King County WA cougar attack

[oosik]

Torvy - your post #12. If that were the case - I might just stand out in the yard - at night - waiting.

 

[RobertEH]

Washington is reaping what they have sown here with their poor predator management policies. Between restrictions on cat hunting, elimination of black bear hunting opportunities, strong push for Grizzly re-introduction, and of course unmanaged wolves these kinds of attacks will become more and more common. EG: the Washington State Game Commission has anti-hunters on it appointed by the Governer. They canceled the Spring Bear season in 2020 - going against the Biologist recommendations from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. I am not being dramatic when I say they are trying to severely curtail if not eliminate hunting in the state.

There was a death in North Bend in 2018 (about 6.7 miles from Fall City as the crow flies). In this one, one of the two cyclists fled and left his buddy to fend off the lion by himself. Rough chain of events per the reporting was
-The two cyclists stopped to rest when the cat attacked
-Cyclist one was attacked and the cat had his head in it's mouth
-Cyclist two took off running and the cat dropped cyclist 1 and pursued the runner
-Cyclist one took off on his bike to "get help" which was a good 2+ miles away.
-Cyclist two was killed.
-Wash Fish and wildlife killed the Lion that looked to be a young male and was guarding the kill when they arrived.

Remember, only prey runs. if you are attacked by a cat, stand and fight to the bitter end. I have to wonder what would have happened Cyclist one had stayed and fought with cyclist two.

I was born and raised in the Seattle area and had to flee to a sanctuary state as a political refugee due to crap like this.

 

[ultrarunner]

Washington is reaping what they have sown here with their poor predator management policies. Between restrictions on cat hunting, elimination of black bear hunting opportunities, strong push for Grizzly re-introduction, and of course unmanaged wolves these kinds of attacks will become more and more common. EG: the Washington State Game Commission has anti-hunters on it appointed by the Governer. They canceled the Spring Bear season in 2020 - going against the Biologist recommendations from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. I am not being dramatic when I say they are trying to severely curtail if not eliminate hunting in the state.

There was a death in North Bend in 2018 (about 6.7 miles from Fall City as the crow flies). In this one, one of the two cyclists fled and left his buddy to fend off the lion by himself. Rough chain of events per the reporting was
-The two cyclists stopped to rest when the cat attacked
-Cyclist one was attacked and the cat had his head in it's mouth
-Cyclist two took off running and the cat dropped cyclist 1 and pursued the runner
-Cyclist one took off on his bike to "get help" which was a good 2+ miles away.
-Cyclist two was killed.
-Wash Fish and wildlife killed the Lion that looked to be a young male and was guarding the kill when they arrived.

Remember, only prey runs. if you are attacked by a cat, stand and fight to the bitter end. I have to wonder what would have happened Cyclist one had stayed and fought with cyclist two.

I was born and raised in the Seattle area and had to flee to a sanctuary state as a political refugee due to crap like this.

Story about hiker that fended of lion attack with a ballpoint pen jab to the lions eye…

 

[GSVette]

Right outside my shop door-NE Spokane WA

A previous post hit the nail on the head- when WA banned hunting and/or treeing cougars with hounds in the early 1990’s, they set the stage for future negative human/cougar interactions. The cougars have lost all fear of humans ( and probably dogs) as a result of the 1990’s decision.

I don’t go out and about on my property without some type of firearm ( usually a pump shotgun with buckshot and rifled slugs) nearby due to the ever increasing cougar sightings and interactions.

 

[EddieWalker]

WOW!!! That must of been a big surprise to see three lions on your camera!!!!!

 

[GSVette]

WOW!!! That must of been a big surprise to see three lions on your camera!!!!!

My wife was not amused when these popped up on my notifications that particular evening!

Got a great video of a younger cougar going after a mother moose and her calf at a pond at the bottom of the property- the cougar quickly saw the error of his ways when the cow moose turned on him!

 

[oosik]

I live about 35-40 mile SW of you GSVette. I've never seen cougar on my property. I've CERTAINLY seen their tracks in the dirt/mud around my outbuildings.

I don't go out - roaming around my property at night any more. Many years ago - hunters stopped at the house to show me the gigantic cougar they had treed and shot. It was shot just five miles west of my property.

I REALLY do not want to be surprised at night and get in a gun fight with any cougar.

 

[GSVette]

I live about 35-40 mile SW of you GSVette. I've never seen cougar on my property. I've CERTAINLY seen their tracks in the dirt/mud around my outbuildings.

I don't go out - roaming around my property at night any more. Many years ago - hunters stopped at the house to show me the gigantic cougar they had treed and shot. It was shot just five miles west of my property.

I REALLY do not want to be surprised at night and get in a gun fight with any cougar.

Right there with you! I have a friend who works with the local wildlife biologist and the pro tracker dealing with problem cougars- lots of activity out this way.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

I have had five cougar kills within 4 miles of my home in the last 2 years, one of those was on my front porch and it was shot 60 feet away from the house.

 

[oosik]

OK - now it makes sense. Fall City - west side cougars. I've heard stories about those cougars also. They can be - every bit - as dangerous as the four pawed ones.

 

[MoKelly]

I have had five cougar kills within 4 miles of my home in the last 2 years, one of those was on my front porch and it was shot 60 feet away from the house.

Living where there are no mountain lions whatsoever, this is a very interesting thread.

The animals are magnificent and cool to look at in pictures.

But - not being able to leave your house at night or walk your property without fear is not good.

I have no clue as to the answer.

Good luck!

 

[Eagle1]

Living where there are no mountain lions whatsoever, this is a very interesting thread.

The animals are magnificent and cool to look at in pictures.

But - not being able to leave your house at night or walk your property without fear is not good.

I have no clue as to the answer.

Good luck!

You sure, I've had one on my place. Goats being killed in Dent county and farmer trapped a 160+ pound male.
I've had almost 6" wide cat track near a pond, bigger than my hand.

I remember 15 years ago we didn't have bears (yeah right) now we have a hunting season here.

 

[EddieWalker]

How sure are you that there are no Mountain Lions where you life? A Game Warden here in Texas told me that there are Lions in every county in Texas. They are very good at not being seen.

 

[MoKelly]

You sure, I've had them one on my place. Goats being killed in Dent county and farmer trapped a 160+ pound male.
I've had almost 6" wide cat track near a pond, bigger than my hand.

I remember 15 years ago we didn't have bears (yeah right) now we have a hunting season here.

Well —- I’m in Jefferson County. We (at least to my knowledge) have never had a sighting or an attack in the county.

We have bobcats.

Never seen any sign of a black bear.

No feral pigs yet either.

But - I guess you are correct that they may be coming.

Now you have me worried!!!

 

[MoKelly]

How sure are you that there are no Mountain Lions where you life? A Game Warden here in Texas told me that there are Lions in every county in Texas. They are very good at not being seen.

See my reply one post up.

I’m in eastern Missouri.

I also have never captured any on our game cameras.

 

[MoKelly]

First cougar sighting of fall 2023 was confirmed in Missouri. Here's where it was seen

For the first time in nearly four months, the Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed a cougar sighting.

www.news-leader.com

Here you go. This is a few months ago in southern Missouri.

I guess they are coming north!

 

[Eagle1]

No worries us Rednecks will make sure they keep their fear of humans before they hit the suburbs.
The Hogs did not play well with LGDs (backup by "guns") and moved to safer places might have taken the lions with them.

 

[Torvy]

Fixed it for ya

Maybe if you've been drinking.

 

[MoKelly]

No worries us Rednecks will make sure they keep their fear of humans before they hit the suburbs.
The Hogs did not play well with LGDs (backup by "guns") and moved to safer places might have taken the lions with them.

Keep up the good fight!

 

[jyoutz]

Keep up the good fight!

Most westerners live our entire lives in mountain lion country and don’t really give it much thought. It’s just part of life in country that is still more wild than subdivided.