An elk hunter got more than he bargained for last Saturday, October 9 when a mature mountain lion approached and charged him. The incident occurred during an early-season rifle hunt in southeast Idaho. In a remarkable video captured by the hunter on his cell phone and later shared by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), John C. Erickson yells “get back” at the advancing mountain lion before firing multiple rounds from his .40 caliber Glock 27. His bullets appear to hit just inches above the predator’s head and back.......

https://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting/hunter-shoots-at-charging-mountain-lion-idaho/

Dumb [censored] was so worried about filming it to be a hero he didn’t even hit the thing. He should have picked up his rifle and killed it, next guy it encounters probably won’t be so lucky.

That was my exact thought. Atleast use a lessor recoiling caliber

I’n his defense he should of filmed(since he already did) but then dropped phone and killed cat. Would made for a short investigation

I’n his defense he should of filmed(since he already did) but then dropped phone and killed cat. Would made for a short investigation

That was my thought too. Kill a cat without a tag and what is the punishment? How do you prove you felt your life was endangered?

Dumb [censored] was so worried about filming it to be a hero he didn’t even hit the thing. He should have picked up his rifle and killed it, next guy it encounters probably won’t be so lucky.

That cat was in full predator mode with its ears down and out. It was entering its charge right at the first shot. That guy is very lucky!

He definitely waited too long. Interesting encounter.

I don't believe the cat was 'stalking' the man (as for prey) but rather making an aggressive move on him as if to protect something (nearby kill, cubs, territory).

Generally a Mountain Lion (if wanting to attack a prey animal) stays low to the ground and doesn't pounce/attack until nearly upon its prey. In other words....it would rather you never saw it coming. It would be in full 'stealth' mode.

Also the wide outstretched position of the front legs and paws is consistent with what you'll see them do when defending themselves or making a short (stay back) charge. Especially if hounds are involved.

A Mountain Lion intent on killing you (as if prey) isn't going to walk up and 'maul' you.....it will pounce and try to bite the throat or back of your neck if it can.

Really odd behavior from that cat.

That cat meant business, and I would have for sure shot and killed it. A cat like that walking , disregarding a yell and not running off after being shot at, could be real trouble for a hunter or hiker. Too bad he didn't kill the cat.

Less filming, more shooting.

May have had kittens in the area. Lucky for the lion, the guy could not shoot. Why carry a sidearm if you don’t know how to use it?

One of scary things about this is while walking backwards if he would have tripped and gone down he would have had a lap full of big cat, bet he see's how stupid his whole reaction was, glad he made it through that without getting completely mauled, In Africa they say a Leopard that gets on you is a hundred stitches, for every second, and its true!