Mountain Lion

[Jeff H]

This popped up on my facebook feed this morning. We don't have a lot of Western folks here but I know many travel West this time of year. A great video on how to handle a really bad situation although a little bear spray would have gone a long way.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/1...viral-provo-slate-canyon-attack-stalk-survive

 

[weekender21]

The love that video!

I was stationed in southern CA for 15 years and only had two encounters, both within a mile of each other less than 2 weeks apart.

I almost stepped on the first cat as it slept on a fire brake. Once I realized it was a mountain lion I was only 10 yards away. Instinctively I knocked an arrow and drew my bow. The process alerted the cat. The stand off was short, maybe 10 seconds. The cat dove into a ditch and that was it.

The second encounter was much less dramatic at around 80 yards.


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[DocHolladay]

I think I woulda been chunking rocks sooner.


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[Jeff H]

I think I woulda been chin king rocks sooner.


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That's what I was thinking but the DWR officer said not to ever bend down. Stay large. Good to know cuz I'd be looking for a rock or limb or something.
I recently saw a holster designed for runners which looked pretty cool. It strapped across the chest. I think it was designed for women. Maybe they should target trail runners too!

 

[dogghr]

This is how you handle the situation!!

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[Native Hunter]

Pocket pistols were made for situations like this.....just saying..........

 

[Drycreek]

What is they say ? You don’t have to outrun the bear/lion, you just have to outrun your buddy !

 

[Kurt]

We don't hike out here unless we have a handgun of some sort with us. These situations actually happen more often than you think.