Kitty on a kill

[olypen archer]

Went out scouting this morning at a spot near the house where a friend shot a nice buck last year. I took my 6 year old son along. The second spot we hit had a small creek that ran into a meadow. We got about 200 yards from the truck heading down towards the creek. I heard something moving up ahead and snuck up to a big tree with the boy. I peeked around the tree and saw a big cougar sitting back on his haunches staring at me from about 80 yards. He was on what looked like a fresh doe kill. We started making a lot of noise and backed out slowly. The cat didn't budge the entire time. This was the first cougar I have seen that has not been on a dead run away from me. Got back to the truck and decided taking the kid shooting was a better idea for the morning. 

[jkoziol_85]

Kind of the same scenario my buddy and I had last year for late rifle deer season didn't see the cat but it definitely screamed and growled at us. Wasn't a very good feelin at all

[The Big Game Hunter]

Sounds like going shooting instead of scouting was certainly the better thing to do in this instance.

[Austrian Hunter]

scary but still cool!  I think your son will never forget this day!! 

[olypen archer]

The boy was super excited about the whole deal. On the other hand I was shaking after we got back in the truck. Explaining to his mother how he became a cat treat would have sucked. He did great. Stayed right on my hip the whole time.