as an active member. The Delaware river gets so low at times of course one can cross from ny or pa. We were driving in the manalapan, monroe area the other day and I saw something in the brush at dusk that resembled this. WEST ISLIP, Long Island (WABC) -- Officials on Long Island are searching for a wild cat -- possibly a bobcat -- that's loose in the area. It was just after 4 AM. As of Wednesday, no one has reported the cat missing. Besides there are definitely very few in the wilderness in NJ. The cat was killing a deer that ran on the frozen Canal and I was about 20 feet away. I live against the mountain and my rear fence is a common walking path for tons of deer to and from the stream and grassy areas. If desperate or luckyshe could take down a small deer. June 27, 2022. The Nature Conservancy is protecting critical habitat for these native wild felines by connecting preserved land between two great mountain ranges: the Appalachians and the Highlands. Use the form here to report any rare wildlife in New Jersey. Join our email list or follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on all TNC events! Report an injured or dead bobcat via the DEP Hotline: 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337). Im doubtful they will. OppeIt would be helpful to see that photo. obcats den in crevices in rocks, under fallen logs, in thick tangles of vegetation, or under the, Suburbs urge NJ takeover of Trenton utility after repeated water problems, ExxonMobil to pay $9.5M for contamination in Gloucester County, DEP buoys are being vandalized in NJ lakes, officials say, NJ state parks could collapse if funding, staffing dont increase, report says, NJ beaches in good shape, but one storm could change everything, NJ has 52 endangered and 32 threatened species that you should know about, Business not following NJs bag ban? The satellite collars, however, proved to be valuable tools that cut down on fieldwork. Salamanders: The Renaissance Men and Women of Temperate Ecosystems, Bobcat Sightings More Frequent in New Jersey, ASMFC Horseshoe Crab Board Extends Addendum V Provisions to Fall 2010, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Ever since my teenaged years. Updated: 10:33 AM EST Dec 21, 2022. Dec 29, 2013. Mackenzie waited, enthralled. They prefer heavy cover, such as that provided by vines and shrubs, under which they can rest safely, but they hunt everywhere: swamps, bogs, thickets, fields and forests. A few are here but you won't see them. For more about bobcats in New Jersey, see the NJDEPs Bobcat Fact Sheet. The band will have a 9-digit number; color bands may have short codes. Shark sightings close another New York Beach Oyster Bay, NY Supervisor, Joseph Saladino tells FOX Weather about the latest shark sightings that closed a New York beach. I had to take my dog outside in the backyard who decided to chase the rabbit when exiting the woods. They are most definitely here in north jersey as I have seen a handful over the course of 20 years. We hike A LOT and weve only seen a bobcat once, in Yosemite National Park, way back in 2008. We couldn't get a good picture it was too far away, Lat / Lon: Our govt wouldn't admit UFO's were real even though they flew over Truman's White House. New Jersey by the numbers. My dad and I could swear we saw one in high point state park 20 years ago but never got that good of a glimpse of it. In the incident with the girl in Colorado, the bobcat was chasing a rabbit beforeits stare-down with the 5-year-old, according to KDVR-TV. Be sure to watch the video on this page to see the bobcats in action. 122.27000 W, https://drive.google.com/file/d/14bjFjvtP3QrVLN_x6LiDJwBj_V4TIP-V/view?usp=drivesdk, Lat / Lon: 122.26000 W. Was in my backyard, mostly resting, for about 25 minutes before being scared off by sprinklers. Anyone who finds a banded bird should record the band number, species (if known), location, and circumstances, and report it to the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory . Shy, elusive bobcats are a last vestige of true wildness in our state. Bobcats spotted on August 20, 2022, 11:30am at High Point State Park on the Cedar Swamp Trail, mid-way between the Kuser plaque and the boardwalk. According to DEP, bobcats den in crevices in rocks, under fallen logs, in thick tangles of vegetation, or under the root mass of a fallen tree. Its not like theyre an extinct species they just supposedly arent in New Jersey. Just saw a large, tawny cat out the window of an amtrak in NJ (in the northern part of the state, a few mins after coming out of the tunnel from NY), in the area with large wetlands/grasslands. I have a photo of a baby one i saw in hunterton county a few years ago. He says the animal was walking across the street and headed toward the field/baseball diamonds as he passed by. One of Mackenzie Hall's experiences was no exception. Endangered in New Jersey, bobcats have gradually reemerged in the state's most remote areas. Saw a Mom and 2 Babies just 2 nights agoWe were exploring a trail in Sussex County at night.The Mom charged at us and we ran..She was super close..Probably 25 Ft or lessThe 2 Babies were in a tree..It was amazing! Prior it was a daily and nightly occurrence. It was sitting in a pooping stance and appeared tall. Now, the state is going to try and farm deer for example. Feb 18, 2023: Bobcat Sighting Camera Trap or Security Camera Confirmed Early Morning (12am-6am) See Details Feb 17, 2023: Bobcat Sighting Camera Trap or Security Camera Confirmed Early Morning (12am-6am) See Details Feb 16, 2023: Bobcat Sighting Camera Trap or Security Camera Confirmed Early Morning (12am-6am) See Details But unlike Yetior the mountain lion(s) sometimes said to live in northern Jerseytheir Yes, I'm pretty sure that they're here. We live in Franklin Park on a dead end road with woods in the back and a park on the other side. In 1999 on my way from Vineland to just NW of Sweetwater, I spotted an Eastern puma loping down the road diagonally from one wooded area to the next. "I was supposed to monitor this one trap," she recalls. Good luck with that. 122.48639 W, Lat / Lon: I've been hiking the Jersey portions of the Appalachian Trail and Kittatinny Ridge for 45 years and haven't yet seen one, but I'm still hopeful. Jeff Wendorff, Bobcat Facts: I had thought it was a dog walking down the neighbors road but was able to see it with binoculars and this was not a canine. I was enamored to see it because Ive never seen a large cat like that out in the wild. So if there's only a few living in New Jersey. Bobcats spotted on August 20, 2022, 11:30am at High Point State Park on the Cedar Swamp Trail, mid-way between the Kuser plaque and the boardwalk. Please enter a valid email address (formatted as name@company.com). 122.05735 W, Bobcat strolling down the driveway. Latitude and Longitude The paw prints measured 4-5" and when I researched/matched with online wildlife prints, it totally matched Mountain Lion. Is any exotic pet owners or nearby zoo's (great adventure) missing an animal? My house was on the Ramapo River he was huge. 11" to 23" Lengt: 1 7/8" to 2 " Width:1 7/8" to 2 5/8" Direct or double register walking pattern. Her soft tawny coat blended in with her surroundings, but not enough to escape the notice of a young woman exploring a rocky slope near Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area. Frightening, but not hunting people here as there is plenty of game and deer to eat, unlike those cats in CA up by the Hollywood sign where they are starving and drag riders off dirt bikes. Courtesy of Katy Gerhold. In fact, as we previously mentioned, most people mistake bobcats for the extinct mountain lion. Was so big my first reaction was large dog or small lion b/c state claims we don't have them. Bobcat Facts: No I didn't u might've saw a bobcat in that area. (was too large for that) had the same coloring and no markings on it's short fur. With increased reports of bobcats, the state is also seeing more bobcats killed by automobiles. I know I didn't see a dog. Their numbers have increased but they remain on New Jerseys endangered species list. 0. I've only seen them twice. The program posed its own challenges. This was told to me by a NJ forest ranger. I was in shock by what I saw and remember thinking, that animal is large enough to attack me. The bobcat is an elusive creature found in the northern hardwood forests of New Jersey. They are not going to be seen that much at all.i think the fish and game commission. No mistaking it for anything else. The Marine Protected Wildlife Reporter application allows the public to report sightings of, and encounters with,federally listed Endangered or Threatened marine species including marine mammals, sea turtles, Atlantic sturgeon, as well asprohibited shark species in the waters off New Jersey. I saw one last summer in Alexandria Twp.Large muscular tan / golden cat with long tail black on tip.I have been to Africa and stayed at a lion refuge.I am sure I saw a mountain lion.We have a large deer population here so there is plenty of food.It was amazing to see this animal . It was in chase of waterfowl. If you want to be part of change, volunteer today! Mountain lion walk across the road in front of my car, carrying its large lunch in its mouth! 37.54524 N, Please complete a Gray Fox/Fisher/Nutria Occurrence Report . Bobcats are twice the size of an average housecat. I saw one dead on the south side of 287 too! 2 bobcats prowl the Maine coast Bobcats are pretty stealthy animals. We are working to protect critical habitat for these beautiful felines in northwestern New Jersey. Is That a Mountain Lion I See Wandering New Jersey? Charitable Solicitation Disclosures ? It's a mystery just like the mountain lions. Guess we should have kept recording. People don't see them as much as you would think. 0:49. "We need to learn whether or not there is a breeding interaction between these two populations.". Janet TI totally agree. Frisco residents are reporting wildlife sightings more frequently with the winter weather. I have received inquiries over the years of writing this blog about sightings in New Jersey of moose, elk, reindeer, and wolves. Bobcats have been live-trapped and marked with yellow ear tags and GPS collars. Fortunately, the deer was closer to the cat then me! Close breeding can weaken the gene pool, so a healthy population must have access to outsiders. There has been an increase in bobcat sightings throughout central Indiana, namely Hamilton County, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Bobcat sightings, while becoming more common, are still rare in . The photos were taken on July 9 and Oct. 6. While protecting habitat for endangered bobcats is a priority, we are also studying how connectivity improvements like culverts and overpasses can help decrease bobcat mortality. Please report your observations using the appropriate method* listed below. Two "wildcats" are found in Vermont, the eastern bobcat ( Lynx rufus rufus) and the Canada lynx ( Lynx canadensis canadensis ). Last fall October 2021 I was driving on Clove Road in Montague headed towards High Point Country Club - just before dusk enough to see what I was looking at and clear as day I saw a mountain lion run across the road right in front of me, It might be shy but when it's hungry it's not going to be shy anymore. I was awakened by the screams of a cat in heat at 0430 in April 2019, Wayne, NJ near the Ramapo River. This is a carousel. YouTube, Permit Coordination & Environmental Review/EO215, Pesticides, Waste & Underground Storage Tank, Equal Opportunity and Contract Assistance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit, Permit Coordination & Environmental Review, Science, Research and Environmental Health, NJ Endangered and Threatened Species List, Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey (CHANJ), federally listed Endangered or Threatened marine species. They could also email the video to us and we can post it so that it gets broader attention. The young bobcats looked a little different so we think there were two, maybe three youngsters in addition to mom (and the larger bobcat I barely saw) but they could have been the same little one darting off and on the path. Check out the Nature Conservancy to learn about land being preserved to create a " Bobcat Alley ". 80 runs through the water gap area. The Ohio Division of Wildlife reports that the sightings of a bobcat are the first within Cuyahoga County since the species was eliminated from Ohio in 1850. . Bobcats thrive in habitats that merge open lands and forests. The dam quietly shifted her course and, as if it had learned its tricks under the tutelage of the Cheshire Cat, simply disappeared. Same place cat was seen by my wife who would laugh at me for making the same claim. In 2004-2005, the program switched to GPS collars that store data. True, but I don't think there's a government conspiracy about mountain lions in NJ ;-), Here in Rockaway NJ, a number of hunters I know have taped Mtn Lions on trail cams. The Alberta Fish and Wildlife offices receive many reports of bobcat sightings each year. - UFO sightings: 1,972. Ah well. If handy, use a hose to shoot water at a bobcat. Several years later, the memory of the bobcat still gives Mackenzie a visible thrill. She was fierce.". Suburban bobcat sightings Victor Sunstar spotted bobcats in his yard almost every morning. Another bobcat! You can email it to us endangered at gmail.com. the front paws were at the hind legs. The Division also collects carcasses of road-killed bobcats as part of the study. Bobcats may also feed on small or sick deer. This post may contain affiliate links. Rt. I have had a few people send me photos or video of sightings of various species but most sightings are just "I saw ____" If you see something, take out that phone and capture it and let us know. Most sightings occur in Warren, Sussex, Passaic and Morris counties. Funny how that works. I know that I don't want to be around it. wsj.com/articles/eastern-mountain-lions-may-be-extinct-but-locals-still-see-them, blueridgeoutdoors.com/go-outside/eastern-mountain-lion-mystery/. Nature Watch: Bobcat sightings around Western New York show range map is in need of revision. The Nature Conservancy is working hard to give them a chance to survive. I believe that if this animal was living in a area once before. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife sometimes receives evidence and investigates and. The descendants of those bobcats have mixed with populations in neighboring regions to establish a tenuous foothold here. The tracks on the field also show it following and possibly catching a deer (the hoof prints were obvious) any updates or comments folks? Someone just saw a mountain lion on Mt. I report them as education. The bobcat ( Lynx rufus) is a species that is native to Ohio, and one of seven wild cat species found in North America. They are here. It quickly turned to the side of the house and disappear ed. Grew up in Colorado and have lived in Florida and have seen them in both states . They breed between February and June and typically have 2-3 young. The overall . 122.08773 W, Lat / Lon: Bobcats were one of seven wild cat species found across the country and common . Montgomery Cougars is an apt name. Dense forest cover area. I too had a large cat sighting in Frankfort township NJ. Some other towns in New Jersey where possible unconfirmed mountain lions sightings have occurred include, Marlboro, Sparta and most recently on Nov. 22, in Roxbury. The lion did not care that we were there. In 2017, New Jersey received the first confirmed observations from Mercer County in decades. I dont know if it was a bobcat or a mountain lion. They breed between February and June and typically have 2-3 young. / https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mountainlion/mountain-lion-killed-in-connecticut-prowled-east-from-s-dakota-idUSTRE76Q5ZE20110727. Trail pattern zigzags right-left-right-left. Here are a few animals that have recently been spotted in unusual places in Massachusetts. View more observations from Washington Wildlife Sightings on iNaturalist.org 37.68716 N, Luckily, I was able to grab my dog before he went chasing after it and I believe its due to the fact that my father-in-law baits for deer that 100 yards behind the house where I live . I have seen 3 in the 20 years of living in Newfoundland , NJ . At first I thought it was a dog, but darned if that wasn't the biggest yellow lab I've ever seen! Chances are you won't spot one in urban areas. Now, their range reaches almost as far as the Boston metro area. "He loves his work.". Personnel from the state Division. 37.34100 N, You simply can't mistake the way a cat runs, it wasn't a large dog or coyote, and certainly was much larger than a bobcat. To manage or opt-out of receiving cookies, please visit our. Please practice Safety First in every situation, especially along roadways. Spread the Word. The biggest blow to their population, DEP notes, was massive deforestation. This thing had a cat face as I looked at it from the side and jumped only the way a cat would up onto my front yard which had railroad ties of four foot tall.This animals fur was black. There is a large open field with 2 baseball diamonds on the opposite end of the street and adjacent to that is a small playground/tennis court behind a CVS which is on the main strip- Broadway, that turns into Rt 4 a few blocks down. | I 100% saw a mountain lion/cougar cross my path about 300ft in front while driving Old Mine Rd outside Sandyston, NJ in 2017 in early afternoon. Can confirm I was driving on 70 this past weekend. They remain on New Jerseys endangered species list. Bobcat: General round appearance. 37.91654 N, The females utilize smaller areas, in part to stay close to their dens. Any endangered or threatened birds found dead should be reported to the DEP Hotline at 1-877-WARN-DEP. The scat will go in for testing that will inform them which individual cat lives in or visits the area. 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