CA Bobcat (pic)

After many years of trying, I finally managed to call a CA bobcat into bow range this week. After my second calling sequence, this big ol' feline came to within 21 yards before my arrow was on it's way. To say I was pumped would be an understatement. Of all the critters I've arrowed with a bow over the years, this is my first bobcat. Hope you enjoy.

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That's a nice looking cat. Congtatulations. It would make a great looking mount.
Mark
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'Ike'
Beautiful cat Roy, congrats... =D>
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TheHardWay
Sweet, Congratulations. What are you going to do with it? Hopefully you at least skinned it out. I heard that the European fur trade has driven the price of bobcats WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY up this year.
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killerbee
Thats a cool looking cat! great job, you sure are deadly with that bow :thumb
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MuleyMadness
Quite the accomplishment indeed. Sweetness!!
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Great job =D>
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AGCHAWK
Nice Bobbie Roy!! CONGRATS
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a_bow_nut
That's a good sized cat with some great coloring. It will look awesome on the wall with the rest of your trophys. =D>
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6x6 bull
Great looking kitty Roy!!! Congrats. What are the pelts selling for these days? I'm sure if it is your first you won't be selling it but I was just wondering?
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TheHardWay
"6x6 bull" wrote:Great looking kitty Roy!!! Congrats. What are the pelts selling for these days? I'm sure if it is your first you won't be selling it but I was just wondering?
 I know this is coming as 3rd hand info....

My uncle in eastern Oregon talked to a fur buyer about bobcat pelts, and he told him that a top notch pelt could fetch upwards of a grand this year because of the european demand. Seems high to me, as the most I have ever seen for one was $4-500. I will believe it when the fur buyer cuts me the check!!!
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hound_hunter
Very impressive bro. Job well done.
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Springville Shooter
Way to go! It is a very hard feat to call them in.....let alone kill one with a bow. Very cool pelt too.-------SS

PS, having been a warden, what do you think of the new show on Nat Geo about California wardens?
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BOHNTR
Thanks folks......I was happy to finally arrow one.
PS, having been a warden, what do you think of the new show on Nat Geo about California wardens?
 You know, I haven't seen an episode yet......I'll have to sit down and watch them (my son has them taped). I've only read a few comments on the show.....most were positive some were not. Expected that I guess.
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TheHardWay
I watch a couple episodes with anticipation. However, I was a little disappointed. No busts, and they let the perps go. I guess that is the way it goes in real life, but it doesn't make for a very exciting show.
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Jeff
Sweet cat Roy
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BIG R
Nice cat Roy.PM me next time your down there And ill point you in the right direction for a bunch more of those :thumb
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derekp1999
Nice :thumb, of course the only good cat is a dead one! IMO
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Turokman123
Very nice cat, and congrats on your first!
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southwind
Nice spotted cat, Congrats
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Awesome job! Its a feat in and of itself to get one of these sly critters with a rifle much less a bow! Amazing!
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BOHNTR
Well, it looks like my lifesize bobcat mount is finally done. I took it to a taxidermist I have never used before......but has a great reputation for specializing in cat mounts. I'm glad I did, as I think the mount looks alive. The facial features are beautiful, IMO. What do you guys/gals think?

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Tyewire
Wow! that is a great mount! Very cool. Thanks for sharing pics. 10sign:
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dahlmer
That is a great mount.
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a_bow_nut
Looks pretty good to me. =D>
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MuleyMadness
Bobcats mounts are awesome and yours certainly fits that category.
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killerbee
looks just like mine, only mine is reaching for a chuker.
I think your taxi did a great job!
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Cool cat
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