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Offline JProper

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Cougar information
« on: November 10, 2025, 10:22:38 PM »
I will take any chance I get to sit in a tree with my bow, but I’ve never had any experience with cougars. I had at least 4 on my cameras during September and October, is that data worth chasing? Or are the cats just moving through? I understand they have a very large home range, but is there any way to pattern them and actually have a shot at poking one with an arrow?

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Re: Cougar information
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2025, 03:42:43 AM »
I'd say be lucky that your unit is open.
Go for it dude.
Wish my units was open.

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Re: Cougar information
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2025, 10:19:41 AM »
I couldn’t agree more. I would have had some great calling opportunities over the last month.


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Re: Cougar information
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2025, 10:55:09 AM »
Even though they have a large range, if there are a lot of game animals where your cameras are, there is a good chance the cat will hang in that area thinning the herd before moving on. I can go years without getting a cat picture, but when I do get a picture of one, I usually get pictures of the cat or cats for 3-4 months before they move on. Unfortunately, I now have less animals in my area to hunt when this occurs. Good luck.

 


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