Christian2 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Hi I recently bought and otc lion tag for my upcoming 12a doe hunt. I was wondering if anyone has any idea where lions are or hanging out. I will not be using dogs. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks -Christian2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 2, 2014 I had a smart as$ remark but I'm tired of doing that lately. Good luck with your deer hunt and I hope you drop a cat! Try looking under the big rock by the ponderosa, I tied one up there a year ago, hope he's still alive? Couldn't help it. Old habits. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian2 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Oh haha thanks. Yeah I hope I get one to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovinthehuntAz Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Look for tracks good way to start!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian2 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Ok thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosninocanines Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Stick with the deer the cats won't be far away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian2 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 So if you are in deer than more than likely a lion will be around? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Go hunting for a deer and have a good time. If you happen to see a lion then great. Otherwise you will be looking for lions and won't get anything. I have been hunting for almost 40 years and have only seen two lions. I always have a lion tag but never expect to get one. Good luck on your deer hunt. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Watch for deer and when the deer get skittish the lions are close... I killed my last lion up there (see my avatar) I know for a fact there are lots of them but they run the canyon bottoms mostly up there.... well that is where I find them anyhow... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Glass for deer, you might find a lion. I was talking to a hunter up there 2 years ago when I got my mulie, and he saw a cat in the next canyon over from where I shot my deer. He saw it the same day I shot my deer. I shot my deer at about 10:30AM, and he said he saw the cat at about 2:00PM, which means I just started packing out my deer.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian2 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 So you want to glass the canyon bottoms and hope to see one. Congrats on your lion! Thanks for your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosninocanines Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Glass everthing you can but keep the deer as your target. Lions are not rare but they are rarely seen. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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bigorange Report post Posted August 4, 2014 AZbowhntr is spot on...focus on your deer hunt. If you happen to see a lion, you've got a tag so it's fair game too. I've never seen a lion in the wild, but I always have a tag in my pocket. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
