Cougar in a cave!!!

  • kevinbrantner
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts: 244
    November 13, 2008 at 12:00 pm #196769

    Last week my fiance’ and I were following a blood trail from a buck she shot and it led us into a ravine. When we got to the bottom of it we found a rock wall at the upper end with a few small caves in it. We noticed what looked like a dead rabbit laying at the entrance of one of the caves. I went in for a closer look and a cougar let out a roar! We didn’t see it but needless to say we didn’t stick around very long. I’ve heard of cougar sightings in the area over the past couple of years but this was my first experience. Has anyone else out there seen or heard cougars in the area? I’m 47 years old and never knew they were around here until last year.

    bennyj
    sunrise mn
    Posts: 542
    November 13, 2008 at 1:02 pm #42912

    I have never seen one and I hope I don’t get as close to one as you did!

    I have really close to a bobcat once when I was hunting grouse and that scared the out of me. He was after the same covey as me.

    damman
    Pepin county Wi
    Posts: 312
    November 13, 2008 at 2:07 pm #42917

    Kev, go back to bed. It’s not ice fishing season yet.

    gobbler
    Central, MN
    Posts: 1110
    November 13, 2008 at 2:48 pm #42924

    did you find the Buck? The story was just getting good

    ragerunner
    Winona, MN
    Posts: 699
    November 13, 2008 at 2:59 pm #42929

    Does anyone know the law on cougar killing in WI. I recently saw something on MN, but just making sure that it’s not ok to down one unless it starts to eat me.

    ghalleland
    Posts: 10
    November 13, 2008 at 4:17 pm #42940

    Quote:

    Does anyone know the law on cougar killing in WI. I recently saw something on MN, but just making sure that it’s not ok to down one unless it starts to eat me.

    If ya shoot’em in the neck you’ll be fine.

    Jami Ritter
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 3065
    November 13, 2008 at 4:22 pm #42941

    I would have had to clean the shorts after that….

    kevinbrantner
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts: 244
    November 13, 2008 at 4:38 pm #42944

    We followed the blood trail until we ran out of blood. No luck! She figured she got the shoulder blade ’cause the string hit her sleeve. Needless to say she is now wearing an armguard over her sleeve… Maybe the cougar found it!

    kevinbrantner
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts: 244
    November 13, 2008 at 4:39 pm #42945

    I’m tired of sleeping must be getting close to ice fishing season…

    kevinbrantner
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts: 244
    November 13, 2008 at 4:41 pm #42946

    Oh, right back at ya, Don???

    steve_white
    St Germain, WI
    Posts: 208
    November 13, 2008 at 6:52 pm #42969

    Kevin, you need to go back to that cave and put up a game camera and get some pics. Maybe it was a bob, bear, or omething else. Then once you got the pics get it to the new, then DNR. Either that or shoot it than do the same thing. There is no law on the books in WI. At least from what I have read, and been told. They don’t even list them as protected. If they did, then they are admitting we have them. Then a management plan will need to be put in place.

    I personally cannot wait to come across one. Then we are going to have some fun!!

    kevinbrantner
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts: 244
    November 13, 2008 at 6:56 pm #42970

    I’m going to move my blind today which is right above where the cougar is. I’ll take my camera along and see if I can get some pics. Will be packing my handgun as well!

    kevinbrantner
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts: 244
    November 13, 2008 at 6:58 pm #42971

    Also, a cougar makes a distinct sound. Not that I’ve heard it in person but from the ones I’ve seen and heard on t.v. this was definately a cougar…

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    November 13, 2008 at 7:00 pm #42973

    Quote:

    put up a game camera and get some pics.

    That is a great idea be sure to post them here I know everyone would enjoy seeing them.

    protourbaits
    stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2466
    November 13, 2008 at 9:58 pm #38453

    bring an extra pair of underwear too when sitting in the blind

    maindze
    Posts: 10
    November 14, 2008 at 3:11 am #38903

    Kevin let me know where it is so I can stay far away!!!
    That would have scared the $!!# out of me!!!!!!

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    November 14, 2008 at 1:52 pm #43001

    You really want to have some fun, take a predator call along and see if you can coax him/her out of the cave. Just be aware you are now “dinner”.

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    November 14, 2008 at 3:36 pm #43010

    Quote:

    You really want to have some fun, take a predator call along and see if you can coax him/her out of the cave. Just be aware you are now “dinner”.

    It doesn’t hurt to dab a little T-Bone behind the ears either

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    November 15, 2008 at 12:40 pm #43055

    When I lived in Texas, I deer hunted down there and ran into one 3 different times. We never saw it, only heard it. It is still my most “scariest” moment alive today.

    If you listen to this Youtube video, this is what we heard.
    Mountain lion scream
    The first time I heard it, I actually thought there was a woman in trouble. It was the weirdest, creepiest sound I’ve ever heard. I got out of there (scared to death), not knowing what the heck was making the sound, until a buddy quized me. I always expected to hear the “roar”, which we never did.

    This cat was smart. We never saw her, but she was always around. Even took down a doe on our property.

    But after about a month, she was gone. She did have 2 kittens, by looking at the tracks. And her feet were fricken HUGE! You’ll know if you have one in your area. Their feet are about 4-5 inches WIDE!

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    December 2, 2008 at 2:05 am #44559

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    I’m going to move my blind today which is right above where the cougar is. I’ll take my camera along and see if I can get some pics. Will be packing my handgun as well!

    Hey Kevin have you been back yet to check your camera?

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    December 2, 2008 at 2:15 pm #44584

    Quote:

    It is still my most “scariest” moment alive today.

    Worse then the belt????

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    January 25, 2009 at 11:17 pm #46830

    Quote:

    I’m going to move my blind today which is right above where the cougar is. I’ll take my camera along and see if I can get some pics. Will be packing my handgun as well!

    Kevin did you ever get any pics of the cougar?

    kevinbrantner
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts: 244
    March 3, 2009 at 5:41 am #48129

    I’ve been trying to talk a couple of people into coming along with me so I can place my camera while they stand guard with a gun. Maybe tomorrow? They’re pretty chicken!

    kevinbrantner
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts: 244
    March 15, 2009 at 10:17 am #48651

    We found these tracks a few days ago. Not sure if they are kitty tracks or not. We don’t know what else they would be.

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