Cougar hunting

[Buck Rub Jr]

i have called in a couple using raishadows tactics, except i didnt close the deal on the cats, i think i get to impatient and move to much, i think next time i am gonna get as far away from the ecaller as possible and get up in a tree. a buddy of mine was huntn out of a tree stand for deer and had been sitting there for a couple hours when all the sudden he notices a cat sleeping in the sun, cat had been there the whole time... except he smoked the deer killer 

That's what I'm worried about happening with me, I don't like sitting still for a long time. We'll see what happens I guess! Good luck to you!

[Buck Rub Jr]

Done it

 50 yds and 1 shot to the head with the mini 14 and dead kitty

I used a mouth call and a feather

big time rush

I can imagine, how long were you calling for?

[MADMAX]

Called for about one hour, my story is attached
she was a big girl
7 ft 2" 110 lb female, made a great rug and tasty in the crock pot

[Buck Rub Jr]

Called for about one hour, my story is attached
she was a big girl
7 ft 2" 110 lb female, made a great rug and tasty in the crock pot

Sweet deal! Sounds like it was a good time!

[rainshadow1]

I killed one at 2 minutes. And I had one's toes in the scope at 90+ minutes. You can't predict.

[Firedogg]

 If you have a tag it's unethical not to try and fill it.   

[Buck Rub Jr]

I killed one at 2 minutes. And I had one's toes in the scope at 90+ minutes. You can't predict.

I'll just have to put my patience to the test!

[Buck Rub Jr]

If you have a tag it's unethical not to try and fill it.   

[bearpaw]

We or some of our hunters have accidentally called in several when turkey calling in the spring. Sometimes you don't see them until they are less than 20 yards, other times you see them farther (if you are looking in the right direction).

One time I spent a full week (dawn till dusk) trying to get a cougar with an electronic caller, we called in all types of birds and coyotes, but no cats.

You just never know when one will come so be prepared to spend a lot of time if needed. You will probably not call in a cougar unless you are in an area they frequent. Cougar are territorial so hunt in areas where you have seen fresh cougar tracks.

Another method is to walk them down by following fresh cougar tracks, I know a guy who has killed 3 this way.

[Blacktail135]

 If you're into reading books and want to be amazed at patience while hunting cats read Jim Corbett's "Man-eaters of Kumaon". That man was a hunter!

[rainshadow1]

Another method is to walk them down by following fresh cougar tracks, I know a guy who has killed 3 this way.

If you're in shape, and you have some woods skills and good equipment... wait for a cold (low) lite snow..... and DO this!

My opinion, this is absolutely the ultimate North American fair chase hunt!

I'm not built for this, never have been... but I have a son who will be able to walk the legs off a goat in a few years... I'll be encouraging him to try!

[Buck Rub Jr]

We or some of our hunters have accidentally called in several when turkey calling in the spring. Sometimes you don't see them until they are less than 20 yards, other times you see them farther (if you are looking in the right direction).

One time I spent a full week (dawn till dusk) trying to get a cougar with an electronic caller, we called in all types of birds and coyotes, but no cats.

You just never know when one will come so be prepared to spend a lot of time if needed. You will probably not call in a cougar unless you are in an area they frequent. Cougar are territorial so hunt in areas where you have seen fresh cougar tracks.

Another method is to walk them down by following fresh cougar tracks, I know a guy who has killed 3 this way.

Sweet! Thanks! I'm almost positive that nobody hunts cougars at all where we are an we always see tons of sign especially in the snow. I figure that all the free ranging cattle up there might be a little appealing to the cats along with all the wild game. I think they're doing a number on the deer population.

[Buck Rub Jr]

If you're into reading books and want to be amazed at patience while hunting cats read Jim Corbett's "Man-eaters of Kumaon". That man was a hunter!

I'll check it out! Can never beat a good book!

[BOWHUNTER45]

In the last few weeks I have cut sets of tracks ...Was it because I was just lucky or is there more cats ...my opinion MORE CATS ! Here is the biggest of the two !

[Buck Rub Jr]

Another method is to walk them down by following fresh cougar tracks, I know a guy who has killed 3 this way.

If you're in shape, and you have some woods skills and good equipment... wait for a cold (low) lite snow..... and DO this!

My opinion, this is absolutely the ultimate North American fair chase hunt!

I'm not built for this, never have been... but I have a son who will be able to walk the legs off a goat in a few years... I'll be encouraging him to try!

I'd definitely be capable of doing that! It sounds like a blast! I just don't know if my dad's knees could take it but if I ever go up with my buddy I'd definitely be all for it, sounds like it'd get some juices flowing!!