The February 10, 2023 West Texas Big Bobcat Contest is right around the corner. In fact. Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the February contest. Teams can still mail in their entry forms with the entry fee, but please be sure to get them to us BEFORE the contest starts. (Money order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams , The Outdoorsman, Texas Gun Shop, or Grogan’s Farm & Ranch any time between now and noon on the Saturday of the contest to register in-person. The cash entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. Please remember there are NO REFUNDS.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 10th. It will be turned off automatically at that time, and no more entries will be taken. Don’t wait until the last minute if you are going to register online in case you run into technical issues.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done via the Contact Us page on our website. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing. Just follow the instructions on that page regarding team changes.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to follow our Facebook page and Instagram account for the latest information and updates.

We have been working hard during the offseason to make the 2024 WTBBC better than ever. With the help of some very generous sponsors, we’ve added a few more ways to take home prizes if you’re not in the cash payout spots.

In addition to paying out our Top 5 Big Bobcat places, the Most Fox, Cats, and Coyotes Jackpots, and the Heaviest Grey Fox Jackpot, we have added the following:

• Diligent Defense Co. is giving each member of the team with the 20th place Qualified Bobcat one of their suppressors.
• SilencerCo is giving each member of the team with the Heaviest Qualified FEMALE Bobcat one of their suppressors.
• Horizon Firearms is giving one of their Vandal 22 Creedmoor rifles to a member of the team with the 22nd place Qualified Bobcat. The team members will draw playing cards to see who gets the rifle. The remaining members of the team will receive a 22% discount off of a Horizon Firearms rifle.
• FREQ Calls is adding $1,000 prize money to any team that wins any category of the contest while using their new FREQ Ultrasonic Game Call. (Heaviest Bobcat 1st-5th place, Most Jackpots, or Heaviest Fox). To qualify, provide proof that a member of your team personally purchased the FREQ Ultrasonic Game Call, and take a team photo with your animals and the FREQ. It’s possible to win more than $1,000 if you qualify in multiple categories. i.e. 2nd Place Cat and Most Coyotes. This additional prize money will be paid directly by Burnham Brothers.

So if you have a qualified bobcat that you think is too small to place in a money spot, you’ll definitely want to make the trip to weigh-in. You may get lucky and fall into one of the new prize slots. A qualified bobcat is one that was killed within the contest hours, within the rules of the contest, and is accompanied by 5 grey fox or 5 coyotes.

We will also have a ton of awesome prizes to give away in the door prize drawing. If you’ve entered the contest, you’re eligible for the drawing, however you must be present at weigh-in to win.

If you haven’t already registered, what are you waiting for? Get signed up on-line or in person at The Outdoorsman, Field & Streams, Texas Gun Shop or Grogan’s Farm & Ranch.

While you’re here, check out our WTBBC Gear Store. The store will close on January 17, and orders will be processed and shipped. We will reopen it soon after that if you missed the cutoff.

We hope to see you on Sunday! Good Luck!

Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the January 13, 2024 WTBBC. Teams can still mail in their entry forms with the entry fee, but please be sure to get them to us before the contest starts. (Money order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams, The Outdoorsman, Texas Gun Shop, or Grogan’s Farm & Ranch any time between now and noon on the Saturday of the contest. The CASH entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. Please remember there are NO REFUNDS.

ONE-MAN TEAMS are NOT ALLOWED. You must have TWO OR MORE team members when you register. Single Person teams are ONLY allowed with pre-approval from contest organizers.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 13th. It will be turned off automatically at that time, and no more entries will be taken. Don’t wait until the last minute if you are going to register online in case you run into technical issues.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done submitting your team change using the Contact Us page on our website. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to subscribe to our email list at www.wtbbc.org and follow our Facebook page for the latest information and updates.

The March 18, 2023 West Texas Big Bobcat Contest is right around the corner. In fact. Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the March contest. Teams can still mail in their entry forms with the entry fee, but please be sure to get them to us BEFORE the contest starts. (Money order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams , The Outdoorsman, Texas Gun Shop, or Grogan’s Farm & Ranch any time between now and noon on Saturday, March 18 to register in-person. The cash entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. Please remember there are NO REFUNDS.

ONE-MAN TEAMS are NOT ALLOWED. You must have TWO OR MORE team members when you register. Single Person teams are ONLY allowed with pre-approval from contest organizers.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 18th. It will be turned off automatically at that time, and no more entries will be taken. Don’t wait until the last minute if you are going to register online in case you run into technical issues.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done via the Contact Us page on our website. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing. Just follow the instructions on that page regarding team changes.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to subscribe to our email list at www.wtbbc.org and follow our Facebook page and Instagram account for the latest information and updates.

The February 18, 2023 West Texas Big Bobcat Contest is right around the corner. In fact. Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the February contest. Teams can still mail in their entry forms with the entry fee, but please be sure to get them to us BEFORE the contest starts. (Money order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams , The Outdoorsman, Texas Gun Shop, or Grogan’s Farm & Ranch any time between now and noon on the Saturday of the contest to register in-person. The cash entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. Please remember there are NO REFUNDS.

ONE-MAN TEAMS are NOT ALLOWED. You must have TWO OR MORE team members when you register. Single Person teams are ONLY allowed with pre-approval from contest organizers.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 18th. It will be turned off automatically at that time, and no more entries will be taken. Don’t wait until the last minute if you are going to register online in case you run into technical issues.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done via the Contact Us page on our website. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing. Just follow the instructions on that page regarding team changes.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to follow our Facebook page and Instagram account for the latest information and updates.

The January 21, 2023 West Texas Big Bobcat Contest is right around the corner. In fact. Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the January contest. Teams can still mail in their entry forms with the entry fee, but please be sure to get them to us before the contest starts. (Money order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams , The Outdoorsman or Texas Gun Shop any time between now and noon on the Saturday of the contest. The cash entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. Please remember there are NO REFUNDS.

ONE-MAN TEAMS are NOT ALLOWED. You must have TWO OR MORE team members when you register. Single Person teams are ONLY allowed with pre-approval from contest organizers.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 21st. It will be turned off automatically at that time, and no more entries will be taken. Don’t wait until the last minute if you are going to register online in case you run into technical issues.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done via email so that we have a record of it. An email to teamchange@wtbbc.org is the ONLY acceptable method to add/remove a team member. Submitting your team change using the Contact Us page is the same as an email. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to subscribe to our email list at www.wtbbc.org and follow our Facebook page and Instagram account for the latest information and updates.

Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the March contest using PayPal. Teams can still mail in their entry forms with their team’s entry fee, but be sure they get to us BY THURSDAY before the contest. (Money Order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams, The Outdoorsman, or Texas Gun Shop in San Angelo, Texas any time between now and 12:00 PM on the Saturday of the contest. The entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. There are NO REFUNDS.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 26th. It will then be turned off automatically, and no more entries will be taken.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done by submitting your team change using the Contact Us. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing. We do not need to know the reason for the team change.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to check out www.wtbbc.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest information and updates.

Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the February contest using PayPal.  Teams can still mail in their entry forms with their team’s entry fee, but be sure they get to us BY THURSDAY before the contest. (Money Order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams, The Outdoorsman, or Texas Gun Shop in San Angelo, Texas any time between now and 12:00 PM on the Saturday of the contest. The entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. There are NO REFUNDS.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 26th. It will then be turned off automatically, and no more entries will be taken.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done by submitting your team change using the Contact Us. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing. We do not need to know the reason for the team change.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to check out www.wtbbc.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest information and updates.

The January 29, 2022 West Texas Big Bobcat Contest is right around the corner. In fact. Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the January contest. Teams can still mail in their entry forms with the entry fee, but please be sure to get them to us before the contest starts. (Money order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams , The Outdoorsman or Texas Gun Shop any time between now and noon on the Saturday of the contest. The cash entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. Please remember there are NO REFUNDS.

Going forward, ONE-MAN TEAMS are NOT ALLOWED. You must have TWO OR MORE team members when you register. Single Person teams are ONLY allowed with pre-approval from contest organizers.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 29th. It will be turned off automatically at that time, and no more entries will be taken. Don’t wait until the last minute if you are going to register online in case you run into technical issues.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done via email so that we have a record of it. An email to teamchange@wtbbc.org is the ONLY acceptable method to add/remove a team member. Submitting your team change using the Contact Us page is the same as an email. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to subscribe to our email list at www.wtbbc.org and follow our Facebook page for the latest information and updates.

The March WTBBC will fall on Daylight Saving Time weekend this year. We will extend our weigh-in deadline one hour to 12:00 PM on Sunday, March 14, giving you the full 23 hours to hunt. Please spread the word so everyone knows about the change. Also, we’re less than two weeks away from the last contest of 2021. Our online registration is open on our website. Don’t forget to get signed up.

Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the February contest using PayPal.  Teams can still mail in their entry forms with their team’s entry fee, but be sure they get to us BY THURSDAY before the contest. (Money Order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams, The Outdoorsman, or Texas Gun Shop in San Angelo, Texas any time between now and 12:00 PM on the Saturday of the contest. The entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. There are NO REFUNDS.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 13th. It will then be turned off automatically, and no more entries will be taken.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done via email so that we have a record of it. An email to teamchange@wtbbc.org is the ONLY acceptable method to add/remove a team member. Submitting your team change using the Contact Us page is the same as sending an email. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to check out www.wtbbc.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest information and updates.

We are excited to announce some major changes for the 2021 WTBBC. First of all, we are moving our weigh-in to a new location. Although the Tom Green County 4H building has been an awesome location for our event for several years, we ran into a scheduling conflict with our 2021 dates. We are moving weigh-in to the San Angelo Claybird Association. It’s off the beaten path and on private property, so we can control who comes in the gates. We apologize for any inconvenience, but this move was unavoidable. The address is 13525 Duncan Rd, San Angelo, TX 76904.

We have also decided to remove the rule prohibiting the use of thermal and nightvision.  You are now allowed to use these devices whie hunting in the WTBBC.  Please see our Official Rules page for a list of all the contest rules.

Finally, we are increasing our entry fee to $250 per team to fund a new Jackpot category:  Heaviest Grey Fox. To qualify for this jackpot, you must kill 5 grey fox, and we will weigh the heaviest of those 5.  Of course, you can kill as many as you want, but we will only weigh the heaviest one.  We will pay one place on this jackpot.

This is the payout breakdown for the contest with a $250 entry fee.  $230 is paid out in prize money with a $20 administrative fee:

For the first time in our history, we are discouraging a large crowd at our weigh-in. Due to current circumstances, the CDC and the City of San Angelo have recommended that people avoid gatherings of 50 or more. To remain below this threshold and carry on with the contest, we have made the following changes to our weigh-in:
1. Drive-thru Weigh-in Process (See attached map)
Teams will enter through the East Gate. One team member will exit the vehicle to bring in their bobcat. We will verify at your vehicle if the bobcat is qualified (5 fox or 5 coyotes). If your bobcat is in the top 5, we will ask you to wait in your vehicle in the waiting area. As the top 5 places emerge, and your team is eliminated from the top 5, your team is excused and can leave the facilities through the West gate. The final top 5 places will remain for polygraph and payment. Please exercise common sense. If you know your bobcat doesn’t have a chance to be in the top 5, or if you don’t have enough animals to qualify your bobcat, there is no reason to come to weigh-in.
2. Jackpots
If your team is a jackpot contender (most cats, most coyotes, most fox), please follow the same path as the bobcat weights. We will notify you if your count has been beaten, and you will be free to leave the facilities. Winners will remain for polygraph and payment.
3. Door Prize Drawing
The Door Prize drawing will be held online at a later date. We will compile a list of contestants for an online drawing on Facebook for the prizes we have received. We will mail the prizes to the winners. The drawing will be announced on our Facebook page and website beforehand.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding. Please stay tuned for any further updates as they become available.
WTBBC Team

Online registration is now open for anyone wanting to enter the March contest using PayPal. Teams can still mail in their entry forms with their team’s entry fee, but be sure they get to us BY THURSDAY before the contest. (Money Order or Cashiers Check ONLY. No personal checks, please.) Of course, you can also stop by Field and Streams, The Outdoorsman, or Texas Gun Shop in San Angelo, Texas any time between now and 12:00 PM on the Saturday of the contest. The entry fee is due when you turn in your entry form. There are NO REFUNDS.

Online registration will stay open until the contest starts at 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 21st. It will then be turned off automatically, and no more entries will be taken.

Remember, if you need to make changes to your team members after you’ve turned in your entry form, it MUST be done via email so that we have a record of it. An email to teamchange@wtbbc.org is the ONLY acceptable method to add/remove a team member. Submitting your team change using the Contact Us page is the same as sending an email. Your team change request must include all of your original team members’ full names and the name(s) of the person(s) you are adding/removing.

Please take time to read the Rules FAQ for a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules.

Be sure to check out www.wtbbc.org and follow our Facebook page for the latest information and updates.