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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: Patarero on October 10, 2013, 03:52:47 PM

Title: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: Patarero on October 10, 2013, 03:52:47 PM: Ran into a mt lion in the woods today. It went its way and I went mine, but it got me thinking.
Does anyone pack extra deterrent for such encounters during archery or muzzy seasons?
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Post by: Russ McDonald on October 10, 2013, 03:54:00 PM: A .45 during archery.
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Post by: alecvg on October 10, 2013, 03:54:35 PM: An arrow or 348 grain bullet?
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Post by: vandeman17 on October 10, 2013, 03:54:56 PM: I always have a pistol on my hip but I think that is more for my own sanity and not actual safety because I don't know if I would actually be able to use it. Those things are sneaky assassins and make about as much noise as a mouse fart when stalking.
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: kerrdog on October 10, 2013, 03:57:28 PM: .357 mag. It's a nuisance to carry, but so far it's been worth my peace of mind. We met a guy packing a bull out alone, and on the third trip back found a bear on his kill! He had no firearm and said he let the bear have the rest. He saw my pistol and commented that he wished he had one.
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: jrebel on October 10, 2013, 04:12:07 PM: Quote from: Patarero on October 10, 2013, 03:52:47 PM
Ran into a mt lion in the woods today. It went its way and I went mine, but it got me thinking.
Does anyone pack extra deterrent for such encounters during archery or muzzy seasons?

Why did you not shoot it with the muzzle loader? :dunno: :dunno:

I carry a 40 on my side while archery hunting.
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: boneaddict on October 10, 2013, 04:14:25 PM: I was going to say I carry an arrow during archery season that would work, and if I was muzzelloading I think its .54 caliber or something like that...... :dunno:
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: lostbackpacker on October 10, 2013, 04:25:35 PM: someone else that cant run as fast as me
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Post by: JJB11B on October 10, 2013, 04:48:35 PM: New Model Black Hawk in 357mag.
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: Button Nubbs on October 10, 2013, 04:53:38 PM: 10mm 16 rounds of hate.
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Post by: Hilltop123 on October 10, 2013, 04:58:13 PM: Funny.....had a female and two spotted kittens cross in front of me, on my way to work, this morning. My sighting was in the Wenas, where was yours?
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Post by: Patarero on October 10, 2013, 06:21:11 PM: Near Glenwood.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 10, 2013, 06:27:42 PM: Last time I bumped into one he ended up on my wall :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: RadSav on October 10, 2013, 06:37:16 PM: I would bump into cats quite often before we had a season for them. Since you can now shoot one I have yet to bump into a lion. Arrow, pistol, muzzy or rifle I don't care what weapon I have I'd be shooting. I'd actually prefer to be carrying a stick and string when that happens. It's one of the few non-OIL lower 48 animals I have yet to tag with a bow.
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Post by: MLBowhunting on October 10, 2013, 06:37:52 PM: Nice Bowhunter lol :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on October 10, 2013, 07:15:56 PM: Quote from: Hilltop123 on October 10, 2013, 04:58:13 PM
Funny.....had a female and two spotted kittens cross in front of me, on my way to work, this morning. My sighting was in the Wenas, where was yours?
Closer to my yard or yours
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: predatorpro on October 10, 2013, 07:27:23 PM: Quote from: jrebel on October 10, 2013, 04:12:07 PM
Quote from: Patarero on October 10, 2013, 03:52:47 PM
Ran into a mt lion in the woods today. It went its way and I went mine, but it got me thinking.
Does anyone pack extra deterrent for such encounters during archery or muzzy seasons?

Why did you not shoot it with the muzzle loader? :dunno: :dunno:

I carry a 40 on my side while archery hunting.
:yeah:
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: NoImpactNoIdea on October 10, 2013, 08:36:53 PM: Quote from: Button Nubbs on October 10, 2013, 04:53:38 PM
10mm 16 rounds of hate.

but with 10 rounds.
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: RB on October 10, 2013, 09:05:49 PM: Quote from: lostbackpacker on October 10, 2013, 04:25:35 PM
someone else that cant run as fast as me
:yeah:

Just like bear country you do not have to be fast just faster than who your with :chuckle:
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: usmc74 on October 11, 2013, 05:22:43 AM: Quote from: NoImpactNoIdea on October 10, 2013, 08:36:53 PM
Quote from: Button Nubbs on October 10, 2013, 04:53:38 PM
10mm 16 rounds of hate.

but with 10 rounds.

I carry my G29- 10mm, 10 or 15 round mags

Last year was the first time I saw a cougar while hunting. Bow up, then thought about the pistol, no shot taken.....gone too fast.
Title: Re: bumped into a mt lion today
Post by: hillbilli on October 11, 2013, 05:49:47 AM: if expecting big, dangerous stuff I bring the .44.. but when i'm not looking for trouble-just trying to be prepared for it if it finds me- The 14round .40 is hard to argue with- and a lot lighter on my belt at the end of a long day than the .357 or .44. In country where almost all the predators you are likely to run into are no bigger or heavier than a man- probably any gun that is 9mm or better in power (and what matters-penetration) that you HAVE WITH YOU- and can shoot well- will probably do the business..
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Post by: Dirty Mike on October 11, 2013, 06:46:03 AM: Glock 20 10mm 15 in the clip and one in the hole
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Post by: JJB11B on October 11, 2013, 05:21:18 PM: Quote from: MasonCtyHitman on October 11, 2013, 06:46:03 AM
Glock 20 10mm 15 in the clip and one in the hole
Magazine! Sorry, couldn't resist.