Look what showed up at atree in South Florida last night...

[tarponnut]

Congrats Bill! The rabbits, pigs, and turkeys at the Dead Horse are probably celebrating tonight.

[Thumper Dunker]

Way to go Cats are the coolest things to get. And may be the hardest.  

[Deno]

Outstanding cat...nice work Bill
Deno

[Sean B]

Congrats Bill, that's an awesome accomplisment!!  Beautiful animal too!!  I'm a little disappointed that you didn't get it on video, I gotta tell ya!!!!             but hey, I'm sure you'll make up for it some how!!

[tarponnut]

Sean, he got plenty of hog kills on video this trip!

[Sean B]

Originally posted by tarponnut:
Sean, he got plenty of hog kills on video this trip!

Ha Jim, looks like he made up for it then!!!!  That's a gorgeous Bobcat!!!  It looks like he was eating well!!

[bill langer]

Thanks again guys!
It's all caped out for a full body mount and I've kept the skull as well. Freezing  it in the hotel freezer, almost wouldn't fit!!
There is another pic of me holding the cat up, it really shows how long this cat is. I'll try to get Irv to post it.

[tarponnut]

Bill,
That pic is in the Highlights section.

(I think that's the one you mean)

[Bill Turner]

That is a big Bobcat, for sure. Congrats and thanks for sharing. You might not have got it on film, but I guarantee its burned into your minds eye, never to be forgotten.    

[ebeard]

Very cool!  Great shooting! Congrats!

[bill langer]

That is the one Jim.
Maybe you could post that here?

[beaunaro]

I've got the photo here.

Man...you're impatient!  HA HA!

But I guess I would be too with a nice trophy like this one.

This shows how long the cat was.

I believe Bill says they are longer and leaner than the ones he has seen in Connecticut.

These things are not just everywhere down here, pretty elusive critters, but I believe this one has been seen by a number of Jim's hunters at the former True South Dead Horse Ranch.

Bill has been slaying pigs with me at the new "Irv's Hog Camp" properties this week (total of three so far) and Jim was kind enough to offer him a seat at his lease, where this cat was shot.

[Hud]

Big cat, how much did it weigh?

[bill langer]

That's the one Irv!

I'm really impressed with your computer skills!
Irv's Hog Camp is heading in the right direction!

My wife has to do that for me, don't know where I'd be without her!!

Thought it would be nice to share the long tube like body these cats have compared to the stockier build of northern bobcats.

Tom and I are real happy to help you. We consider you a close friend!
You have never been in "debt" to me or Tom old friend.
We were raised old school. Honesty, integrity and hard work.
You know, all the life lessons you graduate kindergarten with!

Here's a toast to the Deadhorse!
For keeping good old friends on the path to many future years of Traditional Hog Hunting Adventures!!!

[james hoffman]

Congrats to bill and irv nice cat! I had a chance at one two years ago that stalked my turkey decoy,still was exciting, I want a do over!

[Birdbow]

Bill,
 That's a real cool cat! (I'm showing my age   )
           Todd

[Archie]

Beautiful cat, Bill!

I have enjoyed watching your adventures via your DVD's.  It's great seeing father and son hunting together.

In 2006 my dad got me my first recurve, a Black Widow.  He had a long legacy of bowhunting, but I really hadn't hunted with him.  He got my brother and I matching bows, and a copy of one of your DVD's.  We were to go on our first trad bow hunt together a few months later, but dad suddenly passed away unexpectedly, and we never went.  That DVD he gave me always reminds me of the hunt we never went on, but not in a bad way.  I really enjoy being able to experience those adventures with you vicariously, and see you enjoying hunting with your dad.

Keep it up!

[Bill Kissner]

Hey Bill, that is a dandy bobcat! Congratulations! No finer fella than Irv and he is a great guy to hunt with.

[Barry Wensel]

I just had a couple cancellations in my last bootcamp in April. Irv just signed up for one of the slots. So I'm pleased to get the opportunity to share a "camp" with him. bw

[bill langer]

Thanks folks!

Archie the time spent with a father outdoors are some of the best life shaping moments one can experience. Thank you for the kind words. It makes me feel real good that one of my adventure DVDs can bring back such positive feelings and memories of your Dad. Thank you. Good hunting!