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Bobcat Taxidermy

Lynx rufus

Wisconsin’s only wild cat, mounted the way it hunts: crouched on a rock ledge, climbing down a driftwood wall panel, or crossing snow with a fresh kill. We build bobcat mounts that keep the loose, spotted coat and the intense face that make a cat look alive.

Bobcat wall mount climbing down over a window ledge
Est. 1978Two WI locationsLife-size, wall habitat, climbing, rug
Species facts

About the bobcat

Scientific name
Lynx rufus
Weight
15–35 lb; toms are noticeably larger than females
Length
26–41 in, including a 4–7 in “bobbed” tail
Habitat
Cedar swamps, brushy forest edges, rocky bluffs and river corridors; found statewide in Wisconsin, densest in the north
Range
Southern Canada through most of the United States to central Mexico
Wisconsin season
Permit-only harvest by zone, typically mid-October through January; check current WDNR regulations
Our work

How we mount bobcat

Bobcats are all about attitude. The coat is loose and heavily spotted, the ears carry black tufts and white spots on the back, and the face has a ruff that changes the whole look of the animal depending on how it is set. We sculpt each cat’s expression to match the pose — relaxed on a ledge, alert on a driftwood limb, or mid-stalk — instead of forcing every bobcat into the same form.

Our most popular bobcat displays are wall habitat scenes: a rock ledge with pine boughs, a driftwood panel the cat is climbing down, or a two-animal scene with a fox, otter or grouse. Floor pedestal and tabletop life-size mounts on snow, driftwood or rock bases are the next most common, and we also build bobcat rugs with open- or closed-mouth heads.

Life-sizewall habitatclimbingrug
From the studio

Bobcat mounts by Stehling’s

Click any photo to enlarge. Every mount below was built in our Jefferson studio.

Bobcat wall mount climbing down over a window ledge Bobcat wall mount with autumn foliageBobcat wall mount viewed from belowBobcat mount on a driftwood and snow baseBobcat mount on driftwood in the showroomBobcat mount on a showroom display tableBobcat wall mount above a skunk mountBobcat wall mount beside a doorwayBobcat and otter wall scene on a rock ledgeBobcat wall habitat scene with otter and duck
Field care

Caring for your bobcat in the field

  1. Do not gut or skin the cat. Keep it cool and get it to us or into a freezer as soon as you can.
  2. Keep blood off the face and belly fur; wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry before freezing.
  3. Freeze the whole animal in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out. Do not wrap the cat in newspaper.

More in our Knowledge Base and Getting Started guides, plus our Small Game Taxidermy and Pricing pages.

Questions

Bobcat taxidermy FAQ

Can you mount a bobcat that was trapped?

Yes. Trapped cats usually mount well because the hide is undamaged. Note where the trap was on the leg so we can plan the pose around it.

How much does a bobcat mount cost?

Life-size bobcat mounts are $2,000; rugs and habitat bases are quoted with your mount. Pay in full, 50/50, three installments, or monthly with our Easy 8 plan. See full pricing.

How long does a bobcat mount take?

Delivery times vary by project. Contact us for current delivery times. Rush service is available on select orders. Complex habitat bases can add time.

two Wisconsin locations · Est. 1978

Bring us your bobcat

Drop off at Jefferson or New Franken (Green Bay area), or call or text either studio with a photo and we will quote it.

Jefferson (920) 650-7800Green Bay area (920) 650-8972Contact & hours

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