Bobcats are elusive mid-sized predators that occasionally prey on poultry, small livestock, or pets when wild prey populations decline. While generally avoiding humans, habituated bobcats near residential areas require professional intervention. Lone Star handles bobcat conflicts ethically and effectively.
Large paw prints (round, ~2 inches diameter, no claw marks visible—retractable claws)
Poultry kills with clean throat bites (bobcats kill efficiently, unlike messy dog attacks)
Scat (segmented, rope-like, containing hair/bone) deposited on prominent trail features
Scratch marks on tree trunks or logs (territorial marking behavior)
Brief sightings of tawny, spotted cat roughly twice the size of a house cat
Nighttime yowling or caterwauling sounds during breeding season (Dec-March)
Missing small goats, lambs, or cats with no evidence of dragging or caching
Incident assessment confirming bobcat involvement (distinguishing from dogs, coyotes, or foxes).
Property evaluation identifying travel corridors, cover sources, and attractant factors.
Secure enclosure recommendations for chickens, goats, or other vulnerable animals.
Live-capture cage trapping using species-specific lures and set placements.
Humane handling protocols minimizing stress during transport and relocation.
Release at approved remote habitat meeting state distance and habitat requirements.
Follow-up monitoring confirming resolution and preventing return of additional animals.
Protects valuable poultry and small livestock investments
Eliminates threat to outdoor cats and small dogs
Addresses potential rabies vector proximity to human spaces
Professional handling avoiding dangerous DIY encounters with wild felids
Relocation-focused approach respecting bobcats' ecological importance
Documentation for insurance claims related to livestock losses
State-certified professionals for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties.
Based in Whitesboro, TX. We treat every client like a neighbor.
If the same species returns through a sealed point, we fix it free of charge.
After-hours emergency service available when you need us most.
Non-poison-first trapping and structural exclusion following national standards.
Call (903) 651-9289 or submit our form. We assess your specific wildlife issue and provide transparent pricing.
Our licensed technician arrives promptly, conducts a thorough inspection, and begins humane trapping or exclusion.
We seal entry points, remove target animals, sanitize affected areas, and back our work with our written guarantee.
Bobcats are generally shy and avoid people. Documented attacks on humans are extremely rare and usually involve cornered, injured, or rabid individuals. However, they are wild predators capable of inflicting serious injury if threatened. Never approach, feed, or attempt to handle a bobcat yourself.
Bobcat kills show: clean throat puncture wounds (one or two precise bites), feathers plucked in concentrated piles near the kill site, and usually only one bird taken (or two if feeding young). Dogs cause messy, widespread feather scattering, multiple wounded birds, and often don't consume prey. Raccoons take smaller birds, heads bitten off, eggs eaten in place.
Bobcats follow prey availability—rabbits, squirrels, rodents, ground-nesting birds, and unfortunately poultry and small goats. Dense brush piles, unmowed edges, and wooded fencelines provide cover. Secure poultry housing, eliminating outdoor pet food, and reducing rodent harborage reduces attraction significantly.
Call (903) 651-9289 or request a fast quote online.