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567 | Calling, Hunting, & Eating Mountain Lions

In this episode, a listener of the show, Jim, shares his experience and insights on hunting mountain lions in the Pacific Northwest. He discusses the best times and locations to hunt, calling strategies and hunting techniques, the importance of patience and woodsmanship, and the unique experience of eating mountain lion meat. If you want a better understanding of the challenges and excitement that come with hunting these elusive predators, you will enjoy this episode.

"It's high energy and high adrenaline."

Jim's Instagram: @pnw_mountain_lion

CHAPTERS...

00:02:02 — Jim's Background and Experience
00:05:37 — Historical Figures in Hunting
00:08:14 — Understanding Mountain Lion Hunting Seasons
00:11:19 — Oregon's Mountain Lion Quotas and Regulations
00:15:25 — The Experience of Eating Mountain Lion
00:17:23 — Aging and Sizing Mountain Lions
00:19:49 — Targeting Areas for Mountain Lion Hunting
00:24:47 — Calling Techniques and Setups
00:29:01 — Placement and Visibility in Calling
00:33:16 — Stealth and Approach of Mountain Lions
00:36:38 — Equipment and Safety in Mountain Lion Hunting
00:40:29 — Close Calls and Recovery Experiences
00:42:54 — Vocalizations and Calling Strategies
00:44:41 — Patience and Woodsmanship in Hunting
00:46:29 — State Regulations and Costs for Mountain Lion Hunting
00:50:24 — Overlooked Hunting Adventures

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