Bobcat hunting in IL

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  1. johnwb82

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    Numbers must be starting to get sustainable in some parts of the state. One was killed by a vehicle in Morrison, IL not too long ago.
     
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    austin97 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    They are getting thick down here. See one every 5-6 sits


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    I'd say the number are climbing so don't think it'll be long before there's pressure to open a season.

    Saw the first one here, in person, couple years ago. Hadnt seen any since until this fall started getting a lot of pics on trailcams of cats. If I had to guess there's at least three for sure roaming the farm I hunt. I hope they do make it so we're able to legally take one.
     
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    Havnt seen any up here close to the WI border but im sure they are around


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    Scott/IL Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I've seen 5 or 6 while hunting the last few years, but have been getting them consistently on trail cams since '08.
     
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    I have never seen one but I know some have shown up on trail cams from my lease out in NW IL.
     
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    We've got truckloads of 'em down here in Texas. I was fly fishing last year and a cacophony of noise caused me to look over my shoulder. A HUGE tom was sitting on a cliff about 10 yards from me watching me cast. It was the 3rd time I had seen a bobcat. I should add this was just minutes from downtown Dallas. I have often wondered if he was wondering if I was too big to eat.
     
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