tyburec, BCI Bat Workshop Instructor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style568\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style568\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style250\"\u003eFree Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"style1 f-lp\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoles need guy ropes to keep tension and prevent mist nets from falling over. Plan on at least 3- 12' ropes per single high net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need 3 poles per side to make a single high net stand up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the net to the top of the pole, slide the two top shelves onto the top pole, remove the top pole, continue sliding the top shelves into place, then replace the top pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results the net should never be saggy and bag overlap should be about 3-4.''\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot tall grass or other obstructions at your site? Bats aren't going to be clinging to the ground. Add an extra pole to your single high making an \"extra high single high.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever ever pound a mist net pole into the ground with any hammer.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will mushroom the head of the pole and it will need to be ground smooth again. This is probably the only way to damage our poles. Don't even bother with a \"pole pounder\" intended for that purpose; that's just more stuff to carry around. Simply press bottom poles into the ground while twisting; you will drill it into hard ground (eventually). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll mist net poles conduct electrictiy and should never be used around powerlines. Be aware when loading and unloading poles from vehicles as well as the actual trap site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/381539464\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/381539987\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-25T13:19:40-04:00","created_at":"2017-09-26T12:29:41-04:00","vendor":"Bat Conservation and Management, Inc.","type":"Capture Gear","tags":["bats","capture gear","heavy duty metal","mist 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style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/106782173\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy duty black anodized seamless poles for single high mist nets, double high mist nets, and bat detector microphones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style256 f-fp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style250\"\u003ePleasures of these mist net poles include: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f-lp\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eEasily handles single high nets of any length \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eEasily handles double high net sets without any extra hardware \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eSeamless connections so nets slide without any obstruction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eMachined of all aluminum, will ever rust, virtually indestructible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eAll poles are anodized flat black for one stealthy setup. Yes, bats see poles and may clue them in that something fishy is going on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eEach section is standard 3' long and weighs 1.5 lbs. For reference matching other poles you aren't sure are BCM's, all of our poles (silver or black) are ~19mm diameter, 12.39mm male pin diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a setup consisting of 6 poles (2 bottoms and 4 tops), the weight is about 9 lbs. total. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eNot quite interchangeable with other brands of commercially available poles. Interchangeable with previous BCM \"silver\" (non-anodized) poles. This is also a good time to mention that BCM does NOT sell the actual mist NETS; only poles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I like BCM “single-high” mist net poles: Quality survey efforts require quality gear. Short and simple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  Anyone can set a mist-net in their suburban, well-manicured back yard . . . but that’s not where the savvy surveyor operates. The best capture survey locations are invariably in the most challenging (to humans) habitats: deep water, steep stream corridors, tight forest flyways. And, the most successful mist-net sets require a sturdy foundation: poles that remain perfectly perpendicular to the surface of the earth and stand tall without leaning or bowing. BCM’s single-high poles fit the bill. From seasons of placing poles in rocky southwestern stream beds, to deploying mist-nets across earthen cattle tanks, and doubling up on nets when the flyway demands, no other poles are as reliable or versatile as those made by BCM. They don’t bend under tension. From purchase date to the final field season of a PhD thesis, these poles will remain straight and true . . . essential characteristics for years of reliable deployments. PLUS, they perform double-duty as bat detector microphone masts for acoustic surveys. Three sections (nearly 10-feet, or 3m) can stand freely. Additional sections can be added, and guyed, to elevate an ultrasonic mic 20-feet, or 6m high. None of this can be said about other lighter-weight options. Trust me. Invest in quality equipment. Your survey success depends on it.  \u003cem\u003e-Janet Tyburec, owner of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.batsurveysolutions.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBat Survey Solutions\u003c\/a\u003e, bat workshop instructor since 1992\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-fp\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-fp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style243\"\u003eSay good-bye to conduit, bamboo, wood, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In the summer of 2001 we needed mist net poles, A LOT of mist net poles. Sure we knew of the terrific lightweight poles already commercially available, but the high price for these featherweight poles caused us to look at other avenues (did I mention we needed A LOT of poles?).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eDutifully we set out starting with aluminum shafts featuring wooden pegs for stacking. Easy to build at a campsite (which a lot of them were), had seamless connectors, and worked great except for when the wooden pegs would swell slightly when wet, causing many afternoons to be (literally) whittled away. Later we tried using some electrical conduit with all its wonderful connectors to avoid our wooden problems, but it turns out that conduit should really just be used for conduit. You can't slide the net loops over the pole connectors, and conduit is HEAVY. Other material like bamboo is great if you -only- do single high nets. So it turns out there is a reason why 36'' seamless stackable poles have proved the test of time...everything else is less versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eBCM makes our own all aluminum poles with CNC machined ends. We decided up front we would use for less expensive material instead of trying to make them featherweight, since rarely would we net several days' hike from a road and quite frankly often they are used to whack brush down when we need an extra foot or two for the net length. Anodized black for bat work; helps hide your rigging and potentially catch more bats. After beating on these poles for a few years, dozens of employees, thousands of net sets, hundreds of workshops, we felt they have stood up to enough of our abuse and are proud to make them available to fellow bat and bird netters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003ePlease note that we sell poles individually instead of packs, so you can build your own configurations. Keep the following facts in mind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to set one (1) free-standing single high mist net (any length by 2.6 meters high) you will need 2 Bottoms and 4 Tops. Six poles will weigh approximately 5.5 lbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eIf you want to set one \u003cstrong\u003e(1) free-standing double high mist\u003c\/strong\u003e net you will need \u003cstrong\u003e2 Bottoms and 8 Tops\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eIf you want to set triple high mist nets AKA the type of net required for Indiana\/Northern longear bat clearance surveys, these poles are too thin for that kind of span. See our clever Forest Filter mist net system that delivers a 3H wall of net in 15 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style336\"\u003e\"FYI, Eric just ran over my BCM mist net poles with his F150, along their entire length, not crosswise. No damage. If they were xxxxxx-brand poles, they would have been crushed.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style568\"\u003e-Janet Tyburec, BCI Bat Workshop Instructor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style568\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style568\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style250\"\u003eFree Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"style1 f-lp\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoles need guy ropes to keep tension and prevent mist nets from falling over. Plan on at least 3- 12' ropes per single high net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need 3 poles per side to make a single high net stand up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the net to the top of the pole, slide the two top shelves onto the top pole, remove the top pole, continue sliding the top shelves into place, then replace the top pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results the net should never be saggy and bag overlap should be about 3-4.''\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot tall grass or other obstructions at your site? Bats aren't going to be clinging to the ground. Add an extra pole to your single high making an \"extra high single high.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever ever pound a mist net pole into the ground with any hammer.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will mushroom the head of the pole and it will need to be ground smooth again. This is probably the only way to damage our poles. Don't even bother with a \"pole pounder\" intended for that purpose; that's just more stuff to carry around. Simply press bottom poles into the ground while twisting; you will drill it into hard ground (eventually). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll mist net poles conduct electrictiy and should never be used around powerlines. Be aware when loading and unloading poles from vehicles as well as the actual trap site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/381539464\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/381539987\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

BCM Single High Mist Net Poles

Product Description
$39.75
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Heavy duty black anodized seamless poles for single high mist nets, double high mist nets, and bat detector microphones

Pleasures of these mist net poles include:

  • Easily handles single high nets of any length

  • Easily handles double high net sets without any extra hardware

  • Seamless connections so nets slide without any obstruction.

  • Machined of all aluminum, will ever rust, virtually indestructible.

  • All poles are anodized flat black for one stealthy setup. Yes, bats see poles and may clue them in that something fishy is going on.

  • Each section is standard 3' long and weighs 1.5 lbs. For reference matching other poles you aren't sure are BCM's, all of our poles (silver or black) are ~19mm diameter, 12.39mm male pin diameter.

  • For a setup consisting of 6 poles (2 bottoms and 4 tops), the weight is about 9 lbs. total. 
  • Not quite interchangeable with other brands of commercially available poles. Interchangeable with previous BCM "silver" (non-anodized) poles. This is also a good time to mention that BCM does NOT sell the actual mist NETS; only poles.

Why I like BCM “single-high” mist net poles: Quality survey efforts require quality gear. Short and simple.  Anyone can set a mist-net in their suburban, well-manicured back yard . . . but that’s not where the savvy surveyor operates. The best capture survey locations are invariably in the most challenging (to humans) habitats: deep water, steep stream corridors, tight forest flyways. And, the most successful mist-net sets require a sturdy foundation: poles that remain perfectly perpendicular to the surface of the earth and stand tall without leaning or bowing. BCM’s single-high poles fit the bill. From seasons of placing poles in rocky southwestern stream beds, to deploying mist-nets across earthen cattle tanks, and doubling up on nets when the flyway demands, no other poles are as reliable or versatile as those made by BCM. They don’t bend under tension. From purchase date to the final field season of a PhD thesis, these poles will remain straight and true . . . essential characteristics for years of reliable deployments. PLUS, they perform double-duty as bat detector microphone masts for acoustic surveys. Three sections (nearly 10-feet, or 3m) can stand freely. Additional sections can be added, and guyed, to elevate an ultrasonic mic 20-feet, or 6m high. None of this can be said about other lighter-weight options. Trust me. Invest in quality equipment. Your survey success depends on it.  -Janet Tyburec, owner of Bat Survey Solutions, bat workshop instructor since 1992

 

Say good-bye to conduit, bamboo, wood, etc. In the summer of 2001 we needed mist net poles, A LOT of mist net poles. Sure we knew of the terrific lightweight poles already commercially available, but the high price for these featherweight poles caused us to look at other avenues (did I mention we needed A LOT of poles?).

Dutifully we set out starting with aluminum shafts featuring wooden pegs for stacking. Easy to build at a campsite (which a lot of them were), had seamless connectors, and worked great except for when the wooden pegs would swell slightly when wet, causing many afternoons to be (literally) whittled away. Later we tried using some electrical conduit with all its wonderful connectors to avoid our wooden problems, but it turns out that conduit should really just be used for conduit. You can't slide the net loops over the pole connectors, and conduit is HEAVY. Other material like bamboo is great if you -only- do single high nets. So it turns out there is a reason why 36'' seamless stackable poles have proved the test of time...everything else is less versatile.

BCM makes our own all aluminum poles with CNC machined ends. We decided up front we would use for less expensive material instead of trying to make them featherweight, since rarely would we net several days' hike from a road and quite frankly often they are used to whack brush down when we need an extra foot or two for the net length. Anodized black for bat work; helps hide your rigging and potentially catch more bats. After beating on these poles for a few years, dozens of employees, thousands of net sets, hundreds of workshops, we felt they have stood up to enough of our abuse and are proud to make them available to fellow bat and bird netters.

Please note that we sell poles individually instead of packs, so you can build your own configurations. Keep the following facts in mind:

If you want to set one (1) free-standing single high mist net (any length by 2.6 meters high) you will need 2 Bottoms and 4 Tops. Six poles will weigh approximately 5.5 lbs.

If you want to set one (1) free-standing double high mist net you will need 2 Bottoms and 8 Tops.

If you want to set triple high mist nets AKA the type of net required for Indiana/Northern longear bat clearance surveys, these poles are too thin for that kind of span. See our clever Forest Filter mist net system that delivers a 3H wall of net in 15 minutes.

 

"FYI, Eric just ran over my BCM mist net poles with his F150, along their entire length, not crosswise. No damage. If they were xxxxxx-brand poles, they would have been crushed."

-Janet Tyburec, BCI Bat Workshop Instructor

 

Free Advice

  • Poles need guy ropes to keep tension and prevent mist nets from falling over. Plan on at least 3- 12' ropes per single high net.

  • You need 3 poles per side to make a single high net stand up.

  • To get the net to the top of the pole, slide the two top shelves onto the top pole, remove the top pole, continue sliding the top shelves into place, then replace the top pole.

  • For best results the net should never be saggy and bag overlap should be about 3-4.''

  • Got tall grass or other obstructions at your site? Bats aren't going to be clinging to the ground. Add an extra pole to your single high making an "extra high single high."

  • Never ever pound a mist net pole into the ground with any hammer. You will mushroom the head of the pole and it will need to be ground smooth again. This is probably the only way to damage our poles. Don't even bother with a "pole pounder" intended for that purpose; that's just more stuff to carry around. Simply press bottom poles into the ground while twisting; you will drill it into hard ground (eventually). 
  • All mist net poles conduct electrictiy and should never be used around powerlines. Be aware when loading and unloading poles from vehicles as well as the actual trap site.

Available In Stock, Usually Ships 1-2 Days

 


"In Stock" items may ship same day to up to 3 business days after placing your order.

"Out of Stock" items may still be purchased, but realize these items may be built-to-order or we may be at the mercy of our vendors for parts of your order or product. Shipping for out of stock items may be days or weeks after placing your order. Some speciaity items may have estimated availability mentioned in their product description above.

All international orders must be paid in full via credit card or international money order before shipping.  We currently accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard and bank/wire transfers.

For international orders, any duties, tariffs or broker fees are not included in the order amount and will be collected by the shipper upon delivery. Any such fees are the responsibility of the customer. 

Please ensure the shipping address you provide can accept UPS deliveries. BCM is not responsible for any fees or delays incurred from an incorrect shipping address.

In Spanish: Todos los pedidos internacionales deben pagarse en su totalidad mediante tarjeta de crédito o giro postal internacional antes de su envío. aceptamos American Express, Visa y Mastercard.  No somos capaces de aceptar banco.

Para los pedidos internacionales, los impuestos, aranceles u honorarios de agente no están incluidos en el orden cantidad y serán recogidos por el cargador a la entrega. estas matrículas son responsabilidad del cliente.        

Por favor garantizar la dirección del envío que usted proporcione puede aceptar envíos ups. bcm no se hace responsable por el pago de honorarios o retrasos de una incorrecta dirección de envío.

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If products are shipped to PA, you will be charged sales tax. When you enter your shipping address to any other state, the PA sales tax is removed. 

I am tax exempt, federal/state/tribal buyer located in PA, how do I purchase?
Tax Exempt Businesses/Organizations in PA only: create an account here: https://batmanagement.com/account/register  and then email us with your account name, order items quantities, shipping and billing address, and include your tax exempt number. You will then be sent a link to your order which you can pay online normally. We will also set your account to be tax-exempt so that future orders from that account can be made without extra steps. 

I am tax exempt, federal/state/tribal buyer located outside of PA, how do I purchase?
Simply add items to your cart and checkout. When you enter your shipping address outside of PA, the PA sales tax will be removed. BCM does not collect tax for any other states. It is not necessary to contact us with tax-exempt paperwork, etc. if you are outside of PA.

Do you accept Purchase Orders (PO)?
We accept POs from recognized US based organizations for items shipped domestically. We reserve the right to refuse any PO. There may be a 10% service fee applied to all POs. 

Can I cancel attending a workshop/event?
Full refunds are given if cancelled 28 days prior to the start of an event. Event registrations are transferable. For more details please see the Workshop Training General Info & Cancellation Policy 

What can I return?
You may return new, unopened items sold within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Shirts, hats, and mugs are made to order and are not returnable.

When will I get my refund?
Most refunds are fully refunded in 3-5 business days after we receive and process your return.

Does BCM do replacements?
We can only replace the exact item and version you ordered, and you are responsible to return the damaged item within 30 days. If you want to exchange for a different item, you will need to return the item and place a new order.

Pettersson D500x and M500 Bat Detectors Return and Exchange Policy
All detectors are tested by BCM staff before shipping to customers. Please contact BCM first detailing the issue you are having with the hardware and obtain a Return Authorization. Should email or phone troubleshooting fail to resolve the issue, you should send the unit in suitable packaging to BCM, with the RA number written on the packaging.

BCM will confirm the unit is defective was not abused or water damaged. BCM will replace the unit at our discretion usually within one week. Units requiring repairs may take 6-8 weeks.

Pettersson factory warranty is one year.

D500x External Microphone Return Policy
All microphones are tested by BCM staff before shipping to customers. Please contact BCM first detailing the issue you are having with the Microphone and obtain a Return Authorization. Should email or phone troubleshooting fail to resolve the issue, you should send the unit in suitable packaging to BCM, with the RA number written on the packaging.

DOA microphones are replaced immediately at no charge. There is a $150 for refurbishing used microphones, shipped immediately if in stock.

Electronics
Electronics purchased from BCM are easily returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment. These items must be in new condition with original packaging and accessories. All bat detectors sold by BCM are supported by the device's manufacturers. In the unlikely event a detector appears to be defective, please contact the customer support network for the computer manufacturer to have it serviced under warranty. Pettersson D500x/M500 devices have specific policies, see above.

Software
Software titles purchased from BCM are easily returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment. These items must be unopened and still in their plastic wrap.

General items

Other items purchased from BCM can only be returned if:

  • The return is packaged and shipped in the original packaging.
  • The items are still in new condition.
  • You ship your return within 30 days of receipt of the original shipment.

Any returns that do not meet the above qualifications may receive a reduced refund or be returned to the purchaser. Some items may incur a restocking fee as these items must be inspected, tested, and repackaged. If a restocking fee applies it will be noted on the product information page.  All returns will be less original shipping costs.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Ask BCM a Question
  • Looking for a 5 pocket 9metre mist net,and price for 1 with shipment to South Africawith poles

    Hwllo - we do not sell mist nets, just the poles. For shipping quotes please add the desired items to the shopping cart, and enter a valid shipping address for a quote.

  • Could you please let me know the length of one pole and what is the maximum height that you recommended to extend these poles?

    Hello- each pole is 36'' long. You can successfully use them 9' tall (3 high, for typical 1H mist nets), 12' tall (4 high for unusual setups where necessary), or 15' tall (5 high, for double-high mist nets). You typically need 4 guy ropes for any size net, but for the double high, 6 ropes are absolutely required. NEVER pound these poles into the ground, as you will damage/mushroom the male ends and they will need ground off a bit to fit again. Otherwise the poles are virtually industructable.

  • Does a full set of poles come with a bag? Or is that something that needs purchased separate?

    Hello- mist net poles do not come with a bag, the price is for the poles only. If you need a bag, it can be purchased here: https://batmanagement.com/products/pole-bag-mist-net-storage-bag

  • Is it 30 dollars for one pole or a set of 6?

    Hello - yes the price is per pole. These are unbreakable under normal use, coated black, and seamless so net shelves don't annoyingly hang up. You can do single-high and double high nets easily with proper rigging. They are often used to hold microphones and camera probes as well.

  • how much is the thickness of poles?

    0.75'' outside diameter

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