.270 Report post Posted October 27, 2008 if he'da had a lion tag he coulda just shot it. how come i never have them things follow me? i've had to work my butt off for everyone i've ever killed. Lark. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/200...mtnlion-ON.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted October 27, 2008 I packed a lion tag all weekend just hoping to bump into one of those buggers........maybe someday......course.....not sure I would want it following me.....that would raise the hair on my bald head................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NativeRat Report post Posted October 28, 2008 If you look up the USFS info on lions, they talk about the body language the cats will display when they want to eat you. Basically, once they start crouching and staring right at you or come walking up towards you, its time to shoot to kill or throw rocks --whatever you can do. They can close the distance real fast. Here is a link to the same info: http://www.sdgfp.info/wildlife/mountainlions/language.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjw2222 Report post Posted October 28, 2008 How come every time i carry a lion tag there are none in the state and the minute i take it out, they pop out like rodents???? Just the way it works i guess And at least he carried a sidearm, most hikers i know do not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmwellslv Report post Posted October 29, 2008 if he'da had a lion tag he coulda just shot it. how come i never have them things follow me? i've had to work my butt off for everyone i've ever killed. Lark. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/200...mtnlion-ON.html i dont think you can hunt in madera canyon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newazhunter Report post Posted October 29, 2008 Sorry for the dumb question, but I am new to hunting. Are lion tags over the counter? If so, how much are they? I plan on going way up high on our hunt next weekend where there are known lions in the area. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted October 29, 2008 Sorry for the dumb question, but I am new to hunting. Are lion tags over the counter? If so, how much are they? I plan on going way up high on our hunt next weekend where there are known lions in the area. Thanks Yes, lion tags can be purchaced over the counter. Lions are at every elevation in this state. I just had my 13th lion spotting this week and harvested my 3rd on Monday. Good luck on your hunt. Watch your back side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newazhunter Report post Posted October 29, 2008 How much are the tags? I didn't see it online anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted October 29, 2008 that ain't fair. if the lions can hunt folks there, then folks oughat be able to shoot back. who passed that dumb law? Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HD Trophy Hunts Report post Posted October 29, 2008 that ain't fair. if the lions can hunt folks there, then folks oughat be able to shoot back. who passed that dumb law? Lark. As far as I know firearms aren't allowed in Madera Canyon either? I'm a bit confused. As far as lions go if any of you guys stumble onto a lion or find one on a kill or something and we can get to it in a timely fashion. I'd be glad to catch it with my hounds and let you harvest it, I don't guide so it would be free of charge. I have friends in the ranching business and lions hit em hard. Lion tags are over the counter, 1 per person, there are also quota units around the state where they are thick enough that a person can kill 15 in a year if they wanted. Mainly because of the damage they are doing to big horn sheep populations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted October 29, 2008 they cost $14.50 and every good hunter should buy one when he gets his license. and you guys need to get houndchasers number and call him up if you find a kill. it's a great time and a chance at a great trophy and they really do need thinned out some. i don't know about all the body language stuff, but if a lion is close enough that i can shoot it, i'm gonna. i know they do a lotta hissin' and pissin' when you put em up a tree. i've had several try to put this child under and i was too busy shootin' at em to look for body language signals and stuff. i ain't too afraid of one myself. them or bears. they usually just want to get away. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted October 30, 2008 If you look up the USFS info on lions, they talk about the body language the cats will display when they want to eat you. Basically, once they start crouching and staring right at you or come walking up towards you, its time to shoot to kill or throw rocks --whatever you can do. They can close the distance real fast. Here is a link to the same info: http://www.sdgfp.info/wildlife/mountainlions/language.htm I know that language all tooo well from past experience. When they get in that posture they are not easily turned away. Whatever you do, DO NOT run or turn your back on one in the crouched and stalking posture. If attacked, you must fight back if you are to have any chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffcountry Report post Posted October 30, 2008 I aint real skeered of lions but when I come down outta the mountains in the dark , I cant seem to shake the thought of " El Tigre ". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted October 30, 2008 WOW!!! Never heard of a mountain lion doing that. Thats some crazy Crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 casey got attacked by a lion once. the lion bled to death from lickin' it's butt so much tryin' to get the taste out of it's mouth. Llark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
