The most frequently seen wild cat in New York is the bobcat, or Lynx rufus. This wild cat is found through the mountainous regions of the Empire State, such as the Adirondacks and Catskills. Bobcats are also seen in western New York counties. As of 2011, the bobcat is not listed as threatened or endangered in New York. As adults, this feline species grows up to approximately wholesale jerseys 3 feet in length. Bobcats possess short tails, which are 4 to 8 inches long. Bobcats are usually nocturnal animals, but have also been seen during the daytime. Whitetail deer and squirrels are some of the bobcat's common prey.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, or NYSDEC, is a branch of New York's state government, and its primary focus is the conservation of the state's nature and wildlife. Underneath the NYSDEC's scope is the preservation of wild cats. NYSDEC's plan to preserve big cats and other wildlife by preventing pollution and controlling the state's cheap nfl jerseys water supply. This group also lobbies to end overhunting of wild cats.

The cheap jerseys New York based conservation group Panthera not only battles for the preservation of cats in New York, but throughout the world. This group focuses particularly on big cats, such as cougars, jaguars and tigers. Panthera is a public charity and its proceeds go toward research and raising awareness for the preservation of big cats.