This is a portion of Lance Homman’s story “Ghost Hunting,” which appeared in the October 2014 Trapper & Predator Caller issue. By Lance Homman The biggest difference between hunting bobcats and hunting lynx is the difference in the size of the territories they … [Read More]
Bobcat Hunting
10-Foot Gator Stalks Bobcat
A Florida man was in the right spot at the right time and was able to capture incredible photos of one predator nearly taking out another predator as a 10-foot alligator stalked to within inches of a bobcat. WTSP Channel … [Read More]
Officials Confirm First Bobcat in Northwest Ohio Since 1800s
Ohio wildlife officials have confirmed the first verified report of a bobcat in northwest Ohio since the mid-1800s. Here are the details from Steve Pollick’s story on toledoBlade.com: The wild cat, a young male, was caught in a raccoon snare … [Read More]
Video: Calling in a Bobcat
A T&PC reader sent in this video of a successful bobcat hunt.
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Bobcat Populations on the Rise
Some good news for bobcat trappers/hunters landed in my e-mail box this morning. It appears bobcat populations are on the rise across most of North America. Dr. Nathan M. Roberts of Cornell University, a Trapper & Predator Caller contributor, forwarded … [Read More]
Bobcats Expanding Range to Southern Wisconsin
Until recently, it was extremely rare to see a bobcat in southern Wisconsin, but ‘cats appear to be expanding their range as sightings, trail camera pictures and trapped animals are all on the rise in the Badger State. Here’s an … [Read More]
Colorado ‘Cat — Predator Hunting With Hunters Specialties
I was out in beautiful southeastern Colorado last week with some folks from Hunter’s Specialties and Cabelas. On the final day of the hunt, Steve Criner of Hunter’s Specialties National Pro Staff called in this bobcat with the Johnny Stewart … [Read More]
‘Cat Quest
A South Dakota trapper won the Lohman/Circe West Texas Predator Challenge Sweepstakes [Read More]
Iowans To Get a Bobcat Season
A resurgence in bobcat numbers prompted a three-year study by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which determined the bobcat population has recovered enough to warrant a limited harvest season. As a result, trappers and hunters will be allowed to take one bobcat per season beginning Nov. 3. The season runs through Jan. 31, 2008, or until a harvest quota of 150 animals is reached. [Read More]
