lion kill

[Greenmtnboy]

Well I got out for a little spot and stalk and walked right into a big male standing over a fresh kill(still warm) buck
I saw him he saw me and all hell broke loose, I coulden't get a clean shot with my flintlock so I diden't take it.
I thought about trying to run him down and maby get him to tree but Rita my six year old daughter was with me and christ I would be devestated if he circled back.
I called the DOW and they said I could take the rack and hunt over the carcass.
We will see if he comes back during daylight hours.

 

[Brent]

That's pretty cool.

Sounds like you made two good decisions.

Good luck,
Brent

 

[Greenmtnboy]

Thanks Brent,
And no hard feelings about the wolf debate, I get some coffee in me and a decisson about somthing I feel passionate about and I may end up not being very tactfull.
I do have red hair and am Skandic(take no prisnors) :wink:

 

[Britsmoothy]

Interesting :thumbsup: Go get im'.

Brits.

 

[bigbore442001]

Could you just leave the carcass, set up a treestand or pop up blind and hunt for the big kitty? If so, that is what I would do.

 

[Greenmtnboy]

Could you just leave the carcass, set up a treestand or pop up blind and hunt for the big kitty? If so, that is what I would do.

It's in a good spot to sit but I don't want to disturbe the area to much or sent it out again.
I am going to let the area calm down a bit then go in tonight and glass from about a 1/4 mile away.
If he comes in, I'm a pritty good stalker, I think I can low crawl in for a 50 yrd or closer shot.

 

[Brent]

sounds like an interesting and good strategy. Beats watching television.

 

[ny griz]

:thumbsup: Will be waiting for results,good luck.Griz

 

[bowkill]

good luck, post picks of your kill....

 

[Skychief]

Best of luck GMB! That is just awesome. Hope you get him and let us know!

Skychief :thumbsup:

 

[rabjr]

Good luck Gman, get him. :thumbsup:

 

[Bill Hall]

Hey GMB, did you study that deer well enough to see how he was actually killed? I've heard that lions will either pierce the back of the skull, or break the neck while pouncing on their back. I ask because, over the years there have been a few people killed around here by lions, and I recall the deaths were usually caused by fangs piercing the back of their skulls. I've even read about full grown elk having their necks snapped by lions. Doesn't seem likely, but I'd hate to find out the hard way . Bill

 

[luieb45]

That sounds cool. May I ask what gun you're gonna use on that lion?

 

[oldude]

Good Luck and Good Hunting. Bent

 

[flyfisher76544]

Good luck on your hunt!!!!

 

[wattlebuster]

Good luck an keep us posted :thumbsup:

 

[Greenmtnboy]

Hey GMB, did you study that deer well enough to see how he was actually killed? I've heard that lions will either pierce the back of the skull, or break the neck while pouncing on their back. I ask because, over the years there have been a few people killed around here by lions, and I recall the deaths were usually caused by fangs piercing the back of their skulls. I've even read about full grown elk having their necks snapped by lions. Doesn't seem likely, but I'd hate to find out the hard way . Bill

I did back track it.
The lion pounced and was dragged 50 to 75 yrds before he brought the deer down and punctured the lungs(a big cat)
I diden't see him last night prabably because he is nocturnal.
I borrowed a game camera and going to set it up after work tonight.

 

[Greenmtnboy]

That sounds cool. May I ask what gun you're gonna use on that lion?

I am using a Early Virginia 50 cal flint by TVM with a very accurate Rice barrel.

 

[chance]

Good Luck I hope you get him. That would be my dream hunt to stalk a cougar.

 

[hawk]

good luck to yah! GMB ...may Skaði and Odin favour you this hunt with clear eye and steady hand!

CHEERS!