Hunting & Fishing Bobcat Down

[Nosler243Shooter]

I was setting in a ground blind right before dark today hoping a deer would come in. Right before it got too late to shoot I noticed something to my right about 50 yards away that I didn't remember seeing earlier. I put the rangefinder on it and sure enough it was a bobcat. I have been hunting for most of my life and you just don't see a bobcat everyday. I had my rifle in my lap. I raised it up slowly and put it in my PRS tripod. I was shaking more than I have in a while. The cat was setting down looking directly at me just outside of the field. When I broke the shot he disappeared. I thought I may have been so nervous I could have missed. I didn't miss. I hit him good in the chest. I don't guess he ran over a few feet if any. I wanted to get it mounted but my taxidermist was overloaded with deer and couldn't take on something like that till spring. I was sad but I probably saved 400-500 dollars because of it.

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[rdinak]

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I would have have frozen the hide and got on the list. Nice cat!

 

[Nosler243Shooter]

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I would have loved to freeze it but I know better than to ask to put a bobcat in the freezer.

 

[Bradu]

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That's something I wouldn't ask permission for. I been hearing there have been a few seen over on my brother in laws property and my wife has been informed that it will go in the deep freeze until I figure out who would do the mount. Congrats on the kill, I have yet to see one out in the field but I been hearing more and more sighting lately.

 

[Curt1521]

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Nice cat.
Put it in the back of the freezer where it will go unnoticed.

 

[bbolves]

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So, the first time in your life you see a bobcat you have
to kill it, take a picture of it then throw it away.
Post up how you made a 3moa shot a 50 yards and thought you
missed it at first.
I just don't get it, but thats just me.

 

[SniperCJ]

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Naaaa, its not just you.

Deer? Sure, you can eat em. Coyotes? Maybe, theyre plentiful and possibly a nuisance. Bobcats? Whats the point. Theyre a beautiful little cat. Not much of a nuisance animal.

 

[JCH]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snappy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, the first time in your life you see a bobcat you have
to kill it, take a picture of it then throw it away.
Post up how you made a 3moa shot a 50 yards and thought you
missed it at first.
I just don't get it, but thats just me.</div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SniperCJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Naaaa, its not just you.

Deer? Sure, you can eat em. Coyotes? Maybe, theyre plentiful and possibly a nuisance. Bobcats? Whats the point. Theyre a beautiful little cat. Not much of a nuisance animal.</div></div>

using both of your logic the same argument could be made about guns. "why does anyone NEED 30 round magazines?"

We are allowed to do it by law. He followed the law. Enough. You are both hypocrites. Bobcats are predators that destroy bird populations like wolves and coyotes destroy elk and deer populations.

 

[SniperCJ]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are allowed to do it by law. He followed the law. Enough. You are both hypocrites. Bobcats are predators that destroy bird populations like wolves and coyotes destroy elk and deer populations. </div></div>

Just because you *can* doesnt mean you *should*.

And I'm not sure i follow your 'hypocrites' logic. I dont hunt.

 

[vvillium3]

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Man, no love going on here.

That's a beautiful cat, congrats! I'd be fricken nervous as well, but Bobcats are super rare up here. People always forget what it's like to have an animal in your crosshairs for the first time.

 

[JCH]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SniperCJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are allowed to do it by law. He followed the law. Enough. You are both hypocrites. Bobcats are predators that destroy bird populations like wolves and coyotes destroy elk and deer populations. </div></div>

Just because you *can* doesnt mean you *should*.

And I'm not sure i follow your 'hypocrites' logic. I dont hunt.</div></div>

I'm not talking about hunting. I'm talking about being a supporter of the 2nd amendment. You want to own weapons and would argue until you are blue in the face about someone saying you shouldn't have them because "you don't NEED them." Same logic as the OP, he is allowed to do it and it doesn't infringe on your rights so get over it. He likes it, just like you like being a gun owner and business owner that profits off of gun related items.

 

[Nathaniel4545]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SniperCJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are allowed to do it by law. He followed the law. Enough. You are both hypocrites. Bobcats are predators that destroy bird populations like wolves and coyotes destroy elk and deer populations. </div></div>

Just because you *can* doesnt mean you *should*.

And I'm not sure i follow your 'hypocrites' logic. I dont hunt.</div></div>

I'm not talking about hunting. I'm talking about being a supporter of the 2nd amendment. You want to own weapons and would argue until you are blue in the face about someone saying you shouldn't have them because "you don't NEED them." Same logic as the OP, he is allowed to do it and it doesn't infringe on your rights so get over it. He likes it, just like you like being a gun owner and business owner that profits off of gun related items.

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I will have to agree. Also why crap on someone's triumph! Sometimes it is better just to shut you mouth and not say anything! Nice cat!

 

[gonzaga]

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Fuck them, that's a nice cat. Congrats on getting him. If you don't hunt, shut the hell up and stay on the porch with your boyfriend Nancy.

If he is licensed to hunt, who are you to question his ethics? You sound like a freaking dumbass pavement baby.

 

[gunman_7]

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Damn nice cat, find a grouse next season and do the "leaping for a bird taking flight" mount like I've always wanted. You have to do it right if your going to skin it and put it in the freezer to keep the pelt from drying out. Roll the flesh side in and wrap it in freezer paper then multiple layers of plastic, you must keep the moisture in.

BTW that hide once rolled up would take very little room in a freezer. send me the hide, my taxidermist is very good and one of the cheapest around. He's currently working on my wolf as we speak.... PM me if you'd like.

Chris

 

[Nosler243Shooter]

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I am very proud of the cat. I wish the taxidermist could have taken it but he was overbooked on deer. There was no way I could have known that when I left the house today. Yes I had to dispose of the cat but no one hates that more than me. I am glad you all like it.

 

[Nosler243Shooter]

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Also, we have turkeys here. I am not a turkey hunter and do not want them hurt. I consider the bobcat to be a major predator of the turkey. A few years ago one tried to take a hen I was watching in the green field. I would have took him but he was gone before I got my rifle up. Yes they are beautiful animals but they kill stuff you don't want dead just like all other predators.

 

[jasonk]

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Nice cat, hope to have one myself one day. Go buy a cheap chest freezer on craigslist for $100, sell it when the taxidermist can take the cat, you'll be out nothing for the freezer

 

[Infinity]

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Congrats on the great looking bobcat! That thing looks awesome.

 

[jayd4wg]

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congrats on the cat man. i'd be trying really hard to find a freezer to stuff that pelt into until spring or find another taxidermist. that's a trophy to keep for a while. I know folks typically don't eat bobcat...can it be much different than cougar or mountain lion? I had some of my uncle's lion a couple years back, they pounded the backstrap chops into what could only be described as "schnitzel" and damn if it didn't taste JUST like pork.

 

[LegioX]

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If a cat in the freezer is a no go, you can always whack his head off and take it to a bug man and get it cleaned. Skulls are cool, easy to collect and don't take up lots of room.
Just an idea...

 

[mdesign]

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Nice cat...on my bucket list to get one and have it mounted for my office.

 

[dzlfarmboy]

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If anything skin it out, I hear those bobcat hides go for big money $300-$1000

 

[JCH]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dzlfarmboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If anything skin it out, I hear those bobcat hides go for big money $300-$1000</div></div>

Maybe not from a warm weather climate like Alabama. Probably closer to $85 if there is damage.

But I agree you should skin it and have the hide tanned. I did the same on my first bobcat. It makes an interesting discussion piece when friends come over.

 

[knockemdown]

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Congrats on your 1st bobcat!
I did same as JCH with my first one, got it tanned.
Remember, you're gonna need a CITEs tag for a bobcat! Recommend you check with your local game warden about getting it legally tagged, if you wish to keep it in your possession...

Looks like the 62TTSX was fur friendly???

 

[KHOOKS]

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My boss killed three out of shooting house one afternoon. had them stacked up like cord wood. Then on the next trip out to the shooting house shot another one left it lying in the green field and a old doe showed up and went crazy over the bobcat lying there stomping and snorting till he dropped the hammer on her.

 

[RTH1800]

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Congratulations, that is a very nice cat.
They are tremendous predators of song birds, turkeys, game birds and deer fawns. Vermin. They also sell for 75-200 each. That doe was likely the cat due to losing a fawn to one. Kill every one you see. They are quite common, but mostly nocturnal. Set some traps and snares. You will be amazed at how many you catch.

 

[Killswitch Engage]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SniperCJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are allowed to do it by law. He followed the law. Enough. You are both hypocrites. Bobcats are predators that destroy bird populations like wolves and coyotes destroy elk and deer populations. </div></div>

Just because you *can* doesnt mean you *should*.

And I'm not sure i follow your 'hypocrites' logic. I dont hunt. </div></div>

Then don't piss on the dudes thread. You don't hunt so don't even check in here. Save us both the grief.

 

[T J]

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As a predator hunter, I have to say that cats to me are an Uber bonus when predator hunting. They are FAR more cautious that any Coyote i've shot & twice as beautiful. That my friend is what I would call a trophy. I would have been looking for another taxidermist.


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[DirtyDave]

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Nice Cat.
I'm not going to knock you for shooting it. You seriously didnt try hard enough to keep it though. Lots of things you could have done and not pissed off the wife. Keeping it whole, you could have found a buddy with room in his freezer. You could have skinned and salted it in the garage, or skinned and rolled it up in butcher paper and put it in the freezer. I have no problem killing cats, just dont like to see the fur go to waste. Could have called some buddies to see if anyone wanted it too

 

[Nosler243Shooter]

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I talked to the wildlife and freshwater fisheries district office today. They took the information they needed and gave me a tag number. They will also be sending the tag in the mail. I called a friend and he knew someone that would take it. The person at the office said it would be fine to give it away as long as no money changed hands. The cat will not go to waste and the person that took it is a trapper and knows how to skin something like that out.

 

[mws2000]

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Very nice bobcat. Definitly not everyday one just walks in on you. Congrats.

 

[Cserv]

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Nice cat. Had something like that happen to me ob a morning hunt several years ago. Was sitting in a pop up blind on top of a sandhill in NW Okla, watching the deer move around a couple hundred yards away. Looked down at a little marsh at the base of the hill, maybe 50 yards away, and there sat a nice bobcat. Didn't shoot, as I was waiting on deer. It hung around a few minutes and took off, about 15 minutes later a coyote came along the same trail as the cat, , hung around for a few and disappeared. It was an interesting morning. Sometimes wish id have taken them, but think my 300wsm at 50 yds might have destroyed them. Oh well, still cool.

Eric

 

[gadbmw]

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Nice cat,they are what I pay most attention to every time I go predator hunting

 

[Turk]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

We are allowed to do it by law. He followed the law. Enough. You are both hypocrites. Bobcats are predators that destroy bird populations like wolves and coyotes destroy elk and deer populations. </div></div>
In some states you are allowed "gay marriage" ! You want to try that too? Every time I hear an argument for hunting, I hear this species destroys this....! Since when do you give a flying f&$@ about the bird population enough to....let me guess you belong to some bird watching club? Some have good reason to hunt; perhaps to feed their family, to save their livestock, or possibly to stop the spread of disease. If you want to hunt; it is your privelage , but don't try to justify it by stating that you are trying to help the Eco system! Some hunt just to kill. That is wrong! You may think that you have a beautiful trophy; hate to break it to you, but it was a lot more beautiful alive, then DEAD! Btw before you accuse someone of being a hypocrite and try correlate the 2nd amendement and hunting; you may want to check into which one is a " right" and which one is a "privelage"! Got my nomex on; make sure you have yours on as well!

 

[Nathaniel4545]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

We are allowed to do it by law. He followed the law. Enough. You are both hypocrites. Bobcats are predators that destroy bird populations like wolves and coyotes destroy elk and deer populations. </div></div>
In some states you are allowed "gay marriage" ! You want to try that too? Every time I hear an argument for hunting, I hear this species destroys this....! Since when do you give a flying f&$@ about the bird population enough to....let me guess you belong to some bird watching club? Some have good reason to hunt; perhaps to feed their family, or to save their livestock. If you want to hunt; it is your right , but don't try to justify it by stating that you are trying to help the Eco system! Some hunt just to kill. That is wrong! You may think that you have a beautiful trophy; hate to break it to you, but it was a lot more beautiful alive, then DEAD! </div></div>


Wow! I have always hear that opinions are like assholes, everyone has one! Lets keep both out of this! I have always been taught to be polite and respectful but maybe some people have lost that point.

 

[Bubb]

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Up north we got a good bit of bobcats. Over the years with trail camera I've seen my share of them (taking down) does and fawns!! They are mean little suckers! Not your house cat!! I'd shoot one in a heart beat!! And yea get a bettter taxidermist!!! Not the he couldn't probably didn't know how!!!

 

[JCH]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In some states you are allowed "gay marriage" ! You want to try that too? Every time I hear an argument for hunting, I hear this species destroys this....! Since when do you give a flying f&$@ about the bird population enough to....let me guess you belong to some bird watching club? Some have good reason to hunt; perhaps to feed their family, to save their livestock, or possibly to stop the spread of disease. If you want to hunt; it is your privelage , but don't try to justify it by stating that you are trying to help the Eco system! Some hunt just to kill. That is wrong! You may think that you have a beautiful trophy; hate to break it to you, but it was a lot more beautiful alive, then DEAD! Btw before you accuse someone of being a hypocrite and try correlate the 2nd <span style="color: #FF0000">amendement</span> and hunting; you may want to check into which one is a " right" and which one is a "<span style="color: #FF0000">privelage</span>"! Got my nomex on; make sure you have yours on as well!</div></div>

**privilege
**amendment
You're welcome

Gay Marriage= no thanks. I'll continue to let you be the resident expert on that one.

Hmmmm, 'RIGHT' you say? Since you are so smart check out this:
State Constitutions Right to Hunt and Fish
notice Alabama and Oklahoma are on this list.

You are the snake in the grass. You are the hidden danger to American gun owners that will cause us to lose our right to own guns. You are that danger because you are a hypocrite. That's right you are.

You are, because you want to own guns and use them in way you see fit. You spew hate at other gun owners who choose to exercise their "RIGHT" to use them in the way they see fit. Guess what, without hunters, hobby shooters stand no chance to defeat the agenda that is present in the United States at this very moment. Without hobby shooters, hunters stand no chance to defeat the same evil. You are a liberal pansy in disguise because you lay here on this site with other 2nd Amendment supporters and pretend to be all in, when in fact you are poison. You serve to drive a wedge between the two law abiding communities that lawfully use weapons in a recreational manner.

In the future keep your word hole shut if you disagree with what a hunter chooses to shoot or trap. Your opinion only serves as a divisive tool that the liberals will be more than happy to exploit.

You are a self righteous blow hard that only sees your view on the world and lives in an ivory tower that looks down on the rest of the law abiding world and turns your nose up.

Have a good day. I'm out. GFY

 

[Bradu]

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Why the fuck do people have to come in here and try to ruin a thread by crying? Let the man be proud of his kill rather than fucking belly aching over how the poor little cat didn't deserve to die.

 

[SniperCJ]

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Its kinda funny that the hunters, ok, well, just JCH, are the only ones calling names and slinging insults.

I cant have a dissenting opinion about killing an animal for no reason other than you wanted to? If youre going to bring the 2nd Amendment in on every hunting argument then I'll bring the 1st and we can turn this into a Constitution argument.

Now, I havnt read the entire constitution but I cant remember an amendment on a God given right to hunt. Maybe I just didnt read far enough.

According to your last rant I can only fully support the 2nd by being a hunter? WTF over? If I want to COLLECT guns and never fire a shot, then Ill do THAT and still support the 2nd. Go back to killing your ground squirrels or whatever and leave it alone. You cant win this with insults and name calling.

OP - Sorry we started this in your thread. Nice cat. *I* just prefer it alive.

PS - any bets on how long it'll take JCH to get back after 'he's out'?

 

[Turk]

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Suzie,
Thank you for correcting my spelling errors. Perhaps you should list your spelling bee awards next to your narrow minded signature! I am not against hunting, I think you may find that in my post rather then being preoccupied checking spelling. I just don't believe in hunting for the reason of "just because". As far as fueling liberals; I think people as yourself do far more damage then good boasting about your kills on the Internet. I am fairly certain you won't be able to refrain from banging on your chest on here again; but after you have your say PM me if you care to carry this on.

 

[kurt]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

We are allowed to do it by law. He followed the law. Enough. You are both hypocrites. Bobcats are predators that destroy bird populations like wolves and coyotes destroy elk and deer populations. </div></div>
In some states you are allowed "gay marriage" ! You want to try that too? Every time I hear an argument for hunting, I hear this species destroys this....! Since when do you give a flying f&$@ about the bird population enough to....let me guess you belong to some bird watching club? Some have good reason to hunt; perhaps to feed their family, to save their livestock, or possibly to stop the spread of disease. If you want to hunt; it is your privelage , but don't try to justify it by stating that you are trying to help the Eco system! Some hunt just to kill. That is wrong! You may think that you have a beautiful trophy; hate to break it to you, but it was a lot more beautiful alive, then DEAD! Btw before you accuse someone of being a hypocrite and try correlate the 2nd amendement and hunting; you may want to check into which one is a " right" and which one is a "privelage"! Got my nomex on; make sure you have yours on as well! </div></div>


You show your complete lack of knowledge of how eco systems work in todays world. See there is a thing callled carrying capacity that is the amount of animals an eco system can support. If you did not have the regulated harvest of animals they would over populate and starve or die of disease. Look at what hunting has done for the population of whitetail deer or geese. A few short years ago populations were little to none. now with proper management which includes regulated hunting they are booming. This also includes predator controll which if not kept in check will start eating pets and in rare casses attack people. I hunt because i like wild meat better than beef and pork also shoot predators for the fur and to help with the game popualtions that i like to eat my self. I shoot pdogs because it is more enjoyable than just banging steal all the time. At this point in time of gun ownership all factions have to come together and form an united front. You want to have guns just to shoot targets enjoy it i support you all the way. I like to hunt and shoot targets and would expect the same respect in return. Sorry op for the hijack and that was a beautifull cat.

 

[Bradu]

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Why don't the anti hunters just stay out or the section hunting and fishing? Wouldn't that be the easiest way not to get your feelings hurt about someone shooting Bambi?

 

[Niles Coyote]

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Since the coyote, bobcat and birds of prey have all rebound here in my hunting area there are no more rabbits or pheasant and turkeys look to be on the decline again… 243Varminter, nice cat! One less mouth to feed. As for the hide and/or mount… life happens.

 

[Longguns]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bradu</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's something I wouldn't ask permission for. I been hearing there have been a few seen over on my brother in laws property and my wife has been informed that it will go in the deep freeze until I figure out who would do the mount. Congrats on the kill, I have yet to see one out in the field but I been hearing more and more sighting lately. </div></div>+1 on this. You don't see many bobcats. Put it in the freezer and wrap it in a black garbage bag on the outside so she can't see it. If it was mine That is where it would be and I would be looking for another taxidermist who could mount it soon. That's a good looking cat and would look good any where. Main thing, Get it mounted,How many cats you seen verses deer?