In Illinois, deer hunters are bobcat trackers, too
Illinois deer hunters are seeing bobcats far more often than they did two decades ago, and DNR is using those observations to help track the ...
In Illinois, deer hunters are bobcat trackers, too
Illinois deer hunters are seeing bobcats far more often than they did two decades ago, and DNR is using those observations to help track the species’ continuing recovery. Meanwhile, for hunters hoping to pursue an actual bobcat during the upcoming season, the deadline to apply for a permit is Sept. 30. The modern Illinois bobcat ...
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