Overview
- Carson Bender, 19, recorded a bobcat stalking him near Nekoosa, Wisconsin, before it lunged and grabbed his arm during a turkey hunt.
- He sustained minor scratches and small skin breaks and received a prescription for antibiotics after seeking medical care.
- Bender shared the footage on Instagram and returned to the same spot the next morning to keep hunting.
- Wildlife experts say bobcats may investigate turkey calls used by hunters, yet physical contact with people is uncommon.
- According to Big Cat Rescue, bobcats have been linked to 26 U.S. deaths and 275 maulings since 1990, and the Wisconsin DNR notes the species is common in the state but rarely seen.