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You do need a lens at least
200mm in length, either a zoom or telephoto. This is a classic
wildlife chase safari. There are no guarantees, but a high
probability of success in capturing this most elusive of
California's feline predators. In November of 2015 we had a 16 bobcat
day,
photographing 12. In January 2019 we had a 12 bobcat day,
photographing 10. So there are big bobcat days out there. These
bobcats live in rolling oak woodlands between Interstate 5 and
Highway 101 - in some of the finest ranching country in California.
Typically, we see 2-4 bobcats per day.
These safaris generally sell-out, so booking early for your optimum
date is important. Additional dates will be added. We
shoot from my 4-door F-150 4x4 Super Crew Cab truck,
exiting to tripod up if a bobcat runs up a tree. There is no
place in North America where you can see this high number of
bobcats, consistently, and capture the types of images that we have
captured during these safaris.
Reservations
We meet at 6:30am (which can vary by the month of the year) at the
Harris Ranch Intersection Chevron Station, or at the hotel lobby you
might be at the night before - at Highway 198 and Interstate 5. Unless you live
within an hour or two I would advise getting a hotel room the night
before. (Best Western, Travelodge, and Motel 6, as well as the more
expensive Harris Ranch Motel). We do split gas, which amounts
to $40/per photographer, per day. We return to Harris Ranch
each day around 6pm at the end of each safari day.
Bobcat Video:
VIDEO
Bobcat Albums:
Gallery 1
Gallery 2
Gallery 3
Difficulty Level:
EASY
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