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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: slue-foot]
#8497133
11/02/25 10:49 PM
11/02/25 10:49 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Alaska and Washington State
waggler
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Alaska and Washington State
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Cougar are about as adaptable as coyotes, and they are prolific breeders.
Like coyotes, all they need are feed/deer and a little cover. I think they could do well in nearly all 50 States. Tgey are apparently even expanding into Alaska; Hawaii might be a little tough though.
"My life is better than your vacation"
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: saskbone]
#8497138
11/02/25 11:13 PM
11/02/25 11:13 PM
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Joined: Jun 2007
Illinois
foxkidd44
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Illinois
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Here in good ol Illinois, they are protected, along with black bear and wolves.
Stand by your principles, Stand by your guns, and victory complete and permanent is sure at last.
Abraham Lincoln
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: elsmasho82]
#8497142
11/02/25 11:39 PM
11/02/25 11:39 PM
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OK
Aaron Proffitt
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OK
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I know you didn’t take the photo but it’s pretty undignified.
I couldn’t take one…
That’s my favorite animal in the world That's the mindset that has shutdown hunting them. Emotions over reality.
Honor a Soldier. Be the kind of American worth fighting for.
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: DWC]
#8497150
11/03/25 12:26 AM
11/03/25 12:26 AM
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Joined: Dec 2013
Northern MN
Osky
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Northern MN
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They arent Corn or Prairie Lion, and there arent any mountains in Iowa. They gotta go!
I heard that one was called in? Thatd be a helluva rush I’ve watched two coming in while working coyotes. One in Arizona and one in Montana. Interesting indeed. Osky
www.SureDockusa.com“ I said I don’t have much use for traps these days, never said I didn’t know how to use them.”
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: saskbone]
#8497183
11/03/25 06:48 AM
11/03/25 06:48 AM
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Joined: Jul 2012
N. Carolina
Scout1
trapper
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trapper
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N. Carolina
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I wonder if a duke #3 would hold one????
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: AntiGov]
#8497224
11/03/25 08:34 AM
11/03/25 08:34 AM
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WI
Badger23
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trapper
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WI
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They , along with wolves , belong in the zoo I agee with this. In the southwest part of Wisconsin where I'm at is farm country, neither of them belong here. Of course the brilliant DNR in this state protects them. A calf or cow wouldn't have much of a chance against one. Here the only good cougar or wolf would be a dead one. Kinda hard to believe the ones who don't understand that.
Last edited by Badger23; 11/03/25 08:37 AM.
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: Scout1]
#8497228
11/03/25 08:44 AM
11/03/25 08:44 AM
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Montana
beartooth trapr
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Montana
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I wonder if a duke #3 would hold one???? Just Anchor it good, we have caught and held them in bridger #3's
Let me sugar coat this
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: Aaron Proffitt]
#8497241
11/03/25 09:30 AM
11/03/25 09:30 AM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Wi.
Diggerman
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Wi.
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I know you didn’t take the photo but it’s pretty undignified.
I couldn’t take one…
That’s my favorite animal in the world That's the mindset that has shutdown hunting them. Emotions over reality. She said "she" couldnt, not you shouldnt. I can not bring myself to shoot a fox, we dont have many, dont care if you do.
Just the right amount of whelm.
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: saskbone]
#8497242
11/03/25 09:31 AM
11/03/25 09:31 AM
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MO
Crappiekiller
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MO
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I saw a Mt Lion with my own eyes back in the late 80’s. It was in the river hills of the Gasconade. It was never seen again in that area that I’m aware of. I hear reports occasionally of a siting somewhere in MO. I’m sure there are some passing through. Maybe some of our ex-conservation folks can comment.
CK
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: Diggerman]
#8498026
11/04/25 09:50 PM
11/04/25 09:50 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
OK
Aaron Proffitt
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OK
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That’s my favorite animal in the world[/
She said "she" couldnt, not you shouldnt. I can not bring myself to shoot a fox, we dont have many, dont care if you do.
And if it were go on the ballot , how do you think that'd go ? The instant someone throws their emotions into wildlife conservation, I don't trust them.
Last edited by Aaron Proffitt; 11/04/25 09:52 PM.
Honor a Soldier. Be the kind of American worth fighting for.
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: elsmasho82]
#8498038
11/04/25 10:03 PM
11/04/25 10:03 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
OK
Aaron Proffitt
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OK
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I've seen how thoughts like that change policy. You might not care about my opinion , but I certainly care about yours . It could affect wildlife conservation that doesn't directly effect you.
Honor a Soldier. Be the kind of American worth fighting for.
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: Aaron Proffitt]
#8498045
11/04/25 10:08 PM
11/04/25 10:08 PM
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Joined: Jan 2023
Pennsylvania
elsmasho82
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trapper
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Pennsylvania
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I've seen how thoughts like that change policy. You might not care about my opinion , but I certainly care about yours . It could affect wildlife conservation that doesn't directly effect you. I bought a bobcat tag this year and that was something I struggled with. Admittedly I’m a cat lover. Busted chops and all. I’m not targeting bobcats but if I caught one I would harvest it; tough as it would be for me. I’m trying to grow as a trapper and it’s taken me decades to do so. I’m not against hunting mountain lions but it’s not on my list of things to do.
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: Crappiekiller]
#8498065
11/04/25 10:42 PM
11/04/25 10:42 PM
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Iowa
CTRAPS
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Iowa
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I saw a Mt Lion with my own eyes back in the late 80’s. It was in the river hills of the Gasconade. It was never seen again in that area that I’m aware of. I hear reports occasionally of a siting somewhere in MO. I’m sure there are some passing through. Maybe some of our ex-conservation folks can comment. I know of folks in the Grove Spring area that have seen them.
Life Member: ITA, IBA, MTA & NRA. Member of SA, FTA & NTA
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Re: Iowa Cat
[Re: elsmasho82]
#8498089
11/05/25 12:00 AM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Central Oregon
AntiGov
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Central Oregon
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I've seen how thoughts like that change policy. You might not care about my opinion , but I certainly care about yours . It could affect wildlife conservation that doesn't directly effect you. I bought a bobcat tag this year and that was something I struggled with. Admittedly I’m a cat lover. Busted chops and all. I’m not targeting bobcats but if I caught one I would harvest it; tough as it would be for me. I’m trying to grow as a trapper and it’s taken me decades to do so. I’m not against hunting mountain lions but it’s not on my list of things to do. When you catch one , try to pet it .....you will change how you feel.....no Mas struggles
The Vink for chief moderator....night shift ...11pm- 5am best coast time zone.....Free Marty
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