Post by: BNAElkhntr on August 06, 2012, 07:23:12 AM
And without prior disclosing I already Had a Pict of a cougar in the area. Now to protect my Adopted Elk and Deer herd for my consumption not the Cat's Whats the best way To collect Him? Thanks Everyone
Post by: MADMAX on August 06, 2012, 08:11:14 AM
Post by: Special T on August 06, 2012, 09:59:49 AM
If you trying to protect you herd then i'd call from several different spots around your area. If you going out by yourself I'd use a climber and put yourself in a tree, unless you going out with a partner. :twocents:
Post by: h20hunter on August 06, 2012, 10:07:57 AM
Post by: seth30 on August 06, 2012, 10:08:53 AM
Post by: Huntbear on August 06, 2012, 10:09:17 AM
And do not be surprised at seeing cat for first time at like 20me feet.
Post by: jackmaster on August 06, 2012, 10:13:27 AM
Post by: jess on August 06, 2012, 10:23:12 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on August 06, 2012, 10:34:19 AM
Flattery and a few cosmos.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Kowsrule30 on August 06, 2012, 02:08:39 PM
Flattery and a few cosmos.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Why my wife and I got married.... :chuckle:
Post by: KFhunter on August 06, 2012, 09:26:30 PM
Flattery and a few cosmos.
Don't forget to lather on the Dakkar Noir
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 06, 2012, 09:32:02 PM
Post by: Kola16 on August 06, 2012, 09:36:12 PM
100 % luck.
:yeah: That is why I don't hunt cougars because I have none :dunno:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 06, 2012, 09:40:02 PM
100 % luck.
:yeah: That is why I don't hunt cougars because I have none :dunno:
Me neither.... one day I'll score. I've seen 15 in 12 years here where I live though......
Post by: Buckmark on August 06, 2012, 09:43:00 PM
Flattery and a few cosmos.And if that dont work wait till 10 too 2
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 07, 2012, 11:09:22 AM
Flattery and a few cosmos.And if that dont work wait till 10 too 2
10 to 2 in the a.m. !!
Post by: mrmoskillz on August 07, 2012, 01:24:10 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on August 07, 2012, 01:28:24 PM
Post by: runamuk on August 07, 2012, 01:31:54 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on August 07, 2012, 02:00:56 PM
fawn distress worked for my guy"guide"last week ;) too bad we wanted a younger guybear:chuckle:
There fixed it for you. :tup: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Humptulips on August 08, 2012, 10:55:08 PM
contact rainshadow, he can help you out, he has what you need, since traspping is gone right along with hounds, oh wait a minute you can live trap him, i just so happen to have a live trap big enough for the big mountain puma, pm me i can sell it or let ya borrow it, but just to make sure it is legal to live trap them right?
Not legal to trap them. If you accidentally catch one you must release it. Only furbearers and unclassified wildlife may be retained.
I'v had talks with WDFW about making trapping a legal method of take for cougar. Not going to happen.
Post by: bearpaw on August 08, 2012, 11:42:33 PM
- Local bar at happy hour. :chuckle:
on a more serious note:
- Calls
- Find a kill to watch
- Bait
- Cougar Urine and scents
- Walk down fresh tracks in snow
- Lucky Sighting
Post by: jackmaster on August 09, 2012, 06:42:42 AM
thank you sir, well i built a big live trap for bobcats then, the trap i built can prbably hold 4 or 5 bobcats, well hell if i catch a cougar in it, it should be pretty eventful turning it loose.... :yike:contact rainshadow, he can help you out, he has what you need, since traspping is gone right along with hounds, oh wait a minute you can live trap him, i just so happen to have a live trap big enough for the big mountain puma, pm me i can sell it or let ya borrow it, but just to make sure it is legal to live trap them right?
Not legal to trap them. If you accidentally catch one you must release it. Only furbearers and unclassified wildlife may be retained.
I'v had talks with WDFW about making trapping a legal method of take for cougar. Not going to happen.
Post by: mfswallace on August 09, 2012, 06:56:29 AM
fawn distress worked for my "guide" last week ;) too bad we wanted a bear :chuckle:
take a fresh set of underwear!!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: runamuk on August 09, 2012, 06:58:25 AM
that right there is funny stuff :chuckle: :chuckle:fawn distress worked for my guy"guide"last week ;) too bad we wanted a younger guybear:chuckle:
There fixed it for you. :tup: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
but truth is I would make a lousy cougar I like my men age appropriate :)
Post by: Huntbear on August 09, 2012, 07:01:37 AM
fawn distress worked for my "guide" last week ;) too bad we wanted a bear :chuckle:
take a fresh set of underwear!!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
And a handgun for close quarters shooting.....
Post by: threedwizard on August 09, 2012, 09:12:21 AM
Post by: bearpaw on August 09, 2012, 09:38:43 AM
Bearpaw, what would you use for bait? I always thought cougars prefer live game. Maybe a goat tied to a tree? :)
As most of you probably realize, baiting for cougar is not illegal and I know that cougar have successfully been baited in Washington in the past.
I would first check with WDFW, I think goat or sheep carcasses in the right location would work fairly well. When I see someone raising sheep or goats in the right locations I know it's only a matter of time until they have cougar problems. The key is placing the meat where cougar will find it, that means a place/area that they frequent.
Do it in the winter so you avoid having bear problems. :tup:
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 09, 2012, 09:54:36 AM
Post by: furiouzgeorge on August 09, 2012, 08:53:35 PM
ive heard of trappers being robbed by cougars. so that would make me think cougars love beaver
:chuckle:
Post by: bearpaw on August 10, 2012, 01:59:49 PM
ive heard of trappers being robbed by cougars. so that would make me think cougars love beaver
I have followed cougar tracks all around lots of dams and lodges where they were looking for beaver. Another thing they really like is porcupines.
Post by: Humptulips on August 10, 2012, 10:25:06 PM
ive heard of trappers being robbed by cougars. so that would make me think cougars love beaver
I have followed cougar tracks all around lots of dams and lodges where they were looking for beaver. Another thing they really like is porcupines.
Yes, beaver. They have just about wiped out the beaver around here. Getting into my cage traps all the time after the beaver meat.
Truth is though they are hungry with the deer and elk getting so thin. They will come to bait readily. It didn't use to be that way in the past.
Might be a long wait. Hope you have patience.
Post by: RadSav on August 10, 2012, 11:24:12 PM
But, I have never intentionally set out to call in Cougars. And, I have yet to tag one as they were never legal to shoot without a permit back when I did most of my calling. So guys like Bearpaw probably know a good bit more than I do about the big cats.
I've also heard that 24 Hour Fitness is "The Spot" for cougar scouting. As long as you are not a 40 something, fat, out of shape dork like me.
Post by: Widgeondeke on August 12, 2012, 12:38:12 AM
Post by: windygorge on August 12, 2012, 05:17:10 AM
ive heard of trappers being robbed by cougars. so that would make me think cougars love beaver
:chuckle:
:chuckle:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 12, 2012, 06:56:46 AM
Post by: windygorge on August 12, 2012, 07:13:43 AM
The shows you watch on TV where the pull a carcass up in a tree while its no different here ;)
bowhunter, your inbox is full. :chuckle:
Post by: windygorge on August 12, 2012, 07:36:19 AM
The shows you watch on TV where the pull a carcass up in a tree while its no different here ;)
bowhunter, your inbox is full. :chuckle:
now i have to go to work, sorry we missed each other