Post by: Tree Killer on February 16, 2013, 08:12:30 AM
Yesterday my friend and I went in there and using blacktail distress sounds from his FoxPro, this big tom came sneaking in after 40 minutes of calling and waiting. I spotted him slightly to my left at 60 yds.
Nice mature male that we figured weighed at least 150 lbs. Managed to tie the whole thing on the packboard, but was one of, if not thee heaviest pack I've had the pleasure of humping out of the woods. For comparison, I'm 6'3" and weigh 230#.
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Post by: CAM38 on February 16, 2013, 08:18:35 AM
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Post by: Call em in on February 16, 2013, 08:45:51 AM
I am beyond jealous. Good job man.
X 2!!! Coolest story in a long time! Thanks for sharing!
Post by: mountainman on February 16, 2013, 08:54:18 AM
Post by: Tree Killer on February 16, 2013, 08:56:09 AM
Good lookin cat, congrats. Gonna mount him?
Probably just get the hide tanned and boil out the skull.
Post by: bearpaw on February 16, 2013, 08:59:56 AM
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Post by: Tree Killer on February 16, 2013, 09:33:52 AM
Nice job! Any plans of trying for one with a stick bow?
If we ever get the use of hounds again, I might try to let the air out of one with my recurve. Thought about sitting a treestand and calling also.
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Post by: bearhunter99 on February 16, 2013, 11:03:01 AM
I am beyond jealous. Good job man.
:yeah: Congratulations!
Post by: stew pidasso on February 16, 2013, 03:59:20 PM
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Post by: Tree Killer on February 17, 2013, 07:29:38 AM
Can you give some more detail.. How slow was he moving, did you ever hear him.
I saw something brown move, but thought it was a deer at first since deer come in readily to distress sounds. I was going to raise my binoculars for a look, but just eased my rifle off my knee so I could look through the scope. I saw the tail twitch and then made out the rest of the cat. The call started again and he moved a little closer and stepped into a more open spot when I shot.
No, he never made a sound...that's why they're so successful in killing things to eat.
Post by: MADMAX on February 17, 2013, 07:50:34 AM
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Post by: Dan-o on February 17, 2013, 03:27:44 PM
I'm sure the local deer herd does not miss him.
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Post by: rfhd69 on February 19, 2013, 01:10:00 PM
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Post by: Tree Killer on February 19, 2013, 06:14:32 PM
from the pine cones looks like you were in eastern Oregon i am guessing? just spent some time in eastern Oregon last summer and really liked it there. a lot of mulies there. Nice cougar that is awesome. I am curious did you hear it come in at all or see it move?
No sound at all. Caught movement of something brown behind some brush, further inspection through my scope revealed a twitch of the tail. He slowly moved forward a few steps and gave me a shot.
Post by: Jason on February 19, 2013, 06:20:33 PM
Post by: Arnbo on February 19, 2013, 06:45:08 PM
Oh and very nice pictures :tup:Big Cat!
Post by: Tree Killer on February 20, 2013, 09:18:55 PM
Great job! ..What Caliber and what size Bullet?
Oh and very nice pictures :tup:Big Cat!
Thanks! .308 with 150 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip