Post by: wolfbait on May 09, 2015, 08:34:50 PM
http://www.methowvalley.com/bb/punbb/viewtopic.php?id=44516
On Old Orchard lane in Carlton off of HWY 153 in a residential area, well traveled many homes. Cougar killed 12 sheep over 2 nights. Some were eating an some just left dead with big holes in their necks to be eating later. All is being investigated by fish an wildlife team an the cougar trapper with his hound dogs. They have put out game cameras and a live trap to catch this cougar. Just letting people know that cougars can be in your back yard an not even know it, So please watch out for your kids an pets an 4-H projects. The cougar has not been caught yet, so more to come. Be safe Mitchell an Amy Houser
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 10, 2015, 08:34:39 AM
Post by: magnumb on May 10, 2015, 02:59:57 PM
Maybe some cat's are double teamin'. They certainly have the propensity to maim, slaughter and then leave.
Have there ever been any verifiable wolf sightings in that particular area..........just wondering?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 10, 2015, 03:05:54 PM
Post by: 2labs on May 10, 2015, 03:10:40 PM
Post by: mkcj on May 10, 2015, 04:01:11 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 10, 2015, 04:28:53 PM
Post by: cougarbart on May 10, 2015, 05:15:20 PM
Post by: wolfbait on May 11, 2015, 05:33:44 AM
Over the years there have been several wolf killed livestock in the Methow, but WDFW have never confirmed a wolf kill, too bad WDFW was not honest from the beginning, now they have no credibility.
In 2008 we fed over a hundred head of deer with our horses/mules, one night a big cougar came through and killed seven last year fawns in one night, never ate a one, so I know cougars do sport kill also.
Post by: Idabooner on May 11, 2015, 08:05:59 AM
Re: Lookout wolves: Wildlife officials say pack is up to five members
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2015, 05:29:22 PM »
Watched one in the lower end of Texas Creek the other day.
This wolf was within a mile of the sheep kill site. Later in February much closer two times I seen fresh tracks and once fresh scat melting in the snow.
Post by: magnumb on May 11, 2015, 10:49:55 AM
Re: Lookout wolves: Wildlife officials say pack is up to five members
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2015, 05:29:22 PM »
Watched one in the lower end of Texas Creek the other day.
This wolf was within a mile of the sheep kill site. Later in February much closer two times I seen fresh tracks and once fresh scat melting in the snow.
:yeah:.......which is why I initiated the wolf question in the third post.
No expert on either, but this behavior likely can't be attributed only to cougar traits. And yes........who would have the most reason to yell 'cougar' rather than 'wolf'........ :rolleyes:.
Either way, a tough loss for the owner and a misjustice to a cougar or two if it was, in fact, not carried out by a cat.
No matter, the fact that the wolf population will only get bigger and more widespread, will only bring more carnage like this to many more livestock species and their owners. Of that.......there is absolutely no question, unless there's a wolf season here that I missed in the regs.
Post by: bearpaw on May 11, 2015, 11:00:29 AM
Cougars often kill extra sheep that they don't eat. Several years ago in Stevens County there was a farmer who had about 25-30 sheep, a cougar started picking off a few each night, the warden suggested the farmer lock them in the barn, on the next visit the cat got in the barn through a window opening and killed most all the rest of the sheep. It's just like putting a good housecat in a room full of mice, he can't stop till they are all dead. My hunting partner caught that cat for WDFW and ended it, but by then it was too late for the farmer's sheep.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 12, 2015, 07:17:56 PM
Post by: mountainman on May 12, 2015, 08:59:35 PM