Bobcat season in ohio a possibility?

[Rob55]

Is bobcat season possible in ohio?

 

[Garshark572]

the numbers have been on the rise but i wouldnt hold your breath

 

[1_pointer]

They've been trying for a few years here in Indiana. I'd not be surprised to see a limited/quota type season on them in the next couple. Heck, they allow river otters on a quota here.

Having a neighboring state start a new season might be a good catalyst for getting one in Ohio

 

[BrentD]

We have had a bobcat season for 4-5 yrs now or more. The cats are expanding and now I have them on my own property. So, yes, it can and probably will happen. I'd never shoot one, but the season is expanding and that's a good sign.

 

[Rob55]

We have had a bobcat season for 4-5 yrs now or more. The cats are expanding and now I have them on my own property. So, yes, it can and probably will happen. I'd never shoot one, but the season is expanding and that's a good sign.

I wasn't aware of a season on bobcats in OHIO.

 

[BrentD]

I wasn't aware of a season on bobcats in OHIO.

No
I was a bit vague there. I'm in Iowa. I think Ohio and other midwestern states are on similar trajectories. Ohio's time will come. Probably soon.

 

[Rob55]

No
I was a bit vague there. I'm in Iowa. I think Ohio and other midwestern states are on similar trajectories. Ohio's time will come. Probably soon.

I hope so they are think on my trail cams.

 

[Rob55]

I hope so they are think on my trail cams.

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[lr123]

Indiana seems to be pushing hard towards a season. A friend has 2-3 pictures a week of bobcats on his property in Jackson county, IN. Another friend that lives in Oxford, Ohio sent me the below picture last fall.