I also thought there were no bobcats around till this year.I was deer hunting and had one come out to with in 15 yards of me,and i let the ol 06 bark.He's at the Taxi right now.I got me a Johnny Stewart Preymaster e-caller and my first time out,i called up 2 bobcats.I have been back out 3 or 4 times since with no luck.So i think it just depends on your timing and luck.