Which state is best?

[1280]

Is there a state that a guy could take his hounds for a week and hunt bobcats? A state with alot of bobcats. A state that you don't need a special license and doesn't cost alot to go and hunt them. I want to take a hunting trip just to hunt cats with my hounds. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Daniel Tremblay]

To my knowlegde all states require a hound lic. of some sort and out of state lics. are never cheap.

[1280]

I know an out of state lisense is not cheap. I just want to go to a state where you don't have to send in for years to draw a tag. I want to go to a state where I can buy a lisense over the counter and be able to hunt cats.

[Daniel Tremblay]

oh in that case. with oregon you send in for your lic. but it doenst take long. east side of state you are allowed 5 cats and west side is unlimited. Lion and bear is prohibited though. The coast would probably be your best bet for coming out of state. i wouldnt depend on the snow to come in eastern oregon. Hasnt for a long time.

[1280]

Thanks for the help me and a buddy are just looking for some ideas. How much is an out of state lisense in oregon? and is there any where a out of state hunter could hunt?

[stred]

200 dollars and you need to take a test and I think you need to go to a fish and game office to take the test good luck

[Clarka57]

Not sure what you mean about taking a test. Unless out of state hunters have to take one for some reason.

[nightstalker41]

reading the regs put out by ODFW it says all first time oregon trappers need to take a test, not sure if this would apply to hound hunters but i'd call ODFW to make damn sure.

[bearcat]

If you talk to ODFW you can buy a license to hunt bobcats without taking a test, you only need the test for trapping. If you don't take the test it says *Hunting Only* on your license.

[catdog360]

Oregon License just jumped to $350 something for non-residents.

[coloradoultramag]

for colorado you need a small game tag thats it. Bobcats are on a low cycle with the rabbits. But you should be able to find a track.