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Cooney Creek Wildlife - Bobcat

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Bobcats (Lynx rufus) have been frequent visitors this winter. So far, eight cameras have recorded ten bobcat images. To compare, by this same time in both 2015 and 2014, cameras had captured only two pictures of bobcats. The individual pictured above trig

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On February 11th, I found bobcat tracks northwest of Cooney Creek. The front and hind tracks of a bobcat measure to 1.6-2.5 inches long by 1.4-2.6 inches wide, and 1.6-2.5 inches long by 1.2-2.6 inches wide, respectively. A bobcat’s walking stride measure

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This map shows eight locations with at least one camera detection of a bobcat (blue circles) and one location with bobcat tracks (yellow circle) this winter.

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Tracks in Snow

Habitat Type(s): 

  • Deciduous Woodlands

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Posted on 3/10/2016 by Anonymous

Tags: 

  • bobcat
  • Tracking

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Photos

We found coyote tracks and followed them through thic k forest and into an open meadow where snow conditions deteriorated.
This bobcat walks down camp road on the evening of February 15th.
Bobcat

Videos

Bobcat Inspecting Elk Carcass

Bobcat inspecting Elk Carcass

Bobcat in Broad Daylight

Bobcat walks in front of camera in broad daylight

About MPG North

Established in 2005, the property boundary at MPG North encloses 200 undeveloped acres in Western Montana’s Swan Valley. Researchers and field staff manage the property to improve habitat quality for wildlife, discover new ways to restore damaged landscapes and study forest ecology. We also create opportunities to share what we've learned with local conservation organizations, students of all ages, management agencies and volunteers. Through these education and outreach efforts, we seek to inspire others to work together and protect undeveloped landscapes.