Winnipeg, Manitoba; October 6, 2009

Wildcat Exploration Ltd. (WEL: TSX-V) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Thomas D. Lewis as Vice-President, Exploration.

Tom has extensive experience in exploration for gold and base metals across Canada with small and large companies. His career spans over 30 years to date, including Canadian Exploration Manager and Safety Coordinator with Anglo American plc, Chief Exploration Geologist with Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting., Project Manager on the Musselwhite Project with Placer Dome Inc., and most recently Regional Operations Manager with CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. Tom is a graduate of Queen’s University where he received a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geology (Geological Engineering).

As VP, Exploration, Tom will direct Wildcat’s exploration programs and its evaluation of growth opportunities, reporting to the President and CEO. He is expected to assume his position in November, 2009.

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What I read out of this news release is that Company has expansion plans. It is positioning itself to grow. This is a very progressive move, and a change from the more defensive stance of 6 - 9 months ago when money was tight, and survival was the main task in view. The fact that the share price has moved up and stayed in the range that it has shows support for the stock and provides a context where growth can again become the main objective, IMO.

With Fall upon us, drilling programs will soon be in operation and I believe we can be looking forward to some exciting developments. Jeep, especially, has big potential, IMO. I believe the news releases of the past few months on Jeep are only the beginning. The findings so far are bringing things into a sharper focus. The history of Jeep together with the new efforts being made by Wildcat have me very optimistic.

NorthLIon