collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Might have called in a cougar.  (Read 3524 times)

Offline doubletall

  • Past Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+8)
  • Hunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2010
  • Posts: 229
  • Location: Tacoma and Twisp
  • Groups: RMEF
Might have called in a cougar.
« on: November 02, 2023, 07:05:42 AM »
I was out for an evening hunt and had been sitting on a log watching a somewhat open area in the timber.  I'd been sitting for about 30-40 minutes and a few times I scraped a stick up and down a small tree that was right next to me doing my best to sound like a buck rubbing a tree.  When I decided to move on I stood and turned around and there was a cougar staring at me from 25-30 yards.  As soon as I swung my gun up he took off.  Can't help but wonder how long he had been watching me.  Do you think he was curious about the noise I was making or did he just wander by and see me?

Offline Humptulips

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2010
  • Posts: 9107
  • Location: Humptulips
    • Washington State Trappers Association
  • Groups: WSTA, NTA, FTA, OTA, WWC, WFW, NRA
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2023, 07:20:59 AM »
I would bet your scraping is what got him to come take a look.
Bruce Vandervort

Offline pashok23

  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2011
  • Posts: 1475
  • Location: Marysville WA
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2023, 08:30:13 AM »
I would bet your scraping is what got him to come take a look.
:yeah:

Offline 6haase6

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 782
  • Location: Odessa Washington
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2023, 01:09:35 PM »
Jeez that was easy  :chuckle:
Slinging arrows and flinging lead is in my blood!

Offline hunter399

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2014
  • Posts: 8767
  • Location: In Your Hunting Spot
  • Groups: NRA RMEF
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2023, 01:31:44 PM »
Sucks you didn't get a shot off.
Very cool to see one though.

Offline Scruffy

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jul 2020
  • Posts: 292
  • Location: Darrington, & Aeneas Valley, WA
  • Groups: NRA, RMEF
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2023, 01:58:12 AM »
If he was that close watching you what was going through it's mind?  Would it have attacked you or figured out you were human and left???  How many hunters are in this situation and don't even know it.
I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC

Offline Bareback

  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2020
  • Posts: 550
  • Location: Whidbey Island
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2023, 04:17:45 AM »
If he was that close watching you what was going through it's mind?  Would it have attacked you or figured out you were human and left???  How many hunters are in this situation and don't even know it.

Me exact thoughts too.

Offline huntingfool7

  • Trade Count: (+17)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2009
  • Posts: 1722
  • Location: Puyallup, WA
  • Groups: huntingfool7
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2023, 05:09:53 AM »
Bet he followed you to where you sat down. 

Offline HighlandLofts

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+19)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2013
  • Posts: 1172
  • Location: North Snohomish County
  • Groups: WAC,
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2023, 03:39:00 PM »
Not knowing they are there happens more then most people realize.
My grandson is afraid to try cougar hunting after reading post like this.
WAC
NRA
Walk Light, Carry A Big Stick, Never Walk Away. - Teddy Roosevelt
Don't Take Your Guns To Town.   Johnny Cash

Offline bigmacc

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2012
  • Posts: 6255
  • Location: the woods
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2023, 04:28:36 PM »
If he was that close watching you what was going through it's mind?  Would it have attacked you or figured out you were human and left???  How many hunters are in this situation and don't even know it.
Exactly. After talking with some cougar guys I know in Montana(wife’s cousins) they will tell you, “for every cat you’ve seen out hunting, there’s probably a handful you’ve never seen but they saw you”. I know I’ve been in “catty” areas in the Methow, bones, kills cached, the smell of a pi$$y litter box etc. and have had the feeling something was watching me. I’ve had that same feeling in areas where there is no cougar sign, the hair on the back of my neck is standing at attention. Not a good feeling. I would bet the farm there’s a heck of a lot more cats in this state than they’re telling us, A HE!! of a lot more!!!! 3000 statewide is a joke!

Offline pickardjw

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2019
  • Posts: 1774
  • Location: Tacoma, WA
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2023, 04:41:11 PM »
I've always heard that for every one you see, a hundred have seen you.

I usually sit against a tree and check behind me somewhat frequently. Prefer to predator hunt with a buddy though and we'll sit a couple trees apart at angles where we can see behind each other.

Offline TeacherMan

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2008
  • Posts: 4413
  • Location: North Idaho
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2023, 04:53:57 PM »
If he was that close watching you what was going through it's mind?  Would it have attacked you or figured out you were human and left???  How many hunters are in this situation and don't even know it.
Exactly. After talking with some cougar guys I know in Montana(wife’s cousins) they will tell you, “for every cat you’ve seen out hunting, there’s probably a handful you’ve never seen but they saw you”. I know I’ve been in “catty” areas in the Methow, bones, kills cached, the smell of a pi$$y litter box etc. and have had the feeling something was watching me. I’ve had that same feeling in areas where there is no cougar sign, the hair on the back of my neck is standing at attention. Not a good feeling. I would bet the farm there’s a heck of a lot more cats in this state than they’re telling us, A HE!! of a lot more!!!! 3000 statewide is a joke!

I always figured it was Bigfoot watching me…
If you shoot the first one you will never get that true trophy.

Offline bigmacc

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2012
  • Posts: 6255
  • Location: the woods
Re: Might have called in a cougar.
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2023, 06:08:22 PM »
If he was that close watching you what was going through it's mind?  Would it have attacked you or figured out you were human and left???  How many hunters are in this situation and don't even know it.
Exactly. After talking with some cougar guys I know in Montana(wife’s cousins) they will tell you, “for every cat you’ve seen out hunting, there’s probably a handful you’ve never seen but they saw you”. I know I’ve been in “catty” areas in the Methow, bones, kills cached, the smell of a pi$$y litter box etc. and have had the feeling something was watching me. I’ve had that same feeling in areas where there is no cougar sign, the hair on the back of my neck is standing at attention. Not a good feeling. I would bet the farm there’s a heck of a lot more cats in this state than they’re telling us, A HE!! of a lot more!!!! 3000 statewide is a joke!

I always figured it was Bigfoot watching me…
Well, I guess it could be.👍



😉

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Looking for Solid 22 LR input by Rat44
[Today at 12:26:36 AM]


Lynx kittens confirmed in the Kettle Range by dwils233
[Today at 12:04:14 AM]


Archery elk gear, 2025. by spin05
[Today at 12:03:42 AM]


How To Get Your $0.00 Tax Stamp - Black Hammer Arms by dreadi
[Yesterday at 11:33:25 PM]


AUCTION: SE Idaho DIY Deer or Deer/Elk Hunt by Rainier10
[Yesterday at 10:19:01 PM]


Seeking recommendations on a new scope by Klickitatsteelie
[Yesterday at 09:23:56 PM]


2025 Canning by Twispriver
[Yesterday at 09:15:12 PM]


2025 Montana alternate list by Edminsterquality
[Yesterday at 08:47:06 PM]


WSTA 2025 Summer Rendezvous Agenda by Trapper John
[Yesterday at 08:00:27 PM]


First attempt at polish sausages by Stein
[Yesterday at 07:58:22 PM]


Fullsized Truck Opinion: HiMiNew vs LoMiOlder by MADMAX
[Yesterday at 07:57:22 PM]


Sockeye Numbers by Southpole
[Yesterday at 07:44:30 PM]


Best all around muzzy (updated) by jjhunter
[Yesterday at 07:44:26 PM]


38% increase in fishing and hunting licenses by Sitka_Blacktail
[Yesterday at 07:02:41 PM]


50 inch SXS and Tracks? by 92xj
[Yesterday at 05:34:03 PM]


3 days for Kings by MADMAX
[Yesterday at 05:06:49 PM]


Full moon and last week of September by pd
[Yesterday at 04:51:23 PM]


Hunting bears in the thick stuff by ghosthunter
[Yesterday at 04:33:46 PM]


GMU 247 Entiat bear hunting by Ridgerunner
[Yesterday at 11:56:01 AM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal