DIY Lion Hunting?

[sneakem]

Its totally doable.. although most won't put the time and effort into doing so. You'll definitely put on some miles doing so. I've tracked a few cats and jumped them while "cat napping", it'll happen if you put some effort into it. Also glassing areas with cat sign and isolated wintering elk/deer in canyon areas are productive. Finding kills and sitting them are also an option.

I tracked this one and caught it napping under a pine tree and decided to bring it home....no dogs...

 

[Deleted member 16014]

sneakem, sent you a pm. Thanks

 

[Kiwi]

Digging up this old post as I just booked flights to Denver for an elk hunt in Wyoming with son during the first half of December 2023.

I have started looking at lion outfitters in southern Wyoming, but if anyone can recommended an outfitter that would be great.

Ever better, if you have room for my son and I to join your lion hunt I would be happy to take you hunting here in New Zealand anytime.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

Digging up this old post as I just booked flights to Denver for a hunt in Wyoming during the first half of December 2023.

I have started looking at lion outfitters in southern Wyoming, but if anyone can recommended an outfitter that would be great.

Ever better, if you have room for my son and I to join your lion hunt I would be happy to take you hunting here in New Zealand anytime.

I wish I had dogs and could help you.

 

[IH784]

For me the best thing about hunting North America is the chance to dream about hunting a new species and then occasionally making it happen DIY with hunting friends. I've done two amazing hunts in Wyoming the last two years that until recently I never thought I’d ever be able to do. This year I'm heading to Alberta to try for archery bear and moose.

Anyway, now I am looking at DIY mountain lion hunting. I know this hunting is normally with dogs but is there a way to realistically hunt lion with out dogs? Maybe a predator call or over a gut pile? Also any recommendations on the best state / area to hunt would be appreciated.

I might end up going with a guide but only if OYO isn't realistic.

Thanks!

Don’t worry about the naysayers. There’s tons out there.

 

[Booner774]

It would be nearly impossible to hunt a mountain lion without using dogs.

stop it with that nonsense

 

[Kiwi]

Cool to see this thread revived.

I haven’t made it happen yet, have had lion tags in my pocket but haven’t seen any.

 

[Lmartin5]

We need a live hunt...it would a tough hunt, but very fun!

 

[INMT]

Cool to see this thread revived.

I haven’t made it happen yet, have had lion tags in my pocket but haven’t seen any.

Can’t guarantee anything. I have more than a few cats on game cams, see tracks in the winter in the same areas, and know houndsman that work this area. I think calling could work. Logistically fun to get in there.

Also just had a good friend mo to NZ. Want to visit and hunt. Trade?

 

[Kiwi]

Can’t guarantee anything. I have more than a few cats on game cams, see tracks in the winter in the same areas, and know houndsman that work this area. I think calling could work. Logistically fun to get in there.

Also just had a good friend mo to NZ. Want to visit and hunt. Trade?

Very keen to talk, I will PM you soon!

 

[MTLabrador]

I’ve run into a couple that I could have taken incidentally if I had a tag. One while elk hunting, one calling for wolves. I’ve seen quite a few others out and about in other circumstances. They’re really cool critters, and I want to take a nice one some day. Unless you’re a local who can spend a ton of time out there I think the odds are slim without dogs.

 

[mtmuley]

I’ve run into a couple that I could have taken incidentally if I had a tag. One while elk hunting, one calling for wolves. I’ve seen quite a few others out and about in other circumstances. They’re really cool critters, and I want to take a nice one some day. Unless you’re a local who can spend a ton of time out there I think the odds are slim without dogs.

I messed up bad a few years ago. I had seen a cat every year for a half dozen years. So I bought a tag. Same year I took my Son in Law on his first elk hunt. Working into a place I had killed bulls wth almost regularity, there was the cat. Under 100 yards. No idea we were there. I told Kevin we are elk hunting. I Iet it walk. Some of it was focusing on the elk hunt. Some was I didn't really have the budget to do justice to the cat as to a rug or mount at the time. The next one dies. mtmuley

 

[kiwi hunter]

I messed up bad a few years ago. I had seen a cat every year for a half dozen years. So I bought a tag. Same year I took my Son in Law on his first elk hunt. Working into a place I had killed bulls wth almost regularity, there was the cat. Under 100 yards. No idea we were there. I told Kevin we are elk hunting. I Iet it walk. Some of it was focusing on the elk hunt. Some was I didn't really have the budget to do justice to the cat as to a rug or mount at the time. The next one dies. mtmuley

Remember the bird in the hand saying

 

[17remhunter]

For me the best thing about hunting North America is the chance to dream about hunting a new species and then occasionally making it happen DIY with hunting friends. I've done two amazing hunts in Wyoming the last two years that until recently I never thought I’d ever be able to do. This year I'm heading to Alberta to try for archery bear and moose.

Anyway, now I am looking at DIY mountain lion hunting. I know this hunting is normally with dogs but is there a way to realistically hunt lion with out dogs? Maybe a predator call or over a gut pile? Also any recommendations on the best state / area to hunt would be appreciated.

I might end up going with a guide but only if OYO isn't realistic.

Thanks!

I trap Bobcats in Nevada. Once it snows I see lion tracks almost every day Im checking sets. OYO is realistic if you have the time

 

[Gr8bawana]

stop it with that nonsense

I won't hold my breath waiting for someone to post pics of the lion they take while actually hunting for one without dogs and not just happen to run across one while hunting something else.

 

[Booner774]

I won't hold my breath waiting for someone to post pics of the lion they take while actually hunting for one without dogs and not just happen to run across one while hunting something else.

Joe Lewis, for example, would mop the floor with you

 

[wytex]

Wish we had the time to track this one. Was pulling traps and found these fresh tracks.

 

[wytex]

Digging up this old post as I just booked flights to Denver for an elk hunt in Wyoming with son during the first half of December 2023.

I have started looking at lion outfitters in southern Wyoming, but if anyone can recommended an outfitter that would be great.

Ever better, if you have room for my son and I to join your lion hunt I would be happy to take you hunting here in New Zealand anytime.

Sorry man, Shaymus Wyman is good around here.