SO what do you think I have here? (wildlife stuff)

[Garg]

Really wasn't quite sure where to post this, please mods move it if you feel compelled..

Anyways, I think I have a big cat in my back yard.

Sorry, this is going to be heavy pics....



Not really quite sure what this is. It's big...



I measured my hand about 4 - 4 /12"



It almost looks like bear.... we have A LOT of wildlife out here, deer, elk, etc,.....

Among all these tracks were a lot of deer.



Here are some random prints, yotes as well..

Best guess on what I have here??

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[DB is Here]

Bear Track:


Cougar track:

 

[Garg]

So ... I got a cougar .. that's what I thought

 

[Ura-Ki]

Yup, looks like you got a Cougar!
There are a few things you can do about it if you feel the need!

 

[Kruel J]

Yup, looks like you got a Cougar!
There are a few things you can do about it if you feel the need!

I've always wanted to throw a shot into a cougar.

 

[Member 34319]

Time for a game camera.

 

[User 1234]

If you don't have small children or livestock to protect I'd just set up a game camera and enjoy the pictures.

 

[Member 5605]

It's a dog.

 

[cigars]

Put out about three pounds of catnip....take lots of pics.

 

[bbbass]

It's a dog.

Ding ding ding ding... we have a winner!!! Canis whateverus.

Take a close look at the position of the outside pads... they are set back from the front pads. A cat will have all it's toes up front.

 

[bbbass]

Dogus:



You will also note that the center pad, "B" in the above drawing is wider and shallower in a feline and the claws can be retracted:

 

[Howard1955]

+1 for the trail camera. It's fun to see what's moving around out there when we're not looking.

If you kill a mountain lion, save the meat. It's very lean, and tasty. Just be sure to cook it well enough to kill any parasites.

 

[Member 5605]

Yeah, pad is too triangular for feline.

Wish I could say so but I'd be willing to say there are claw marks at the ends of the toes if you got down there and examined it well enough.

 

[bgdawgrr]

I was gonna go with dog man. But regular dog might be right.
Just in case:
Want to learn more about Dogman Encounters? Well, you've come to the right place!

 

[Certaindeaf]

That's a shadow walker. The hideous claw and shadow gives it away.