Caldwell Bobcat

[BigRedDog]

It is a federally required tag you get from the department of natural resources,(fish cops) that they attach to the hide. they usually want the lower jaw for biology work but states differ on that. You should check into it.

I tried to

how do I get one

 

[histopicker]

As far as i know you have to have it tagged to do anything with it. The tag is usually free once again; as far as i know.

 

[histopicker]

Nice cat, I'm just north of Rockdale, we have a few around here.
I hear trappers are getting ridiculous $$$ for the pelts.

They are high right now Eddie. Utah cats averaged 480.00 this year and Northern Nevada cats brought around 1,400.00 each. Different genetics in the two states.

 

[histopicker]

I tried to

how do I get one

Contact the fish and game in your area, they will know.

 

[rgilbert]

The tannery I want to send the hide to requires a CITES tag and they told me to get one from the DNR. I tried to explain to them that bobcats are not protected in Texas, but to no avail. If you send them a bobcat without one they will ship it right back. I will check with my local Warden and see how to get one.

 

[histopicker]

I just checked, get it at the texas dept. of wildlife resources. Go to your regional office and take the pelt with you. they have to attach the tag and take down info from you. Texas does not protect them, it is the feds. It is a painless procedure.

 

[Eddy Gein]

Nice cat, don't forget to get a CITES tag for it before taking it to the taxidermist.

I don't believe we have to worry about that here in Texas unless you are trading/selling?
http://www.tpwd.texas.gov/warden/wildlife#iii_v

 

[rgilbert]

Thanks Histopicker. I'll thaw him out next week and get busy on the caping. That's what they told me. I have a couple of coyote hides to send off as well. Along with a grey fox and a couple of big coons. Might as well make it a big box.

Eddy-the CITES applies if you send it accross State lines to be tanned. I found a tannery up north with great prices. I can get everything done for what the local guys want for 2 coyotes.

 

[Eddy Gein]

The tannery I want to send the hide to requires a CITES tag and they told me to get one from the DNR. I tried to explain to them that bobcats are not protected in Texas, but to no avail. If you send them a bobcat without one they will ship it right back. I will check with my local Warden and see how to get one.

Sorry, I missed that post, disregard

 

[histopicker]

You are correct Eddy, but if you ever want to get rid of it you have to have the tag, might as well get it done.

 

[histopicker]

Thanks Histopicker. I'll thaw him out next week and get busy on the caping. That's what they told me. I have a couple of coyote hides to send off as well. Along with a grey fox and a couple of big coons. Might as well make it a big box.

Eddy-the CITES applies if you send it accross State lines to be tanned. I found a tannery up north with great prices. I can get everything done for what the local guys want for 2 coyotes.

Please give the tannery info, I will be getting some work done in the near future. If you please sir?

 

[rgilbert]

http://www.usafoxx.com/index.htm

I like these guys because they will flesh your hides for you. I've done it but it's way to much work for the price they charge.