Rembrant Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Thanks for all the kind comments everyone. The reason the lion wasn't killed is cause it was, in my guesstimation, about a 55-65 lb female. That's like shooting a spike bull elk, with a rifle, on a trophy elk hunt during the rut in unit 10. Crotalus, your first sentance is hilarious. I didn't think anything of the situation being unsafe but there was a couple of people who saw the pics and couldn't see it for the special time it was for me and Dad and saw nothing but DANGER DANGER for my boy. Never even occured to us but maybe that's cause we're men... You are absolutely right Josh, you and your Dad you are men. Men seek adventure, a battle to fight, and a beauty to rescue. Obviously the Epperson men have no problem in passing masculinity down to their sons. Isaac is blessed just as you are. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogman68 Report post Posted March 18, 2008 In 40 years of lion hunting, that was the best lion I ever caught! To see Isaac looking up that tree brought tears to my eyes. He and that Coues Whitetail hat are inseparable. ha You don't have to kill in order to have hunted. That is the message we are trying to instill in him at an early age. Thanks everyone for all the nice comments. Grandma wasn't real pleased to see her grandson standing under a tree with a mountain lion in it but she is over it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogman68 Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Why didnt you lay the hammer down? Looks like a decent lion... But then agian what do I know?! probably because that lion is $2500-$3000 for a guide and they didn't have a client along. congrats Josh! Even though we are broke lion hunters, we wouldn't let a paying client kill a small female or a sub adult lion----for any price. Honestly, if that lion had been a 125 lb tom he would have been just as safe since we were alone anyway. This lion was actually an adult but she was pretty small. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted March 19, 2008 That a boy Johs! Thats awesome! Why didnt you lay the hammer down? Looks like a decent lion... But then agian what do I know?! HaHaHaha..... "Here kitty, kitty ,kitty..... I got you a bowl of milk...." Just funnin' Casey..... Gotta give a big congrats to Dogman68..... What a Way Frickin' Cool Grand-Dad!!!! CnS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Mr. Dogman68, I'm glad you posted those comments. What happened up there was something very special, like I said those "last two pix speak a thousand words". You nailed it on the head when you said " You don't have to kill in order to have hunted"! Every time I take my daughter and son out for a hunt, I stress those exact words. Mucho respect for you and your family; your kind of honesty is fading quickly but it sure is nice to know we still have men like yourself and Josh to continue the legacy of every hunter. Thanx again for sharing a very special moment. Ernest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coueser Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Great pictures and great story. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryson Bendall Report post Posted March 20, 2008 WOW that is intense! That must have been so special, I love taking little kids out, they are so amazed by everything... the trees the animals, the scenery, but to see a lion...that is something special. I bet that boy NEVER forgets that experience. Great job GRONG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcoover Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Good story and nice pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimhm Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Dogman68, those are fantastic pictures and congratulations on making a memory that will last the 3 of you a life time. Your personal hunting ethics about not having to kill to have hunted is what I wish more people would take to heart. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawkbowhunter Report post Posted March 30, 2008 I saw my first mountain lion when i was six in the chricauas. There was two of them my granpa took a shot but missed that was about 8 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
