There have been two confirmed sightings of a mountain lion in North Texas over the past ... according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. A bobcat is a spotted, reddish-brown cat with a shorter tail.

Here’s a rundown of the issues around the proposed ban. The measure would ban all mountain lion hunting and bobcat trapping, making it a misdemeanor crime. Lions and bobcats could still be ...

Hunters in Illinois harvested 649 mountain lions during the 2024-2025 season, with 674 bobcats also harvested, as the state’s population continues to increase.