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cougar tracks Sept 24, 2014 20:55:24 GMT -5

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Post by greyhair on Sept 24, 2014 20:55:24 GMT -5

I was fishing and camping in Southern Illinois, Pyramid State Recreation Area, Perry County, last weekend and I found some tracks in mud that I am 95% sure were mountain lion. It did not occur to me to take a picture with my phone. When I got home I looked up the track and it sure was right on the money. There have been increasing confirmed sightings and at least one road kill in the area, and Missouri has a population. Also they are being seen in the Shawnee National Forest.

Also saw a cottonmouth swimming near the boat. First time for that for me. You sure can't mistake them for a common water snake, it was wicked looking. Stopped and lifted his head and looked at us, then just moseyed on, totally fearless.

firstwd Major Contributor Posts: 8,086	cougar tracks Oct 5, 2014 21:46:45 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firstwd on Oct 5, 2014 21:46:45 GMT -5 Most cougar tracks found in Indiana turn out to be bobcat tracks. A lot of people don't realize how big a bobcat gets or how much they weigh. Them big paws leave wicked prints in soft soil.
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josephwrealty Senior Member Posts: 172	cougar tracks Oct 8, 2014 23:38:27 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by josephwrealty on Oct 8, 2014 23:38:27 GMT -5 Adukt cougar tracks are almost twice the size of bobcat tracks. But I guess how it can happen if someone doesn't know how to tell the difference
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cougar tracks Oct 9, 2014 19:58:14 GMT -5

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Post by greyhair on Oct 9, 2014 19:58:14 GMT -5

I wish I had thought to take a picture and measured them - I know cougars are moving into the area, but still not common. Tons of bobcat though too. I guess I would say they were the size of the Palm of a very large hand. Feline though - no claw marks, middle toes the same length, slight indent on the front of the main pad. Oh well I will be back there in the spring, I will ask around.

Post by greyhair on Sept 24, 2014 20:55:24 GMT -5

Post by firstwd on Oct 5, 2014 21:46:45 GMT -5

Post by josephwrealty on Oct 8, 2014 23:38:27 GMT -5

Post by greyhair on Oct 9, 2014 19:58:14 GMT -5