muleskinner Report post Posted May 24, 2012 Been a lot said about lions being responsible for deer moving out of an area. Apparently the prevailing thought is that a lions presence in an area will spook deer and they will leave. I recently got called to help a friend try to catch a lion that was living in a subdivision. This cat has been seen by numerous residents, as well as county sheriff deputies. We walked a small canyon behind a bunch of houses, and found several dog, housecat, and deer kills. Accompanied by Game and Fish as well as deputies, we drove the area at night in an effort strike a fresh trail. There was no less than 50-60 deer hanging out in the very same yards where the cat has been spotted. The dogs struck a track behind some houses and ran it right thru both deer and elk herds. So...why haven't these deer packed up and left the area...or is the idea that a lions mere presence in an area will cause the deer to relocate, a bunch of misinformation? Would like some insights into this deal. I just realized that I put this in the " bear forum"...sorry about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter4life Report post Posted May 25, 2012 No, they do not. A good lion spot is usually a good deer spot as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted May 25, 2012 Wolves will drive deer out of an area. Seen it happen. Lions? I am not sure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhuntaz1 Report post Posted May 25, 2012 I have a lion on camera and deer in less than 2 hours later. I do notice that when a bear comes by the deer wont show up for a day or two Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
