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Post by greghopper on Oct 22, 2017 19:08:29 GMT -5
The bobcat hunting and trapping rules (dates) have been preliminary adopted and posted for comments. The proposed dates are November 8th 2018 thru January 31st 2019. Each hunter or trapper has a bag limit of ONE until an established county quota is reached. Some are proposing a split season for bobcats, trapping as the first season starting Oct 15 same as Coyote trapping to Jan 31. Then have a hunting season from January 1-31. And comment on the rule on IDNR comment page. www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm |
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Post by freedomhunter on Oct 23, 2017 2:38:22 GMT -5
The bobcat hunting and trapping rules (dates) have been preliminary adopted and posted for comments. The proposed dates are November 8th 2018 thru January 31st 2019. Each hunter or trapper has a bag limit of ONE until an established county quota is reached. Some are proposing a split season for bobcats, trapping as the first season starting Oct 15 same as Coyote trapping to Jan 31. Then have a hunting season from January 1-31. And comment on the rule on IDNR comment page. www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htmGot one to hunt  |
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Post by greghopper on Oct 23, 2017 7:43:41 GMT -5
You hunting or trapping it?
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Post by hornzilla on Oct 24, 2017 7:37:49 GMT -5
The bobcat hunting and trapping rules (dates) have been preliminary adopted and posted for comments. The proposed dates are November 8th 2018 thru January 31st 2019. Each hunter or trapper has a bag limit of ONE until an established county quota is reached. Some are proposing a split season for bobcats, trapping as the first season starting Oct 15 same as Coyote trapping to Jan 31. Then have a hunting season from January 1-31. And comment on the rule on IDNR comment page. www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm I personally think that there should be a season for the hound hunters also. The numbers killed over hound would be small do to the fact that most hounds in this area wouldn't run one. But the opportunity should be there. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 24, 2017 9:34:33 GMT -5
The bobcat hunting and trapping rules (dates) have been preliminary adopted and posted for comments. The proposed dates are November 8th 2018 thru January 31st 2019. Each hunter or trapper has a bag limit of ONE until an established county quota is reached. Some are proposing a split season for bobcats, trapping as the first season starting Oct 15 same as Coyote trapping to Jan 31. Then have a hunting season from January 1-31. And comment on the rule on IDNR comment page. www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm I personally think that there should be a season for the hound hunters also. The numbers killed over hound would be small do to the fact that most hounds in this area wouldn't run one. But the opportunity should be there. I haven't read it real close but is there anything in there that prohibits the use of hounds? I know in the deer regs it is specific. I'm assuming that the cats can be hunted at night like coyotes so if a coon hunter trees one is it a target of opportunity and fair game? Dunno.. wiorth asking about .. |
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Post by hornzilla on Oct 24, 2017 9:52:14 GMT -5
I personally think that there should be a season for the hound hunters also. The numbers killed over hound would be small do to the fact that most hounds in this area wouldn't run one. But the opportunity should be there. I haven't read it real close but is there anything in there that prohibits the use of hounds? I know in the deer regs it is specific. I'm assuming that the cats can be hunted at night like coyotes so if a coon hunter trees one is it a target of opportunity and fair game? Dunno.. wiorth asking about .. I agree W.W. but it needs to be in writing. Look at the deer reg mess we have this year. |
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Post by bowman0717 on Feb 26, 2018 11:44:56 GMT -5
Hi all, this is Sarah Bowman with the Indy Star. I know that the Indiana Natural Resources Commission has proposed a rule to allow for a hunting and trapping season for bobcats (as you mentioned above), with two public hearings for comments coming up next month.
I'd love to get some thoughts from folks about sightings of bobcats, why you might hunt/trap them and whether you are in favor of or against this proposed rule change (and why).
Let me know, feel free to respond here or email me (sarah.bowman@indystar.com) or give me a call (317-294-7221).
Thanks!
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Post by firstwd on Feb 26, 2018 18:39:54 GMT -5
I have heard people propose a separate license for bobcat, I'm not a huge fan of that idea but I understand the reasons for it.
I wouldn't mind seeing a bobcat/otter stamp much like the trout/salmon stamp for fishing. It's a low cost, does raise funds specifically for those animals, can be added to hunting or trapping license, and would give the state a list of who is legal to be taking these animals.
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Post by duff on Mar 1, 2018 5:25:04 GMT -5
I have at least 3 on trail cam every week. I would trap for mine. I need to wean down the coons too. It has been 10 plus years since I have trapped anything
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Post by budd on Mar 6, 2018 9:29:28 GMT -5
I've trapped a fair number of cats but had more fun taking (running) them with hounds. We had a snowshoe hare crash in my area for the last several years and the cats followed, this year hare numbers are the best I have seen them so Im guessing the cats will make a comeback. I had a minimum maintenance road I would always check for tracks, some mornings I would cut 2-6 different tracks on, have only seen one this year.
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Post by budd on Mar 6, 2018 10:56:21 GMT -5
First cat my son took over hounds.  First cat he caught (in weasel trap)  |
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Post by greghopper on Mar 6, 2018 19:34:25 GMT -5
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Mar 8, 2018 7:04:35 GMT -5
Wow, only quoted/referenced 3 anti-hunting groups, with a leaning 4th (Sierra club). |
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Post by esshup on Mar 8, 2018 8:10:05 GMT -5
"To open up a hunting and trapping season on such a vulnerable species without scientific data to back it up is unwise," said Erin Huang, the Indiana State Director of the U.S. Humane Society. "This is a species that is not causing a problem — livestock predation is rare and there are no reported attacks on pets, so I just don't see a reason for it."
With that mentality, I can see this going the same way Wolves are now being managed. Wolf populations are now well above the target populations that were set as goals to allow hunting and those anti-hunting groups continue to oppose hunting.
""Tim Maloney with the Hoosier Environmental Council believes that reasoning does not align with the models that should govern wildlife management.
"Having a purpose to produce pelts and animal parts for commercial sale is not a legitimate reason for this change," the attorney said. "It's commercial exploitation that wiped out a lot of our wildlife species along with habitat destruction in decades past."
He added that non-consumptive use of wildlife, such as viewing the animals and ecotourism, can be an economic opportunity as well.""
I really wish Sara would have asked him for his scientific data to back up his claims. How much of an economic opportunity would that bring? Show me the hard data.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Mar 8, 2018 8:24:41 GMT -5
Yeah, I’d like to know how they came up with that $300,000 figure for the bobcat in Yellowstone.
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Post by firstwd on Mar 8, 2018 16:21:40 GMT -5
"To open up a hunting and trapping season on such a vulnerable species without scientific data to back it up is unwise," said Erin Huang, the Indiana State Director of the U.S. Humane Society. "This is a species that is not causing a problem — livestock predation is rare and there are no reported attacks on pets, so I just don't see a reason for it." With that mentality, I can see this going the same way Wolves are now being managed. Wolf populations are now well above the target populations that were set as goals to allow hunting and those anti-hunting groups continue to oppose hunting. ""Tim Maloney with the Hoosier Environmental Council believes that reasoning does not align with the models that should govern wildlife management. "Having a purpose to produce pelts and animal parts for commercial sale is not a legitimate reason for this change," the attorney said. "It's commercial exploitation that wiped out a lot of our wildlife species along with habitat destruction in decades past." He added that non-consumptive use of wildlife, such as viewing the animals and ecotourism, can be an economic opportunity as well."" I really wish Sara would have asked him for his scientific data to back up his claims. How much of an economic opportunity would that bring? Show me the hard data. She sent me a PM and asked if I would do a phone interview. My job hours don't allow a ton of "scheduled" activities so I told her to email me any questions she had and I would answer to the best of my abilities. She never did. I don't want to say I'm against reporters, but so far her leanings haven't favored us much. |
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Mar 8, 2018 19:17:50 GMT -5
I did talk to her and the quotes from me were pretty close to correct. There was a lot of anti hunting propaganda in there too. The economic impact of one bobcat still floors me.
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Post by greghopper on Mar 8, 2018 19:44:15 GMT -5
"To open up a hunting and trapping season on such a vulnerable species without scientific data to back it up is unwise," said Erin Huang, the Indiana State Director of the U.S. Humane Society. "This is a species that is not causing a problem — livestock predation is rare and there are no reported attacks on pets, so I just don't see a reason for it." With that mentality, I can see this going the same way Wolves are now being managed. Wolf populations are now well above the target populations that were set as goals to allow hunting and those anti-hunting groups continue to oppose hunting. ""Tim Maloney with the Hoosier Environmental Council believes that reasoning does not align with the models that should govern wildlife management. "Having a purpose to produce pelts and animal parts for commercial sale is not a legitimate reason for this change," the attorney said. "It's commercial exploitation that wiped out a lot of our wildlife species along with habitat destruction in decades past." He added that non-consumptive use of wildlife, such as viewing the animals and ecotourism, can be an economic opportunity as well."" I really wish Sara would have asked him for his scientific data to back up his claims. How much of an economic opportunity would that bring? Show me the hard data. She sent me a PM and asked if I would do a phone interview. My job hours don't allow a ton of "scheduled" activities so I told her to email me any questions she had and I would answer to the best of my abilities. She never did. I don't want to say I'm against reporters, but so far her leanings haven't favored us much. Exactly..... That's the elephant in the room for sure! |
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Post by freedomhunter on Mar 8, 2018 21:52:06 GMT -5
I sent a comment there are plenty in Parke county, I got cam proof. Make it state wide, won't hurt a thing. They have no natural predators other than us just like yotes.
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Post by esshup on Mar 9, 2018 0:41:36 GMT -5
I did talk to her and the quotes from me were pretty close to correct. There was a lot of anti hunting propaganda in there too. The economic impact of one bobcat still floors me. I sure would like to see how they calculate and how they came up with the economic impact figures. |
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