Jaguar in Southern Arizona
Jaguar in Southern Arizona
I found this on the Boone and Crockett site.
I knew that they used to roam the southern Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico regions long before my time and also have heard sporadic reports of sightings now and again but this is awesome! What a treat that would have been to be on that particular hunt!
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This incredible photo of a cornered jaguar was taken recently in southern Arizona. The hunter must have been very surprised to see what the dogs brought in when he got to the end of this hunt. The dogs and hunter most assuredly beat a hasty retreat once this photo was taken for proof and posterity.
Jaguar used to be a regular part of B&C's Records Program until their limited numbers and range demanded they be afforded special protection. Jaguar listings are still a part of B&C's records books, but now represent more of a piece of history than current hunting opportunity.
I knew that they used to roam the southern Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico regions long before my time and also have heard sporadic reports of sightings now and again but this is awesome! What a treat that would have been to be on that particular hunt!
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This incredible photo of a cornered jaguar was taken recently in southern Arizona. The hunter must have been very surprised to see what the dogs brought in when he got to the end of this hunt. The dogs and hunter most assuredly beat a hasty retreat once this photo was taken for proof and posterity.
Jaguar used to be a regular part of B&C's Records Program until their limited numbers and range demanded they be afforded special protection. Jaguar listings are still a part of B&C's records books, but now represent more of a piece of history than current hunting opportunity.
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Sneaky, I'm not sure who was able to take this awesome pic but I'll see if I can find out.
Bigbuck92/Nevadahunter, the Jaguar's home range used to extend from South America, Central America, Mexico, through to the desert Southwest of the United States (even as far east as Louisiana). Due to encrouchment, over-hunting, etc thier range has been reduced significantly. There is still a significant population in various portions of Central American and parts of South America with pockets through Mexico.
There have been reports of sightings through Southern Arizona and New Mexico over the years but this is the first "wild" pic I've seen, with the exception of older pics.
Bigbuck92, the Jaguar is native to North, Central, and South America. The Leopord and Cheetah are African game. The Jaguar is the third largest cat in the world behind the Siberian Tiger and Lion.
Bigbuck92/Nevadahunter, the Jaguar's home range used to extend from South America, Central America, Mexico, through to the desert Southwest of the United States (even as far east as Louisiana). Due to encrouchment, over-hunting, etc thier range has been reduced significantly. There is still a significant population in various portions of Central American and parts of South America with pockets through Mexico.
There have been reports of sightings through Southern Arizona and New Mexico over the years but this is the first "wild" pic I've seen, with the exception of older pics.
Bigbuck92, the Jaguar is native to North, Central, and South America. The Leopord and Cheetah are African game. The Jaguar is the third largest cat in the world behind the Siberian Tiger and Lion.
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