I'll be be the devils advocate. Why in Heavens name would anyone just shoot one of those majestic animals for sport! If it was a threat of course. Otherwise leave the alone. You can't eat them. A Trophy? Sad
Mike
With out knowing the details I can't pass judgment. They are a beautiful animal without question. There are alot of animals that are hunted and not eaten, Grizzly, Wolf, Coyote, to name a few. Some animals require the use of dogs to take. Some like it some don't. I know here in Ca we can't even pass wind near a mountain lion. And as a result our deer herds are paying the price. The tree huggers got them protected and now we have way to many running around. If I was to go to another state and take one I can't even bring the hide home.
Spot and stalk a cougar.........
. Bait them? Hounds are used for Turkeys, Bear, Pigs, Rabbits, Coons, the list goes on. So why not Lions? Two years ago I had one follow me down a hill all the way to the road. I was *poo*ing my pants. Hunting is one of the ways to keep populations in check, so is there a better way than hunting? Those guys should have walked away from the shaft and found another way or day to harvest that lion. Just my opinion.
