Bobcat Season Ends in Illinois

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Published on March 10 2022 2:58 pm
Last Updated on March 10 2022 2:58 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

The 2021-2022 Illinois bobcat season concluded February 15 with 290 bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers.

A total of 174 bobcats were taken by hunting, while trapping accounted for 116 bobcats. 23 were salvaged by permit holders from circumstances such as road kill.

339 bobcats were taken during the 2020-2021 season.

There were 10 bobcats taken in Fayette County, six each in Jasper and Shelby Counties, five in Clay County, four in Effingham County, and one in Cumberland County.