Post by: saylean on April 02, 2023, 10:24:40 AM
My first cougar. I was amazed at how extremely sharp the claws were and also how it came in so quiet in such a brushy, nasty area. I had thought I had heard something earlier in the set but never saw anything.
I am guessing its 5-7 years old, 135-150 lbs (could be wrong). 7'6" from nose to tail, missing some teeth on its lower jaw. Had some as sweet and sour with rice last night, tastes like pork, but needs tenderized. I took all the meat. Getting a full mount. Very cool experience and I am looking forward to doing this again.
Ive got video of the cat (dead) on my instagram @bozeandbears
Post by: saylean on April 02, 2023, 10:25:22 AM
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Post by: saylean on April 02, 2023, 10:32:08 AM
If you dont telling us what sound you were using, hand or ecaller
ecaller, ultimate predator calls app, pushed to a blue tooth speaker. "lonely calf" and "calf Distress"
Post by: zwickeyman on April 02, 2023, 10:33:51 AM
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Post by: saylean on April 02, 2023, 10:37:40 AM
awesome! Heavy yellowing and gums pulled back, may be older than you think
Warden was guessing 6-7. I'll be real curious to find out. Such an amazing creature. And the area I was hunting is really over run with them...at least according to my trail cam....
Post by: highcountry_hunter on April 02, 2023, 11:10:21 AM
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Post by: Wolfdog2314 on April 02, 2023, 12:24:28 PM
If you dont telling us what sound you were using, hand or ecaller
ecaller, ultimate predator calls app, pushed to a blue tooth speaker. "lonely calf" and "calf Distress"
This is awesome nice work!
I havent thought of this method. Im going to give this a try wit my phone and Bluetooth speaker before dropping coin on an e caller. Thanks!
Post by: hunter399 on April 02, 2023, 12:50:49 PM
Congrats. :tup:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 02, 2023, 12:58:39 PM
Post by: saylean on April 02, 2023, 01:13:54 PM
Congrats! What an awesome looking animal! How did your underwear fair in the encounter? :yike:
I didnt even see it until I stood up....undies were good but my andreno gland was emptied I think.
Post by: greenhead_killer on April 02, 2023, 01:20:54 PM
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Post by: saylean on April 02, 2023, 01:43:50 PM
Id buy THAT for a dollar!! :chuckle:
Bixby from robocop is my hero. :tup: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: hunter399 on April 02, 2023, 02:42:40 PM
I know the feeling.Congrats! What an awesome looking animal! How did your underwear fair in the encounter? :yike:
I didnt even see it until I stood up....undies were good but my andreno gland was emptied I think.
It's a rush ,about ten times more than shooting a deer.
Post by: idaho guy on April 02, 2023, 02:47:23 PM
Post by: Cylvertip on April 02, 2023, 02:52:55 PM
If I may ask, which GMU?
Post by: cjjcb on April 02, 2023, 02:53:51 PM
Id buy THAT for a dollar!! :chuckle:
Bixby from robocop is my hero. :tup: :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: jasnt on April 02, 2023, 03:20:29 PM
Looks like he was eating well
Post by: saylean on April 02, 2023, 03:24:48 PM
Very Cool!Western Wa
If I may ask, which GMU?
Post by: Loup Loup on April 02, 2023, 03:54:39 PM
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Post by: wadu1 on April 02, 2023, 04:36:09 PM
Frangelico cream sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1- cup heavy cream
3 - tablespoons Frangelico liqueur
2- tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2- teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whisk together the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water in a smll bowl until the cornstarch is dissolved and the mixture is smooth
bring the cream, frangelico , and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium - high heat ; stirring to dissolve the sugar..
remove from heat, whisk until the sauce thickens slightly, about 45 seconds.
cool in an ice- water bath to 40-45 degrees F.
add the vanilla and whisk gently to combine.
refrigerate in a tightly sealed plastic container until use
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on April 02, 2023, 04:52:06 PM
awesome! Heavy yellowing and gums pulled back, may be older than you thinkThat's what i'm hinking too. Measure from the gum line to the ridge in the dentition of the canine in millimeters, then add one to get a pretty good estimate on age.
Post by: actionshooter on April 02, 2023, 04:58:19 PM
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Post by: saylean on April 02, 2023, 05:28:19 PM
Good job, nice looking cat. Couger is the other white meat, but you do need to tenderize it. A lady friend harvest one about every other year. She serves it with a Frangelico cream sauce like this.
Frangelico cream sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1- cup heavy cream
3 - tablespoons Frangelico liqueur
2- tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2- teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whisk together the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water in a smll bowl until the cornstarch is dissolved and the mixture is smooth
bring the cream, frangelico , and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium - high heat ; stirring to dissolve the sugar..
remove from heat, whisk until the sauce thickens slightly, about 45 seconds.
cool in an ice- water bath to 40-45 degrees F.
add the vanilla and whisk gently to combine.
refrigerate in a tightly sealed plastic container until use
Thanks boss, Ill give it a shot
Post by: pickardjw on April 02, 2023, 07:36:21 PM
Very Cool!Western Wa
If I may ask, which GMU?
:chuckle: Congrats again man, getting it in before the new tag year. Had fun trying some call sets with the app this past season. Surprised this is your first cat with how much calling you've done!
Post by: saylean on April 02, 2023, 07:39:27 PM
Very Cool!Western Wa
If I may ask, which GMU?
:chuckle: Congrats again man, getting it in before the new tag year. Had fun trying some call sets with the app this past season. Surprised this is your first cat with how much calling you've done!
first confirmed cougar anyway. I am sure ive called them prior, just didnt see them. Called in several bobs. Yes, glad I got it done for the 2022 season. Happy to have my 2023 tag in my pocket. Going to try to fill that one too.
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Post by: saylean on April 03, 2023, 08:55:30 AM
Congrats! I keep wondering if the 223 is enough for them while I'm after yotes or bobcats. What bullet were you using?
55 grain hornady vmax
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Post by: GWP on April 04, 2023, 02:43:05 AM
It is CRAZY how quiet they can be. It always makes me wonder how many critters see me out and about that I have no idea are there.
A lot, I would guess.
Post by: HighlandLofts on April 04, 2023, 08:17:22 PM
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Post by: Dan-o on April 04, 2023, 09:14:46 PM
Way to get it done.
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Post by: rainshadow1 on April 05, 2023, 12:02:40 PM
Snohomish Co
Hope you'll offer the story up for the website!?!?! Would love to have it!
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