New Hampshire Fish and Game has banned Bobcats hunting/trapping for many years. 

In May 2024 bobcat numbers are expected to explode.

NHFG says current Bobcat numbers in NH are around 1400 and may be upwards of 2000 in New Hampshire.

I believe Rockingham county is seeing a surge and these bobcats are regularly seen on-the-prowl in daylight.

And Rockingham is where we humans raise our kids and have our pets.

These supposedly cute bobcats kill young adult deer and fawns and turkeys in May and June. And compete with human’s hunting turkey and deer. 

But, just like coyotes have done in New Hampshire and all along the east coast. the bobcat and its young becomes entrenched, and surplus prey species such as deer, rabbits and squirrels subside, accordingly the bobcats will turn to pets and children just like coyotes have done.

I support a controlled hunting and trapping season for bobcats! Just like Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine have done.

Be aware when turkey hunting in May that bobcats will come to your turkey call and may likely attack thinking you are a turkey.

If attacked, hunters should defend themselves.

New Hampshire Rifleman Magazine predicts pet and human attacks will surface as bobcat numbers remain protected.

 Be Predator Aware! And tell Fish and Game to stop protecting bobcats.