The 2023-2024 Illinois bobcat season concluded February 15 with 370 bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers.
A total of 214 of bobcats were taken by hunting, while trapping accounted for 156 of the harvest. Nineteen were salvaged by permit holders from circumstances such as roadkill.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources continues to monitor the status of bobcats and will evaluate the program as new data becomes available from ongoing research.
Click here for more information about bobcat hunting and trapping in Illinois.
