DNR proposes boost to bobcat trapping quota; add weapons

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 579

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources intends to boost the state’s bobcat trapping quota and allow hunters to use weapons to kill the animals and counter Indiana’s growing bobcat population.

A permanent rule proposed by DNR would permit licensed hunters and trappers to harvest 400 bobcats from 40 Indiana counties — a 60% increase from last season’s 250 quota.

The rule would expand permitted methods from just traps to include hunting with a bow and …

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