Sometimes the hunter becomes the hunted.
video: Turkey hunter attacked by bobcat in Lincoln Co.
video: Turkey hunter attacked by bobcat in Lincoln Co.
Talking Turkey( or how to catch a bobcat).
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Another bobcat in Kentucky responding to a turkey call.
video:Rudy & Bill Turkey Hunting in KY Big Bobcat - YouTube
video:Rudy & Bill Turkey Hunting in KY Big Bobcat - YouTube
Turkeys are a bit out of the norm for dinner fare for bobcats. Is there a problem with rodent populations in KY?? Lack of rabbits? Moles? Not saying that they don't ever go after turkeys, it just not a their normal choices.
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Surprised the Officer issued a tag out of season after the guy admitted the Bobcat was running away..Good to see him get to keep it. I'm sure I would have acted the same way but not sure. I just may have been running for my truck before it came back. The swat in the face must have scared the He-- out of him. Lucky man to just have a scratch and bruise.
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Turkeys are far from an easy meal. They are able to run quite fast and fly very well. They can defend themselves fairly well too. Except for the injured or very young, before flight. That is way I was asking if there is a problem with rodents etc.
Bobcats are predators. Most likely, if a bobcat manages to take a turkey by surprise, he's having turkey for dinner. Ask yourself, "How many bobcats have killed and eaten turkey?" By comparison, is there a documented case anywhere of the opposite happening? There's good reason why bobcats come running toward the sound of a turkey call. Turkey is delicious.
I am well aware that bobcats are predators. I am also well aware that they are opportunists and will take ANY easy meal they can get their claws or teeth on. All I said is that it is a bit unusual for them to go after something as big and as fast as a turkey. I have watch both bobcats and coyotes hunt many times over many years. I have yet to see one go after ANY bird, let alone a turkey. Do they do it? Of course. Just out of the ordinary.
I used to hunt out of the same tree in PA for YEARS. There were weasels there. They were fun to watch. Spent many wonderful hours watching them.
I give up. Enjoy.
While rabbits are the primary go-to meal for bobcats, they also routinely eat rodents, birds of all sizes including turkeys, bats, and during the winter will even take down adult deer, as well as lambs, poultry and pigs when a farm or ranch is near. I've got a friend who has a sheep ranch, and bobcats are a near-constant problem in the winter.
I have seen and heard of bob's taking down injured deer or fawns. They are also scavangers and wil eat just about anything they find. Never seen one take down a healthy adult. Don't know about sheep, they are easy. LOL!! I would think most farm animals are easier than wild animals.
Never seen one take a bird, although I know that they sometimes do. They are solitary hunters, not pack hunters. The males also do not take part in raising the young and have little to do with females, except for breeding.
Bats? In the winter? Never seen one out in the winter. Not once. Lost me there, or did I read it wrong?
Never seen one take a bird, although I know that they sometimes do. They are solitary hunters, not pack hunters. The males also do not take part in raising the young and have little to do with females, except for breeding.
Bats? In the winter? Never seen one out in the winter. Not once. Lost me there, or did I read it wrong?
Cats of all types are prolific bird killers. It's in their nature.
Outdoor cats kill between 1.4 billion and 3.7 billion birds a year, study says - Washington Post
Outdoor cats kill between 1.4 billion and 3.7 billion birds a year, study says - Washington Post
Yes, it is. That article is also talking about feral and house cats, NONE of which are native to the US and are considered to be invasive, and quite damaging to the environment. (those that are not kept properly by their owners)
Just let me know about your Bobcat problem...you pay for my out of state trapping license and I 'll catch em for ya.....
I seen one about 10 miles from my house last year. The last time I saw one that far south in Michigan prior to that was around 1960. They are re-expanding into the area again. They believe it is due to the increase in moles, mice and rats that is pulling them down. It can't be for rabbits as they are in a steep decline do to habitat loss primarily caused by modern farming practices and urban expansion.
They introduced bobcats into Iowa back several years ago...then a few years back they opened up a limited season, now next year they increased the limits. ....moral of story. ...wildlife is become unafraid of humans and humans are Wastefull and thats why you see coyotes along ramps and in ditches while driving .....
Coyotes have made a HUGE come back in Michigan. There are fewer and fewer trappers each year and more people do not allow hunting on their land. Mainly city dudes that move out to the country. As a result the coyote populations are exploding. Since there is not the food sources, small game etc, as there once was they are going after people's pets and farm animals. We hear them around our house fairly often. Seen one once or twice. SOMETHING will give soon. Maybe their populations will crash or trapping and hunting them will pick up again.