Description: Illinois Bobcat Foundation | Bobcat Conservation, Protection and Research. Bobcat Hunting Illinois
A registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in the state of Illinois
The 2019-2020 Illinois Bobcat Season ended Feb. 15, 2020 with 335 bobcat permits filled, which is less than the 2018-2019 season.
This was Illinois’ fourth bobcat season and there were 1,000 permits issued for the season. The percentage of bobcats taken by hunting was 45% and trapping accounted for 46%. Pike Co. led the totals with 22 bobcats.