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Post by george0493 on Nov 1, 2010 23:12:34 GMT -5
Did the rest of you guys see the story on the Indychannel.com about the Mountain Lion the Bedford Deputy saw eating the deer carcass off of SR37? I think it's pretty well established at this point that we have some pretty large predators sharing the woods of Indiana with us! I have a farm in Bedford so this hits pretty close to home for me. Makes you a little more aware at 6 a.m. climbing into the treestands in the dark. www.theindychannel.com/news/25591855/detail.html |
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Post by dbd870 on Nov 2, 2010 4:25:25 GMT -5
Wonder if it is the same one that was seen over by Crane?
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Post by tenring on Nov 2, 2010 6:19:26 GMT -5
I seen it on the Eville. Courier and Press web site. I think that is great that we are getting these wonderful creatures back into this area. I hope we can start to get the Timber Wolf back into Indiana if he is not already lurking out there. I believe this makes for a more authentic outdoor experience lets all help these animals get reestablished in Indiana !!! Meds please. |
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Post by bigballer on Nov 2, 2010 6:25:19 GMT -5
Heard about this yesterday as well. Been a lot of sightings in the Greene County area as well. This was the second confirmed sighting. DNR actually captured pictures of one back in the spring.
BB
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Post by tickman1961 on Nov 2, 2010 12:30:54 GMT -5
I seen it on the Eville. Courier and Press web site. I think that is great that we are getting these wonderful creatures back into this area. I hope we can start to get the Timber Wolf back into Indiana if he is not already lurking out there. I believe this makes for a more authentic outdoor experience lets all help these animals get reestablished in Indiana !!! Wolves are true "wilderness animals" - no such habitat exist in Indiana. The cougar and the bear are making their way and should be managed as game animals when their population density reaches holding capacity. |
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Nov 2, 2010 12:36:09 GMT -5
But wolves from the deep north have been found in Indiana. Not too long ago one was found dead with a tracking implant on it. It was origally captured on the Wis./Canada border and migrated here.
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Post by tickman1961 on Nov 2, 2010 12:40:17 GMT -5
But wolves from the deep north have been found in Indiana. Not too long ago one was found dead with a tracking implant on it. It was origally captured on the Wis./Canada border and migrated here. Well, there you are. The reason the wolf population is exploding is because the states are unable to manage and control the poplulation due to federal regulation via "the endagered species act". Despite the fact there is a huntable population of the wolf in many states north of Indiana. |
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Post by jabba on Nov 2, 2010 12:44:35 GMT -5
I don't want them back here. Not wolves and not cougars.
Shoot
Shovel
Shut up
Jabba
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Post by catahecassa on Nov 2, 2010 13:07:01 GMT -5
But wolves from the deep north have been found in Indiana. Not too long ago one was found dead with a tracking implant on it. It was origally captured on the Wis./Canada border and migrated here. True - But if I remember correctly, it was found in the extreme northern part of the state. Also, I believe that it was a young/pre-adult/pubescent that had probably been run out of a pack for getting a little too much 'bark for his bite' (or at least that was the synopsis from the biologist that I remember reading). Personally, I think them venturing into IN is likely, I think them establishing ANY presence here is highly unlikely. There is simply not enough contiguous acres of timber in IN to sustain them. |
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Post by gobblerstopper on Nov 2, 2010 13:14:53 GMT -5
But wolves from the deep north have been found in Indiana. Not too long ago one was found dead with a tracking implant on it. It was origally captured on the Wis./Canada border and migrated here. There was one found dead in Richmond, Indiana that was originally part of the Black River Falls, Wisconsin pack. Traveled around Lake Michigan somewhere between 500-600 miles before being found. |
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Post by awalters0815 on Nov 2, 2010 13:33:50 GMT -5
I seen it on the Eville. Courier and Press web site. I think that is great that we are getting these wonderful creatures back into this area. I hope we can start to get the Timber Wolf back into Indiana if he is not already lurking out there. I believe this makes for a more authentic outdoor experience lets all help these animals get reestablished in Indiana !!! A landowner I know in southern indiana claims that wolves have been back in indiana for about 7 years now. |
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Post by Shelby County Switchback on Nov 2, 2010 13:40:07 GMT -5
I would have to say that I am not too crazy about the idea of mountain lions and wolves in our woods. We certainly have not grown up knowing to be aware of these animals and our children have absolutely not had any kind of knowledge either...
I agree with the post above...
Shoot
Shovel
Shut up..
Although, I would probably report it so that it can be known.
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Post by alan on Nov 2, 2010 13:54:01 GMT -5
Can the Hoosier National Forest support Mnt. Lions? The counties they have been confirmed in are directly above the forest and close. I'm not very familiar w/ the terrain that they are presently thriveing in here in Indiana.
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Post by tickman1961 on Nov 2, 2010 14:24:29 GMT -5
I seen it on the Eville. Courier and Press web site. I think that is great that we are getting these wonderful creatures back into this area. I hope we can start to get the Timber Wolf back into Indiana if he is not already lurking out there. I believe this makes for a more authentic outdoor experience lets all help these animals get reestablished in Indiana !!! A landowner I know in southern indiana claims that wolves have been back in indiana for about 7 years now. I have seen coyotes that look as big as a wolf.... |
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Post by jabba on Nov 2, 2010 16:23:13 GMT -5
Statements like this are the reason hunters and outdoors men & women get a bad reputation and are villified. It is an attitude such as this that leads to the destruction of countless species and only serves to turn people against the hunting and trapping community so you just keep on helping the anti's with the fight aganist our rights. I am sure that kids and pets, not to mention livestock getting predated by cougars and wolves would be a GREAT idea. Ask the ranchers in states that have reintroduced woves how they like it. Jabba |
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Post by george0493 on Nov 2, 2010 17:06:50 GMT -5
The point of posting the story was to bring attention to the fact that we need to be more aware in the woods than ever before because of the mountain lions increasing presence. We are hunting the same animal that they are.
Keep in mind, we aren't talking about a 50 pound coyote or a 30 pound raccoon. These are 150 lb animals that can climb trees in seconds and have absolutely no "flight" instinct. They will attack you. It's well documented in Colorado, Wyoming, etc...
Just be prepared as best you can. Packing a personal firearm is not a bad idea. It's not an over-reaction, it is merely the smart thing to do. Wishing you had your 45 when you don't is not the best spot to be in.
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Post by firstwd on Nov 2, 2010 18:49:28 GMT -5
I just wish I was trapping in an area where the possibility of catching one was there. My ICO would love me, he already told me I was on my own with a bobcat.  |
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Post by bbhunter on Nov 2, 2010 19:22:24 GMT -5
We can't what if our selves and starting packing sidearms and being afraid every time we go into the woods. These animals do not look for a fight much less an encounter with humans that is why the sightings are few and far between. There were reports and trail pics of a cougar in the minnihaha (however you spell it) area last year and i am not to far from that so this hits my area close also. I welcome them and the opportunity to witness one in the wild here in Indiana would be just thrilling.
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Post by george0493 on Nov 2, 2010 19:51:29 GMT -5
We can't what if our selves and starting packing sidearms and being afraid every time we go into the woods. These animals do not look for a fight much less an encounter with humans that is why the sightings are few and far between. There were reports and trail pics of a cougar in the minnihaha (however you spell it) area last year and i am not to far from that so this hits my area close also. I welcome them and the opportunity to witness one in the wild here in Indiana would be just thrilling. I think you may be missing my point. Being "afraid" and being "prepared" are two different things. I am sure as heck not afraid to hunt. Furthermore, I certainly don't think carrying a gun is over reacting. Let me put it this way. I love to drive my car. When I drive I don't plan on getting in a wreck, but I still wear my seat belt. Same with the Harley. I love the open air of the bike, but I still wear the helmet despite the fact I have no desire to lay my bike down. I am not "afraid" to drive or ride, it's just the smart thing to be "prepared". I too would love to be able see a mountain lion in the wild. I think it would be a great experience. I would also like to see a bear in the wild as well. However, I think you will find it quite common for those hunting in the presence of bears out West carrying sidearms. In both instances you are in the presence of animals that can kill you, so there is really no difference. You can bet your tail that I will certainly be "prepared" if I find myself in a situation where I would need to defend myself. Why wouldn't you be? What if your hunting with your kid? Are you going to take your chances wrestling the mountain lion if attacked? I know who I got the money on if that's the plan. |
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Post by freedomhunter on Nov 2, 2010 19:55:28 GMT -5
wait till a hunter gets attacked retrieving a deer or a kid gets dragged off, then we will see how much we want them, killem
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