Cat kill

[hntrspud]

I was in an area that I elk hunt over the weekend and noticed a cat kill of a deer. My question is, does the smell and sight of a dead animal in an area keep the elk out of that area for a while? This cat has been around a while and it never bothered them much, but I didnt notice any new sign in this area. Did the kill affect the elk, or did a nearby clearcut affect them more? The clearcut is within 6mos to a year old. I wanna put out some apples and stuff, but dont want to waste time or effort if it wont be worth it. 

[elkh8me]

I have gotten trail cam pics of elk and cats within an hour of each other.  Put the apples out

[BOWHUNTER45]

USELESS ...No photos 

[blacktailcody]

Forget about the elk and apples. Put the cam up on the kill for the cougar.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Forget about the elk and apples. Put the cam up on the kill for the cougar.

I have seen Elk in a clearcut a day after the yarder and skyline were pulled out!  The Elk know that the cat is in the area. Deer kill or not.  Both are eating like crazy right now. They'll wander. They'll be back.
 
-Steve

[woodman]

Just curious, are you sure it was a cat? I found a young deer kill yesterday and figured it was a bear. I have seen and killed bear where this one was. The kill I found was from earlier in the morning I believe.

[Button Nubbs]

In the area I hunt elk when I get a cat on my cams the entire area will shut down for a week.

[carpsniperg2]

  They keep pressure on them for sure.

[Fullabull]

The smell of dead animals will not bother the elk

[hntrspud]

Just curious, are you sure it was a cat? I found a young deer kill yesterday and figured it was a bear. I have seen and killed bear where this one was. The kill I found was from earlier in the morning I believe.

I am sure it was a cat. I know of a specific cat in the area. I will put my cam in the area within the next week, and see what happens. All this info is great!

[elkh8me]

Could it have been a Mt Si wildcat?


I am sure it was a cat. I know of a specific cat in the area. I will put my cam in the area within the next week, and see what happens. All this info is great!
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[smartazz171]

In the area I hunt elk when I get a cat on my cams the entire area will shut down for a week.

Last year Archery season Scouted up a herd and hunted the herd for 5 straight days. Herd almost never moved. Harvested a Cow and was going for a herd bull (dad had a tag).  Point is,  first day, during a calling session, Dad had a cougar stock the sound too with 5 yards of him untill he sensed something and turned and locked eyes with her.  They both freaked out equally.  Next day, less then 1/4 mile away from that spot, bino'd the cat and its cub on a rocky point.  Killed an elk the next day.     

My Story = don't worry about the cat, put out the cameras

[Button Nubbs]

Must be dependent on the area. Weather we kill an elk or there's a cat around the area will he good for a day and then go DEAD!

[Button Nubbs]

Btw when ever I get a bear the elk are there within a couple hours cats are an entire different story. I can usually tell if there's a cat in the area by the number of pics before I even log them.

[hntrspud]

Something I was wondering...Why would I put my cam on the kill just to verify the cat I already know is there? I am putting my cam up for elk, but I cant shoot the cat for a while....