2024 mountain lion

[BrentM]

Not particularly eventful but predator hunting is always good for a certain amount of excitement. Spotted this cat in one of my favorite predator areas in tucked into the brush protecting its elk kill. It was 1045 yards and difficult to identify so I made a plan to stalk in. At 200 I set up and took this predator out the chain. A week later I cut a larger cat track in the same spot. Last year I saw 3 in this area and killed one. It's crazy how many predators I've seen in the area over the years.

 

[COhntr]

That's awesome! We just voted down a bill to stop the hunting of cat's here. What are the particulars of your rifle and gear? Keep up the good work

 

[Country Bumpkin]

Looks pretty big to me!

 

[BrentM]

Looks pretty big to me!

88" nose to tail which makes it a solid mature adult cat.

 

[BrentM]

That's awesome! We just voted down a bill to stop the hunting of cat's here. What are the particulars of your rifle and gear? Keep up the good work

XLR 4.0 magnesium
Big horn tl3
X caliber 20" carbon
Leupold vx6
6.5 prc Sherman improved
Fiesol 3342 tripod and ball head with rrs qd clamp

 

[Trm82]

That is frigging awesome congrats

 

[wvbearhunter]

I have always wanted to kill one with a bow and without dogs

 

[adk hunter]

Gosh, thanks for the claw photo too. I've only seen one here in person but it still makes my neck hairs prickle!! Nice rig and country!!

 

[BrentM]

I have always wanted to kill one with a bow and without dogs

Should be able to via calling. When I guide we use dogs but when I hunt I spot and stalk. I need to learn to call better. I've killed 2 wolves with a bow so I'm sure it's possible.

 

[Ol' Red]

That looks like a big cat to me. Congratulations.

 

[Country Bumpkin]

XLR 4.0 magnesium
Big horn tl3
X caliber 20" carbon
Leupold vx6
6.5 prc Sherman improved
Fiesol 3342 tripod and ball head with rrs qd clamp

What's the weight of your rifle with no tripod. I've got similar components minus the 4.0 (saving for one now).

 

[crashlanding]

That is sweet, congratulations

 

[BrentM]

What's the weight of your rifle with no tripod. I've got similar components minus the 4.0 (saving for one now).

8 lbs 14 oz.

 

[wvbearhunter]

Be an awesome.mount