Bobcat Sightings In Ohio 2025. CLE Metroparks captures bobcat on camera; first modern county sighting According to the ODNR, data shows that bobcat populations are "thriving and expanding in Ohio with more than 500 confirmed sightings by the Ohio Division of Wildlife annually from 2019 to 2021." From 1850 through the 1960s, there were occasional reports of bobcats, mainly in eastern Ohio
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In July 2014, the bobcat was removed from the list of Ohio endangered and threatened species.In 2017 — the last year a summary report of verified sightings was published — Ohio had 499. In July 2014, the bobcat was removed from the list of Ohio endangered and threatened species.In 2021, there were 562 confirmed sightings, which is 550 more than in 2001.
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Bobcats have begun to rebound in Ohio — even in Northeast Ohio The creature's populations are moving up across the state, as the creature expands from its typical Southeast Ohio range, and even works its way into the Cleveland Metroparks. Bobcats have begun to rebound in Ohio — even in Northeast Ohio
Bobcat sighting in Will County draws attention to elusive creatures. Bobcat sighting reports provide a means for the Ohio Division of Wildlife to track In fact, only recently have we learned about a 'confirmed' bobcat sighting right here in Erie County, as its presence was noted on an individual's trail cam! These sightings are the primary method used to track the bobcat's population.
A bobcat comeback The Times Gazette. Ohio Bobcat Sightings Report September 2021 Bobcats historically occurred in Ohio but were extirpated by the mid-1800s due to habitat loss and overharvest From 1850 through the 1960s, there were occasional reports of bobcats, mainly in eastern Ohio