I've never killed a bobcat that wasn't treed. I have had chances at them while turkey and chukar hunting, but just didn't have quite enough time. Called one in Idaho to within a few yards but only had a camera and the guy with the rifle was 10 yards away. I've seen others cross the road and jumped them whe deer hunting but never had a chance at them.
I don't think I know anyone who has killed one in Idaho, Montana or Wyoming incidentally while deer or elk hunting. Just a couple that were shotgunned while chukar hunting. On the other hand, I know a few dozen people who have killed both lions and wolves incidentally when deer hunting.
They're really rare to see where I am from, though I know they're around. A .22 Mag with 30 grain HPs works well on their fur when they're treed and you have a close shot.
Ya we always used a Colt woodsman
