You've undoubtedly read about mountain lions. They are after all one of the most feared predators in the United States, and most of this fear is caused by misunderstanding these wild creatures. Though, they certainly are dangerous enough that you should respect them.
The chances of you coming across a mountain lion are slim to none since they tend to be reclusive creatures that are fearful of humans. They rarely attack humans but never say never.
Even though being attacked by a mountain lion is rare, attacks could have been prevented by learning ahead of time what you should and should not do. Follow these rules and you'll have a better chance of surviving if you were ever to come across one of these predatory animals.
Find out what you should and more importantly shouldn't do should you ever encounter a mountain lion on the next page.
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I’ve actually been lucky enough to run across them a few times once very close
On another occasion having a curious one fallowing us about while fishing
I think the scariest part is how not scary they are
The one I was close to was a big old guy but was pretty comfortable and bedazzled by ally lights
He was near enough that I got him to pose for for pictures by tossing small rocks in different directions
Well good thing as one was spotted in my area lol
Been there. Twice. Woke up on bear mountain in tuxedo NY zone morning,,, opened my tent and sitting up on the cliff about 60 yards away looking down at me was a beautiful mountain lion!!! About 25 years ago… She had killed and half eaten a white tail doe about 100 yards away from my camp, we found later that day.. After about 20 minutes she walked away along the cliff edge.. Never forget it !! Can still remember the steam coming out of face as she breathed!!
My wife and I walked right up on one inadvertently two weeks ago here in Golden Colorado. .it growled three times letting us know it was uncomfortable. .we bscked awsy slowly..facing it..with my side arm drawn..made for interesting lil day hike!
Make yourself appear small as you can while running away and don’t look back!
Running triggers the chase instinct in all cats large or small.
Facing the animal while slowly backing away is a safer way to avoid confrontation.
In India some native peoples wear masks on the back of their heads to appear as tho they are looking back.
I carry the right weapon for this situation. I would quick draw my laser pointer and get the big cat to chase the red dot until it was far away, vthen sneak off in the other direction.
Truth: THREE pages in, and it’s still promising to have the answer on the next, ad-filled page.
Action: No thanks, click farm. I’m done with this crap.
Pull out my .500 Sm&W magnum and show it to him…it’ll run!
They have a very low kill rate on humans because they cant fit their jaws around a human neck like the can a deer or other prey animals,.wouldnt want to mess with one though
Pet him and give him kisses. He will only attack
You because youre free!
Pretty weak, it you didn’t already know this stay out of the woods
s**t yourself!Mountain lions and sharks do not like the taste of feces.I have shat myself several times and have never been bitten by either.Do not try this at home.I am what you call a professional
Or just carry a gun
Don’t pass one without a gun… And a backup gun… And a sufficient amount of ammo…
And a knife…
And a backup knife… And just to be EXTRA careful, another backup knife
Load one into the chamber. Take careful aim on his forehead. (This is where your time practicing at the range comes into play) squeeze off a round and drop him in his tracks. Be careful of more lions in the immediate area.
Always have a gun.
Practice fighting bobcats in an old phone booth, to get yourself ready for a mountain lion. That’s what I do. Practice makes perfect. …oh and change your thinking; the mountain lion is not attacking you, YOU are attacking the mountain lion .
here kitty kitty kitty
Got all that, plus a box cutter on my boot and hat.
They walk through my yard sometimes. Are the strategies the same for fighting them in my yard as out in the wild?
I’d say you are golden
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With a 5lb steak. That’s right you want to turn thst fluffy bastard into vegan. If he’s not eating tree bark when you’re finished…. You’re not finished.
I was all interested in this story…and then I realized, I hike with my FN five seven. No need to click the next page and see all these BULLSHIT advertisements!
Blast it with a 44 mag.
No$#%&!@*it’s vital to stay away from mountain lions.
Never open a big can of tuna and say,here kitty kitty kitty.
This is fairly obvious stuff. The problem with this is, the first thing it says is avoid running away. Then it says if you get attacked stay and fight until you can run. If you’ve already been attacked by the cougar don’t run. That will definitely trigger a chase. You have to stay and fight until it leaves or goes down. We have to remember a lot of people are just now getting interested in bushcraft/camping/etc, and giving tips that go against each other can be confusing.
That’s right, engage the prey drive.
Punch kick bite and hate
The mountain lion would very quickly learn what a 10mm auto is.
Throw a ball of yarn. And a catnip mouse toy.
If it’s me or the mountain lion, it’s getting shot . if it is illegal to have a gun in these woods, I won’t be going.
They didn’t mention crapping your pants! Oh wait, never mind. That would be checked off almost immediately.
The article says carry pepper spray. I carry .45 ACP pepper spray, in a cool dispenser, when I’m hiking.
Shoot that mother fucker in the head!
Miss with the first shot.
If he is hunting you, you won’t see him till he’s on you. If you do see him, get ready to fight and show no fear. I encountered a lion when I was 14, the only one I’ve ever seen in the wild, and we stared each other down for about a minute (I had him at gunpoint) before he turned and leaped into the brush and was gone. I never really got scared till I couldn’t see him anymore, then I got very nervous.
Run
We have mountain lions all OVER where we keep our horses. My “Noise” maker is NOT a bell.
It’s a .45 Colt hand loaded for the bear that are all back in there too.
Handle it medieval and maul it to death. Get yourself a nice pelt
Just shoot that fn cat on sight!!!
Good lesson. Thank
You.
LeAnne Hochstetler
Trying to scare me dad lol
Yeah do what they say ,lol ,hahahah
I always have a bell tied to one boot and a nice long piece of string tied to the other.