Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 16, 2014, 04:06:38 PM
Post by: KFhunter on December 16, 2014, 04:33:59 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 16, 2014, 04:54:15 PM
electronic caller?Yep, don't feel comfortable trying to call a cat right to me :chuckle:
Post by: jasnt on December 16, 2014, 05:16:54 PM
Post by: KFhunter on December 16, 2014, 05:28:57 PM
2) Don't move a muscle! don't even blink! I messed this up a few times when a cat busted me when I moved my head *just a tad* to see what button I wanted to push next on the caller. Amazing how little movement they can catch.
3) When your setting up take a trail that hides your approach, sound won't matter so much as hiding your outline. Don't skyline yourself or walk in the open. (ya, I messed that up too)
4) hunt below the cat, don't try to pull one up hill. Pull them down to you and watch above the Ecaller. Call below rocky spines that drop into deer habitat.
5) don't give up! (I haven't messed that up yet :chuckle: )
Post by: jasnt on December 16, 2014, 05:36:44 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 16, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
I would check out rainshadows site. I love reading threw his call in story'swill do! Thank you!
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 16, 2014, 06:36:06 PM
1) hide the Ecaller, make sure the cat can't see it until it's right on top of it. I messed this up a few times and had a cat just sit down and watch the caller, fixated on the decoy. forget the decoy. You don't want the cat to be able to see anything.Thank you very much for the info!! It will definitely help!!
2) Don't move a muscle! don't even blink! I messed this up a few times when a cat busted me when I moved my head *just a tad* to see what button I wanted to push next on the caller. Amazing how little movement they can catch.
3) When your setting up take a trail that hides your approach, sound won't matter so much as hiding your outline. Don't skyline yourself or walk in the open. (ya, I messed that up too)
4) hunt below the cat, don't try to pull one up hill. Pull them down to you and watch above the Ecaller. Call below rocky spines that drop into deer habitat.
5) don't give up! (I haven't messed that up yet :chuckle: )
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 18, 2014, 09:50:27 AM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on December 18, 2014, 10:30:20 AM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 18, 2014, 03:35:26 PM
If you know a cat is in the area, stay as long calling in one spot, then stay fifteen more minutes. A buddy and I made this mistake yesterday. We got too jumpy, left the spot we started made a loop to go after a pack of coyotes we passed up cause we were trying to kill the lion in that spot. Made it just below where we were calling the cat from after no luck finding the coyotes and low and behold here is a cat track in our tracks we made walking in from the truck. Back tracked him to where he crossed ten yards in front of my truck. He is sticking more to private land and I was hunting with the landowner so we should have another chance at him. Good luck, hope you get him.will do! Theyre smart animals, hope you get him!! Post pics if you do!
Post by: Tracker0721 on December 23, 2014, 04:54:51 AM
Post by: Toptwo on December 23, 2014, 06:20:56 AM
1) hide the Ecaller, make sure the cat can't see it until it's right on top of it. I messed this up a few times and had a cat just sit down and watch the caller, fixated on the decoy. forget the decoy. You don't want the cat to be able to see anything.
2) Don't move a muscle! don't even blink! I messed this up a few times when a cat busted me when I moved my head *just a tad* to see what button I wanted to push next on the caller. Amazing how little movement they can catch.
3) When your setting up take a trail that hides your approach, sound won't matter so much as hiding your outline. Don't skyline yourself or walk in the open. (ya, I messed that up too)
4) hunt below the cat, don't try to pull one up hill. Pull them down to you and watch above the Ecaller. Call below rocky spines that drop into deer habitat.
5) don't give up! (I haven't messed that up yet :chuckle: )
All of this is GREAT advice, thanks for taking the time!
Post by: MADMAX on December 23, 2014, 06:32:39 AM
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
Post by: jackmaster on December 23, 2014, 06:59:59 AM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 23, 2014, 06:54:59 PM
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 :tup: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!
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 23, 2014, 06:56:03 PM
Done itI can imagine, how long were you calling for?
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
Post by: MADMAX on December 24, 2014, 06:51:14 AM
she was a big girl
7 ft 2" 110 lb female, made a great rug and tasty in the crock pot
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 24, 2014, 08:49:56 AM
Called for about one hour, my story is attachedSweet deal! Sounds like it was a good time!
she was a big girl
7 ft 2" 110 lb female, made a great rug and tasty in the crock pot
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 25, 2014, 11:27:45 AM
Post by: Firedogg on December 25, 2014, 11:58:11 AM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 26, 2014, 06:15:06 AM
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!
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 26, 2014, 06:15:51 AM
If you have a tag it's unethical not to try and fill it. :IBCOOL::chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: bearpaw on December 26, 2014, 06:46:36 AM
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.
Post by: Blacktail135 on December 26, 2014, 09:48:20 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 26, 2014, 11:46:47 AM
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!
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 26, 2014, 08:08:15 PM
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).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.
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.
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 26, 2014, 08:09:33 PM
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!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 27, 2014, 04:06:57 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 28, 2014, 10:28:38 AM
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!!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!
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 28, 2014, 10:30:23 AM
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 !Keep your eyes peeled :o too many kitties out!