40# bobcat last night

[Jonathan_S]

Well almost. 39.5

I am not the best about sharing pictures but this guy deserves a shout out. Monster body on this tom

[N7XW]

Damn that's a big kittie.  Congrats!

[Karl Blanchard]

Amazing spotting on that big boy! So awesome!

[C-Money]

Nice one!!

[huntnfmly]

Nice thanks for sharing

[X-Force]

Nice!

[carpsniperg2]

Awesome cat!
That one might give a guy a run for his money if he started chewing on ya lol.

[boneaddict]

Nice puddins!

[Karl Blanchard]

Awesome cat!
That one might give a guy a run for his money if he started chewing on ya lol.

normal humans yes...but we are dealing with the Jon here!  Cat wouldnt stand a chance!

[Rainier10]

Wow.  I am guessing that one filled the trap up.

Thanks for posting.

[fowl smacker]

 Nice work!

[3nails]

 Wow, congrats! That's the equivalent of a 190" mule deer!

[Jonathan_S]

Wow.  I am guessing that one filled the trap up.

Thanks for posting.

Thankfully it was one of my large model traps. 12x20x42

Otherwise he would have had to duck a long ways. He was mean to my trip rod and wire trigger. The 18# female from last month made me think the traps were bullet proof but this guy proved me wrong

[trophyhunt]

Hell yeah, very nice!  I love their pelts, you getting a rug done??

[Machias]

Nice cat!  Congrats!

[DOUBLELUNG]

Amazing spotting on that big boy! So awesome!

Yes, that.  Big money cat if you don't keep him, congrats!

[Jonathan_S]

Hell yeah, very nice!  I love their pelts, you getting a rug done??

Nah, fur market or soft tan.  He's a rare big cat so I really want to keep him but he'll fetch a decent amount so IDK.

[flyfishWA]

really nice cat

[Carp Commander]

Hell yeah, very nice!  I love their pelts, you getting a rug done??

Nah, fur market or soft tan.  He's a rare big cat so I really want to keep him but he'll fetch a decent amount so IDK.

Very nice cat! He will do very well at auction if that is the route you decide to take.

[WapitiTalk1]

Dandy cat, congrats!

[opdinkslayer]

Big beautiful cat! It would take a really good price for me not to do a life size with him.😎👍🏻

[Dan-o]

Seriously, are you like 5'2", or is that a world class Bobcat?

I bet you were pumped when you saw him!

[Jonathan_S]

Seriously, are you like 5'2", or is that a world class Bobcat?

I bet you were pumped when you saw him!

Haha close. 5' 8"

[Dan-o]

Seriously, are you like 5'2", or is that a world class Bobcat?

I bet you were pumped when you saw him!

Haha close. 5' 8"

Well, congrats on a great cat.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

 

[lewy]

That’s a good one

[Alchase]

Beautiful Bobcat!

I know nothing about trapping or value of a skin.
What does a cat like that go for on the market?

[Jonathan_S]

Beautiful Bobcat!

I know nothing about trapping or value of a skin.
What does a cat like that go for on the market?

Hard to say based on grading and the strength of the market/bobcats specifically.

$300 plus imho. I've seen smaller cats go for $800 though with that pale spotted wide belly and heavy fur

Trying to not think about it because I've elected for a soft tan with paws attached

[bowhunterforever]

Beautiful cat

[Humptulips]

Sell that sucker and use the money to buy more traps so you can catch all his offspring.
Seriously nice color. No way that thing goes for $300, worth way more.

[3nails]

 $300 is an everyday event. That's more than likely a once in a lifetime cat. I vote you keep it.

[Jonathan_S]

I've currently got more traps than I can even manage. 

Keeping him

[boneaddict]

I was going to ask if you were keeping it or not.  Glad to hear.  That’s a beautiful cat.

[Triplej]

WOW  Nice cat!

[Ridgeratt]

  nice cat

[ouchfoss]

That's crazy big for a bobcat! Nice!
Personally, I would keep it. Worst case, it's still worth a decent amount whether it goes to auction or you find a buyer yourself. I think a jumbo cat would look awesome on the wall with a basic rug mount.