BOBCATS
(Lynx rufus)
Dallas Virchow
Extension Assistant-Wildlife Damage Control
School of Natural Resources
University of
Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0974
Denny Hogeland
District Director
Nebraska Fur Harvesters
Bridgeport, Nebraska 69336
Additional Bobcat Control Control Information
Damage Prevention and Control Methods
Exclusion
Fence poultry and other small livestock located near human residence.
Cultural Methods
Clear brush and timer in and around farmsteads and between large expanses of
bobcat habitat and farmsteads.
Frightening
Place flashing white lights, loud music, or dogs with livestock.
Repellents
None are registered.
Toxicants
None are registered.
Fumigants
None are registered.
Trapping
Fur trappers may be willing to trap and remove bobcats year-round in
problem situations in exchange for trapping rights when pelts are prime.
Steel foothold traps (No. 2, preferably No. 3 offset or No. 4 offset or
padded).
Cage traps, 15x15x40 inches (38x38x100 cm) up to 24x24x48 inches
(60x60x120 cm).
Large body-gripping traps (Victor® No. 330 Conibear®) in "cubby"
sets.
Kill snares (1/16- or 5/64-inch steel [0.15- or 0.2-cm] cable, 6 to 8
feet [1.9 to 2.5 m] long).
Live snares (also known as cable-restraints) (3/32-inch [0.25-cm] steel
cable, 6 to 8 feet [1.9 to 2.6 m] long) with protective clothing and
equipment.
Shooting
Predator calls, experienced trail hounds, and centerfire rifles.
Editors
Scott E. Hygnstrom;
Robert M. Timm; Gary E. Larson
PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF WILDLIFE DAMAGE 1994
Cooperative Extension Division Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Nebraska -Lincoln
United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Animal Damage Control
Great Plains Agricultural Council Wildlife Committee