Parts of the Midwest seeing a resurgence of predator animals
Associated Press
April 18, 2018
Bears, bobcats, gray wolves and mountain lions expanding into some areas they have not inhabited in years.
Bobcats
Illinois hunters, trappers harvest 300-plus bobcats during 2017-18 season
Illinois DNR
March 7, 2018
Permit holders salvaged another 40 roadkill bobcats during the season.
As Indiana bobcat population continues to grow, DNR proposes hunting, trapping season
Associated Press
March 6, 2018
But wildlife and environmental groups say the state does not have specific data showing the bobcat population could support opening such a season and the state director of U.S. Humane Society doesn’t see a reason
Connecticut fur trappers work with biologists to capture bobcats
Associated Press
February 1, 2018
Of particular interest to the biologists on the project is how the animals are adjusting and integrating into suburban and urban environments.
Wildlife experts: Bobcat population grows in Wisconsin
Associated Press
September 29, 2017
It’s estimated that northern Wisconsin had about 3,500 bobcats in 2016, compared to 1,500 in 1980.
New law means changes in Illinois bobcat hunting, trapping
Illinois DNR
September 25, 2017
Hunters and trappers may apply for 2017-18 bobcat permits through Sept. 30.
Wanted by Rhode Island researchers: bobcats
Associated Press
September 8, 2017
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Have you seen a bobcat in Rhode Island? If so, researchers at the University of Rhode Island want to hear from you. Research associate Amy Mayer wants the information for ongoing
Wisconsin bobcat harvest quota increases for 2017-18 season
Wisconsin DNR Reports
July 26, 2017
Northern Zone quota increases substantially, from 225 last year to 550 this season.
Bevy of bobcats: Thriving animal next urban pest?
Associated Press
May 30, 2017
In contrast with the 1970s, when 40 states had no bobcat protections and bounties were common, most now put strict limits on hunting and trapping bobcats.
