100 lbs cat sighted close to Gravenhurst this morning

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January 18th, 2016, 10:36 AM
seabast

100 lbs cat sighted close to Gravenhurst this morning

I know it has been discussed before but this is the first time it happens to someone I know pretty well.No picture though.......
A buddy at work sighted a big cat this morning on his way to work (hwy. 11, just south of Gravenhurst). I questioned him a lot about it and he is 100% sure of what he saw. The cat was about to cross the hwy. but turned around and ran back but then stopped and looked back. The said it had a long tail, brownish color and was in the 100lbs.....

So, I checked online and found this out.
http://www.muskokaregion.com/news-st...ories-in-2014/

Might be a escaped one or might be not but somehow I don't really like to know they are around.....
January 18th, 2016, 11:55 AM
poltrojan

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Originally Posted by seabast

I know it has been discussed before but this is the first time it happens to someone I know pretty well.No picture though.......
A buddy at work sighted a big cat this morning on his way to work (hwy. 11, just south of Gravenhurst). I questioned him a lot about it and he is 100% sure of what he saw. The cat was about to cross the hwy. but turned around and ran back but then stopped and looked back. The said it had a long tail, brownish color and was in the 100lbs.....

So, I checked online and found this out.
http://www.muskokaregion.com/news-st...ories-in-2014/

Might be a escaped one or might be not but somehow I don't really like to know they are around.....

Well, they are around that's for sure. Ideally you supposed to hunt in pairs or with a dog. Unlike me who doesn't have a consistent partner(dad) due to his work. I venture out solo with a 6 inch knife as backup. Best of luck out there. ^__^
January 18th, 2016, 01:01 PM
trimmer21

The best defense for a Cougar is the same for Big Foot............a camera.
January 18th, 2016, 02:24 PM
Gunner 38

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Originally Posted by poltrojan

Well, they are around that's for sure. Ideally you supposed to hunt in pairs or with a dog. Unlike me who doesn't have a consistent partner(dad) due to his work. I venture out solo with a 6 inch knife as backup. Best of luck out there. ^__^

What are you worried about ? --- 99% of the time I hunt alone . Only once have I been challenged (in 1965 by by a bear) . My 22 mag. handgun took care of that . --- According to you , your 6" knife serves as a back-up ; so you carry a gun as well since you are hunting . --- What's the problem ?
January 18th, 2016, 03:04 PM
seabast

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Originally Posted by poltrojan

Well, they are around that's for sure. Ideally you supposed to hunt in pairs or with a dog. Unlike me who doesn't have a consistent partner(dad) due to his work. I venture out solo with a 6 inch knife as backup. Best of luck out there. ^__^

Going to look up in the trees from now on....

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

The best defense for a Cougar is the same for Big Foot............a camera.

Great, I always carry my phone with me just have to make sure I got batteries....
January 18th, 2016, 03:04 PM
seabast

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Originally Posted by Gunner 38

What are you worried about ? --- 99% of the time I hunt alone . Only once have I been challenged (in 1965 by by a bear) . My 22 mag. handgun took care of that . --- According to you , your 6" knife serves as a back-up ; so you carry a gun as well since you are hunting . --- What's the problem ?

Ran out of humor today?! :moose:
January 18th, 2016, 04:06 PM
B525

Probably escaped from the bar at the Muskoka Sands Inn. Oh sorry. that doesn't exist anymore and wrong type of cougar. Never mind.
January 18th, 2016, 04:27 PM
LeakyBoots

did your buddy look at the sun too closely 25 years ago? (see turkey vulture thread)
January 18th, 2016, 04:46 PM
yellow dog

I saw 3 cougars Friday night and all three almost had me cornered ! They latched onto to my buddy who is recently divorced and left me alone. Boy that was close ! Thank god I didn't have a camera !
January 18th, 2016, 05:32 PM
seabast

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Originally Posted by B525

Probably escaped from the bar at the Muskoka Sands Inn. Oh sorry. that doesn't exist anymore and wrong type of cougar. Never mind.

His wife saw it too so it must be true...
January 18th, 2016, 06:12 PM
finsfurfeathers

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Originally Posted by yellow dog

I saw 3 cougars Friday night and all three almost had me cornered ! They latched onto to my buddy who is recently divorced and left me alone. Boy that was close ! Thank god I didn't have a camera !

Did he have something 6" long to fend them off with?
January 18th, 2016, 06:12 PM
Gilroy

Yesterdays 60 Minutes show had a segment on cougars in Los Angeles.They are right in peoples basements and back yards and most people dont know it,most are radio collared by their MNR. Their DNA is very close with fathers breeding with daughters because they are hemmed in by two major freeways,they are thinking of building overpasses to help distribute the animals.Interesting segment to watch,very elusive animals.
January 18th, 2016, 06:24 PM
B525

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Originally Posted by seabast

His wife saw it too so it must be true...

Just having a bit of fun with you.
January 18th, 2016, 06:31 PM
yellow dog

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Originally Posted by Gilroy

Yesterdays 60 Minutes show had a segment on cougars in Los Angeles.They are right in peoples basements and back yards and most people dont know it,most are radio collared by their MNR. Their DNA is very close with fathers breeding with daughters because they are hemmed in by two major freeways,they are thinking of building overpasses to help distribute the animals.Interesting segment to watch,very elusive animals.

Most cougars live in basements throughout North America and spreading into Europe. They are not as elusive as they use to be since divorce is more acceptable these days. Could be a real problem if the herd isn't thinned out soon.
January 18th, 2016, 06:34 PM
yellow dog

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Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers

Did he have something 6" long to fend them off with?

I think they were willing to take whatever they could get there hands on . Fresh meat is fresh meat .... if you know what I mean.
January 18th, 2016, 08:17 PM
trimmer21

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Originally Posted by yellow dog

I saw 3 cougars Friday night and all three almost had me cornered ! They latched onto to my buddy who is recently divorced and left me alone. Boy that was close ! Thank god I didn't have a camera !

Did you forget to take your paycheck out of your shirt pocket? That's a slam-dunk Cougar bait at The Coral in Oshawa every Friday or Saturday night. You just have to make sure the corporate logo is visible,easy-peasy.
January 19th, 2016, 12:55 AM
Kilo Charlie

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

The best defense for a Cougar is the same for Big Foot............a camera.

hahaha!
January 19th, 2016, 06:45 AM
seabast

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Originally Posted by B525

Just having a bit of fun with you.

Me too. I was referring to the turkey V thread.
January 19th, 2016, 06:46 AM
seabast

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Originally Posted by yellow dog

I think they were willing to take whatever they could get there hands on . Fresh meat is fresh meat .... if you know what I mean.

When it comes to it, fresh or not it's still meat...