Trail cam Lion #2

[ronwoodcraft]

I had seen this poor old cow elk laying down about 15 yards off the trail I was walking on. She was skin and bones and laid there and watched me go by. I didn't disturb her and left her alone..I went back a few days later and found her dead, so I aimed a trail cam at the carcass to see what came to feed. There were a few coyotes that I haven't posted. They were bothered by the flash and were pretty poor pics. There are about twenty more pics of the cougar but this is enough.

 

[Sidevalve45]

I'd be looking over my shoulder if I was in that area. What kind of bird is that?

 

[old digger]

Nice! I guess you'll have to live out west to know what kind of bird that is. I'll let you tell them Ron.

 

[tamrock]

Your really getting some fascinating shots with that trail cam.

 

[Esotericvalue]

Pretty sure the bird is a magpie

 

[ronwoodcraft]

I'd be looking over my shoulder if I was in that area. What kind of bird is that?

I do watch over my shoulder especially after checking the camera and seeing it was in the immediate area....The birds are Magpies....Here's a link http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-billed_Magpie/lifehistory

 

[fyrffytr1]

Nice pictures. I took my trail camera down after hurricane Michael came through and tore up the woods. Nothing comes in now except stray dogs, cats and raccoons.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Pretty sure the bird is a magpie

Is it Heckle or Jeckle? Gary

 

[Rookster]

 

[dognose]

Great photos. Thanks for sharing.

Mountain lion ranges have expanded greatly over the last number of years.

My wife and I own a farm in Owen County which we lease the forest to hunt. We have seen all sorts of animals you would expect, deer, turkey, bob cats and other miscellaneous.
The land is rugged, forested and a wonderful place to hike.


About 5 years ago the guys said they were in their stands when they said a large cougar,and a cub walked close to them, unfortunately no photos were taken.

I have a lot of outdoor experience and so do the the guys so I dont doubt what they said. A while later we were at the state fair in the DNR building and was talking to the DNR folks and told them the story. I got some interesting looks like my head was on backwards, they downplayed it and said it was something like the late 1800s the last time a cougar was seen in that area.

Next thing you know a horse was killed and another maimed in a verified cougar attack very close to our property.

See Likely Mountain Lion Attack on Horse in Indiana SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018 https://terriermandotcom.blogspot.com/2018/11/likely-mountain-lion-attack-on-horse-in.html

Dang DNR folks sometime think the general public are daft cant even tie their shoe laces or something.

 

[civilman1]

I hope you're carrying when you go out Ron? Great pics as usual

 

[ronwoodcraft]

I hope you're carrying when you go out Ron? Great pics as usual

Thanks, and yes I do carry the Ruger Vaquero with .45 Long Colt for just in case.

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Great photos. Thanks for sharing.

Mountain lion ranges have expanded greatly over the last number of years.

My wife and I own a farm in Owen County which we lease the forest to hunt. We have seen all sorts of animals you would expect, deer, turkey, bob cats and other miscellaneous.
The land is rugged, forested and a wonderful place to hike.


About 5 years ago the guys said they were in their stands when they said a large cougar,and a cub walked close to them, unfortunately no photos were taken.

I have a lot of outdoor experience and so do the the guys so I dont doubt what they said. A while later we were at the state fair in the DNR building and was talking to the DNR folks and told them the story. I got some interesting looks like my head was on backwards, they downplayed it and said it was something like the late 1800s the last time a cougar was seen in that area.

Next thing you know a horse was killed and another maimed in a verified cougar attack very close to our property.

See Likely Mountain Lion Attack on Horse in Indiana SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018 https://terriermandotcom.blogspot.com/2018/11/likely-mountain-lion-attack-on-horse-in.html

Dang DNR folks sometime think the general public are daft cant even tie their shoe laces or something.

I have a friend in CT. that says the same thing. Fish and Wildlife Department says they don't have any but people see them....I think he said they've been caught on trail cams there but not positive.

 

[A2coins]

Would not want to run into her when shes hungry or angry.lol

 

[TerryC]

OUT​standing! ╦╦C

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome shots, thank you for sharing!

 

[Gare]

Great pictures and great idea of putting a camera over the dead elk. Thank you for sharing

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Great pictures and great idea of putting a camera over the dead elk. Thank you for sharing

Thanks Gare! I didn't know anything about DSLR camera traps at that time but wish I would have. That cat came back to feed on the carcass for several nights.

 

[Gare]

You gave out some good and important information Thanks
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[Trezurehunter]

Nice pics.