Women's Javelina Hunting Camp 2015 - An Amazing Experience!

[naturegirl]

Interesting comment on the mountain lion. A buddy and I hunted the hills east of BANWR one afternoon and had a close encounter with mountain lions. We had split, with my friend going up onto a hill just north of my designated hunt station, when just after reaching my firing point, I heard four snarls on the trail below, followed by a response by another assumed mountain lion on the north hill. I spotted a full sized mountain lion about 100 yards behind my buddy who was now heading northbound. I was finally able to get my friend off the hill he was on and we left the area when nearly dark. I understand that some mountain lions were 'culled' already and that hunters were in the process of 'removing' a couple more in that area. For those hunting that area it would be wise to exercise caution in some of those canyons. The BANWR office mentioned that a staff member had seen an adult mountain lion drinking from one of the headquarter's tanks.

 

and there is no mountain lion hunting on the BANWR.

[nw07heavy]

Correct, the 'culls' were just outside BANWR boundaries. The cats come free with BANWR adventures, and are really enjoyable to see and hear.

[CouesWhitetail]

I got this email from one of the students today and thought I would add it to this thread.

 

What a wonderful program! I just can't thank you enough. You put together such a fine group of experienced hunters with rookies like myself-- I just had a blast. I learned so much! I understand so much more about the strategy involved now. The people you brought together for camp were just amazing. The javelina lecture and sausage demo were excellent --I bought the sausage book Bill recommended and will put it to good use, with a little luck.

My mentors, Mark and Gerry, did so much to help me. Their experience, expertise, and good humor helped me nail that javelina-- it was awesome fun.

Thank you very much for this amazing opportunity.

Alix Heath