Steven Rinella talks about the complex relationship between lion hunters and their dogs.
This jogger proved bear spray isn’t just for bears. Donny Stone, an Alberta resident, was on a run in 2015 when he encountered two cougars on the trail. The excitement of spotting his first mountain lions quickly turned to fear as the big cats approached from behind. “I was expecting quite honestly for them to stay in the bush and watch me go by,” Stone told CTV News. “Had I not had that bear spray out with the safety off and ready to fire with...
Colorado has experienced an unfortunate series of mountain lion attacks, three this year alone. The victims all survived and were treated for their injuries. Colorado Parks and Wildlife found and killed each of the lions. “Since 1990, there have been 22 mountain lion attacks on humans in Colorado with three of those resulting in a fatality (1991, 1997 and 1999),” according to a press release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “There have been...
Decoys can be a fickle hunting tool. When they’re misplaced or look a bit too motionless, you're more likely to raise suspicion and spook your intended target than notch a tag. The mountain lion in this video didn't seem at all deterred by that lack of life in this decoy. Cats are well known for causing a ruckus in the middle of the night, and this big kitty is certainly no exception.