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Re: Mountain Lion [Re: KennyLee] #6074782 12/09/15 04:34 PM
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There is a lot more lions out there than people are aware of. I would venture to say the number of lions that have watched hunters unknowingly vs hunters watching cats would be mind blowing.


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Re: Mountain Lion [Re: Brian C.] #6074790 12/09/15 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted By: Brian C.
There is a lot more lions out there than people are aware of. I would venture to say the number of lions that have watched hunters unknowingly vs hunters watching cats would be mind blowing.


No doubt you're right on that, but boy, that is so creepy.

Re: Mountain Lion [Re: d.g.ruff] #6082239 12/14/15 02:29 AM
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Why didn't you shoot it?


I'd love to see one, but have no interest in shooting one.


So if you saw one on your inlaws place you wouldn't shoot it due to being an exotic?


You know, I always thought a cougar would be the ultimate trophy, especially if you were lucky enough to call it in. And who knows, if I was given the opportunity, I still may shoot one, lol. But after I watched a documentary on tv about them the other day, I've been thinking I'd give em a pass. Seems their mortality rate is dropping fast, and they have a hard enough time living, without hunters shooting them. But then again, why don't our all seeing/knowing government shut it down, if they are in such a decline? Eh, either way, I'm not much of a danger to them anyway. My eyes are bad, my nose is running and my feet are smelling. I'm all messed up.


There populations are actually increasing alot and there returning to there once native areas they were shot out of, many states have increased there # of tags and expanded their seasons.

Re: Mountain Lion [Re: sparrish8] #6082815 12/14/15 02:29 PM
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I agree with some of that, after doing a little googling, lol. Their numbers may be on the upswing in Texas. At least they have stabilized. The show I saw was about a study in the Grand Tetons. Here's a little tidbit I thought was interesting. Out of 200 large animal kills in Texas in 2014, not a single one was a domestic animal. But, it did consist of several deer and a lot of hogs. One thing the ranchers are proud of. They hate the big cat.


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Re: Mountain Lion [Re: KennyLee] #6083462 12/14/15 07:33 PM
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Here is one that was being passed around....a friend of a friend of a friend.....shot a year or two ago near Carrizo Springs.



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Re: Mountain Lion [Re: KennyLee] #6083877 12/14/15 11:13 PM
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Dang, that's a big healthy one.


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Originally Posted By: d.g.ruff
Dang, that's a big healthy one.


Can you imagine the smell of that thing?

Re: Mountain Lion [Re: Enter Standman] #6084717 12/15/15 01:39 PM
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Dang, that's a big healthy one.


Can you imagine the smell of that thing?


Oh, hillll no! I'm deathly allergic to cat hair, furballs, poop, pee and all other associated nastiness of cats. I have two in my shop and can't stand em. They are just for critter control, nothing else. There's no way I could bear hug a big one like that dude ^^^^ Lol


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Re: Mountain Lion [Re: KennyLee] #6091466 12/19/15 12:34 AM
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Choot em!


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Originally Posted By: Tactical Cowboy
Choot em!


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Re: Mountain Lion [Re: KennyLee] #6091585 12/19/15 02:38 AM
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There have been at least 2 mountain lions pictures on this forum that were very much dead that came into calls. Give it a try, never know when one might respond. But do not be surprised if they do not respond either.


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