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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Pissed. Not kissed. Ducking autocorrect….
Nice Bushnell. Did you do the green you’re self?
Hector Puga, now has a Primary Arms micro-dot on a Midwest Industries, Inc. mount. Nope, bought that set on the groups.
Been stalked once by a mountain lion, creepiest feeling in the world. Was a teenager at the time on a hike about 5 miles from home, didn’t figure it out until i was heading back and i saw the tracks intersect my own. Tell you one thing never went out without a weapon after that.
I live in bear and cat country, I never go to the mail box without a gun.
Carry a Gun
It is quite nerving isn’t it.
If you ever come across a mountain lion, don’t click on this link. You’ll spend an hour clicking through click bait for very little information.
Shoot
Get a jack..
I would fear grizzly more than I would have Mountain lion..
Bwahahaha just wait till it gets close enough and use your keys in a fist to gouge out his eyes, be careful of his razor sharp claws! Lmao!
I carry a pistol, I’m just not a scared little$#%&!@*that has to reach for it FIRST. I don’t go into the wilderness to kill, I go to be part a of it.
My pistol is my first line of defense against humans, they kill indiscriminately.
I carry a ball of yarn with me for such occasions. I simply throw it out on the ground and when the lion goes after the trailing string I slip away unhurt.
I also carry a frisbee with me in case of a wolf attack.
Very prudent !
Never, ever, play “Tag, you’re it”
Laser pointer pointed at the ground in front of the cat. It certainly distracts our kitty, should work on a cougar – right?
Ive seen mountain lions prowling our parking lot in downtown Boise. Being in a city is no guarantee there wont be lions
I like it Tedd
Anyone taking note to this article should never be in a place there could be a big cat, wolf, bear or field mice for that matter.
Choot Em!
Don’t run and make yourself look big,
I carry and sleep with a 45 Colt in Bear and Lion Country. Don’t think I’ll have to kill one, But , I can if necessary… Hell, I my even see Big Foot…lol
Carry your gun,,,,SSS,,
Draw your side arm and be ready because they will stalk you.
Most honest answer ever.
10mm eh? Veryyyyy niiiiiiiiccceeee *borat voice*
Take careful aim and hit him right between the eyes
It does not matter the time of year or if you have a tag or not. Personal protection comes first. As long as you can prove you are not poaching the animal and actually fear for your life or someone around you the paperwork will be a better alternative. But I will say get yourself some CounterAssault bear spray. I know for a fact that it works on anything from bears to moose. It also is non lethal. Just don’t spray yourself or anyone around you… it is extremely painful could kill a human with asthma or a heart condition.
Newest addition to my pack! Lazer pointer and a frisbee and a jar of honey for the bears to really give them a well balanced meal of my corps with dessert.
Just unfold your mountain lion survival bag and toss it on the ground . Nine times out for ten the giant cat will jump right in a have a fun ol time . Thats when you make your escape you chicken$#%&!@*.
Seen 2 at night. 1 daytime.
I understand their kill ratio in the wild is about 85%, so you need a whole lot of luck if they do attack.
Lol carry a gun. If your in the wild and unarmed don’t get mad when you become lunch for not being able to defend yourself.
I never go out unarmed, never.
Click-bait at its best.
Box not bag.
Eric Pledger Carry a lever action with bullets that don’t bounce off of skulls, but crash through them.
Glock 20 10 millimeter 760 foot-pounds of stopping power
One thing you must never do upon encountering a cougar in the middle of the trail is to stop, backup slowly, turn and run at top speed while yelling “Lion! lion!”. Don’t ever do this.
My 270 makes enough noise to make one turn tail. My son and I have 1st hand experience.
Ron, it’s perfectly safe to run, as long as you run a lot faster than the others in your party! 😀
.357 Magnum jacketed hollow point
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And it’s becoming clear why the people that settled America killed those animals
I fell timber around a rock mound that was around block big had mom and 1 baby they set in sun and did nothing but see what i was doing
^^^yes it is.
I would throw poop at it. (Of which I would have an ample supply of if I came across one unexpectedly :O )
Just say here kitty kitty i got catnip and you will be fine
Draw your weapon and prepare yourself for a fight.
Maintain eye contact.