The three agencies collaborated in the video's production in an effort to help sheep and goat producers plagued by bobcat depredation. Dr. Dale Rollins, Extension wildlife specialist and the video's director, said the video describes in practical terms how to recognize bobcat depredations on sheep and goats. It explains how to interpret bobcat signs by recognizing tracks and scat and explores the available lethal and non-lethal control alternatives.
Many people believe bobcat numbers have increased considerably in.
Consequently, their significance as a sheep and goat predator has increased proportionately. Low fur prices, changing land ownership trends, and increasing brush densities are probably factors leading to the increase in bobcats. Rollins said the bobcat video was the first in a series of self-help videos aimed at helping sheep and goat ranchers minimize their livestock losses to predators. Additional videos will address coyotes, red foxes and mountain lions.