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Title: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Steve-o on March 03/26/25, 10:16:40 AM
Mountain Lion Cubs Spotted in Michigan for First Time in Over 100 Years (https://www.fieldandstream.com/wildlife-conservation/mountain-lion-cubs-spotted-in-michigan)

A Michigan man made history on March 6 when he glimpsed a pair of young, wild cats darting around on a snowy road in the state's Upper Peninsula. After one of the pair dashed under his halted vehicle, he and other drivers took a few photos and guessed at the breed. They decided the pair were likely bobcat kittens and didn’t think much more of it.

The kittens turned out to be young, endangered cougar cubs, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) confirmed on March 12—and this was the first confirmed sighting of cougar cubs in the Wolverine State in over a century.

(https://images.ctfassets.net/fbkgl98xrr9f/zZKkNizoc4dtRIUhdEsyd/8581e4336570c1803b1be85f485ecf00/cougar_cubs_lede.jpg?fm=webp&q=75&w=1320&h=580)
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Pulleye16 on March 03/26/25, 10:54:37 AM
Too bad he didn't "accidentally" back-up over that one under the tire.

while the babies may be cute, it's one animal I will shoot if I ever see it in the woods. sorry not sorry
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Dotch on March 03/26/25, 11:03:48 AM
Agreed. If I remember correctly, the way the laws are written regarding cougars, you're not even supposed to be able to protect your livestock or pets from them if they are attacked. B as in B, S as in S. Put me in jail or fine me then. I refuse to sit idly by and watch that crap go down without a fight.

In black and white:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mammals/cougar/index.html 
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Bobberineyes on March 03/26/25, 01:03:36 PM
Those guys were lucky momma hasn't been spotted, I agree pretty tough to let a pet or anything get dragged off without pulling the trigger.
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: LPS on March 03/26/25, 01:10:11 PM
If I ever see any animal after Bucko it will probably end up dead. 
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Jerkbiat on March 03/26/25, 02:15:03 PM
So the way I read the DNR thing that Dotch attached. Is I can injured it and then the cop can kill it.  ;) I would also not let it kill any of my pets or livestock. They can kiss my  :mooning:.
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: glenn57 on March 03/26/25, 02:52:47 PM
 :confused: :pouty: another disappointing "cougar" thread!!!!!!! :scratch: :doah: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Iowaboy1 on March 03/26/25, 03:28:10 PM
 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: glenn57 on March 03/26/25, 04:13:08 PM
 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :confused: :bonk: :bonk:
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Bobberineyes on March 03/26/25, 04:36:21 PM
Bunch of church ladies could give AI a run, right Steve-o??  ;)
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Scenic on March 03/26/25, 08:39:16 PM
Quote from: glenn57 on March 03/26/25, 04:13:08 PM
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :confused: :bonk: :bonk:

Which you you catching first??
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: glenn57 on March 03/26/25, 09:23:37 PM
Quote from: Scenic on March 03/26/25, 08:39:16 PM
Quote from: glenn57 on March 03/26/25, 04:13:08 PM
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :confused: :bonk: :bonk:

Which you you catching first??
:tut: none! :happy1:
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Scenic on March 03/27/25, 08:51:19 AM
Oh come on Glenn they probably have more teeth than those Inger girls or yours.  Not to mention about half the weight too. 
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Gunner55 on March 03/27/25, 09:37:45 AM
Quote from: glenn57 on March 03/26/25, 02:52:47 PM
:confused: :pouty: another disappointing "cougar" thread!!!!!!! :scratch: :doah: :rolleyes:
:pouty: Yeah, I thought the same thing, glenn! ;) :smiley:
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: glenn57 on March 03/27/25, 10:19:46 AM
Quote from: Scenic on March 03/27/25, 08:51:19 AM
Oh come on Glenn they probably have more teeth than those Inger girls or yours.  Not to mention about half the weight too.
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: i wouldnt know.......i'm not allowed there!!!!!!!  :surrender:
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: roony on March 03/27/25, 10:27:08 AM
I'm trying to think what kind of sicko thing Glenn could have done to get blackballed from Inger.
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: LPS on March 03/27/25, 10:35:26 AM
 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :happy1: :happy1:
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: LPS on March 03/27/25, 10:36:46 AM
SO is there a back room at Inger???   Just wondering.
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: glenn57 on March 03/27/25, 10:39:23 AM
Quote from: roony on March 03/27/25, 10:27:08 AM
I'm trying to think what kind of sicko thing Glenn could have done to get blackballed from Inger.
this Gunner feller has all the dibs over there......... :doah: :confused: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Cougar Sighting
Post by: Gunner55 on March 03/27/25, 10:54:15 AM
:tut: I don't have the reserved parking spot down there.  ;) :rolleyes: :smiley: