Jeramie Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 We do have Cougars in Oklahoma. They actually arent that rare. Last year the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife made it legal to shoot them if they are posing a threat to person or property. I hear of sightings every year but dont know if this is an Oklahoma shot or not. Supposedly it was taken in Bluejacket, Ok (NE Corner of the state Near the Kansas Border). That area is full of Rio Grand Turkeys, Deer, and it has a very large lake (Grand Lake) so a cougar could easily thrive there. It was texted to me so the shot is really small. Regardless, its a really cool capture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 You know Jeramie, an employee of the ODW actually told a group of people here that Cougars aren't in our area? I've personally never seen one but have heard from reliable sources that they are present. I'm actually surprised that the ODW has admitted to them being in Oklahoma at all. Will have to do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 That is a cool photo Jeramie. Those cats are strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I have heard of them being in the area I live in as well. Neighbors daughter supposedly seen one a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully Pete never runs across it, I think he will meet his match then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 You know Jeramie, an employee of the ODW actually told a group of people here that Cougars aren't in our area? Years ago they told everyone that until they started getting hit by cars and stuff. Also, a documentry was done about their range. They collared a few in South Dakota. One ended up in Central Oklahoma where it was shot by a farmer. They followed it all the way through Oklahoma. Also, last year cougar tracks were found in a suburb of Tulsa near a community pond. They are really, really hard to deny now. Especially since its legal to kill them under certain circumstances. There has to be cats down around the mountains. With that landscape it just works out for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I think someone posted that pic last year and it was supposedly in Texas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 There has to be cats down around the mountains. With that landscape it just works out for them! There has been cats down in the mountains for several years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I figured its full of them. I have never hunted that area. In fact I havent been down there in years. If there is now huntable populations of black bear you know the cats have to be thick too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I think someone posted that pic last year and it was supposedly in Texas? You are correct. Here is a larger picture. I also heard that was photoshopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I think someone posted that pic last year and it was supposedly in Texas? Kill joy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) We do have Cougars in Oklahoma. They actually arent that rare. Last year the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife made it legal to shoot them if they are posing a threat to person or property. I hear of sightings every year but dont know if this is an Oklahoma shot or not. Supposedly it was taken in Bluejacket, Ok (NE Corner of the state Near the Kansas Border). That area is full of Rio Grand Turkeys, Deer, and it has a very large lake (Grand Lake) so a cougar could easily thrive there. It was texted to me so the shot is really small. Regardless, its a really cool capture. Go to Cuddeback's website and click on photo of the week. You have to scroll back a bit, but it is in there. It is actually a picture from Texas. Yes there is an echo in this thread. Edited September 1, 2009 by Tom2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I think someone posted that pic last year and it was supposedly in Texas? Go to Cuddeback's website and click on photo of the week. You have to scroll back a bit, but it is in there. It is actually a picture from Texas. Great, that's gonna make me feel a WHOLE lot better when I'm walking to my stand this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Great, that's gonna make me feel a WHOLE lot better when I'm walking to my stand this season! Yeah I bet it does. It looks like it is really easy for him to carry that full sized buck around too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 We have those things in both Idaho and Washington. I have come across kills they have made and covered up! Also I have seen lots of tracks, but have never seen one in the wild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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