Bobcat Bingo!

Bobcat by Paulv21

Bobcat by Paulv21

Bobcats are one of the most elusive animals in Michigan. Last winter I was “lucky” enough to have two of them race in front of me while driving. I say “lucky” because even though they were able to run in front of my car from a starting point almost next to me, I was able to slow enough to see them close up. The thing that surprised me most in addition to their speed was how muscular they are – seriously ripped!

Paul captured this bobcat last week with his trail cam which I think is in the UP is from Loomis near Clare, but as The Leader shares, bobcats are found all across Michigan, even in cities! See lots more shots in his 2020 Trail Camera gallery on Flickr.

More about bobcats aka Lynx rufus on Michigan in Pictures.

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Cougar Cam Confirmation

Cougar Cam

Confirmed Cougar, photo by the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club

It was just a few years ago that the Michigan DNR vehemently denied the presence of cougars in Michigan, but things have definitely changed. Regarding this photo taken November 1st by an automatic trail cam in the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club (located near Engadine in the southern Upper Peninsula), the Club writes:

This photo was confirmed by the DNR on November 3rd. The location is the area of S-trail / A-trail, east towards the perimeter of HSC property.

Click to view it big as a cougar and see more photos at the HSC Facebook page including some more trail cam shots and few shared by Denise Conroy of a cougar on someone’s porch near Cedarville!

Follow the whole Michigan Cougar Controversy on Michigan in Pictures.