Armed Mother Shoots and Kills Bobcat in Her Own Backyard

By John Falkenberg

ABILENE, TX — An Abilene resident shot and killed a bobcat in her backyard late last month, KTXS reports.

The woman was reportedly concerned for the safety of her child, who wasn’t there — and although I’d be looking out for my kid’s safety, too, the issue of legality is a muddy one.

According to KTXS:

An Abilene woman shot and killed a bobcat that was prowling around her backyard. Paula Kitchens said her daughter’s dog was barking up a storm Friday at the family’s home near Loop 322 and Oldham Lane. So, the daughter went outside to see what all the commotion was about and saw the bobcat.

The woman got her gun and the bobcat scurried up a tree. She fired one shot but missed.

The bobcat then leaped from the tree and she fired a second round, killing it. The woman’s 6-year-old son plays in the backyard and mom did not want to take any chances.

Now, that might sound straightforward, but here’s where things get tricky. As best as I can tell, what this woman did was illegal.

Disclaimer: I’m not from Texas. I’m just researching and reporting. If you know better — leave a comment and tell us …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation