Simple Hunter Report post Posted December 14, 2008 Deer hunt is not going so well - but I took this meat eater at around 9AM today. The storm was approaching and the deer I was watching had bedded down - just a couple of small bucks but I figured I'd keep an eye on them. I went down to a rock outcropping to sit and set up my tripod and out of my left eye I see two felines to my left and they stop on top of the same ridge but on the next point not more than 50 yards away. Of course like an idiot I left my pack and rifle about 20 yards up the hill from me. There were two cats one was bigger than the other and I decided to hone in on him with my binocs, he looked right back at me - in fact it seemed he knew I was there. but I was able to crawl back up hill and grab my rifle and crawl back down to where I had a opening in the brush. He was facing me lying down so I barely had any of his side to shoot at. I didn't want to ruin him and hit him in the head so I waited for about 5 minutes and he turned his head to the left and made me more secure about the shot. The shot went through the front quarter and out the back knee without hitting any vitals and it spun him in the air. While I know that its not smart to approach a wounded animal - I couldn't let him suffer. I quickly moved towards him to where I could get a clear shot without any brush and literally about 10 yards away I put him down for good. Taxidermist says he's pretty good size - I estimate, since I packed him out over my shoulders, that he was significantly heavier than a mature coues - probably around 120 lbs. Pics are the best I could do by myself - he actually has a huge head, but my noggin makes it look small His girlfriend lives on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted December 14, 2008 Way to go! The less of those deer eating feline's, the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpotNStalk Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Nice Cat!! A lion and a bear are on the top of my list!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted December 15, 2008 In my book, a lion is a far more worthy trophy than any deer, no matter the size of the antlers that deer might wear. Congratulations. Bill Quimby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted December 15, 2008 sweet cat...that is a story you will be proud to tell for years to come. I am not the jealous type, but..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted December 15, 2008 In my book, a lion is a far more worthy trophy than any deer, no matter the size of the antlers that deer might wear. Congratulations. Bill Quimby +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBfever Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Awesome you guys look so cute together great job, great shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Nice cat and good job. There will be a few more deer in that area now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADACHE Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Lion Slayer! Saving the lives of deer for years to come! Congrats bro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Great looking lion and a big slap on the back for ya. I bet the excitement was pretty intense. Congrats. and thanks for sharing. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 15, 2008 That is awesome! Just another example of why my rifle is NEVER more than 6 feet away! I am willing to bet yours will stay close from now on as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatfootdoc Report post Posted December 15, 2008 That is awesome, stuff like that makes the deer hunt great even if you dont see a shooter buck!! I would love to take a lion without dogs(or with for that matter, just a lion period!!) AG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monstercoues Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Awesome kitty cat! What taxidermist do you use? Are you going to do a rug or life-size? Pedestal mounts are cool on cats also. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterdan Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Good job! That is why it is important that all deer hunters should carry a Lion Tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
