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Offline saylean

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Cougar called into 13 steps
« on: April 02, 2023, 10:24:40 AM »
Bagged this tom last Thursday. Called it into 13 steps. It came in behind me and slightly to my left. I was under a tree and against a stump during the set. I stood up to leave the set and we both spotted each other at the same time. I was able to judge it was a mature cat and casually grabbed my .223, done deal. Piled right up.
My first cougar. I was amazed at how extremely sharp the claws were and also how it came in so quiet in such a brushy, nasty area. I had thought I had heard something earlier in the set but never saw anything.

I am guessing its 5-7 years old, 135-150 lbs (could be wrong). 7'6" from nose to tail, missing some teeth on its lower jaw. Had some as sweet and sour with rice last night, tastes like pork, but needs tenderized. I took all the meat. Getting a full mount. Very cool experience and I am looking forward to doing this again.

Ive got video of the cat (dead) on my instagram @bozeandbears
« Last Edit: April 02, 2023, 10:36:24 AM by saylean »
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2023, 10:25:22 AM »
A few more pics
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2023, 10:26:39 AM »
Way to go, very exciting Ill bet
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2023, 10:27:41 AM »
awesome! Heavy yellowing and gums pulled back, may be older than you think
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2023, 10:30:37 AM »
If you dont telling us what sound you were using, hand or ecaller
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2023, 10:32:08 AM »
Quote from: zwickeyman on April 02, 2023, 10:30:37 AM
If you dont telling us what sound you were using, hand or ecaller

ecaller, ultimate predator calls app, pushed to a blue tooth speaker. "lonely calf"  and "calf Distress"
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2023, 10:33:51 AM »
Awesome man!! Congrats
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2023, 10:36:34 AM »
Well done 👍
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2023, 10:37:40 AM »
Quote from: lewy on April 02, 2023, 10:27:41 AM
awesome! Heavy yellowing and gums pulled back, may be older than you think

Warden was guessing 6-7. I'll be real curious to find out. Such an amazing creature. And the area I was hunting is really over run with them...at least according to my trail cam....
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2023, 11:10:21 AM »
Good work!! The deer and elk thank you!


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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2023, 11:14:39 AM »
Awesome work!
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2023, 11:45:34 AM »
Great story! Thanks for removing a predator.
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2023, 11:52:50 AM »
Congrats!  What an awesome looking animal! How did your underwear fair in the encounter?  :yike:
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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #13 on: April 02, 2023, 12:01:00 PM »
Awesome


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Re: Cougar called into 13 steps
« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2023, 12:05:27 PM »
Great job congratulations. Thanks for sharing the story and pics
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