While I am no hunter, and have no desire to hunt, I would have originally thought, such a shame to kill a creature such as this, however, living in the rural country areas for a lot of my life, I also know the dangers of predatory animals. They can definitey wreak havok on a farm. Ive seen it first hand. Dead chickens, goats, etc.
This is someone's livelihood or part of it. I cant blame the animal as we encroach and deplete their natural areas at an alarming rate, but I do believe in some instances, killing an animal is warranted.
Actually we had a bobcat sighting at work not last week.
Anyway, Mike, if you are ever in the St Louis area, let me know. I might not be a country boy, but I live here and like good cigars and spirits. More than welcome to stop by for a St Louis Herf