A couple cats...
Earlymorningpoker
7/16/07 3:30pm

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Its hard enough to get a picture of one let alone 2.
I believe that's the first time I've seen two in one trailcam though!
Those are some really cool pictures.
Do you think that they are coming into the salt too? Or just looking for the deer that have been there.
I love it. Keep them copming.
I am sure they could do some serious damage to a hunter but for the most part would'nt they run off if you were to encounter one out hunting ?
I was wondering this just in case i ever get to hunt in country that has big cats like that.
The vast majority of us would agree (At least according to the thread) that the cats do pose a threat...but really no more than most other wild animals. Additionally, the chances of ya being attacked are very slim. In fact, the vast majority of cougar attacks are caused by 1) Gettin' too close to a momma and/or her young, 2) Encountering a sick or wounded cougar that can no longer effectively hunt it's normal prey, or 3) A cat that feels that it's only escape is to attack.
Bottom line, I have seen plenty of cats before and I can tell ya...the ones I've come across didn't want to have anything to do with me... and took off the moment they figured out that I was around. I keep my wits about me but do not cause myself any extra worry because I am in cat country. Some folks feel differently but that's my thoughts on it.
Here's the link to the original discussion regarding cougars. You'll find some actual numbers pertaining to attacks in that thread.