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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: tlbradford on February 10, 2010, 05:05:22 PM

Title: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: tlbradford on February 10, 2010, 05:05:22 PM: While I was vacationing in Kauai my hunting partner and brother in law shot a very nice cougar. He still uses the disposable cameras for his hunting trips but the pictures are developed and on a cd so I am going to see them tomorrow, hopefully.

This was a hound hunt with Melvin of Kettle River Outfitters in British Columbia. Melvin has still never shot a cougar himself but supposedly told Tony that this is one he would have taken. You guys will see it as soon as I do. Here is a link to the cougar gallery on his website. This cougar is supposed to top all of them.

http://www.kettleriverguides.com/bc_cougar_hunting/ (http://www.kettleriverguides.com/bc_cougar_hunting/)
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down
Post by: bucklucky on February 10, 2010, 05:29:37 PM: Thats where you want to go for a monster Lion!! Cant wait to see the pictures!! Congrats to him!
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down
Post by: tlbradford on February 10, 2010, 05:32:58 PM: Don't worry Charlie, your pictures will still look better since he goes 6'3 and about 260. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 10, 2010, 05:37:13 PM: Hey, cut Charlie a break! That was a nice cat!

In the book "Longwalkers" the author went from MT to BC to get into his biggest ever Lion. They've got some dingers up there!

Looking forward to the pics!
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down
Post by: bucklucky on February 10, 2010, 05:41:43 PM: Quote from: tlbradford on February 10, 2010, 05:32:58 PM
Don't worry Charlie, your pictures will still look better since he goes 6'3 and about 260. :chuckle:

:chuckle:, gee thanks. I cant help it if Im only 5'7" 160 pounds :chuckle:
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down
Post by: tlbradford on February 12, 2010, 12:01:47 PM: Quote from: bucklucky on February 10, 2010, 05:41:43 PM
Quote from: tlbradford on February 10, 2010, 05:32:58 PM
Don't worry Charlie, your pictures will still look better since he goes 6'3 and about 260. :chuckle:

:chuckle:, gee thanks. I cant help it if Im only 5'7" 160 pounds :chuckle:

While he is old and arthritic from too much weightlifting, you'll still be climbing the hills. Your cat would look great no matter who was holding it up.
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down
Post by: tlbradford on February 12, 2010, 12:06:02 PM: Well the build-up may have been a little too much. I don't know since he didn't take any of the classic hero poses it is tough to get an idea on it's size. It might be one of those that you need to be next to, in order to truly appreciate the size. No matter what the final score it sure is neat to see these magnificent creatures.
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: Lowedog on February 12, 2010, 12:23:58 PM: Very cool!

Mind if I borrow these pics to send in an email to all my friends? Looks like this one goes about 325lbs! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: bearpaw on February 12, 2010, 12:27:15 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

does look like a real nice cat...congrats
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: mulehunter on February 12, 2010, 01:23:11 PM: :chuckle: Nice Cat!

Mulehunter ;)
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 12, 2010, 01:32:48 PM: Looks like a big dude with a big cat to me. Good for him! Great cat!
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: bowhunterforever on February 12, 2010, 02:53:26 PM: Nice cat! 8) Is he gettting a full body of it?
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: tlbradford on February 12, 2010, 03:10:33 PM: Yes, full body.
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Post by: GoldTip on February 12, 2010, 03:31:06 PM: Great looking cat, congrats to the guy who killed it.
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Post by: bucklucky on February 12, 2010, 03:59:38 PM: Looks liek a good one to me!!
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: cohoho on February 12, 2010, 05:11:06 PM: Great job. What a great looking animal. That would be the only animal I would full mount, They are awesome....
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 13, 2010, 07:56:04 AM: My dad killed a coug in '71 and got a full body mount done. My mom still has it. It is the focal point of the living room. Everyone comments on it.
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: 180-GRAIN on February 13, 2010, 10:49:03 PM: Im glad that one is not out in the woods anymore.
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 15, 2010, 10:55:22 AM: Quote from: 180-GRAIN on February 13, 2010, 10:49:03 PM
Im glad that one is not out in the woods anymore.

So are about 52 deer... ;)
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: robb92 on February 15, 2010, 12:16:55 PM: Congrats to him on a very nice cat!!!
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: tlbradford on March 20, 2010, 01:20:30 PM: I spoke with Melvin at the Big Horn Show yesterday and he said it green scored 15-1/2. That will put it into the B&C all time books. It will be on the cover of BC Outfitters Magazine next month. This cat was feeding on moose at the time it was killed.
Title: Re: Melon-Headed Cougar Down (Pics Added)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 20, 2010, 01:26:31 PM: Congrats TLBradford!