Post by: Moe the Sleaze on November 14, 2022, 09:20:40 PM
The Cougar has been gutted and is hanging on a gamepole at our hunting camp. We are in the NE corner, and temperatures are well below freezing. Should we be concerned with the carcass freezing? We are aware of the wdfw reporting and hide-sealing requirements, so he is going to call the hotline tomorrow.
We hope to have a rug made, and he would also like to keep the meat. One of our questions is whether we can manage the skinning ourselves, or would we be better off leaving that to a professional? He has contacted one taxi, who told him he would skin it if he did not want the meat, but that if he wanted the meat he should skin it himself.
So we are not sure how to proceed. How quickly do we need to get this animal processed, and does anyone have any recommendations for a taxi to help us?
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on November 14, 2022, 09:26:39 PM
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Post by: jrebel on November 14, 2022, 09:43:36 PM
Pretty awesome he got a cat….pictures would be great.
Post by: MADMAX on November 14, 2022, 09:53:36 PM
They’re delicious
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8zEfYbsrr0
Post by: Moe the Sleaze on November 14, 2022, 10:07:55 PM
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Post by: HighlandLofts on November 15, 2022, 03:01:40 AM
When it comes to feline most you can have my portion.
Same with canine meat. I,m good there too.
Post by: jdb on November 15, 2022, 03:38:36 AM
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Post by: hunter399 on November 15, 2022, 05:24:49 AM
Deer hunting should improve next year in your spot.👍
Post by: bmc02 on November 15, 2022, 06:23:24 AM
when you find a taxi let us know where you take it. I'm not sure best way to handle a cougar either. at this point I'd just be happy with killing one, so everything after is just a bonus...
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 15, 2022, 06:48:11 AM
Post by: fishngamereaper on November 15, 2022, 06:54:29 AM
Cool cat.
Post by: bornhunter on November 15, 2022, 07:19:02 AM
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Post by: bearhunter99 on November 15, 2022, 09:45:05 AM
Opinions vary but as far as I am concerned cougar meat is the best wild game meat I have ever had.
Post by: powderbounder on November 15, 2022, 10:16:36 AM
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Post by: bearpaw on November 16, 2022, 12:14:31 AM
If you put a stick in the mouth to hold the mouth open that will make getting a tooth easier too. Remember: If the head freezes WDFW cannot even access the tooth or get it out. So either skin the cat and then keep the hide (with head, tail. and paws attached) from freezing or put the whole animal in your truck or tent to try and keep it from freezing until WDFW can remove a tooth and seal the hide.
If you are near Colville you could probably get Dark Timber Taxidermy to skin it for you or you could probably call Stevens County Sherriff dispatch and request an on duty wildlife officer to seal the cat before it freezes. I would think you could call Sherriff dispatch in any county and request an on duty wildlife officer to meet and seal your cat before it freezes. Another option is driving to Region 1 wildlife headquarters in Spokane, you can google the address.
Post by: Threewolves on November 22, 2022, 06:03:14 AM
Do it like this(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221122/d549d08f97e1cb947a373e2ac4a8ec60.jpg)
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Post by: MADMAX on November 22, 2022, 06:58:05 AM
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