[rintense]

You're a bit vague.

[LachlanMinnesota]

Where's Mercer County?

[LachlanMinnesota]

All your big cats are belong to us!

[Hot Tabasco]

Since you didn't identify your location I can only assume you are one of my neighbors. That being the case, put cat food out on your back deck and maybe you can tame them......+

If you are the chick I have been warning about letting your cat loose in the sub when you aren't supposed to, I apologize for spray painting it red 2 weeks ago........Hopefully you got the message tho.....

[PistolPaknMama]

What does this have to do with conservative politics?

[denydenydeny]

You realize that no one has any idea of what state you're talking about?

[blackdog]

I'm a sheep rancher. The coyotes came and the people went nuts. I had a plan. The wolves then came and the other farmers again went nuts. I had a plan that was working. The cougar has now arrived and I still have a plan working that covers all three. The only time I've lost stock is from stray dogs just having fun, chasing sheep to see them run. Sheep tend to break legs like a twig.

My plan was twofold.......First I went and got a Great Pyranese Guardian dog. There is nothing that those dogs will not fight to the death, and not the guardian dog being on the losing side(they are very dangerous however once imprinted on the livestock, and will engage to kill any other species of animal including the two legged kind if they are where they are not supposed to be)

Next, establish as much rabbit habitat in your area as possible. If you see rabbits, you will not have any threat from predators to your livestock or family. I even went to those small animal auctions and bought all the bunnies I could haul each week. I turned em loose in the surrounding few square miles during the spring and summer. I spread a few bales of good alfalfa hay flakes thruout the surrounding area every few days during the heavy snow pack as feeding stations(and thus predator buffet's") for the rabbits.

I've got coyotes and wolves all around me and have not lost one lamb or ewe to predation. It's why God made bunnies!

[labette]

Never mind the cougar, it's that sasquatch dude you should worry about. Seriously, as far as people, livestock, and house pets are concerned, you will have more problems with wild dogs and coyotes than you will with a puma.

[LachlanMinnesota]

Are you saying these are illegal immigrant big cats? If so, give them a driver's license.

[PoorMuttly]

Predatory cats are fast, lethal, but not too hard for rifle bullets to penetrate. Their muscles allow them a SUDDEN BURST of energy (sending in all those pointy claws and fangs!), but do not sustain energy expendature well, as with dogs, which keep on going. So, a FAST-handling rifle of moderate power, or any cartridge above .22 Rimfire, with a bullet that would stay together to penetrate well, should do the job. An automatic action may be best, since you may only get a fleeting shot, or need all the shooting you can do in the event of an attack...which HAPPENS. At closer ranges, as usual, a Buckshot-loaded shotgun can hardly if ever be beaten. I would think that #1 or OO Buck are your best choices, for penetration, and power at even longer ranges since one just never knows. Buck does very well with tighter chokes too, so any sporting shotgun which you already own should work just fine.

Good luck and Stay Safe.

[dumpdaschle]

What is going on with all these mountain lions? South Dakota is full of them. My bet is some animal activist (liberal voting democrat) is releasing them to make deer hunting unnessary. Five years ago there were very few mountain lions and now they are all over. They can't reproduce THAT quickly.

It would be tough to hunt a cat. Normally you hunt them with trained dogs. Do you live way out in the middle of nowhere? I would think poison would work..... but, you can't do that of course because it is probably illegal to kill them where you live. Plus, you would run the chance of poisoning somebody's dog.

[JudyB1938]

The advice you got about a Great Pyrenees flock guard is absolute.

"The Great Pyrenees is a large dog breed with a solid muscular body and has an overall elegant, imposing, even majestic look. Originally developed to tend sheep on mountain slopes, it is both strong and agile. The Great Pyrenees double coat is weather resistant and allows him to withstand cold temperatures. Intelligent and loyal, the Great Pyrenees is very protective of its family."

They are so cute as puppies, just like St Bernard puppies - all fluffy and snuggly. Then they grow up. There are usually no problems in the country, but city people make a mistake to get this type of dog. Consequently, many are given up for adoption. Fortunately, there are Great Pyrenees rescue organizations who dedicate much time finding homes for these misplaced dogs. A quick google search will find them for you in your state.

If anybody in Arkansas is interested, there are several pyrs needing a home. If you would like to adopt one of them, please call 816-210-3434. They are a foster home for pyrs. Please let me know if you decide to adopt through them so that I can let the lady know who gave me the information. She will be pleased.

[Smokin' Joe]

3 S Rule: Shoot, shovel, shut up.