Does anyone hunt mountain lions here in Colorado? Easy/hard compared to deer/elk? Best areas to hunt?
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Does anyone hunt mountain lions here in Colorado? Easy/hard compared to deer/elk? Best areas to hunt?
Hardest hunt you'll ever do. Try western Colorado if your serious.
for best success, hunting behind a well known houndsman will be your best bet. They are elusive for sure. They can be called in as well, can't use electronic calls in Colo., hand calls only. I've got 2 buddies that have actually had mtn. lion show up while calling elk during archery season. So they will come to calling.
Compared to deer and elk, I'd say deer/elk are a 3 on a scale of 1-10 for difficulty, and mtn. lion closer to 8 just because they are hard to find. Heck, even with hounds the hunt will not be easy. Hounds might track one down, but then just getting yourself to the treed lion will be a work out.
The above is true. If you really want a cat, plan on years and years of failure and lots of sitting around with nothing happening. Or invest in a guy with dogs. Plan on being on call or spending some weird hours looking for tracks. When fresh snow falls, he drives roads for hours finding the right tracks of a decent cat, usually done around 1-3 in the am when the cats are moving, if they find something good they let the dogs out and the chase is on, which could be for miles and miles. Then when they get the cat treed you have to get there which can be extremely challenging. Then decide if it is a quality cat or not and take your shot or leave it be.
Strap a steak to your pack and go hunting... Keep your eyes peeled. Remember it was coming right for you
I would vote this most successful method in least amount of time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Monky
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The easy way to catch a big cat is with the neighbors small cat.
I guy I know was sitting and cow calling last year. He turned around and saw a mt. lion staring at him 20 yards away. He about shit his pants.
Wasn't that sniper7?Quote:
Originally Posted by GilpinGuy
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Originally Posted by Irving
Yep that happened to me. Almost shitting of the pants is correct. Then My son was born the next day. I don't know what scared me more.
I'm looking to get into lion hunting in the next couple years. Invested in a couple dogs I'm training this year. I'll go after mostly bobbers this winter but i'd like to get out on some lion towards the end of the season with a couple other local guys.
My neighbor has an awesome set up and a lot of experience. Im sure he would be willing to share some info, and ill tag along and search for tracks some time if you like. Just be ready for some long nights, all nighters and early mornings.Quote:
Originally Posted by denverco
We have one visiting our neighborhood semi frequently. (Carter lake) I've only seen it once. Our neighbor who walks her dog each day has seen it a few times. I'd just as soon not have it around, but not wanting to shoot it and deal with the ramifications.
Now the bear that tore out my guest room window two weeks ago Tuesday is another story....
Sounds good man, I appreciate it. I'll take all the mentoring I can get!Quote:
Originally Posted by sniper7
Words of advice...
Check your 6.
Multiple times, and those rock over hangs.Quote:
Originally Posted by bryjcom
Good advice here, but I'd also add that the McIntyre Hills WSA (BLM land) has one of the densest populations of mountain lions in Colorado...
http://www.canyoncountrywilderness.o...ntyrehills.htm
I own land bordering it, and have personally seen signs of pretty big cats...
There's a "Five points" campground on hwy 50 that you could hike in from...
http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/pa...s/Camping.aspx
http://www.campingroadtrip.com/campg...nts-campground
I'm pretty sure one has been lurking around our neighborhood.....I haven't seen sign, but our dog has seen/smelt them before in oregon and he is acting scared/wierd, other dogs in neighborhood seem on edge, and our cat hasn't come home in days (think he might be chow). Weather changing so everythings starting to move...... and if I catch a cougar anywhere around outside the house I'm going to be checking it's stomach for our house cat if I can get a clear shot.
This one was is my driveway last year September. Still here and tag is Renewed !!! Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty !! [Coffee]
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Several times while camping and riding the dirt bike at Texas Creek we have seen and heard mountain lions. Gotta be a great area for hunting them.Quote:
Originally Posted by 68Charger