Don’t be alarmed if you spot a bobcat in your backyard this month.Previous video above, from 2025: Bobcat spotted in CliveThe bobcat mating season takes place in February and March, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and the bobcat population has been growing in Iowa for the past 20 years. As a result, bobcat sightings have been increasingly common — including Comet, a bobcat spotted by photographer Ben Neff.Neff shared photos with KCCI’s Eric Hanson.An Iowa DNR furbearer biologist says there’s no need to be concerned.”While not common in winter, this bobcat is likely just hunting for rodents or small birds for its next meal,” according to the DNR. “We are seeing more bobcats in urban settings throughout Iowa than ever before. Fortunately, bobcats don’t typically cause conflicts with human safety or pets, but it’s always good to keep a closer eye on small dogs and house cats when they’re outside.”The DNR stressed that residents shouldn’t feed or leave food out for bobcats.You can see more photos of Comet below:» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
CONRAD, Iowa —
Don’t be alarmed if you spot a bobcat in your backyard this month.
Previous video above, from 2025: Bobcat spotted in Clive
The bobcat mating season takes place in February and March, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and the bobcat population has been growing in Iowa for the past 20 years. As a result, bobcat sightings have been increasingly common — including Comet, a bobcat spotted by photographer Ben Neff.
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Neff shared photos with KCCI’s Eric Hanson.
An Iowa DNR furbearer biologist says there’s no need to be concerned.
“While not common in winter, this bobcat is likely just hunting for rodents or small birds for its next meal,” according to the DNR. “We are seeing more bobcats in urban settings throughout Iowa than ever before. Fortunately, bobcats don’t typically cause conflicts with human safety or pets, but it’s always good to keep a closer eye on small dogs and house cats when they’re outside.”
The DNR stressed that residents shouldn’t feed or leave food out for bobcats.
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You can see more photos of Comet below:
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Comet the bobcat, photographed in Grundy County by Ben Neff.
Ben Neff Photography
Comet the bobcat, photographed in Grundy County by Ben Neff.
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