JamesVee Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 My first inclination is that this is a bear. To me, the ears are not as rounded as they should be for it to be a bear. I don't have any video editing software to enhance what I've got. Any ideas? Go here, right click and "Save As" or try this link What is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... I think it's a cat of some sort James. That's my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted August 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... Any guesses on what kind of cat? I'm in agreement that it is most likely a cat. But it's what kind that has got me goin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntr104 Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... I agree a cat. How high is your Cam set? Looks pretty big. I'm guessing a Lynx or Mountain Lion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... Can't see the pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... Yup.. I would say thats a cat also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted August 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... I've got my cam set up 3 feet off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... Camera 3 ft off the ground....sitting upright...scratching it's ear. My guess is it's a cougar. If it was a bobcat or Lynks, it would have tufts on the ears and be a bit lower to the ground. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... one of thwo things one is it;s a bear. the reason is the way it is scratching his ear. the other is a panther they are known but the way they animal is scratching it might be one but i would have to say unless you can get better pics if it;s a panther be careful and if it;s bear be careful either way someone could get into problems if you walk up at the wrong time rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIwhitetailhunter Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... James, It's got to be a bear. The WI DNR says there are no cougars in the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... [ QUOTE ] James, It's got to be a bear. The WI DNR says there are no cougars in the state. [/ QUOTE ] LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... some kind of cat or a huge @$$ coyote or wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambuscher Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... So that's where my barn cat went.. LMBO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheNumber1Young1 Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... some sort of dog, i agree, a wolf, coyote, or just a stray dog living in the woods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted August 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... We have actually had a fair number of cougar reports from the general area. And a well known and respected trapper and logger has reported sighting a panther two years ago about 10 miles from where this cam is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... James, The width between those ears suggests either bear or cougar (or Panther). A coyote or dog, doesn't have that wide of a head. The ear, could be a bear's, but doesn't quite look rounded enough to belong to a bear.(could be just the angle) It does however fit the profile of a Cougar's ear. That thing is sitting and scratching very close to the camera. If it was a bear, it would have to be a young one, otherwise it would be much higher, with the camera only 3 ft off the ground. The lack of light, with just a silouette makes it tough too. Sure looks like a BIG cat. I've watched that clip about 20 times now I hope you can capture this mystery critter again on film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... my guess is a Mt. lion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... Never heard of a black mountain lion, but its definatley a big cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... Hmm, can't see a pic? It opens something odd: ANyone able to post the pic in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... [ QUOTE ] try this link What is it? [/ QUOTE ] It's a mini movie clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bama Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... Im convinced its a large german sheperd dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... Finally :-) Now I can see it: I would say no doubt in my mind that it is a young bear: I have hunted/guided bears for 9 years. I have a ton of trail cam pics of a bear from behind: I would guess it is a young 110-140 black bear: Look at the front right rounded paw....bear to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted August 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... I looked it over this morning, and compared with some of the bear pics that I have as well. I've come to the conclusion that is most likely a young bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... looks like a bear to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Re: Somebody tell me what this is.... I think bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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