Post by: klikboom on November 12, 2008, 04:56:54 PM
I'm not certain if Bobcats are as hard to get as coug's, if so I'll go ahead and expect a slew of sarcastic responses.
Post by: BC CHASER on November 12, 2008, 09:22:52 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 12, 2008, 09:32:02 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 12, 2008, 09:33:35 PM
Post by: SW Blacktail on November 13, 2008, 05:07:46 AM
i have only seen them by chance... of the 3 i have seen 2 are now dead, i got one and my cousin got the other on. the third got away :bash: i got mine with my bow while hunting for elk.
Is that cat smiling :)
Post by: klikboom on November 13, 2008, 10:38:24 AM
Chaser PM sent.
Post by: Elkslayer on November 13, 2008, 10:48:42 AM
Post by: klikboom on November 13, 2008, 11:38:15 AM
I didn't think about using a shotgun, do they come in that close? I guess I figured they were harder to get then 'yotes and I needed long range...
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 13, 2008, 11:57:08 AM
Being from the eastside I can't help you out any on locations but if you are planning on keeping the cat for a mount or selling the fur I can't imagine the .308 being to fur-friendly on bobcats. I would definately go to a smaller caliber or even a shot-gun if you are planning on calling. Bobcats are not hard to put down.Elkslayer is of course right. However, I've shot coyotes with .308 FMJs, and only had dime to nickel sized exits. You should be ok with mil surplus .308 FMJs.
Hit low-mid elevation clearcuts after a snow, or riparian edges with a lot of deciduous brush. Anywhere you've found ruffed grouse is a good spot - especially if you aren't seeing a lot of coyote sign. Once you find fresh tracks, set up with a great backstop to totally break up your outline, and appropriately camoed to your eyeballs. Use a visual attractant - a wing or piece of fur works well - hanging from branch so it suspends about 2' off the ground - should be visible from all directions. Use fawn distress, rabbit distress calls, go through a dying sequence then shut up. Sit still and wait at least 30-45 minutes, they come in slow - in fact, you'll probably just see a cat appear, without any movement, if you see one at all.
Post by: rasbo on November 13, 2008, 06:55:50 PM
i have only seen them by chance... of the 3 i have seen 2 are now dead, i got one and my cousin got the other on. the third got away :bash: i got mine with my bow while hunting for elk.WHO MOUNTED THE BOB
Post by: chester on November 13, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Put on Hank jr and drive nearest dirt road. I have seen more that way then actually looking for them.
:yeah: exactly the method i used to find the 3 i called you about in general season. lol
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 13, 2008, 07:31:02 PM
i think it wa steves Taxidermy? maybe. in silver lake.i have only seen them by chance... of the 3 i have seen 2 are now dead, i got one and my cousin got the other on. the third got away :bash: i got mine with my bow while hunting for elk.WHO MOUNTED THE BOB
as far as skin ruinning it cant get much worse than my cat was, 1-1/4 inch cut broadhead quartered away does a number.
you could see light through the other side if you held it up by its feet... they sew up pretty well.
Post by: BrushChimp on November 13, 2008, 07:45:09 PM
This one went a measily 29.5 lbs. with no fat. Mounted nearly 20 years ago now. He looks long, but that is just how he was built.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv655%2Ftrevor_swiss_guy%2FBobcat.jpg&hash=4c4fb5f2099ee98e88de9c0cd15e1ac778d95f2e)
Post by: walt on November 14, 2008, 12:03:27 AM
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Put on Hank jr and drive nearest dirt road. I have seen more that way then actually looking for them.+2 I've seen 4 in my life, all from the drivers seat.
Post by: klikboom on November 14, 2008, 08:20:06 AM
Post by: Sagedawg on November 14, 2008, 11:29:33 AM
Sage
Post by: BENCHLEG on November 14, 2008, 11:53:33 PM
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Post by: Hornseeker on December 15, 2008, 02:38:05 PM
+1
Post by: rasbo on December 15, 2008, 02:59:12 PM
Post by: jdb on December 15, 2008, 03:05:21 PM
Post by: catwithboost on December 22, 2008, 08:54:21 PM
This cat was done by Peters in GrahamThat has to be one of the best I have seen. That looks great.
Post by: Elkstuffer on December 23, 2008, 10:43:50 PM
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Post by: Elkstuffer on December 24, 2008, 09:31:39 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 24, 2008, 09:56:38 AM
Passed all Bobcat tracks yesterday.... shouldn't have. Didn't cut a single Cougar track in about 40 miles of some wild and western driving! (Had one set of chains on, and several spots I wished I had both sets on!) Passed at least 6 different Bobbies that were at least 12 hours fresh. They were hungry. Deer everywhere. Bunnies and Chipmunks everywhere. Cougars must still be above the roads. Should have stopped and called on the Bobcats, but who knew. I'll probably pass them next time too, hoping the Cougars are more active!
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on December 24, 2008, 10:12:22 AM
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Post by: miah on December 24, 2008, 10:42:01 AM
Post by: skybusterbo on December 24, 2008, 10:42:23 AM
I will vouche for elkstuffers work he has done work for me and several freinds he does great work! JB+1
Post by: billythekidrock on December 24, 2008, 10:47:30 AM
I will vouche for elkstuffers work he has done work for me and several freinds he does great work! JB
Where is he out of?
Post by: bobcat on December 24, 2008, 10:53:57 AM
Thanks, I do all my own mounts. I own All That's Wild Taxidermy in Tieton, WA. (509) 673-1579 or my cell (509)969-6535
Post by: billythekidrock on December 24, 2008, 11:01:50 AM
Thanks, I do all my own mounts. I own All That's Wild Taxidermy in Tieton, WA. (509) 673-1579 or my cell (509)969-6535
Thanks. I guess I should have read the whole thread.
Post by: bucklucky on December 24, 2008, 12:04:51 PM
Post by: luvtohnt on December 24, 2008, 12:12:22 PM
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I will vouche for elkstuffers work he has done work for me and several freinds he does great work!
I agree, I have multiple birds done by him and my brother in law had a deer done, and he is a great person to deal with. All the mounts exceeded my expectations!!
Brandon
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on December 24, 2008, 12:20:29 PM
If you want a bobcat mount that actually looks like a bobcat the man you want to go to is Phil Soucey out of Libby Montana. He does the best cats around. The noses are painted the right color and the eyes are set corectly. His cats look lifelike , just like the real thing. I wish my cats looked as good as his.
:yeah:
Post by: tlbradford on December 24, 2008, 12:22:43 PM
Killed this one with a T3 338 Win Mag, 210 partitions.
"This is a stick-up. Now smile for the camera." :chuckle:
Post by: Elkstuffer on December 24, 2008, 03:30:31 PM
I also agree that Phil Soucey does great cat mounts.
Post by: tlbradford on December 24, 2008, 08:22:20 PM
Post by: klickriverchromer on December 26, 2008, 08:22:19 PM
Post by: stumprat on December 26, 2008, 09:15:43 PM
Hunt em where they hunt.
Post by: Elkstuffer on December 26, 2008, 09:52:27 PM