Bobcat in Gilford and a Sunset

SteveA · 09-18-2016, 05:54 PM

He/She had eyes on a couple of squirrels in my backyard.. They spotted him and took off.

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pjard · 09-18-2016, 07:00 PM

I would take off too! Great photo!

donnamatrix · 09-19-2016, 08:53 AM

Beautiful creature

SteveA · 09-19-2016, 09:33 AM

Looks like he/she decided to come back today. I called Fish and Game and they confirmed it would indeed go after housecats.

They advised to "bang pots and pans" every time you see it. They claimed the cat would leave the area. I set up my wind chimes in the middle of the yard and they told me that would help. Seems they don't like noise.

Hillcountry · 09-19-2016, 10:10 AM

Beautiful kitty...

jetlag100 · 09-19-2016, 02:05 PM

Such beauty! Why would anyone want to hunt these beautiful cats? Nice pictures Steven......

Hillcountry · 09-19-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jetlag100

Such beauty! Why would anyone want to hunt these beautiful cats? Nice pictures Steven......

I would hunt them if legal...and I still think they are beautiful creatures.
Trouble is, without the use of dogs (as in Maine) you'd never get close to one unless, perhaps, in a tree stand waiting for deer. Moot point though as they are still protected.

noreast · 09-19-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

I would hunt them if legal...and I still think they are beautiful creatures.
Trouble is, without the use of dogs (as in Maine) you'd never get close to one unless, perhaps, in a tree stand waiting for deer. Moot point though as they are still protected.

If you can kill it with your bare hands you can keep it, otherwise stay home, using dogs to kill bears or cats, is pathetic. Like I said in another thread, If you're not going to eat it, don't kill it. There's nothing more disgusting than a trophy room. And yes I use to hunt. Now just TRY to fish mostly.

Hillcountry · 09-19-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by noreast

If you can kill it with your bare hands you can keep it, otherwise stay home, using dogs to kill bears or cats, is pathetic. Like I said in another thread, If you're not going to eat it, don't kill it. There's nothing more disgusting than a trophy room. And yes I use to hunt. Now just TRY to fish mostly.

You're entitled to your opinion but if a state's wildlife department deems it lawful to hunt cats or bears with dogs, then it is legal and part of a tradition that began long before us or our Grandfathers for that matter.
I don't use dogs but have no problem with those that do so, legally.
Is dragging a worm or lure through water with all kinds of modern, electronics, down riggers, sonar, fish finders, etc. any different? I don't think so.
Pursuing happiness in life takes many lawful, forms...
That's called freedom.

noreast · 09-20-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

You're entitled to your opinion but if a state's wildlife department deems it lawful to hunt cats or bears with dogs, then it is legal and part of a tradition that began long before us or our Grandfathers for that matter.
I don't use dogs but have no problem with those that do so, legally.
Is dragging a worm or lure through water with all kinds of modern, electronics, down riggers, sonar, fish finders, etc. any different? I don't think so.
Pursuing happiness in life takes many lawful, forms...
That's called freedom.

I agree, I fully except I'm a hypocrite. I justify it by telling myself that a Bass would eat it's child, while a cat, dog or bear will fight you to the death. If someones hunting with dogs to feed there family I wouldn't say a word. I like a "sport" where the underdog has a chance to win. Right or wrong I questions anyone's character that kills "in pursuit of happiness". It was lawful to kill a human at different points in time as well, The Romans loved it. I just hope we can evolve. All my friends are hunters so you can question my integrity also.

Newbiesaukee · 09-20-2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by noreast

I agree, I fully except I'm a hypocrite. I justify it by telling myself that a Bass would eat it's child, while a cat, dog or bear will fight you to the death. If someones hunting with dogs to feed there family I wouldn't say a word. I like a "sport" where the underdog has a chance to win. Right or wrong I questions anyone's character that kills "in pursuit of happiness". It was lawful to kill a human at different points in time as well, The Romans loved it. I just hope we can evolve. All my friends are hunters so you can question my integrity also.

Not exactly on point, but...

I have fished off and on most of my life always preferring to eat what I caught; but I also did catch and release. My life-long dream was to retire on a lake, stand on my dock and catch fish. Thirteen years ago we purchased our Winni property and very soon I was on my dock at 5 am and caught a small bass. I could not properly remove the lure and the fish died. I decided I could never do this again and have not.

This is in no way a criticism of either of the posters. Sometimes right and wrong is not black or white and ethical decisions are often those of conscience.

Legality and morality is a whole different discussion.

Back to normal programming...that is a beautiful photo of a beautiful creature.

Airedale1 · 09-21-2016, 11:30 AM

Excellent capture!

Hillcountry · 09-25-2016, 01:16 PM

Got a pic of this one, a bit more of a sinister photo of a cat on the hunt, yesterday morning on my trail cam...
They're out there!

Woody38 · 09-26-2016, 06:44 PM

I understand there is a bobcat having been spotted in the vicinity of Lucerne Avenue in Laconia.

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquholic.

Life is not about avoiding the storm. Life is about learning to dance in the rain.

rrr · 12-23-2016, 02:21 PM

Okay, this is my first time attaching a pic. If it works, you should be seeing a pic I took one morning this week at my home on Winter Harbor. Just strolling around checking things out. A few minutes later I saw him walking across the ice.

tis · 12-23-2016, 02:59 PM

Thanks for posting, rrr! Great capture!

Cindido · 12-23-2016, 04:33 PM

Thanks for posting. I live close to Winter Harbor and have been noticing large paw prints in the snow. Thought coyotes but now this is another possibility. Beautiful but I don't want to meet him while I'm out walking my dog

Slickcraft · 12-23-2016, 06:12 PM

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Thanks for posting. I live close to Winter Harbor and have been noticing large paw prints in the snow. Thought coyotes but now this is another possibility. Beautiful but I don't want to meet him while I'm out walking my dog

Not to worry, you would not meet one out walking your dog. They are very wary.

Cat tracks are more round than canine tracks and the claws don't show as they are retracted. Claw marks in the track = canine.

09-18-2016, 05:54 PM	#1
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Bobcat in Gilford and a Sunset He/She had eyes on a couple of squirrels in my backyard.. They spotted him and took off. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

09-19-2016, 08:53 AM	#3
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	beautiful! Beautiful creature

09-19-2016, 09:33 AM	#4
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	BobCat Day 2 Looks like he/she decided to come back today. I called Fish and Game and they confirmed it would indeed go after housecats. They advised to "bang pots and pans" every time you see it. They claimed the cat would leave the area. I set up my wind chimes in the middle of the yard and they told me that would help. Seems they don't like noise. Attached Images __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

09-21-2016, 11:30 AM	#12
Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	Excellent capture! __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

09-25-2016, 01:16 PM	#13
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Got a pic of this one, a bit more of a sinister photo of a cat on the hunt, yesterday morning on my trail cam... They're out there! Attached Images

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pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 635 Thanks: 488 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	I would take off too! Great photo!

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Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Beautiful kitty...

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